The 10 Best Day Trips from in Uusimaa, Finland

Discover the beautiful Helsinki city and visit nearby Medieval Porvoo town on this guided sightseeing bus tour. First, see Helsinki city's cultural landmarks and historic monuments, then continue to the medieval town of Porvoo to enjoy its cathedral, Town Hall Square and beautiful cobbled streets lined with local shops. This tour includes pick-up from select Helsinki hotels. We might visit Porvoo town first and then Helsinki to avoid the long queues in the most visited attractions in Helsinki.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Hotel pickup (selected hotels only), Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Gratuities, Hotel drop-off

Porvoo is the second oldest city in Finland. The town is famed for its "Old Town", a dense medieval street pattern with wooden houses. It is the town of Johan Ludvig Runeberg and Albert Edelfelt.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Guide

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There’s just something about Helsinki! In fact, there are so many things about Helsinki that made me love it so, and if you’re wondering what to do in Helsinki then definitely book a tour with me and ill make you love this city!

Inclusions: Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Snacks, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop

We use our creativity and knowledge to adjust the tour according to your interests and preferences, the party size and the weather conditions; so you will get the best of Helsinki and Porvoo Highlights.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

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This tour is suitable for people interested in the history of Finland. In this tour we made a sightseeing tour of Helsinki and a trip to the ancient city of Porvoo. You will see a lot of beautiful things and learn a lot of interesting things about Finland!

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Experience the best of both worlds! A relaxing hike and lunch in a Finnish national park and an afternoon stroll through the enchanting old town of Porvoo. It's your vacation so let us take care of the details. Visiting a national park is a MUST when travelling to Finland. Lucky for you, we have a professional wilderness guide who will tell your group many fascinating facts about Finnish nature and culture. During your time in the national park, you will have time to take photos, explore the forest and lake, and enjoy lunch. After a refreshing taste of nature, we continue to the magical old town of Porvoo. A small and colourful village lined with cobblestone streets. We will visit the Porvoo cathedral, walk through the idyllic town square and handicraft stores, visit Porvoo's famous chocolate shop and take photos from the picture-perfect bridge overlooking the old town and river. During this tour, you will get a truly authentic experience of Finnish nature and culture!

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Professional guide, Raincoat in case of rain

Exclusions: Personal souvenir shopping

Exploring an off the beaten path destination is now more important than ever! Join us on this full-day private excursion to Liesjärvi National Park and walk a path very few international visitors will ever have the chance to experience. Our walk starts upon the parks main attraction, a winding and ancient esker trail which lays between two pristine freshwater lakes. From the other side of the esker trail, we will enter into a forest that can only be described as enchanting. The taiga forest is full of surprises, many of which we can see for ourselves during each and every season. Our lunches in the national park will always be made from fresh Finnish ingredients and inspired by local twists and traditional recipes. Most often, we will be cooking with fresh smoked salmon but are completely adaptable to dietary restrictions and food preferences. This will be a truly unique and high-quality experience for you and it will be our pleasure in showing you the Finnish ways of the forest!

Inclusions: Finnish-style lunch with dessert, Coffee and/or Tea, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Raincoat in case of rain

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There is no more genuine Nordic experience than enjoying a traditional Finnish sauna in an idyllic Lakeland setting, followed by a dip into the cool, refreshing waters. Sauna is more than a tradition here — it is a way of life and there are more saunas in Finland than cars! The Finns are testament to the sauna’s health benefits and, of course, are well known for the practice of breaking through the ice during the long winters in order to enjoy their post-sauna plunge! Our chosen destination is a fully facilitated traditional sauna in the inspirational Nuuksio National Park, yet still only a short journey from the city center. The unique sauna sit on the shores of the lake, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Experience a traditional sauna and enjoy the healing benefits, peace and pleasure that the Nordics swear by. Plucked up for a dip in the frozen lake or an intimate touch with snow pile when winter comes. Don't get addicted! After experiencing this ageless practice, with skin glowing, settle down to some real Finnish food cooked on the open grill by the lake, and lose yourself in this most stunning of locations. It doesn’t get much better than this! Itinerary of the trip 14:00-15:15  Pick up and Transfer to the National Park 15:15-17:15  2-Hour Sauna + BBQ 17:15-18:30  Transfer to Helsinki and Drop off   

Inclusions: 1. Transfer from and to Helsinki center, 2. Traditional sauna experience, 3. Open fire BBQ (In case of bad weather, served indoor)

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Join this guided day trip to historical Tallinn. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the ferry terminal where you will board the ferry and make your way to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The ferry will take 2 hours and you arrive to Tallinn where your professional guide will meet you with a sign "Day cruise to Tallinn" and show you the city. You will see the main city square, the city hall, towers and houses of Guilds from middle ages, Toompea Castle, Aleksandr Nevsky Cathedral and Kadriorg Park. After the city tour, you will take the ferry back to Helsinki and your driver will drop you back at your hotel at about 10pm.

Inclusions: Professional guide, 3 hours, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Tallin city tour (both – by car and on foot), 3 hours, Transfer to and from the terminal in Tallinn, Transfer to and from the hotel in Helsinki

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Make the most of your Helsinki visit in 6 hours: Enjoy a comprehensive panoramic driving tour of Helsinki with number of picturesque photo-stops and then proceed to the lovely medieval town of Porvoo, that will captivate you with its narrow cobblestoned streets, small houses and craftsmen shops, not forgetting famous Porvoo's chocolate and liquorice candy.

Inclusions: Professional tour guide for 6 hrs, Private tourist-class vehicle for 6 hrs, Entrance fee to the Rock Church (Temppeliaukion kirkko), Helsinki panoramic city tour, Porvoo village guided tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks