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Patrick_W, Sep 2026
Great tour! Tour guide was terrific!
Helsinki was the first stop on our Nordic/Scandinavian adventure. Our tour guide was engaging, funny and very knowledgeable and gave us an amazing walking tour of Helsinki’s major sites. He also gave us a few recommendations for some food choices, which were fantastic suggestions because we visited them after the tour was over. Highly recommend this tour. You won’t be disappointed.
Hiral_P, Sep 2026
Fabulous
Sointu was absolutely fabulous, from carrying all our lunch items, to telling us about the trees, moss, lichen, mushrooms, folklore etc, to the pleasant car journey to and back! We had such an amazing time walking through the forest and thanks to Marina, a fellow traveller, found so many different varieties of mushrooms, including porcini and chanterelles. The lunch was fantastic and the rain didn't ruin the experience. Highly recommend! Although it was disappointing we didn't collect enough mushrooms to cook
YeeZhe_H, Sep 2026
Nice Little Half Day Excursion
This is a trip well worth doing. We started a bit later than scheduled due to a request from a fellow traveller, around noon, but that was never an issue. Our guide, Harry, made sure we arrived in Porvoo safe and sound (it was not a company tour van, rather we joined a public excursion bus to and back from Porvoo).
Porvoo was small but charming. Harry proved to be an excellent guide, explaining concisely the history of Porvoo (and Finland in general) as we walked from one sight to the other. He definitely has an interesting personal perspective that separated him from the usual tour guides.
We visited the shores of the river, the old town, castle hill and some parks. There was ample time to grab some food and souvenirs during our free time, and I was able to a little exploration on my own as well. It was never too crowded, and the locals are very kind people.
Natalie_L, Sep 2026
This was soooo fun! We...
This was soooo fun! We were only in Helsinki for four days but we really wanted to get out into nature but with guidance and had no interest in traveling with a large group. Our tour guide Lydia was lovely. There were five of us in the tour total. We drove to an amazing location, the hike was not hard but not easy if you cannot navigate uneven ground. The lunch was spectacular and the views were stunning. I would do it again and highly recommend as a way to also learn a bit more of Finland’s history.
Diana_M, Aug 2026
We were on a cruise and...
We were on a cruise and Darius picked us up at the port and then dropped us off in Helsinki afterwards. We really enjoyed our tour to Porvoo. The town was beautiful and it was good to see areas outside of the city. The best part of the day though was our guide, Darius. He provided so much information on Finnish culture and did it in a fun an engaging way. Highly recommend this tour!
Georganne_M, Aug 2026
It’s a “must do” activity!
It’s absolutely true that a Finnish smoke sauna is a wonderful experience. Mari, our guide, did a fantastic job of explaining history and culture to us throughout our lovely national park hike as well as the sauna and lake experience. Don’t be afraid of the lake! I highly recommend this tour.
Anonymous, Jul 2026
Great Day with Nature.
Mikhail was a great guide. The national park was beautiful but a bit strenuous in parts. I'm 78 and managed it ok though. Mikhail was very patient and included some rest stops in the more difficult areas.
Eating the wild blueberries, raspberries and strawberries was an added bonus. Mikhail also pointed out the different mushrooms including the Death Cap ones. The only wildlife we saw were some tiny frogs although there are brown bears in the park.
Akshay_K, Jul 2026
Good day trip to see a beautiful old town!
The ferry is a very unique experience if you haven't been on a huge cruise liner before, but it gets boring after a while so bring something to keep you occupied for the entire duration (5h to and fro). Once we were in Tallinn, our guide Sergei was extremely knowledgeable, jovial and in general, made the 2 hour walking tour a very enjoyable and engaging experience. We had free time from 2:30 PM to 4:55 PM. If you are quick to have lunch and get some souvenirs, you will still have over an hour available which you will need to kill some way. Be prepared.
Mukund_P, Jul 2026
A wonderful hiking of tiaga
It was a perfect Sunday hiking in Liesarvi National Park. The travel from Helsinki was a comfortable drive. Our tour leader Alex was awesome. He greeted all the travelers cheerfully and made us feel comfortable all the time. He was attentive to all the details and to the needs and comfort of everyone. He shared all the interesting information about the forest. He prepared a delicious lunch for us. Overall it was a wonderful tour.
Heather_E, Jul 2026
City high points, history and waterfront scenery all in one trip
We had a great guide, Rachel, who had plenty to tell, and she also was pleased to get questions. The city tour gives a good sense of where you might want to return for a closer look. The Sibelius monument is wonderful, and we had enough time to enjoy it and take some pics. We were able to stroll the market, get some lunch (delicious salmon soup is available), and have a nice scenic ferry ride over to Suomenlinna. There is a lot of walking and hills there, so be aware. The weather changes quickly, so having an umbrella or light rain gear is recommended.
Heather_E, Jul 2026
An educational and relaxing tour
The town is very worth seeing. History markers plus our guide’s informative comments were great. I travel to learn, so shopping and eating are mot my priority. But Porvoo has both, too. I loved the gentle waters lined with old structures, and the abundant summer wildflowers along the walk. A nice no-hurry outing. There is a lot of cobblestone walking, and hill climbing, so be aware.
Brigita_S, Apr 2026
Beautiful woodland hike!
What a fun outing end of February. Stopped each way about halfway to/from Helsinki for restroom and any snacks. Our guide was fun, lots of good info, yummy lunch, and well worth heading out of Helsinki on this guided forest tour. Even provided spikes to put over boots so less slippery on ice. Brought hiking poles but didn’t need them.
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Because Finland's charming capital city enjoys a prime location along the country's southern coast, day trips from Helsinki promise an array of experiences rife with history, culture, and natural beauty. Popular day trip options include Suomenlinna island, the picturesque Old Town of Porvoo, and the historic former capital, Turku. For those eager to explore beyond Finland, a ferry journey across the Gulf of Finland leads to Estonia's vibrant capital, Tallinn, where guided tours await.
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