Private tour in Helsinki 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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This tour combines Helsinki city highlights with a short car trip (45 km) to charming town of Porvoo. Porvoo gained its city rights in 1346. Porvoo has a picturesque wooden Old Town, mainly built in 1700s. With its old colorful wooden houses, narrow cobblestone street, shopping, cafeterias, and restaurants, Porvoo Old Town is one of the most visited sites in Finland. On this tour you will see the best of Helsinki combined with the Porvoo Old Town charm. In Helsinki we visit all the main sights in a historical city centre and other interesting sites according to your preferences.
Thank you Jaakko for a fantastic tour of Helsinki! We enjoyed seeing the sights with you and we especially enjoyed your explanations of history and cultural factors and your sharing stories of Nordic skating, visiting your cottage by boat, your work and your life. We are so grateful that we were able to spend time with you! Best wishes to you!
Jaakko is an excellent tour guide and was very friendly and knowledgeable. His English was perfect and he made our day with him very enjoyable.
Jaakko speaks excellent English. We were very impressed that he brought us to the Central Library Oodi, that had won the Best Public Library of the Year Award the day before in Athens. We saw the architecture throughout, felt the impact and viewed the extensive public access to the many resources including 3D computers. We enjoyed additional sites in Helsinki, interesting conversation and a drive to the charming city of Porvoo with a visit over coffee and snack. Informative, authentic and enjoyable.
- Less than one hour drive from your hotel, cruise ship terminal, or airport to Porvoo Old Town - Walking tour through the narrow streets of Porvoo with its old wooden houses including Porvoo Cathedral, Old Town Hall, The Chapter House etc. - Return to Helsinki where we visit the Senate Square and the Market Place with historical surroundings including Presidential Palace, Uspenski Cathedral, and Helsinki Cathedral. - Based on your preferences and time you have available some of these: the Rock Church, Sibelius Monument, Parliament House.
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Transportation is by a normal size family car. The car is spacious and very comfortable for 3 adult passengers. It is possible to book this tour also for 4 persons if 3 passengers feel comfortable to travel in a car's back seat. Drive time to Porvoo is 45 minutes.
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
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