Private tour in Helsinki Sheila R
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TERVE! Moi, Hej, HI! And Warm Welcome to FINLAND! I look forward to your visit. Whether you travel for professional, academic, and leisure--every step is meaningful, because travel is an expense where you truly become richer! I believe in Gandhi's saying "You must be the change you want to see in the world. " I love adventure travels— the countryside cafés, small streets, cobbled steps, random stops, unexpected turns, sometimes uncomfortable journeys — it makes life amazing. My journey took me to nearly 80 countries, from my home base in Finland--where I live and work for over a quarter of a century! Born in South Philippines, currently living & loving Helsinki, educated in both places. You can count on me to show you the fun or serious side of Helsinki, the capital and its neighboring cities, acclaimed in the Nordics; Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Porvoo, Suomenlinna, Lahti--Green Capital of Europe! Relax while you explore with music and arts, architecture, design, education, food culture, and of course the famous sauna—one of the few Finnish words in the English dictionary. Discover what makes Finland "the Happiest Country in the World". Enjoy some simple local activities of Finns, whether cooking salmon soup in a campfire, or a walking tour of the beautiful Art Deco district near the harbor, with unique monuments and interiors. Trust that excellent customer service and communication skills with a proactive attitude will enable us to spend a productive time together--whether a few hours or for 1-2 days tour on land, sea or waters, as our country has one of the most number of lakes in the world. Participate in the discussions; questions are always welcome--we're world famous as a CALM FINN! "Love the life you live ❣ Live the life you love!" EDUCATION * Professional Tour Guide Certification, Travel Assistant Matkaoppaan ammattitutkinto, : Orientation, Know How of Guiding Skills, Perho Culinary, Tourism & Business College, Finland / PERHO Liiketalousopisto * Project Management of the Arts, Events Productions, Entertainment and Media Management, Sibelius Summer Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki * Master of Social Science (MSSc) Int. Politics, Information Technology, University of Helsinki * Certificate on International Business & Strategic Management, Aalto University * GDPR, Ethics, Digital Security, European University Institute * BA Communications, Journalism, University of the Philippines, Diliman * Meetings Professional International (MPI), Meeting & Events Strategist, Technology, Design CERTIFICATES & LICENSES * First Aid Red Cross, Työturvallisuuskortti - Occupational Safety card * Travel Assistant in Finland * International /EU Driver's License/ Professional Driver Certification - Trafi (Helsinki, Finland) * Food Hygiene Pass * Japanese Tourism Language Certificate
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The heartbeat of Finland's capital-Helsinki through the eye of an Art Fan! Uncover its simple joys and learn why Finland is "the happiest country in the world". Urban and outdoors, lively and laid back--learn fun facts about some Finnish history, geography, modern life and the heart of its people! Helsinki Region is overflowing with food fresh from the forests or the farms, great contemporary design, interesting museums and unique architecture. Why is it one of the world's most livable cities and a world-renowned destination for design aficionados looking for functional and minimalistic Nordic architecture. A private walking tour with plenty of stop-over for picture taking! Happiness - it's in our nature. Your guide is an expat who fell in love with Finland and staying for good! Welcome to a tour with art, anecdotes, amazing combination of history & culture highlights through upbeat storytelling!
Sheila met promptly at our hotel this morning with a warm smile to welcome us on our first day in Helsinki! She is well-versed in history as well as current events, making the tour very interesting. We hit the highlights of this beautiful city, enjoying it immensely. It was well paced. We are so happy we booked two days with Sheila and her looking forward to a new adventure tomorrow!
This was one of the best tours we booked. Sheila met us at the cruise port. The tour was van and walking. Her personality was always cheerful. Thank You!
Sheila was very knowledgeable and friendly. Provided us with a lot of insight regarding historic points and events in Helsinki. I would highly recommend Sheila.
Sheila Maria is such a wonderful guide. So kind, engaging and knowledgeable. During our outings there was never a dull moment and she was also taking pictures for me. I had a great time, any one I know who is coming to Helsinki, i will definitely recommend Sheila Maria. she even had extra time to show me the best places to eat, hang out. Thank you so much for showing me around this beautiful city. Juliet.
Our guide Ms Sheila handled our tour in a very professional manner She is very knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited and give us a good glimpse of Finland. Keep up the good work Ms Sheila ������
Meet-up from Cruise Ship Terminal, Airport, Train Station, or Hotel. We begin with a walk down Mannerheim Street, passing the Finnish National Opera by Alvar Aalto, the National Museum, Parliament Building, Music Hall, and Helsinki Central Library. We then head to the Helsinki Central Railway Station, a National Romantic landmark by Eliel Saarinen. Our first major stop is at Senate Square to see Helsinki Cathedral, the most photographed site in the city, along with the Alexander II Monument and Helsinki University. We continue to the Esplanade, Helsinki’s vibrant shopping and dining district, and stop by the iconic Havis Amanda fountain. Tour ends at the Esplanade entrance for convenient access to the city center.
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Easy and relaxed walking tour
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Airport, Cruise, ByGuide: Helsinki Central Railway Station (in front of two statues "The Men from the Future"
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