Private tour in Helsinki Susanna A
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Susanna A.
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My name is Susanna and I'm experienced Helsink tourism guide. I've been involved in tourism business since beginning of 1990's, mostly as a guide and tour leader. I'm authorized Helsinki and Suomenlinna guide and also gained the status of FAM guide, Helsinki design guide , Oodi Central Library guide and Helsinki Winter Garden guide. I was born in Helsinki and lived here most of my life so my knowledge of my home city is excellent. Some of my special areas as Helsinki guide are walking tours in the city of Helsinki, food and gourmet tours, nature photographing tours and nature tours around Helsinki area, tours to interesting sights around Helsinki like Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Seurasaari Open Air Museum, Porvoo or Gallen-Kallela museum. If you are interested in Finnish design and shopping I can show you very attractive places. Because of long background guiding, tour leading and good knowledge of Helsinki I can pay attention to your wishes and needs and plan a special tour for you. Just let me know what is your main interest and I'll plan you wonderful day here in Helsinki. My guiding languages are English and Finnish. Authorized guide in Helsinki since 2006 Authorized guide in Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Design and Shopping guide FAM guide Helsinki Winter Garden guide Tour Leader since 1996 ( Finland, Europe, Africa, Asia, America & Oceania ) I don´t drive but I arrange car or van with driver.
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Discover the best of Helsinki in one unforgettable experience combining local flavors, beautiful sea views, and fascinating Nordic history. This 4-hour guided excursion takes you to the historic Suomenlinna, one of Finland’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Tour begins with pickup from your hotel or the harbor. Together with your guide, you will head to the lively Market Square, where you can enjoy traditional Finnish coffee and fresh donuts while admiring the local market life. From the Market Square, we continue by ferry across the archipelago to Suomenlinna. The short sea crossing offers wonderful panoramic views of Helsinki’s coastline and islands. Upon arrival, you will watch an engaging short film introducing the history of Suomenlinna — from the Swedish era and Russian rule to modern independent Finland. The film brings the fortress to life before we begin our guided walking tour. During the walk, you will explore the fortress walls, cannons, historic courtyards, charming cobblestone streets, and scenic seaside viewpoints. Your guide will share stories about life on the island, military history, Nordic culture, and the importance of Suomenlinna throughout the centuries. The tour concludes with a relaxing ferry ride back to central Helsinki.
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Taxi from cruise terminal to market and local ferry to the fortress.
Cruise Terminal Helsinki, Munkholmskajen, Helsinki, Finland
Hernesaari or Katajanokka Cruise terminal, any central hotel or city center.
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