Private tour in Helsinki Maddalena B
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Travel, wine and food are in my DNA. I grew up between two cultures, my mother being Finnish and my father Italian, and from a very young age, I travelled a lot. My paternal grandparents were from the Italian Valpolicella wine region, and quality wines and food are close to my heart, so much so that I became a sommelier in 2014. I live in Helsinki, my favorite city in the world, where I have been offering authentic local experiences since I completed the Helsinki guide course in 2013 (Suomenlinna guide 2014 and Porvoo guide 2019). I offer culinary tours, walking tours and bike tours. Additionally to the well-known sights, I make my customers fall in love with Helsinki by letting them in on some of the city's best well-kept secrets and stories. All my tours are suited for tourists and travellers, company recreation days, gatherings, birthdays and Christmas parties. Most of the tours are wheelchair accessible, and private transport can be arranged for the tours. LGBTQ+ friendly! In addition to the tours offered on this platform, I also offer personalised, custom-made tours according to your wishes. Also, any elements offered on the existing tours can be changed or added. So please, don't hesitate to contact me! Authorised Helsinki guide 2013 Authorised Suomenlinna guide 2014 Authorised Vallisaari island guide 2016 Official Helsinki Partners host 2017 Culinary tourism education, Spring 2017 Authorised Porvoo guide 2019 Board member of the Guide Association in Helsinki since 2015 Education in music and tourism I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Discover Kallio with a real local and experience the most creative, raw and authentic side of Helsinki! Once a working-class neighbourhood, Kallio is now the bohemian and trendy heart of the city – full of vintage shops, cosy cafés and a vibrant local culture. During this private walking tour, I will guide you through its hidden corners and iconic streets while sharing stories about its history, architecture, colourful personalities and unique community spirit. Along the way, we will also pass one of the oldest public saunas in Finland, see the site where Lenin hid before the Russian Revolution, and visit Hakaniemi Market Hall, one of Helsinki’s most beautiful and authentic indoor markets. And of course, much more along the way! Walking distance: approx. 2.8 km
Step into the Soul of Kallio – Helsinki’s Most Authentic Neighborhood Our journey begins in Hakaniemi, a historic and lively district where you’ll hear stories of Helsinki’s working-class roots and social evolution. We’ll also step inside the iconic Hakaniemi Market Hall, a true local favourite. From there, we continue toward Kallio Church, passing Finland’s first public library and discovering architecture and hidden corners that reflect the area’s unique character. We’ll wander through the charming Torkkelinmäki district, home to Helsinki’s oldest public sauna, still wood-heated and loved by locals. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of Kallio’s wilder past – from the “knife boulevard” to its former red-light district, and even a historic mortuary turned youth center.
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This tour is a walking tour, but can also be made with a separate car and driver. Ask for more information!
5 Paasivuorenkatu, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00530, Finland
In front of the former Helsinki Worker's house Paasitorni (Paasivuorenkatu 5 A, FIN-00530 Helsinki)
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