Helsinki Private Tours &amp; Local Tour Guides

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Popular Helsinki Tour Guides

Sirpa K.

I love my job as a guide, not only in Helsinki but in the surroundings too (eg Espoo, Porvoo). I am very enthusiastic with this work and have lot of experience in the area.

Maarit L.

I have a lot of experience with private groups. I am 5th generation Helsinkian, so my guests will get a true local experience. With my knowledge, each group will get a tailored tour and I promise they will love their stay, because I can provide them everything they wish to see and do. My passion and hobby is Finnish design, art and architecture and working as a guide truly is my calling. ==========More details about myself===== Helsinki is my home town and my local knowledge is excellent, including the metropolitan area. We take in all the main sights and visit all the locations that interest you. Book me when you wish to discuss with your guide and get answers to all your questions. I am a multi-skilled professional in the Travel Industry and can make a visitor feel comfortable and thrilled in Finland. My personality is positive, humorous and energetic. My English speaking customers have complimented me for my language skills. • Guide authorization both in Helsinki and Central Finland. • Much international experience. • Native-level fluency in Finnish and English, also able to speak Swedish. • Born and raised in Helsinki. I know all the hidden gems of Helsinki and those in its locality! In fact, any kind of a private sightseeing or City Tour can be tailored to your liking, including all the main highlights. Usually, we drive around in a nice VIP minivan or we can take a tram and go riding on the public transport which is very good in Helsinki. The Helsinki trams are green in colour and also a sustainable way of travel. We can also take an excursion out of town. There are several places to visit nearby, for instance Hvittraesk, the home of the eccentric architect Eliel Saarinen. Alternatively we could spend the whole day in the medieval town Porvoo, perhaps having lunch at the beautiful Haikko Manor. Walking on the cobbled streets of Old Town Porvoo will take you back in time. The Finnish national composer, Jean Sibelius, lived in Tuusula and his former home, called Ainola, is today a museum. It's only a 30 min drive from the city and open during summer. When you want to see Finnish design and architecture, I am your guide. Jyvaskyla in Central Finland is the capitol of Alvar Aalto’s architecture which I’d love to show you. The drive by car is 4 hours from Helsinki, or 3 hrs 30 min by train. Career summary: • Business owner since 2010 • Authorized Tourist Guide in Helsinki since 2006 • Guide, Tour Leader for 15 years • Hostess for Meetings, Receptionist, Secretary, 10 years • Travel and Event Organizer, Secretary, 5 years • Administration, Logistics, Office Administrator, 10 years • Teacher at the Adult Education Center, 7 years Education: • Vocational College degree in commerce, foreign trade, year 1976 • Further vocational studies in hospitality, 2006 • Authorized tourist guide, 2006 • Jyvaskyla University, basic studies of education, 2019 • Further vocational studies, regional guide in Central Finland/Alvar Aalto, 2021

Timo R.

Hi, my name is Timo, your local private guide in Helsinki. I am an easy-going and open-minded person. I like to interact with people from across the world and to know about their culture, language, travel interests. I am passionate about nature. In my free time I enjoy outdoor activities of all kinds. In the summer amongst other things, I love to hike, mountain bike and go kayaking. In the winter, I love to snowshoe and watch the northern lights. My professionality is also based on a long career in information technology, serving in an international company as a technical specialist. This has given me the opportunity to travel around Europe, the USA and Asia. As well as being an experienced Nature and Wilderness Guide, I am also a Golden Badge Guide (the ultimate qualification in guiding in Finland). I am also a Licenced City of Helsinki and a Licenced Suomenlinna Unesco World Heritage Guide, the City of Hyvinkää and Tuusula Guide, so wherever we go you'll be in good hands. My aim is to provide you with enthusiastic informative private tours which ensure that your Helsinki and Finland experience will be the best. My bespoke tours include walking tours or biking tours, tours by a private car, a van or a minibus. Within Helsinki we can cover the major sites or explore less well-known districts in the countryside like Nuuksio or Sipoonkorpi Wilderness areas, the picturesque small town of Porvoo, nearby towns like Tuusula and Hyvinkää are a few of the many wonderful places that can be easily reached in a day trip. My tours are very flexible in content and timing and I can adapt easily to your preferences and suggestions. For me, the best reward for guiding guests is the fun I have sharing the beauty of the place. Let me be your local guide and I will share with you not only my knowledge and expertise but my enthusiasm as well.

Laila P.

Welcome to visit world´s happiest nation, Finland! Four years in row has Finland been ranked among 149 countries to be the happiest nation in the world. Besides being a safe, clean country with honest people, we have a fascinating history for being part of Sweden and Russia for centuries. My passion is history and our beautiful nature, and I cannot wait to introduce you to our beautiful seaside capital Helsinki. I have a long history in tourism, I put my heart to serve you a wonderful tour in Helsinki. I am a licensed Helsinki guide from 2006, former Finnair flight attendant, and I have worked as a guide in Europe and Asia. I am a kind and friendly person, you will feel comfortable with me. Welcome to Finland!

Arja N.

Hi I am a professional Helsinki Tourist Guide qualified to guide throughout the whole of Helsinki including Suomenlinna Fortress Unesco World Heritage site. In a previous life I was a tour guide in Greece, Spain and Italy, so I am more than experienced with both large and small groups. I am especially interested in Scandinavian history, art, architecture, design, Jean Sibelius, cycling, hiking, meeting people and. . . . sauna! My tours can be tailored to suit my customers' needs and interests, e.g. day trips to medieval city of Porvoo, surrounding countryside or the National Park of Nuuksio and heritage sauna tours can also be arranged on request. I am positive and friendly. I enjoy meeting new people and do everything I can to help guests to make the most of their visit in Helsinki. I have been told by guests on my tours that I have a great sense of humor and really know my stuff. I also provide accessible tours for elderly with a wheelchair accessible vans.

Nina R.

Hi, I am Nina. My guiding career begins from Lapland from 1995, where I made my first tours for example at the touristic icebreaker Sampo. Since 1996 I have lived in Helsinki. Before I become Helsinki Guide 2003, I guided also in the Parliament House, Helsinki Museum of Art (HAM) and Museum of the Cultures. Since 2003 as Helsinki authorized guide I have made all kind of tours by bus, taxi, bike, boat, tram and of course by walking in Helsinki, Espoo and the surroundings like Porvoo, and Tuusulanjärvi. I have also specialised to guide groups of children. As a tour leader I have worked in Finland and taken groups by train to St.Petersburg, Russia. I was also as a tour leader in China 2005-2008. I love languages and different cultures and speak also Swedish, Russian and Chinese as well German and a bit Spanish. I am interested in history, design and architecture--hope you are too! My special interest is to do tours on an sustainable way, for example by walking and utilizing an existing excellent public transportation in Helsinki area. As many Finns, I am also interested in recycling and second hand shops, which sell vintage or modern but recycled clothes/ items.

Emeline J.

Hi! I´m Emeline and I am originally from France, I have lived in Helsinki for 11 years now and I love it. As a Helsinki authorized guide, it´s a pleasure to transmit what I love about Finnish culture and Helsinki. My personal interests are Art, Design, Handicrafts, Cinema, Music, Food and especially Healthy eating, Flea markets, and Nature. See you soon! Emeline

Lara D.

I am a certified Helsinki guide with a traveler’s sense of direction and feel for people. I will gladly guide you in much loved Helsinki, the town that indeed will become your love at first sight. Hear the story behind the architecture and explore the photogenic spots around Helsinki! Food is my other biggest passion which I am sure we’ll be talking about if we have a chance to meet.

Popular Helsinki Private Tours

Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience in Helsinki

5 hours

Enjoy the warmth of the sauna by a clear-water lake and a traditional whisking service offered by your private sauna guide! Sweat away the stress and relax in the middle of pristine nature! Learn about why and how sauna is at the heart of Finnish culture and listen to the story of the sauna. Your sauna guide is a heritage sauna expert who has specialized in herb treatments and traditional whisking. A light sauna meal is also included.

Tour to Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari

7 hours

In the coastline of Helsinki there is an enormous abandoned military fortress site Vallisaari. The construction was started during the time Finland was an autonomous Russian Grand Duchy from year 1809 to 1917. This site has been a secret military site until year 2016 when it was opened for public. This tour takes you to a privately guided tour to this enormous nature site. The tour starts at your hotel and will include a short ferry trip from the Market Square of Helsinki. Includes light meal.

Day tour to Porvoo and Helsinki

6 hours

Private guided day tour with transport to medieval town of Porvoo and Helsinki, the capital town of Finland. Tour includes pick-up from hotel or cruise port and 6 hours of private guide services to both Helsinki and Porvoo.

Private day tour to Suomenlinna Unesco World Heritage site

8 hours

This tour heads to Sveaborg-Suomenlinna fortress just in front of the harbor of Helsinki.Suomenlinna fortress is one of the Unesco World Heritage sites in Finland. We will start at your hotel and have a short walk to the Helsinki Market Square. From there we will take the commuter ferry to the islands of Suomenlinna.Suomenlinna has a remarkable history from year 1748 until today: it has been built and owned by Swedish-Finnish soldiers, bombarded by the Englishmen and invaded by Russian army.

Explore the best of Helsinki with a local Guide

This tour explores the best of Helsinki. Private tours and with a lot of personal attention. The tours are tailor-made guided tours for individuals and small groups.

FROM$300/ per group

Sirpa K.

Helsinki Highlights with Sedan - 5 hours

5 hours

My tour will take you to the most interesting attractions in Helsinki. Since we have the Sedan, we will explore areas outside of the center as well. Helsinki offers a lot of nature and we will visit local areas along the beautiful seaside as well. You will hear about Finnish traditions, culture, and history, and of course about our daily lives. We will also have a break at the Market Hall for Finnish tastings with coffee or tea and this is included.

Bicycle Excursion to Nuuksio National Park with FatBikes

8 hours

Let's go to Nuuksio National Park! This tour gets you an experience of riding a FatBike in Nuuksio National Park. Nuuksio is situated just 1 hour of car drive outside Helsinki, and tour price includes transport to Nuuksio and back to Helsinki with a comfortable 8-seat van. In Nuuksio we will find plenty of nature sights, old trees, swamps, small ponds and have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious outdoor meal beside a pond called Pikku-Parikas. This route is very easy to ride on a fatbike.

Private picnic seascape with a meal to Porkkala Peninsula

8 hours

Spend a lovely day on the shores of the Baltic Sea away from the hustle and bustle of the Finnish capital Helsinki! We will provide a private day with a meal tour to Porkkala peninsula area. Porkkala was "rented" to Soviet Union after WW2 to build a naval base. Nowadays it is a wonderful nature protection area to visit all around the year, to enjoy sea shore views and watch migrating birds in the springtime and autumn. Our tour includes transportation.and outdoor meal.

FROM$1,100/ per group

Timo R.

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Helsinki Walking Highlights

This tour represents you main highlights in Helsinki City centre, not forgetting some hidden gems which you would not see from the bus. Along this itinerary you will see for example Museum of Contemporary Art, Parliament House, National Museum, Music House, Central Library Oodi, Central Railway Station, Esplanade' s park, Market Square, Uspenskij Cathedral and Senate Square with Lutheran Cathedral. Along the way you will hear stories of people who lived in Finland earlier and today.

FROM$330/ per group

Nina R.

Helsinki -Old and New- by walk

During this tour, you will get familiar with the Helsinki city center. By introducing you to Finnish history and culture, you will understand the Finnish lifestyle.

FROM$275/ per group

Emeline J.

Helsinki Art-Nouveau Walking Tour

2 hours

Let's take a tour of some remarkable architectural landmarks located in the heart of Helsinki's old district. We'll head towards the Art Nouveau neighborhood, enjoy a leisurely walk through beautiful parks, and take a ride on the renowned Helsinki tram. You'll be fascinated by the charming architectural district with its rich history and a variety of building styles. In the end, you'll enjoy a cup of coffee in a vibrant Jugend Hall. I'll also share valuable suggestions for your stay!

FROM$95/ per group

Lara D.

Helsinki Highlights, Private City Tour

4 hours

Discover Helsinki with a true local whose knowledge about the city is excellent. I will be happy to give you tips to help you make the most of your stay. Explore all the Helsinki Highlights and get an introduction to Finnish culture. The focus is cultural and includes architectural highlights and historical sites.Enjoy a cup of coffee with a cinnamon bun or a bowl of delicious salmon chowder. Walk through the open air market where farmers sell their delicious fresh berries or other local produce

FROM$1,050/ per group

Maarit L.

3 hour walking tour with tastings in Helsinki

Helsinki is a compact city and the most significant attractions are within a few quarters. Let me take you on a tour and tell you the stories about why Finland has been ranked 6 years in a row to be the happiest country in the world! During the visit to our attractions, you will get familiar with our Russian era, education, healthcare and not to mention some of our oddities. The tour is for max 6 people. For more people, please inquire for a customized tour. Tervetuloa!

Tallinn, Estonia - full day tour

13 hours 30 min

If you are spending more than one day in Helsinki, this is something you have to experience! Tallinn, the well-preserved Old Town, a country with a rich history of several conquerors, the latest Soviet Union. This is the most impressive city to explore and you do feel like walking in a fairytale of history. Only a two-hour ferry drive takes us to one of the most preserved old medieval towns in Europe.

Helsinki and Medieval Old Town Porvoo, 7 hours

7 hours

Our day will start with a tour of the picturesque, idyllic Old town of Porvoo. This little town will surprise you with its beauty and history. Our drive to Porvoo takes 45 minutes and our return to Helsinki will go through our countryside. During our day in Helsinki, we will visit the main attractions, not to forget the hidden gems known by us locals. This tour is made by a car/ SUV with me driving it. For a larger group than 4, please inquire for a customized tour.

Helsinki Tour Reviews

Bhadra T.

5 / 5

Jan 3, 2023

Customized tour to Suomenlinna

Customized

Jan 3, 2023

“A memorable experience with our personal guide”

We went with Mr Timo for our tour of Suomenlinna Fortress on the 25th of December. We had our seven-year-old boy with us on tour. Our meeting made it very apparent that Mr Timo belongs to Helsinki and knows the city properly. He knew a great deal of history and geopolitics. He kept the tour lively, with just enough history and a good deal of Finnish culture. Conversation with him was relevant and we never got bored. I strongly recommend him as anyone's tour guide.

Janet D.

5 / 5

Dec 3, 2022

Helsinki Highlights Tour & Finnish Sauna Experience for Janet on Dec 2nd

4 hours

Customized

Dec 3, 2022

“City Highlights Tour”

I booked with Arja a few days before our arrival in Helsinki and she was quick to respond to my request. We had an amazing tour with Arja and her husband, Timo. Picked up on time, saw lots of sites, interesting stories. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and having a good time. The day ended with sauna and a swim. Perfect ending to a fun day. Thank you Arja and Timo.

Arja N.

Hey Janet, thanks for the lovely review, good to meet you both! Hope to see you back in Helsinki one day; it would be wonderful to take you to a traditional Finnish sauna by a lake in summer. All the best! -Arja

Noga R.

5 / 5

Aug 13, 2021

Helsinki highlights walking/tram tour

4 hours

Customized

Aug 13, 2021

“Sunny helsinki”

Laila loves her country and she shares her love and passion not only through her beautiful smile but also with her wide knowledge. Thanks to her itinerary we saw Helsinki with different eyes, walked through areas we would not have thought about looking at. we were 8 people from 25 to 60 and all had a lot of fun. Thank you very much Laila for your enthusiasm and joy.

Laila P.