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What to do and see in Helsinki, Uusimaa: The Best Sightseeing Tours
Sitting on the edge of the Baltic, the modern, cosmopolitan city of Helsinki is the World Design Capital for 2012. The beauty of the surrounding nature blends seamlessly with high-tech achievements and contemporary trends. Walking tours of the city center show layers of history, while modern architecture and cutting-edge style stake the city's claim to the future. Choose Helsinki during its endless summer days or get adventurous on crisp, snowy winter nights.
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1. Private Snowmobile Sleigh Tour in Helsinki Archipelago Including Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By Marta J
We had a great time with Kenneth! He is a great host and experienced guide. It was fun to ride the snow mobile but also to find out more about the life around the archipelago and it's inhabitants. True winter must-do experience! We highly recommend! Thank you for great energy :) M&M
2. Private Helsinki Food and Beer Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
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
Reviewed By MateuszS1835
I highly recommend the tour with Ed. Initially I was the only one who came and we actually started the tour - I was very positively surprised because sometimes in other cities if only one or two people come, they cancel the tour. The tour was very informative and Ed was keen to answer all of my numerous questions. He is a very interesting person with rich knowledge about history, traveling and culture (not only Finnish one).
3. Small Group Shore Excursion: Helsinki Highlights With a Local Guide
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
If you're seeking an affordable bus tour under the supervision of a knowledgeable local guide, our Helsinki group tour is your best option. This comprehensive daily city tour reflects the different sides of Helsinki – from the picturesque seaside views to the state-of-the-art architecture of the city center, each of them is unique & special. Our journey commences from your hotel/the harbor as we embark on a scenic drive along the Espalandi Street adorned in trees & flowers.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Local guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Janetlee1410
Nick was very responsive n helpful to arrange all the activities for 9 of us We really enjoyed it Nick also help to book Glass Resort
4. Private Tour of Helsinki with a City Planner
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
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
Reviewed By gusto104
I have traveled to over 100 cities in the world and this tour was, by far, one of the very best! Emek is a smart, friendly, and well-informed guide -- a university professor and a world traveler himself! -- who really knows how to make the city's history come alive by showing you key locations from ancient times to the newest, hippest spaces (the new city library is a marvel of modern design and, inside, offers a fascinating glimpse into everyday Finnish ideals of community involvement), while always being fun and interesting. This tour is a real treat for travelers interested in understanding Helsinki's history and place in the world, and Emek is the perfect "friend" to spend the afternoon with while he shows it all to you!
5. Tour from Helsinki Airport to Helsinki city center
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
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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6. VIP Helsinki City tour and Medieval Porvoo by Private car with personal guide
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
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
Exclusions:
Reviewed By brianwC4943TW
Outstanding tour by a husband and wife team.... customized to whatever you want to see or hear about. We spoke about way more than just history! Even my 3 (young adult) kids were engaged. Highly recommend.
7. Happy Helsinki Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
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
Reviewed By 702deboraha
We spent most of our time in shops, although we had expected more emphasis on buildings, furniture, and other forms of design art. The tour guide did not have a sign or other visible indication that he was with Happy Guide Helsinki. His information from the company indicated he only had one tour group rather than two. He therefore ignored us and we had to interrupt his discussion with the other two people to determine whether he was our tour guide, which was rather surprising considering this type of miscommunication had apparently occurred at least once before. Otherwise the guide was perfectly pleasant.
8. Private Guided Helsinki City Tour
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4.9 based on 8 reviews
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
Reviewed By Ice_bank_mice_elf
I have two problems with this tour from Levi. I recently took this tour with my fiance for our honeymoon. We spent the full 8hrs and payed the $600. although the tour was detailed and the ride was amazing i really dont see why it costs so much! My friend took another tour for only $100 and they told me how they got the exact same experience visiting all the same places. Levi get yo mind right and put an acceptable price for this your just ripping off %90 of your customers
9. Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour
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4.8 based on 68 reviews
Discover Helsinki and Suomenlinna during this 5-hour tour. With a professional guide, visit Helsinki's most famous sites, including Sibelius Monument and Esplanade Park. Next, take a ferry to the Suomenlinna Island and continue your walking tour through Suomenlinna church, Jetty barracks and Dry dock etc. Round-trip ferry tickets and pickup from central Helsinki is included.
Inclusions: English-speaking guide, Hotel pick-up (selected hotels), Transport by A/C coach or mini van, Price includes 24% value added tax, Both way ferry tickets to Suomenlinna
Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Food and drinks, Any personal expense is not included
Reviewed By Travel123223
Pick up was on-time at 10:00am from a downtown hotel. Tour guide (Ray) was pleasant and informative. The first two hours covered local sites around Helsinki by van with several stops to walk around (Sibelius Park, Modern Library and two prominent churches). We had about 45 minutes for lunch on our own before taking the ferry to Suomenlinna fortress. We spent about 90 minutes walking around the fortress before boarding the ferry back to Helsinki, arriving at the dock by 3:15pm where the tour ended. There was no ride back to the hotel, but we were only several blocks away. A few good things to know about the tour. The morning was flexible and we changed plans several times as we found churches in-service. Also, it is a pretty long walk at the fortress over rough cobblestone. The weather in February was cold, so wearing good shoes and warm clothes (coat, hat, gloves, etc.) is a must. Overall it was a very good tour and a great way to get our bearings in Helsinki on our first day in town.
10. Daily Small Group Porvoo Tour
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Explore the secret treasures and famous landmarks of Porvoo Old Town on this half-day tour from Helsinki. Chose the start time to suit your schedule, then follow a guide through Porvoo’s historic Old Town. Discover top attractions including 15th-century Porvoo Cathedral and the waterside bars and galleries for which Porvoo is famous.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal Expenses, Gratuities
Reviewed By Janetlee1410
Nick was very responsive n helpful to arrange all the activities for 9 of us We really enjoyed it Nick also help to book Glass Resort
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