WWI Land Fortifications: Saint Petersburg's Defense

Explore WWI fortifications in Saint Petersburg with an expert historian. Discover hidden histories and engineering marvels from 1914-1918.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Paloheinä - Embark on the Viapori Land Fortifications Walking Tour, beginning at Paloheinä in Helsinki’s Central Park.
What's Included
  • Professional anthropologist and historical researcher as tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

To safeguard Saint Petersburg, the Russians, leveraging their expertise and battle experience from defending Port Arthur, collaborated with numerous local contractors from 1914 to 1918 to design, engineer, and build the WWI Land Fortifications. These fortifications extended the defensive walls of Suomenlinna inland.
The tour guide is a seasoned historian…

Location
Paloheinä ice hockey rink
Pakilantie
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From $291 (Per Package)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).