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Experience the best of Finland on a private full-day tour that combines Helsinki’s modern elegance with Porvoo’s medieval charm. Your English-speaking driver will pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for a personalized journey through both cities.
Begin in Helsinki with visits to Helsinki Cathedral, the city’s gleaming neoclassical icon, and the golden-domed Uspenski Cathedral (Red Church). Savor local flavors at the Old Market Hall, then stroll along the beautiful Esplanadi Boulevard, lined with cafés, boutiques, and lush greenery.
Continue to Porvoo, one of Finland’s oldest towns, where cobblestone streets and colorful wooden houses create a storybook setting. Explore Porvoo Old Town and its 15th-century Cathedral, then admire the famous Red Riverside Warehouses (Porvoon Jokiranta) reflected in the tranquil river.
End your day with a relaxing ride back to Helsinki, filled with lasting memories of Finnish beauty and heritage.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your operators/drivers are not official tour guides but are professional drivers and Locals who have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you to the sights, but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city. Please know that we are unable to pick up, start or stop this sightseeing ride from or to the airport/port/train stations. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you. After booking, we share all driver and car info, and the driver will wait for you at the pickup location you have chosen.
Itinerary
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1Helsinki Cathedral
The city’s most iconic landmark, a neoclassical masterpiece overlooking Senate Square. Its brilliant white façade and green domes dominate the skyline.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Uspenski Cathedral (Red Church). A striking red-brick Orthodox cathedral with golden cupolas, symbolizing Russian influence on Helsinki. It’s the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Old Market Hall
Helsinki’s oldest indoor market (since 1889), filled with Finnish delicacies like smoked salmon, reindeer meat, cheeses, and pastries. Great for a quick snack stop.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Esplanadi Park
A green promenade lined with boutiques, cafés, and Helsinki’s most famous department store, Stockmann. Locals love it for strolls, shopping, and people-watching.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Porvoo Old Town
A charming medieval district with cobblestone streets, colorful wooden houses, and riverside red warehouses.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Cathedral of Porvoo
A 15th-century medieval stone church that has witnessed key events in Finnish history.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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The iconic red-painted wooden warehouses along the Porvoo River, once used by merchants, now one of Finland’s most photographed views.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1–4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 5–8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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