Porvoo All-Way Guided Sightseeing Tour from Helsinki

4.7
(38 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Porvoo is the second oldest city in Finland that locates approximately 50 km away from Helsinki city centre, which is a great option for a daytour from Helsinki!

The Porvoo Old Town and the Porvoonjoki River Valley are recognised as historically and culturally significant as one of the National Landscape of Finland. Porvoo Old Town is a popular tourist destination, known for its well-preserved 18th & 19th century buildings. The Porvoo Cathedral constructed in the 15th century is also the must-not-miss spot.

You will have slow walk on the street of Porvoo Old Town, hear the facts, stories, and interesting things about Porvoo from your guide, and experience its medieval atmosphere. After the guided tour, you will have some free own time to explore more about this town. You may visit some lovely cafes or shops that you just pass by, take some more pictures, and have your own light adventure in Porvoo!

When time is up, your guide will take you returning to Helsinki to finish this tour.

What's Included

English-speaking local guide
Round-trip bus tickets
Food and drink
Any personal expense

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

1. We will meet you up in front of R-Kioski in Kamppi (E-level, Kamppi Shopping Centre) 2. Please be at the meeting points 5 minutes before the meeting time, thank you. 3.Your guide with a sign of company logo. If you have difficult finding our guide, please call us.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Kamppi Shopping Centre

    Kamppi Shopping Centre is a joint station that integrates a new underground bus terminal and a metro station underneath its main building, which serves as a complex shopping centre. Your trip will start in front of Starbucks at its E-level by meeting up your guide there. contains metro station, bus station, and shopping mall. Its development has made this area prosperous

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Porvoo

    You will head to Porvoo by inter-city bus from Helsinki. It takes around 50 min to get there. Take a quick glance at this country from the bus window on your way there.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Porvoo Old Town

    You will have an overall 3-hr guided tour in the Porvoo Old Town. It is the second oldest town in Finland. In addition to the popular spots, your guide will bring you walk deeply into this town to know more about the cultural, art, & historic aspects of this medieval town.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cathedral of Porvoo

    Porvoo Cathedral took its present form at the end of the 15th century. It can accommodate 750 people and it can be reserved for baptisms, marriage ceremonies and funerals at the Parish Office.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    It is the oldest town hall in Finland. You will know the history of the Porvoo region, as well as traditional and industrial art. Albert Edelfelt, Ville Vallgren, Louis Sparre, A.W Finch and Saara Hopea.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    The Devil's Stairs

    You will visit the Devil's Stairs in Porvoo and learn about its story behind

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Porvoo Old Town

    After the guided tour, you will have some personal free moments. You may visit the lovely cafe or gallery that you just pass by, choose some souvenirs in local shops, or explore more about this old town with your own pace

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Helsinki

    When time is up, your guide will bring you to the bus station and return to Helsinki. It will take another 50 min on the road. Take a rest when you are on the bus.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Kamppi Shopping Centre

    The bus will return to Kamppi, where this tour will end. You may enjoy some slow walk on the street on your way back to the accommodation. Have a restful evening!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Helsinki Tour

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