Private tour in Helsinki Maria H

Private Helsinki Highlights Tour

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Maria H.

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'Tour Guide to TV crews, journalists, bloggers, luxury tour operators plus regular travellers such as yourself!' Thank you for stopping by my page! My name is Maria and I am a full-time professional Authorized Helsinki Tour Guide with seventeen-years of guiding experience and areas of specialization in history, design and architecture. I am also the most booked Helsinki Guide guide on ToursByLocals and my client feedback is without exception excellent. Helsinki has been my home town for the past thirty-eight years of my life, and I take great pleasure in sharing it with visitors from all over the world in either English or Spanish. Superseding simply fluent language skills, I offer native-speaking guide services guaranteeing seamless interaction and a rich experience. My personality, interests, enthusiasm and passion show in my work. I combine professional service with a personal touch delivering tours to visitors from all over the world, spanning all walks of life, all backgrounds and all interests - including somebody such as yourself! For me the best of rewards is to be told by guests that I have been the best guide of their vacation. My guiding services are also regularly used by journalists and TV presenters writing travel articles or hosting travel shows about Helsinki : Rick Steves has been one of these many guests. I am a keen amateur photographer and all the photos on my pages have been taken by myself. On our tour I can help you to create wonderful photograph memories. If you are a wheelchair-bound traveller I may still be able to offer you and the rest of your group a tour with a specially adapted vehicle. Please contact me for details. If your group size exceeds the number on my published tour please contact me and I will send you a customized tour offer. Mis servicios de guía los ofrezco tanto en inglés como en español. Welcome - Bienvenidos - Tervetuloa (in Finnish) ! Authorised Helsinki Tour Guide - Qualified Design Guide - Specialised Media Guide for Helsinki Partners Marketing and PR Division. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Sight, I am not allowed to give tours inside the Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress. Only accredited Suomenlinna guides permitted. The island is visible from the mainland by boat where commentary is unrestricted.

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Overview of your Helsinki tour

Helsinki is known as 'The Daughter Of The Baltic' and on this tour you will discover why. Learn about the legacy from the Swedish and Russian periods of rule and marvel at the eclectic mix of architecture in a city dotted at every turn with beautiful parks and stunning Baltic Sea shoreline. Join me on this private tour of Helsinki with guide and driver covering the city's main attractions : - Historical Senate Square, one of the best preserved neo-classical squares in all Northern Europe - Helsinki Lutheran ( external visit) and Uspenski Orthodox Cathedrals - Market Square, an authentic city market with a local feel - The Chic Esplanadi Park - Central Railway Station, designed by Architect Elieln - The unique Rock Church embedded inside a granite rock (subject to availability) - New! The stunning Oodi Public Library - Sibelius Park and Monument NOTE: Please contact me for a customised tour offer: 1) if you are a significantly smaller group 2) if you need a specially adapted vehicle for wheelchair user

Recent Reviews

Rosemary P.United States
July 2026

Maria was the most amazing tour guide. She was delightful and super energetic! Maria planned the perfect trip for our group and we were all captivated by her knowledge of Oslo and Northern Europe. Everyone in our group was very impressed and we enjoyed our to.

Darrell S.United States
July 2023

Maria provided a wonderful well planned and well paced tour including interesting highlights of the city. She was informative, pleasant, professional and provided a comfortable van for our group of 12. Would highly recommend her services as a guide.

Michael P.United States
February 2023

Great tour guide for your Helsinki needs! We asked to see stuff and she built the itinerary around that. We asked for some unique things and she dug up the stores we wanted to see to find a certain item but some were closed and others didn't have things made in Finland. Maria was great, super interactive with our group and had a lot of local knowledge for our short, last day in Helsinki. Thank you Maria.

Amel H.Poland
May 2022

Maria guided our team of 41 people through Helsinki's history, arts and architecture. She was so knowledgeable, cool and flexible. I highly recommend Maria, and I will count on her services on my next Helsinki visit.

Lita S.United States
May 2019

Maria was wonderful! She made our tour both fun and informative. She speaks perfect English, is very enthusiastic, and showed us all of the places of interest in Helsinki. We not only received a nice overview of the city but also a real sense of how people there live. It was a joy.

Patricia D.United States
September 2018

Maria was a fabulous guide — knowledgeable as well as entertaining. She brought us to all the prominent highlights of Helsinki while providing key points on each. In addition we were given time to explore Heldinki's wonderful outdoor markets. All in all, one of the best tours we've had.

Your Helsinki tour itinerary

Main Milestones: 1) Meet at hotel or cruise harbor to begin tour. 2) Begin Tour of city covering all major sights en route. 3) Break for coffee, refreshments and/or souvenir shopping. 4) Tour completed. Guests will be dropped off at hotel or cruise harbor. For cruise passengers there is also an option to stay in town after end of tour. In this case you will receive instruction on how to return back using public transport, shuttle service or otherwise.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Bus

We will use a comfortable minibus and this will be available for the complete duration of the tour.

What's included
Other: Entry to the Rock Church ( always subject to availability) is included in the tour fee. The services of a driver and transportation are also included.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Art And Culture
History
Tour reference number
52292
Languages
Spanish
Finnish
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Helsinki best suited for?

This private tour in Helsinki is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's main attractions with the convenience of a guide and driver. It's ideal for those interested in history, architecture, and local culture, as well as cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion. The tour is also suitable for families with kids and those who prefer minimal walking.

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Hours icon 5 hours
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