What to do and see in Finland, Finland: The Best Private Tours

Discover the best of the Finnish wilderness on this private 3-hour sleigh tour in the Helsinki archipelago. Travel through Helsinki’s archipelago by traditional sleigh with a guide, and enjoy panoramic views over the pretty scenery. Wrapped up warm against the cold, make several stops along the way and try your hand at the traditional art of ice fishing. Enjoy a warming fireside lunch with hot drinks on one of the islands, and gain insight into life on the archipelago. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Helsinki hotel. 

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport, Lunch

Exclusions: Sauna at the winter base

What do Finns eat? Get familiar with the local ingredients and seasonal specialties on this private 2-hour walking tour in Helsinki. Hear the stories on the development of the Finnish food scene from the simple porridge-eaters to Michelin Star cuisine of today. For a drink, you will have the finest products of the local microbreweries.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Lunch, Limited beer, wine and soft drinks

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

This full day photography expedition brings you in one of the best photographic locations in Lapland - Riisitunturi National park. You will join this adventure only with your own group and everything is planned privately for you! Our professional photographer will drive you to this once-in-a-lifetime location deep in the wilderness. During the day, we concentrate on landscape and nature photography in the middle of the pure and authentic Arctic nature. This expedition is for true adventure seekers, who want to take their experience and photography way beyond the everyday locations.

Inclusions: Wilderness/photography guide, light lunch during the day, hot drinks and snacks, full day expedition to Arctic nature, hotel pick-up & drop-off, minivan transportation, warm clothing, winter boots, bbq-gear, 10-15 photos from the tour sent to you afterwards

Exclusions: Gratuities

We will walk together in and around the city center for three hours, discovering Helsinki's secrets, learning its history, culture and traditions. Why do Helsinki people have picnic on top of graves? What was the meeting point of the bohemian people of 1880s in Helsinki? How did they build a church inside a giant granite rock? Where did Lenin hide when he was running away from the Tsarist Russia? Which statue is the one that seagulls hate the most? Where did they bury thousands of bodies during the plague? Why is the largest Orthodox cathedral located in a Lutheran country? Where can you eat the best salmon soup of your life? Why Finnish people still cheer for the opponents of the Swedish national football team? How did a Finnish architect influence generations of American architects and skyscraper designs? We will find answers to all of these questions and more, while visiting each of these less known yet important locations in Helsinki.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities

If you have time between flights, don’t waste it at the airport, grab the tour. By the private car, we will pick you up from Helsinki (Vantaa) Airport and return you back after the tour, according to your flights. We will visit Senate Square, Railway Station square, Aleksander street, Church of Silence, Oodi library, Cathedrals and more. Your guide will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Inclusions: Private transportation, 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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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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Explore one of Helsinki's best-kept natural secrets and join us on this half-day privately guided hike in the Archipelago where the forest meets the sea. One of our most popular hikes last year was upon the coastal trails of Helsinki's archipelago. A walk into the coastal forests brings us on a maintained nature trail with countless smaller trails made by deers, foxes, moose and more! Around our trail, we will visit an ancient burial cairn dated back to the Nordic bronze age and Soviet-era bunkers which have since been reclaimed by nature. Our time in the archipelago will be about experiencing nature first-hand and using our senses. The aroma of the forest, the sounds of the sea, the colours of the season, our feet upon the undisturbed ground, and a delicious lunch overlooking the baltic sea. We believe that nature heals. Surrounded by natural wonders and incredibly diverse habitats this half-day in the archipelago will leave you wanting to rekindle your love for the outdoors.

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

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Happy Helsinki Walking Tour is the funniest way to learn about Helsinki and its history. On your private three hour guided walk you will hear anecdotes of Finland and Finnish culture and see the top attractions of Helsinki such as   Esplanadi, Helsinki Cathedral, the Chapel of Silence, Amos Rex art museum, Senate Square, Market Square, Allas Seapool and many others!

Inclusions: Guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fees to the Temppeliaukio Church

This private guided sightseeing tour takes you through the main parts of the city of Helsinki, avoiding crowds and queues. The tour is specially designed for those who appreciate individual approach, quality information and flexibility. You will be offered the best city guides and vehicles to meet your expectations. Your tour can start from anywhere in the city, including your hotel or other accommodation.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Light refreshments, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities