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Private tour in Helsinki Paivi L

Private tour to Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki highlights

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Paivi L.

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Explore Helsinki with me, Paivi, your personal trusted and professional Finnish resident and Tour guide since 2014. Together we will visit the must see parts of Helsinki, locations on your wish list and maybe some off the beaten track spots as time permits! The travel business has been my passion and career, as a tour guide, tour leader, flight attendant, and customer relations manager. As a citizen of Finland, the mystical northernmost country in Europe, I would love to share with you the culture and way of life of this special place. There's a reason year after year Finland wins the title 'most happy country in the world'. Come explore with me all that Helsinki and Finland have to offer. A great adventure awaits! -Official Helsinki tour guide since 2014 -Official tour leader since 2014 -Bachelor degree in hospitality and tourism -Senior Flight Attendant for Finnair -Keep annually up with my First aid skills ( October 2025)

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Overview of your Helsinki tour

Morning: Explore Helsinki Senate Square – Start your day at one of Helsinki’s most iconic landmarks, surrounded by impressive neoclassical architecture. Market Place – A vibrant outdoor market by the sea. Old Market Hall – Step inside this historic food hall to discover traditional Finnish flavors and artisan products. Midday: Suomenlinna Sea Fortress From the city centre, board a water bus for a scenic 15-minute ride to Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the historic fortress, originally built in 1748 to defend against maritime attacks. Visit the Ehrensvärd Museum, showcasing 18th-century military history and life at the fortress. Step aboard Submarine Vesikko, a restored World War II-era submarine offering a unique perspective on Finland’s naval history. Afternoon: Return to City Centre Stroll through the Esplanade, Helsinki’s elegant shopping boulevard. Stop for a coffee at the famous Fazer Café. Optional Add-On: Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Church)

Your Helsinki tour itinerary

- Senate Square - Helsinki Cathedral - Market Place - Market Hall - President Palace - Suomenlinna - Fortress of Finland - Ehrensvärd Museum - Vesikko submarine - Esplanade street - Marimekko - Iittala - Fazer cafe - Rock Church

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

Audi A1 - me as your driver Water bus to Suomenlinna Walking in the city and Suomenlinna area

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Water bus
Other: Parking fees
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Museum and Church tickets
Meeting location

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Meeting point : Hotel, cruise port, airport, railway station

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
1430275
Languages
English
Finnish
Activity level
Moderate

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This private tour in Helsinki is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's highlights and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna with a knowledgeable local guide. It's ideal for those interested in history, architecture, and Finnish culture, as well as anyone looking to enjoy a personalized experience with flexible meeting options.

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