Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour

Duration5h

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LanguagesGerman, Finnish, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Taste the heart of Helsinki with authentic local meals, sweets, & stories on a private food & sightseeing tour. Visit handpicked venues and landmarks. Optional: enjoy an extra meal & a tasting of Finnish beers or vodka on the extended experience.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Enjoy a private food and beer tasting tour with a local foodie guide
- Savor 1 full meal with dessert, soft drink, & coffee/tea (2.5-hour option)
- Taste 2 full meals with dessert, soft drink, coffee/tea, & 1 beer (in the 3.5-hour option)
- Indulge in 2 full meals, dessert, soft drink, coffee/tea, & 8 beers (in the 5-hour option)
- Discover Helsinki's flavors while sightseeing & tasting local delicacies

This gourmet walking tour is the perfect blend of Helsinki’s food, stories, & scenery. Follow your Local Foodie Guide through charming streets, taste Finnish cuisine at authentic venues, and uncover local secrets and landmarks. Enjoy unforgettable flavors and cultural insights—embark on a delicious journey with Rosotravel today!

Options

5h:Food&BeerTasting+3VenuesGER

Duration: 5 hours: Uncover Helsinki’s culture on a walking tour
Foods and Drinks: This option includes 2 meals, cake, soft drink, coffee or tea, and 8 beers or vodka shots at 3 venues.
,: See Senate Square and the harbor.
Expert guide: A Local Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. FIHE013

2.5h:FoodTasting+2VenuesGE,FR,

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Discover Helsinki’s charm with a guided walk
Foods and Drinks: This option includes a traditional Finnish meal, cake, a soft drink, and coffee or tea.
,: past Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, and Kauppatori.
Expert Guide: A Local Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. FIHE013

3.5h: Food&BeerTasting+3Venues

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Explore Helsinki’s highlights
Foods and Drinks: This option includes 2 local meals, cake, a soft drink, coffee or tea, and a local beer at 3 venues.
,: with stops at Senate Square, Kauppatori, and more.
Expert Guide: A Local Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. FIHE013

3.5h:Food&BeerTasting+3Venues

Duration: 8 days 18 hours: Explore Helsinki’s highlights
Foods and Drinks: This option includes 2 local meals, cake, a soft drink, coffee or tea, and a local beer at 3 venues.
,: with stops at Senate Square, Kauppatori, and more.
Expert Guide: A Local Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language.

2.5h:Food Tasting+2VenuesEN,FI

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Discover Helsinki’s charm with a guided walk
Food and Drinks: This option includes a traditional Finnish meal, cake, a soft drink, and coffee or tea.
,: past Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, and Kauppatori.
Expert Guide: A Local Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. FIHE013

5h:Food&BeerTasting+3VenuesENG

Duration: 5 hours: Uncover Helsinki’s culture on a walking tour
Foods and Drinks: This option includes 2 meals, cake, soft drink, coffee or tea, and 8 beers or vodka shots at 3 venues.
,: See Senate Square and the harbor.
Expert Guide: A Local Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. FIHE013

What's included

2 full course meals with dessert, 1 soft drink, 1 coffee/tea and 8 beers (5-hour option only)
Local Foodie Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
2 full course meals with dessert, 1 soft drink, 1 coffee/tea and 1 beer (3.5-hour option only)
Private Food and Beer Tasting Tour with Sightseeing in Helsinki
1 full course meal with dessert, 1 soft drink and 1 coffee/tea (2.5-hour option only)
- (number of tastings and attractions depends on selected option)

Additional food & drinks (you can order more!)

What to expect

35m

An iconic landmark in the heart of the city where visitors admire its grand architecture while learning about Finland’s culinary heritage and its connection to seasonal rhythms, local produce, and the Nordic slow-living philosophy.
45m

An elegant central square where visitors stroll alongside design-lined boulevards, admiring neoclassical surrounding buildings while learning how history and local culture intersect with everyday Finnish cuisine.
3h 40m

Lively streets, charming corners, and bustling market areas housing handpicked authentic venues:

2.5-Hour Tour: Includes two tasting stops for a hearty Finnish meal, cake, a soft drink, and coffee or tea.

3.5-Hour Tour: Features an additional tasting stop with two traditional meals, cake, a soft drink, coffee or tea, and a local beer while exploring deeper into evolving culinary neighborhoods.

5-Hour Tour: Offers generous portions across three handpicked venues, including two Finnish meals, cake, a soft drink, coffee or tea, and a premium tasting of 8 local beers or vodka shots.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide In front of Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki; Kluuvikatu 8, 00100 Helsinki, Finland. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

Meet your guide In front of Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki; Kluuvikatu 8, 00100 Helsinki, Finland. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
Please note that the number of tastings and attractions depends on the selected option.
This tour includes restaurant reservations, so it's important to arrive on time.
Kindly inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.
The menu is an example and may vary depending on the venue. We'll select the best food options based on availability.
3.5 and 5-hour options: The tasting includes beer samples (0.125-0.33l). The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for Beer and 20 for Vodka.
For the best experience, we limit the group size to 1-25 guests per guide. Additional guides can be arranged for larger groups.
Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!

Cancellation policy

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