6 hours |Private |Activity level:  Active 

Tour highlights
  • Porvoo Old Town
  • Sibelius Park and Monument
  • Helsinki Cathedral
  • Market Square (Kauppatori)
  • Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Kirkko)
  • Senate Square
  • Olympic Stadium (photo stop)

Discover two Finnish biggest city in one day – modern Helsinki, fabulous Scandinavian City with its magnificent architecture, famous design and picturesque waterfronts, and - medieval rural Porvoo, located in a calm, peaceful and charmingly rustic coastal setting filled with colorful wooden houses and cobbled streets. Get an insight into the Porvoo history, stroll around its cobbled streets, see Porvoo Cathedral, the Old Town Hall and the famous Red Warehouse Buildings.

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– Miriam G.,
Season 2014

"Every single minute of the tour was planned, the guide knew everything about anything you asked - from prehistoric museum pieces to modern politics. Simply wonderful guide, well informed, witty, intelligent and full of life. A wonderful tour."

Itinerary
Day 1
09:00   
A warm meet and greet with your local guide and driver outside the port gates
09:00 - 09:30 
City highlights drive tour with the views of: picturesque Helsinki waterfront, historic Kappeli restaurant, Old Market Hall, Swedish Embassy, Presidential Palace, Uspenski Cathedral, Icebreakers, Central Railway Station, the National Museum, Parliament Building, Finlandia Concert Hall and the Olympic Stadium
09:30 - 10:00 
Walking tour of Sibelius park (Sibeliuspuisto) with the distinguished monument to the famous Finnish composer, resembling organ pipes made of welded steel with over 600 pipes
10:00 - 10:30 
Inside visit to the Rock Church (Temppeliaukion Kirkko) with its exceptional acoustic. This impressive church, carved into a solid rock, let you experience one of the most unique religious constructions in the whole world - 24-m diameter roof covered in 22-km of copper stripping.
10:30 - 12:00 
Photo stop at the Senate Square, the historical heart of the Finnish Capital to see the beautiful snow-white Helsinki Cathedral, the Senate Building (filmed in the old movie "Doctor Zhivago"), Helsinki University and library, and the monument to Russian Tsar Alexander II
   
Free time at the vibrant Market Square (Kauppatori), full of small markets stalls, where you can try some traditional Finnish food (for example, very famous creamy salmon soup - Lohikeitto), seasonal berries and buy some craft or reindeer souvenirs
12:00 - 12:45 
Drive to Porvoo
12:45 - 14:15 
Guided tour of Porvoo Old Town to see Porvoo Cathedral, the Old Town Hall and renowned Red Warehouse Buildings
   
Free time for visiting charming handicraft and souvenir stores or grabbing a cup of delicious coffee in one of cosy cafes
14:15 - 15:00 
Drive back to Helsinki port
15:00   
Arrival at the pier
Special Notes

— The itinerary above is a sample only. The actual start and end times of the tour are adjusted to coordinate with your arrival and departure time. You will never miss your ship touring with us. Sequence and timing of sightseeing may vary based on congestions at venues, capacity allowances mandated by museums, and museums' closing days or other logistical issues, however the content will always remain as confirmed.

 

— This tour is not wheelchair-accessible and not recommended for tourists with walking issues. If you feel you will not be able to cover long distances or require use of a walker or wheelchair, please contact us for our recommendations. As always, we will be happy to accommodate private tour wishes for you to enjoy greater flexibility to move at your own pace.

 

— This tour involves extensive walking, at times over uneven surfaces, and may not be suitable for guests with walking difficulties. Wear comfortable walking shoes and be equipped for the possibility of rain.

 

— Entrance to the Rock Church is subject to scheduled religious and private services

 

— A surcharge must be applied on Sundays and all public holidays. These public holidays, in 2023, are Easter (7.4. and 9.–10.4.), First of May (30.4. and 1.5.), May 18th, May 28th, Midsummer (23.–24.6.), November 4th, December 6th, Christmas (24.–26.12.) as well as New Year (31.12.2023 and 1.1.2024).

 

— Discounts: Children under 7 years old are free of charge. Discount for older children and teenagers up to 18 years old is 10% per person.

 

— Expense money: We recommend you to bring some small change of Euro coins as some shops do not accept other currencies nor bank cards for small purchases. You may also have to pay for public bathroom facilities (usually between 50 cents and 1 Euro per person).

 

Group Tour

This tour is not available as a group tour

Private Tour

We will be happy to arrange a private tour for you.

The price varies based on the number of people in your party:

PAX 24681026
$ USD pp 620330220160150100
Price includes:

+ Private professional English-speaking local guide for 6 hours
+ Private A/C van with an experienced and conscientious driver for 6 hours
+ All port fees
+ All local taxes
+ Admission fee to the Rock Church

Price does not include:

- Cost of meals or drinks
- Gratuity. Recommended gratuity is 10% for the guide and 5% for the driver, given separately.

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