Day to Porvoo from Helsinki: Medieval Old Town Guided Tour

4.6 (31 reviews) Helsinki, Finland
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Duration5h - 6h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 7 travelers

Overview

This day tour to Porvoo is easy, informative, and chilling that welcomes everyone!
Porvoo, the beautiful medieval locates on the south coast of Finland, served as the capital of the former Eastern Uusimaa region. It has its own unique vibrance of culture, history, and humanities.
This tour is especially for you if you would like to know more about Finland. In addition to the current capital Helsinki, if time allows, spend a day with us to Porvoo and go deeply into the stories behind the country.

What's included

  • Inter-city bus ticket fare is included
  • Meals
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Kamppi Helsinki Shopping Centre
    10m · Admission ticket included
    At 9.30 AM or 1.30 PM you and your guide will meet up at the designated point at the Kamppi Shopping Centre and start the tour to Porvoo by taking the inter-city bus. Bus ticket fare is included in the tour.
  2. Porvoo
    50m
    During the 50-minutes bus trip, enjoy the view on the road and get ready for Porvoo!
  3. Porvoo Old Town
    1h 30m
    Once you arrive the medieval city of Porvoo, the guide will take you walk along the riverside and visit the highlights of the Old Town. The guided walking tour is around 3 hours.
  4. Porvoo Museum/Holm House
    15m
    The Holm House is thhe oldest town hall not only in Porvoo but in Finland! Your guide will share with you the history and more facts about the traditional & industrial art when visit the Holm House.
  5. Cathedral of Porvoo
    15m
    Porvoo Cathedral has been companying the locals since the end of the 15th century. People have marriage, baptisms, and funerals of themselves and for their loved ones here. The Porvoo Cathedral can host up to 750 people, it is important in local people's lives.
  6. The Devil's Stairs
    15m
    It is a must-not-miss photograph shooting spot in the Old Town! Your guide will share with you more stories and facts behind it during the visit & photo shooting.
  7. Porvoo Old Town
    30m
    After the 3-hour guided tour, you will have some own free time to cruise in the Old Town, enjoy the beautiful riverside view, and visit cafes, stands, and galleries to deeply feel the vibrance of the medieval town.
  8. Helsinki
    50m
    After the cruising during own free time, you and your guide will meet up again at the agreed time and take the inter-city bus back to Helsinki. The ride takes about 50 minutes, bus ticket fare is included in the tour.
  9. Kamppi Helsinki Shopping Centre
    10m · Admission ticket included
    The tour ends at where it starts. After you return to the Kamppi Shopping Centre, spend some time walking along the street feel the different atmosphere in Helsinki on your own way back to the hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will meet you at the front of R-Kioski, E-Floor, Kamppi Shopping Centre at around 9.00-10.00 AM on the tour day. We will contact you for the confirmation of exact meet up time.

End point

The guide will meet you at the front of R-Kioski, E-Floor, Kamppi Shopping Centre at around 9.00-10.00 AM on the tour day. We will contact you for the confirmation of exact meet up time.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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