Private tour in Helsinki Mehdi N

A Finntastic Walk in Helsinki (with Lunch)

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Mehdi N.

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Moi! This is Medi, an authorized tour guide in Helsinki. I'd be glad to be your guide and show you my beautiful city. I have 12 years of expereince as a tour guide, so you can rely on me and be sure that you'll have a great fun time with me in Finland! In a tour with me, you'll get to know about the past and present of Finland in a fun interactive way. I'll make you familiar with the finntastic Finnish culture, history, politics, education, foods, etc. and will make you fall in live with my town and my country. All my tours can be customized upon request. Hope to see you soon! Authorised Helsinki Guide Authorized Suomenlinna Guide Member of Helsinki Guides Association Member of Finnish Guides Association Member of the Society of Tour Operators in Finland Holder of Visit Finland´s Sustainability Label Master's degree in tourism I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle, or I can rent a car and drive you.

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Overview of your Helsinki tour

Hello and Tervetuloa! 🇫🇮 • Did you know there are more saunas than cars in Finland? • Is Finland really the happiest country in the world? Join my Finntastic Tour and get all your questions about Finnish culture answered! This tour is not only informative, but also full of fun, stories, and surprises. We’ll explore some of Helsinki’s most iconic architectural and historical highlights, including: • The iconic Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral • The striking Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral • The innovative Oodi Library and Helsinki’s modern district Along the way, we’ll dive into Finland’s past and present, the Finnish mindset, education, politics, and everyday life — all through the eyes of a local guide. I’d be happy to welcome you and show you around this beautiful city. Come curious, leave inspired!

Your Helsinki tour itinerary

- We'll begin from the iconic Senate square to visit Helsinki cathedral; - We will pass some of the main political buildings in Helsinki such as the prime minister's office and talk about the political system in Finland; - We will discuss the Finnish education system in the University of Helsinki, - We will visit Uspenski cathedral, the biggest orthodex church in Western Europe, - We will then walk to the Market square to learn about the Finnish foods, products, and handicrafts, - We will have a local food as lunch (salmon soup) in the old market hall of Helsinki, - We will walk to the central train station, one of the most beautiful ones in the world! On the way, we also pass a beautiful Espalande. - We will visit Oodi central library, the best public library in the world in 2019!

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Transport details
Type: Walking

- Public transportation - Walking in the city center

What's included
Other: Local Lunch (salmon soup)
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Don't forget to bring your own swimwear if you would like to experience a Finnish sauna. Entry to sauna costs 23€/person. Install the HSL app to purchase a single-day ticket which is 9 euros per person and with that you can use all public transportation of Helsinki (tram, bus, ferry, train, metro)
Public Transportation
Tickets: 15€ per person in total
Meeting location

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Senate Square You can find it with Google maps using the link below: https://goo.gl/maps/ccAxzToXDkifurPy9

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
924122
Languages
English
Finnish
Activity level
Minimal
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This private tour in Helsinki is perfect for travellers who are curious about Finnish culture and want to explore the city's iconic architectural and historical highlights. It's also ideal for those who enjoy walking tours and want to learn about Finland's past and present, education, politics, and everyday life through the eyes of a local guide like Mehdi N. With a focus on fun, stories, and surprises, this tour suits anyone looking to connect with a local for deeper insights.

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