Helsinki & Porvoo: 2-Day Guided Tours

Duration2 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

This is a 2-Day Guided Tour package for you if you are staying in Helsinki for a few days.

Tell us which two days you would like to take the tours - it's flexible and up to you. :)

On the first day morning, you will meet your guide at the Helsinki Central Railway Station and start the guided tour for Helsinki city highlights. You will visit most must-not-miss spots, and in the afternoon you will take a round-trip ferry to Suomenlinna, the sea fortress of Finland.

On the second day, you will meet the guide at bus station and take inter-city bus to Porvoo, the medieval town in the Southern Finland. You will have a guided tour in this lovely old town and some own free time to walk around. In the afternoon you will take the inter-city bus back to Helsinki and have a restful evening.

What's included

Professional guide
Round trip bus ticket to Porvoo
Round-trip ferry and guided tour in Suomenlinna
All Admission tickets
Helsinki highlight tour

Food and drink
Accommodation
Any personal expense

What to expect

Day 1: Helsinki and Suomenlinna guided tour

Helsinki Central Railway Station
15m

As the Central Station of the capital of Finland, it is the busiest station and provides services to approximately 400,000 people each day, Your city tour by tram will start from here!
Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion)
15m

Helsingin Olympiastadion just finished its renovation and re-opened to the public in 2020.
Sibelius Park
15m

You will visit the Sibelius Park to witness the inspirations and creativities of Sibelius, the Father of Finnish Music.
Temppeliaukio Church
20m · Admission ticket included

The entrance fee of the Rock Church is included in this tour. Enter this amazing space, hear the story of its construction, and take some photos!
Senate Square
10m

Visit and learn about history
Helsinki Cathedral
15m

Visit and learn about history. PS, sometimes the Cathedral might not be entered due to the service.
Esplanadi Park
15m

Take a walk along this beautiful park locates in the most prosperous area of Helsinki
Havis Amanda
5m

Drop by at the little mermaid, i.e., the Amanda statue, and know more about her from stories told by your guide
Old Market Hall
20m

The Old Market Hall in Helsinki has served its customers since 1889. Merchants sell everything from cheese, fish, shellfish, vegetable, fruit and cakes to spices, coffee, and tea. They are also more than happy to help with any special orders.
Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
1h · Admission ticket included

Suomenlinna is well-known by its important military role as a sea fortress of Finland. You will go inside the heavy wall of the fortress, hear the histories, and feel the moments of old days here.
Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
15m

During the visit to Suomenlinna, you will drop by the Suomenlinna Church and hear the stories and facts of it from your guide.
Kauppatori
15m

Kauppatori means the "market square" in Finnish. After returning from Suomenlinna by ferry, this trip will end up here, and you may spend some own free time to visit each lovely vender at the Market Square and enjoy the rest of the day.

Day 2: Day tour to Porvoo

Kamppi Helsinki Shopping Centre
10m

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.
Porvoo
50m

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.
Porvoo Old Town
2h

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.
Cathedral of Porvoo
20m

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.
Porvoo Museum/Holm House
20m

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.
The Devil's Stairs
20m

You will visit the Devil's Stairs in Porvoo and learn about its story behind.
Porvoo Old Town
1h

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
Helsinki
50m

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.
Kamppi Helsinki Shopping Centre
10m

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!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will meet up your guide at the Main Entrance of the Central Railway Station (the entrance that has two pairs of statues holding spherical balls). Please be at the meeting points 5 minutes before the meeting time. If you have difficult finding our guide, please call.

End point

The tour will end up at Kauppatori, the Market Square. You may take a slow walk, visit each vender, and enjoy the atmosphere.

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.