Helsinki Top Highlights and Food Tour with More than 8 Tastings

5.0 (1 reviews) Helsinki, Finland
Duration2h 45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

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.
  • Gratitudes

What to expect

  1. 10m
    See the Finnish parliament, see the modern Finnish arctitecture and hear about the local life
  2. Central Library Oodi
    20m
    Visit Iconic example of Finnish design, culture, and public life
  3. Helsinki Central Railway Station
    30m
    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.
  4. 15m
    Walk along the main shopping street while discovering hidden city stories and famous Finnish brands
  5. 10m
    Here explore the legacy of chocolate maker of Karl Fazer, and taste some of the most iconic chocolates of Finland.
  6. Helsinki Cathedral
    Pass by
    Exterior view of the beautiful cathedral & introduction to Lutheran influence in Finland
  7. Senate Square
    10m
    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.
  8. Torikorttelit
    Pass by
    Cobble-stoned streets and lively historic merchant quarter at the Helsinki´s historic centre.
  9. Havis Amanda
    10m
    Famous meeting point & local symbol
  10. Kauppatori
    10m
    Here we will see the sights such as the Presidential Palace, the Allas Seapool and learn about the history and food traditions.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. Old Market Hall
    20m
    Food tasting & Finnish/Lappish specialties

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Gluten-free, vegan

Cancellation policy

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

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