FERRY ROUTES
The crossings worth booking.
The 15 most popular helsinki to tallinn ferries. We break down the sailings worth booking - the crossing time, the fare, who runs the boat and what the trip is actually like once you are aboard.
A comfy return day trip ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn, with up to 9.5 hours to explore the UNESCO Old Town at your pace.
Most Popular“excellent experience.. will definitely come back with my family next time.”
Tallinn to Helsinki by eco-friendly Tallink ferry: 2-hour crossing each way, up to 10 hours in Helsinki, onboard food, shops, Wi-Fi.
“I miss was worried about missing the ferry and how the check in would work but it was pretty straight forward. It was a pleasant way to Helsinki with a long sunrise and icy waters to see. If you want to go to the city center on foot you will need to walk a lot…”
Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry and guided Old Town walk, with free time, cathedral drama, and Gulf of Finland crossings.
“Our guide Irina was wonderful! She has a wealth of knowledge and is very friendly. The other person in the group didn’t turn up so our tour was just Irina bringing me and my husband around the beautiful medieval old town of Tallinn. I was also impressed by the pre-tour communication with Mr Dmitry, who…”
Ferry day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn with a small-group guided Old Town walk, key landmarks, and time to roam. Round-trip ferry included.
“We had a really lovely day to Tallin. We didn’t know we’d to get our tickets validated before the entrance barriers but otherwise it all went like clockwork. Our guide met us at the ferry terminal and we’d a swift transfer into Tallin old town. She was a great guide and was very considerate to…”
Helsinki highlights with a Suomenlinna ferry: Oodi, cathedrals, Sibelius, market square, and a guided sea-fortress walk.
“Had a wonderful tour of the highlights with a very patient and knowledgeable guide, Sergio. Very nicely paced tour of the sites and walked around a few and given time to explore. Then the ferry ride to Suomenlinna and an excellent overview of the history and timeline there.”
Guided day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn by round-trip ferry, with a walk through UNESCO Old Town and free afternoon time.
Helsinki in 5.5 hours with a guided van route and ferry to UNESCO Suomenlinna, plus Sibelius and Orthodox churches and Finnish tastings.
Ride a 25-minute FRS ferry from Helsinki Market Square to Vallisaari Fortress Island for forts, nature trails, cafés, and Biennial 2025 art.
“Notices for using tickets in the mail almost passed me by ♀️ 🤦🏼”
Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry with a guided Old Town walk, major sights like Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea views, and free time.
Small-group guided Helsinki highlights and a ferry ride to UNESCO Suomenlinna, with key sights, included admissions, and smooth pickup.
“Besides a few sights of Helsinki, we were particularly intrigued with the 17th and 18th centuries’ stories of the Swedish and Russians in Suomenlinna Fortress.”
Take a full day ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn for a guided Old Town walk, ticketed sights, and free time in Raekoja Plats.
“We had a great experience on this tour. Our guide, Irina, was knowledgeable and provided a thorough explanation of each site that we visited. We had four kids under 10 along for the tour and Irina was incredibly patient with us. Having never visited Estonia before, I knew very little about the history of Tallin.…”
Take an FRS Finland ferry from Helsinki Market Square to Vallisaari Fortress Island. Short ride, flexible time, and real archipelago vibes.
“Unfortunately never got to Vallisaari Island but instead ended up on Suomenlinna. Went to designated ferry terminal (with red flags and signage for Vallisaari) at correct departure time. Had tickets checked by ferry staff when boarding and set off. Upon arrival at Suomenlinna was told the ferry did not go to Vallisaari!”
Hop a ferry from Helsinki to UNESCO Suomenlinna for self-guided fortress exploring, with coffee/beer onboard and frequent sailings.
“It was a nice half day trip, perfect for a group or solo. Plenty to experience and see. It has a nice harbor view as an add value. Go first thing in the morning as later on becomes very busy. I took the 9:00 AM ferry and it was comfortable.”
VIP car transfers and guided Old Town Tallinn from Helsinki, with round-trip ferry and sea-view lunch buffet. Full-day trip.
Business Class ferry day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn with lounge access, priority handling, meals, drinks, and up to 10 hours in Old Town.
From the Aegean to the Andaman, here is every crossing on the site.
