Top Finland Culinary Tours

Avoid tourist traps and discover the best of Helsinki’s dining scene with this tasting tour through the city center. Discover a curated selection of popular eateries and local haunts for an introduction to Finnish cuisine. After plenty of samples, your tour culminates at a rooftop bar for a drink and views over the city.

Getting an authentic taste of the local food scene can be tricky when in an unfamiliar city. This private walking tour in Helsinki introduces you to local produce and seasonal specialties. Sample classic Finnish bites at the Helsinki Market Square, fresh produce at the Old Market Hall, local beers at a brewery, and sweet treats at a Finnish restaurant. Hotel pickup is available for added convenience.

This is the only food tasting experience in Rovaniemi – offering you an authentic and immersive way to discover Finnish cuisine. On this guided restaurant tasting tour in the city center, you’ll visit five carefully selected restaurants – including hidden gems most visitors never find – spending about 30 minutes at each stop. Together, the tasting-sized portions create a full Finnish menu: from a starter platter and traditional salmon soup to sautéed reindeer, grilled delicacies, and a sweet Finnish dessert with coffee or tea. Along the way, your guide and the restaurant staff will share stories about Finnish food traditions, northern ingredients, and local life. You’ll also get recommendations for Finnish drinks that pair perfectly with the dishes. Water is included in the price, and additional drinks – including alcoholic beverages – can be purchased directly from the restaurants. Vegetarian options are also available upon request. Come hungry, and leave inspired!

Experience the rich culinary culture of Helsinki during an appetizing 2-hour small-group food walking tour of the vibrant Finnish capital. With an expert gastronome guide, discover hidden foodie hotspots and sample a selection of local delicacies. Gain valuable insight into the culinary traditions and history of Helsinki and stroll past prominent landmarks like the Park Esplanadi and Bulevardi Street as you explore the spectacular city.

Don’t choose between a memorable meal and experiencing the northern lights. Just 18 miles (30 kilometers) from Rovaniemi, you could be sitting inside a glass igloo enjoying authentic Lapland cuisine cooked over fire, all while surrounded by pristine wilderness. Stay warm while gazing at stars—and, if you’re lucky, the aurora. Weather depending, your guide can even offer a snowmobile adventure on a frozen lake, perfect for the whole family.

Learn about the real luxury of Finland, pure and flavorful food and drink tasters, the real flavor of Finland! On this tour you will get the flavor of what Finland is all about with a cozy small group. Taste the Nordic luxury in form of foods and drinks produced in Finland, especially in the local zone of Helsinki. We offer flavors of the Finnish forest and the Baltic Sea, you get to see traditions cherished at the market places and feel what you can sense at the famous cafés of Helsinki, without forgetting the flavors and products you can take home with you!

No Rovaniemi trip would be complete without a visit to Santa Claus Village and a snow adventure. Enjoy both in comfort and style on this premium day out, complete with a private Santa visit and a gourmet 3-course lunch served in a glass igloo with wraparound views. Lightweight snowmobiles let you discover winter forest and snowy trails, with your personal guide to lead the way and show you the ropes.

Combine a city tour of Helsinki with a ferry journey to Suomenlinna Island on this half-day excursion. Listen to guided commentary while exploring the highlights of Helsinki such as Esplanade Park and the Market Square. Hop a ferry to Suomenlinna for a walking tour including the Jetty barracks, the Suomenlinna Church, and the Great Courtyard.

Treat yourself to a special experience from Rovaniemi that combines traditional Lapland cuisine, forest scenery, and a cozy spot to potentially watch the northern lights. Travel to a glass igloo in the forest where you’ll enjoy a private meal cooked over the fire. Then it’s time to look outside and admire your scenic surroundings, looking up to see if the northern lights will come visit.

Perfect for families or groups with up to seven people, this Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village Private Tour by VIP Car fits in a lot in just a little amount of time. Along with a guided Rovaniemi city tour led by a private guide, you’ll also spend time at the popular Christmas-themed attraction, Santa Claus Village.

Explore the heart of Finnish sauna culture with this immersive guesthouse-to-guesthouse tour in Karelia. Enjoy four unique sauna experiences, including a traditional smoke sauna, river bank sauna, and a summer cottage sauna. Savor locally sourced culinary delights through engaging workshops and themed sauna menus that celebrate Finnish cuisine, which features rustic flavors and organic ingredients. Cycle through picturesque landscapes as your luggage is seamlessly transported between accommodations, allowing you to focus on relaxation and cultural connection. This tour is perfect for small groups of 2 to 12, providing an intimate experience with the beauty of Karelia.

Whoever said you can’t do it all never took this tour. On this all-in-one winter adventure, you’ll go ice fishing with expert guides, hop on a wild snowmobile ride, and sit down to a three-course traditional lunch in a glass igloo—all in one seamless day of both wilderness and comfort. No planning hassle, just unforgettable moments in Lapland's snowy paradise.

Lapland is known for its reindeer. See them up close and get an adrenaline rush too on this private snowmobile safari. Everything’s provided, from warm, high-quality winter gear to round-trip transfers, while your guide leads the way and shows you how to ride. Lunch is a very special treat: three courses of elevated Lapland cuisine served by the fire in a glass igloo with winter forest views.

Experience the magic of the Lappish wilderness with an exclusive evening at The Aurora Glass Igloo Table. Your journey begins with a luxury transfer to a secluded lakeside sanctuary. After gearing up in thermal wear, enjoy an exhilarating snowmobile safari across the frozen lake under a starlit sky. The highlight is a gourmet three-course meal prepared over an open fire inside a stunning private glass igloo. While you dine in warmth, the transparent walls offer a panoramic view of the forest and a chance to witness the Northern Lights dancing above. This experience perfectly blends rustic charm with high-end comfort for a truly soul-stirring Arctic adventure.

Increase your chances of seeing the elusive northern lights while staying warm during a private dinner in a glass igloo and northern lights chase from Rovaniemi. Hit the frozen landscape by private vehicle and enjoy a hearty 3-course campfire dinner as your guide shares stories about the lights. If you’re lucky with the weather, ride a snow scooter across a frozen lake on a thrilling aurora borealis hunt.

Dive into sauna tradition and enjoy a three-course Lapland style dinner at our cozy restaurant by the open fire. Relax in our outdoor jacuzzi beneath the northern sky – and if you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the northern lights. During your visit, you’ll also hear how one of the world’s largest snow hotels is built and get a peek behind the icy scenes. This package is a perfect experience for food lovers, wellness enthusiasts, adventurers, and couples, offering unforgettable moments during the autumn and early winter season in Lapland. 3-Course Menu highlights Starter: Celery-apple soup with spruce bud oil Main course: Glow-fried salmon with Lappish potatoes Sautéed reindeer with potato mash and lingonberry jam Vegan cabbage rolls with white bean purée Dessert: Apple-caramel pie with white chocolate sauce Menu full lactose free, gluten-free options available. Kid-friendly dishes: Crispy Chicken with French Fries, Pasta with tomato sauce and Pasta Bolognese

Ice fishing is a traditional pastime in Finland, and this Rovaniemi Ice Fishing Experience with Lunch in a Glass Igloo takes you with a guide who knows the remote location well so you can have a great time. Get picked up in Rovaniemi, and then ride snow scooters out to a frozen lake and break the ice with your guide. Spend time fishing before relaxing in an igloo for lunch over an open fire.

Step into the realm of the "Arctic Amber Aura," a private journey where raw Lappish nature meets the refined art of Nordic relaxation. This is a sensory immersion into the silent, snow-clad forests of Rovaniemi, designed for those who seek exclusivity and authentic cultural depth. Your escape begins with a seamless luxury transfer, whisking you away from the city’s rhythm into a secluded woodland sanctuary. Here, the ancestral ritual of the Finnish wooden sauna awaits, its dry heat purifying the spirit before you surrender to the velvet warmth of an outdoor, heated jacuzzi. Under the vast polar sky, the contrast of bracing air and steaming water creates a meditative state unlike any other. The experience is punctuated by a sophisticated three-course Lappish feast prepared over an open flame, celebrating the bold, earthy flavors of the north. This is Finnish wellness in its most elevated form—intimate, restorative, and profoundly unforgettable.

Searching for the Northern Lights on your own can be a difficult process with weather changes daily. This Lapland Northern Lights Tour with Santa Claus Visit from Rovaniemi changes its sighting areas based on the weather so you can see the lights and enjoy a campfire, too. Plus, snacks and a Santa sighting are also included.

Spotting the northern lights doesn’t happen every time you’re searching for them, but this Rovaniemi Aurora Borealis Dinner Adventure ups your chances with a guide who knows the best places to look. Ride to a secret area in a comfortable vehicle in search of the lights, and then enjoy a traditional Finnish dinner in a glass igloo in front of a fire.

This private heritage journey redefines Arctic luxury by blending raw nature with refined Finnish traditions. Your experience begins with a bespoke transfer from Rovaniemi to an exclusive forest estate, where the silence of the wild sets the stage. After gear up in premium thermal attire, you’ll master the terrain on a high-end ATV or snowmobile safari through pristine, snow-dusted trails. The adrenaline transitions into deep serenity at our lakeside sanctuary; here, the ancient ritual of a wooden heritage sauna and a heated outdoor jacuzzi await under the vast northern sky. The pinnacle of the day is a culinary masterpiece served within a designer glass igloo. Savor three courses of sophisticated Lappish cuisine by the fire’s glow, immersed in 360-degree views of the Arctic landscape. A seamless luxury return completes this masterfully curated escape.