Private tour in Helsinki Jaakko V
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Jaakko V.
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My tours are built around the things I love most about living in Helsinki, my beautiful hometown. Soaking up the city’s lively atmosphere, exploring the archipelago, and unwinding in a public sauna. To me, these are the very best experiences Helsinki has to offer. I’d be delighted to welcome you to experience Finnish life-style, discover the city’s highlights, go island hopping in the Helsinki archipelago, and make unforgettable memories during your stay. When you book one of my ToursByLocals tours, I see you first and foremost as my guest—not simply as a customer.
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Finland is a country with more saunas than cars, 2.6 million saunas for the population of 5.5 million. Sauna is a centuries old tradition and an essential part of everyday life in Finland. For Finns, sauna is not a luxury, it is part of normal everyday life. A visit to a sauna takes you to experience something exciting, relaxing, and very Finnish at the same time. From the heat of the sauna you can take a dip into the cooling Baltic Sea or lake. If you visit between October-May the water is freezing cold and during summer months pleasantly refreshing. Ice swimming is a big part of a Finnish winter bathing experience. Winter swimming can sound a bit crazy, but many Finns find it healthy, calming and very addictive. Finns usually go to saunas naked, but do not worry - there is no pressure to do the same. In these public saunas it's required to wear swimwear in a sauna. Men and women also have separate showers and dressing rooms.
During the tour you will: - Enjoy one of the best public saunas in Helsinki (e.g. in the world) - Hear about Finnish sauna habits and small do’s and don’ts - Have time to repeat the “sauna – swim – sauna” cycle at your own pace On this tour you have an opportunity to relax in one of the best saunas in the world and join locals doing what they love the most. A sauna visit takes 1 - 2 hours and the duration of the tour is 3 - 4 hours depending on the starting location.
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Transportation is provided in a Volkswagen Passat (2018) station wagon. The car is spacious and comfortable for three passengers (one in the front and two in the back). The tour can also be booked for four people, in which case three passengers share the back seat – still fine, but not super comfy.
Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00220, Finland
Meeting point can be any port of call in Helsinki, the airport (HEL), or your accommodation in Helsinki area.
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