This tour features the best of both Helsinki City and Old Porvoo. You will learn about Finnish nature, culture and history during this fun and relaxed tour which we can flexibly adapt according to your own needs and interests.
We will drive into the countryside and visit picturesque Porvoo which from ancient times to the present day has been a hub for artisans, craftsmen and artists who found inspiration in the beauty of the Old Town and its surrounding countryside. Porvoo also been visited by Kings and Tsars. We will visit the old cathedral, pass by charming wooden houses, flower filled courtyards and you can choose to linger in the quaint shops filled with handmade goods by local artisans
In Helsinki we will visit all the most interesting areas and sites in the city . Through stories and anecdotes, I will make the city and its people come alive. If you want to shop or eat I know the best places. The tour is at your pace and is designed to accomodate your needs and interests. Welcome to Finland!
ITINERARY
Featuring the best of Helsinki and Porvoo!
Helsinki
Oodi Library (new)
*Senate Square/Lutheran Cathedral visit
*The Sibelius Monument visit
*The Rock Church ( subject to availability) (visit)
*Seaside artisan/food market (visit)
*Short nature walk on Seurasaari bridge (visit)
Scenic drive (with commentary) passing the, Parliament, Opera House, Olympic Stadium, Icebreakers, Suomenlinna Fortress, Presidential Palace, Uspensky Orthodox Cathedral.
Porvoo
Cathedral ( subject to opening times)
Chocolate Shop
Walking Tour of the Old Town
Please note : Porvoo has cobbled streets and is difficult in that respect for wheelchairs. Please contact me for more details in cases of customers with limited mobility.
MEETING POINT + TOUR DURATION
Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building
Duration: 3 hours
The tour can be made 5-7 hours if required. This will effect the pricing of the tour.
TRANSPORTATION
We .will have a private driver and an air-conditioned minibus
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Other: A private driver and a modern, air-conditioned minibus.
ESTIMATED LOCAL CASH NEEDED
3 Euro - There is a three euro fee for entry to the Rock Church (subject to availability) which needs to be paid on the spot.
WHAT’S EXTRA
Other: Entry to the Rock Church (subject to availability)
RESTRICTIONS
None.