Private tour in Helsinki Sheila R

Corporate; Conference Side Tour (4-6 hrs): Explore Heart of Helsinki, Enjoy Sauna; Gastronomy

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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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Overview of your Helsinki tour

Depending on your free time, we customize this tour to fit your time & budget! For 7th year in a row, Finland is World's Happiest Country! A relaxed tour with stop-overs for business & cultural heritage stories. Then, discover the joys of sauna in the middle of the city to cap a busy week. I am taking you for a visit to discover the important reasons for a Happy Finn. Along with its Nordic neighbours, Finland scores very well on: healthy life expectancy, GDP per capita, social support, low corruption, generosity in a community where people look after each other and freedom to make key life decisions. What are the things that make Helsinki what it is? Well, there are particular quirks that we all share here, we'll also discover them during this tour! Marvel at Helsinki's iconic landmarks, then enjoy sauna! Sauna diplomacy is born from the camaraderie you foster while stark naked, talking business or politics. Indulge in this ancient wellness experience in a side street or nearby seaside luxury.

Your Helsinki tour itinerary

Helsinki is exciting, creative and growing— not just a city but also a hub of communities with a lively atmosphere that nurtures all kinds of creativity and experimentation. Itinerary sample: 1. Helsinki Highlights (1+ hr) * Visiting iconic landmarks: Rock Church, Sibelius Monument, Senate Square, Helsinki University, The Old Market, Russian Orthodox Cathedral, etc. 2. Traditional Sauna & Swim in the Baltic Sea (2+ hrs) 3. 5 million saunas for 5. 5 million people-more saunas than cars! For Finns, it is the holiest room and associated with wellbeing; 95% use the sauna once per week, or have sauna at home. a) Visit a Mixed or Male/Female sauna; choose steam, wooden & electric sauna, then swim in a seawater or freshwater. b) Enjoy drinks around the pool. Bring your own swimsuit. Towels & soaps will be provided. c) Refreshed, change to evening clothes for dinner at dressing room. 3. Gastronomy Trip (1+ hrs) Tour continues with food tasting at one of century-Old Market Hall; coffee/wine/beer tasting!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Upon request: Private Minivan for up to 15 persons, or Private sedan for up to 4 persons (ADDITIONAL COST). FOR 5-15 PERSONS: Minivan The stylish Mercedes-Benz Vito minivans is best suited for 1-8 persons, even travelling with luggage. EQUIPMENT: WiFi Air conditioning Seat belts Leather covered seats (ADDITIONAL COST). FOR 1 - 10 PERSONS: Minibus. The same class as that of a large coach; Wi-Fi, air-con, leather-covered comfort seats, a computer connection, USB sockets, a 220 V system, a DVD/CD player, navigation, a wireless microphone, seatbelts, a breathalyser ignition interlock device, a digital TV and a fridge (ADDITIONAL COST).

What's included
Private Guide
Services: Coat and concierge
Perks: Flexible schedule, special requests, Fast access to prepaid museums
Public Transportation
Other: Surprise Finnish Gift Bag!
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Cruise:, By Guide: As suggested by tour leader of this group

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Food And Drink
Art And Culture
Architecture
Tour reference number
1158956
Languages
Tagalog
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Helsinki is perfect for travellers who want to explore the heart of the city while enjoying unique Finnish experiences like sauna and gastronomy. It's ideal for those interested in cultural heritage, business stories, and the reasons behind Finland's happiness. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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