Helsinki and Medieval Old Town Porvoo, 7 hours
Joined 2021
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 50 minutes. During our day in Helsinki, we will visit the main attractions, not to forget the hidden gems...
This tour is made by an SUV with me driving it. For a larger group than 3, please inquire for a customized tour.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel, accommodation or any other place greed.
Depart from Helsinki towards Porvoo
A 45-minute drive along the motor highway
Arrival at Porvoo
Walking tour in Oldtown and its narrow idyllic streets.
Porvoo
Visit in Porvoo Cathedral (if open)
Porvoo
Visit in Porvoo museum (the Holm house). Optional visit, not included in the tour.
Porvoo
Coffee break in the cozy cafeteria Helmi
Porvoo
Free time approx.30 minutes for strolling around in the town
Drive back to Helsinki through the countryside
History of Helsinki, Finland, and facts about our education, social welfare, health care, and our daily lives on our way to Helsinki
Helsinki
We will drive along the beautiful coastline of Helsinki and visit the Rock Church, the Olympic Stadium, Sibelius monument, and Oodi library. We will get familiar with all important buildings, see those on our route: Finlandia Hall, the Railway station, Parliament building, Kiasma Contemporary Art Museum, the Opera house, just to mention a few. We will also visit the exclusive Eira area and pay a visit to a former prison that is a hotel today.
Helsinki
Let´s have lunch, and let me know your wishes about the type of restaurant you would wish it to be.
Helsinki
I will take you back to your hotel,
Ending Point
At your hotel, accommodation or any other are agreed.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Me driving a Toyota CHR 2020 (or Peugeot Traveller for 4-6 people)
All parking fees
Gasoline fees
Entrance fee to the Rock Church
Food and drinks are at your own cost.
Tour Important Information
The Old town of Porvoo consists of old cobblestone alleys, so this is not suitable for a wheelchair. There is walking in Porvoo, so please wear comfortable shoes.
The start of the tour is flexible.
The museums in Porvoo are closed on Mon-Tue in wintertime.
Tour can be made all year round. Museums in Porvoo are closed Monday-Tuesday in wintertime.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Laila P.
Welcome to visit the world´s happiest nation, Finland!
Finland has been ranked the happiest nation in the world for seven years in a row. Besides being a safe, clean country with honest people, we have a fascinating history of being part of Sweden and Russia for centuries.
My passions are 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, and I put my heart into serving you a wonderful tour of Helsinki. I have been a licensed Helsinki guide since 2006, a former Finnair flight attendant, and a tour leader in Spain and Portugal.
I am a kind and very patriotic person, you will feel comfortable with me. It is about having an informative and fun day together!
Welcome to Finland!
Reviews
Noga R.
“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.
Dear Nuga, It was a pleasure to do the tour with your family! You can be so proud of them.Thank you also for your kind reviews and the chocolate. I wish you all a nice weekend here in Helsinki, and enjoy the Biennaali if you go there. Thank you once again for choosing me to be your guide. Best wishes, Laila
$740/ per group
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