Helsinki Highlights with car/minivan - 5 hours
Joined 2021
My tour will take you to the most interesting attractions in Helsinki and we will explore areas outside of the center and have some Finnish tastings. Helsinki offers a lot of nature and we will visit local areas along the beautiful seaside. You will hear about Finnish traditions, culture, and history, and of course about our daily lives.
* If you are more than 3 people, please inquire for a customized tour and I will book a minivan with me driving it.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel, airport, cruise port or any other area agreed
Helsinki
We will visit the Sibelius monument, the Rock Church, the Food Market, Senate Square, and a former prison that functions as a hotel today. The icebreakers can be seen from a close distance, and we will pay a visit to the Oodi library which is so much more than a library - you will be surprised! During our route, we will also see numerous important buildings (the Parliament, Uspenki Cathedral, Finlandia House, the Presidential Palace, and the Olympic Stadium. I will be the driver, and I cannot wait to show you our amazing nature, seaside areas, and cozy neighborhoods.
Sibelius monument
the Rock Church
A Church built inside a rock!
Oodi library
This is a multicultural place, not just a library. Oodi is today one of the most visited places.
former prison which functions as a hotel today
icebreakers (from outside)
Food Market with a plate of Finnish tastings is included in the tour
Senate square and outdoor sales market
This area is the oldest part of Helsinki with several magnificent buildings
Löyly sauna center
This is a must! This is also an official place for winter swimming!
Eira Jugend stile area
One of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Helsinki
Ending Point
Hotel, airport, cruise port or any other area 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
- A comfortable 4+1-seat Toyota CHR 2020 or Peugeot Traveller for more than 3 people (6+1 seats)
- all parking fees
- all gasoline fees
- Entrance fee to the Rock Church
- Tastings in the Food Market
- a plate of Finnish tastings with coffee/tea/soda/wine/beer at the Food Market is included in the tour
- guide fee
- pick up from the area agreed
-personal purchases
Tour Important Information
- wear comfortable shoes, there is some walking
- Please let me know if you have any food allergies
Tour can be made all year round.
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
$609/ per group
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