Helsinki Top Highlights and Food Tour with More than 8 Tastings

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2 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

See Helsinki’s must-see sights, including the iconic Oodi Library and Helsinki Railway Station and taste your way through Finland with 8+ local tastings — all in one lively, informative and tasty small-group tour.

Explore Oodi, Helsinki Central Station, Senate Square with Helsinki Cathedral, Havis Amanda, the Old Market Hall and views of Uspenski Cathedral and Presidential Palace while hearing fascinating stories about history, city-building, architecture, Finnish culture, food and everyday way of life.

Along the way, enjoy Finnish coffee and tastings such as:
- Cinnamon bun (Korvapuusti)
- Cold-smoked salmon, islander´s bread
- Vendace or Karelian pie
- Lappish dried meats such as reindeer, moose/deer
- Special cheese with cloudberry jam
- Blueberry pie
- Finnish chocolates
- Salmiakki

A perfect way to experience Helsinki’s key sights and flavours in under 3 hours.
Please note: the tastings may vary according to the season.
Please send a message if you have dietary restrictions

What's Included

Finnish Fish (Vendance) or Karelian pastry; blueberry pie, Cold-Smoked salmon with Islander´s Bread, Iconic Finnish Cinnamon bun, Lappish delicacies (dried meats & local cheese), chocolates, liqorice
Coffee and/or Tea
No drinks included, only coffee/tea tasting
Please note that water is not included, so we recommend bringing a refillable water bottle, as there are places along the route where it can be refilled.
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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Helsinki Central Library Oodi

We meet at the "Helsinki sign" by the Oodi library, in the Citizen Square.

End point

It ends nearby the Helsinki Market Square, at the Old Market Hall. From there we give directions to wherever guests need to go.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Kansalaistori Square

    See the Finnish parliament, see the modern Finnish arctitecture and hear about the local life

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Central Library Oodi

    Visit Iconic example of Finnish design, culture, and public life

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Helsinki Central Railway Station

    Admire the Granite landmark & famous Lantern Carriers statues. View Finland’s largest landscape painting, inspired by nature and enjoy tasting of Finnish delicacies at a classic Finnish cafe.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Aleksanterinkatu

    Walk along the main shopping street while discovering hidden city stories and famous Finnish brands

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Fazer Café Kluuvikatu

    Here explore the legacy of chocolate maker of Karl Fazer, and taste some of the most iconic chocolates of Finland.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Helsinki Cathedral (Pass by)

    Exterior view of the beautiful cathedral & introduction to Lutheran influence in Finland

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Senate Square

    Here you will admire the Helsinki´s one of the main attractions, the neo-classic style built Senate Square and learn the history and stories behind this historic sight.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Cobble-stoned streets and lively historic merchant quarter at the Helsinki´s historic centre.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Havis Amanda

    Famous meeting point & local symbol

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Kauppatori

    Here we will see the sights such as the Presidential Palace, the Allas Seapool and learn about the history and food traditions.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    View the official Presidential Palace, one of the three official residences of the president of the Republic of Finland. It is situated in Helsinki, on the north side of Esplanadi, overlooking Market Square.

    Admission ticket free
  • Uspenski Cathedral (Pass by)

    From distance : Explore seasonal local products & seaside atmosphere while viewing the red-brick Orthodox cathedral and its Russian influence, discovering Alvar Aalto’s modernist architecture, and learning about Finland’s most important tradition:sauna

    Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Old Market Hall

    Food tasting & Finnish/Lappish specialties

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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