Exclusive Grand Tour Helsinki and Porvoo City*****

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Helsinki Cathedral

  The Cathedral, by Carl Ludvig Engel, rising on the northern side of the Senate Square is the stage of national and academic festive services and one of the most popular tourist sights. The church is part of Helsinki's Empire era centre and a landmark for those arriving by sea. It has become the symbol of the whole of Helsinki. Earlier called St. Nicholas Church and Great Cathedral, the current main church of the Helsinki Diocese was completed in 1852. Sculptures of the twelve apostles guard the city from the roof of the church. Exhibitions at the Crypt (Kirkkokatu 18), in summer also a souvenir shop Cathedral Shop.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Esplanadi Park

  If the Esplanade Park could talk, it would have a thousand stories to tell. Since the early 1800s, couples have fallen in love and separated beneath the trees that line the park on both sides. People flock to the park to hang out, be seen and simply soak up the atmosphere.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Sibelius Park

  The world famous composer Jean Sibelius' (1865-1957) monument by Eila Hiltunen is located at the Sibelius park. It was unveiled 7 September 1967. The Sibelius Monument, resembling organ pipes, is made of welded steel with over 600 pipes and with the bust of the composer on one side. The monument is one of Helsinki's most popular statues and one of the most well-known tourist attractions.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Uspenski Cathedral

  Completed in 1868 in the Katajanokka district of Helsinki, the Uspenski Cathedral is the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Porvoo Old Town

  The old town of Porvoo is a charming and popular destination for daytrips. The winding streets and mosaic-like courtyards reflect the town’s medieval history. Today the narrow cobblestone streets are lined with charming cafés, restaurants, boutiques and museums housed in historical wooden buildings of different colours. The red wooden warehouses along the river date back hundreds of years and are the town’s landmark. The heart of the town is the impressive cathedral on top of the hill. Porvoo is home to 50,000 residents.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Porvoo Cathedral

  The Cathedral was the site of opening of first Diet of Finland March 28, 1809 where Finland was declared an autonomous Grand Duchy, with the Emperor of Russia as the Grand Duke of Finland.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Temppeliaukio Church

  Rock Church Helsinki

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Central Library Oodi

  Best world library

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Kauppatori

  Main Market Square of Helsinki

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Old Market Hall

  Oldest covered Market in Finland

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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