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

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

On this trip you get the feel of the dynamics of a rough sea and how to safely drive in speed under such conditions that leaves most of the regular boats in shore. You will notice how a commercial RIB -boat works under these conditions and realise why this boat type is used in resque missions, by the military and the coast guard.

Inclusions: You will be wearing the best available safety equipments on this trip.

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In the heart of Helsinki, try how it feels floating around in cold water staying completely warm and dry. You can come as you are in normal seasonal clothing to a on-shore location agreed. We provide you with everyhting you need for the float. Or why not combine the float with a sauna visit at the design sauna Löyly, bookable via REDRIB! Locations may vary due to weather conditions. We provide you with everyhting you need for the float.

Inclusions: Licensed Guide

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The tour allows you to visit Helsinki's main attractions, including Sibelius Monument, Esplanade Park, Old market Hall, Market square, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, Senate Square, Temppeliaukio Rock Church, Havis Amanda and Helsinki Cathedral etc. along with photo stops. Your guide will share the city's stories, history, culture along the way.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up (selected hotels), Entrance fee, English speaking guide, Price includes 24% value added tax

Exclusions: Any personal expense is not included

The tour allows you to visit National Nuuksio Park in Finland where you can see and feed lovely reindeers. This visit takes you to the woods in Nuuksio. You will experience the pure nature, see, feel these beautiful animals, feed them lichen and study about their natural lifestyle. You also have opportunity to experience tradition Sami Kota, enjoy coffee, tea or berry juice and stick bun grilling over an open fire.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup (selected hotel), Drop-off to meeting point , Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide, Entrance fee to Nuuksio Reindeer Park, Lichen for feeding reindeer , campfire coffee, tea or berry juice and stick bun grilling

Exclusions: Any personal expense is not included.

This guided foraging tour from Helsinki immerses us into the forest and the magical world of fungi. Bright oranges, golden yellows, and deep reds decorate the forest floor. We are in search of Finland's most delicious and prized edible mushrooms, the chanterelle. It is also a personal favourite here at Taiga Times. However, as the name suggests, it is a hunt! We will not always find what we are looking for, and although most of the mushrooms are harmless, there are many poisonous ones too. But not to worry, for your guide will able to show you which are edible and is always available to explain about the different fungi you have found. Highlights: • Forage with a professional guide in a national park • Learn how to identify specific edible mushrooms • Help prepare and cook your wild fungi finds • Enjoy a Finnish-style lunch and coffee by the campfire

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Finnish-style lunch over the campfire, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Raincoat

Exclusions: As a sustainable company we don't provide plastic bottles and we highly recommend you to take a reusable water bottle with you.

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 day trip from Helsinki takes you to one of Finland’s oldest national parks, Liesjärvi. Our trips are exclusive since they never exceed 8 persons. Highlights: • Experience genuine silence only found in a winter forest • Very few visitors during the winter season • Traditional Finnish-style lunch inside Winter Kota (traditional Finnish hut) • Feel the calming effect of the forest in the winter Winter allows us to witness the forest in its mystic grandeur. Snow gently falls and blankets the entire forest, embracing the trees and creating a peaceful silence throughout the woods. It would seem as though the forest is asleep during these frigid months, but with care, you are able to see tracks of the animals such as the red fox, mountain hare, and moose. Our winter wonderland hike is perfect for those who want to escape the city. We will take you for an adventure into the forests of Finland, providing a high-quality guided experience.

Inclusions: Finnish-style lunch over a campfire, Coffee and/or Tea, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: As a sustainable company we don't provide plastic bottles and we recommend you to take a reusable water bottle with you.

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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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