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Private tour in Helsinki Paivi L
Shore Excursion Helsinki tour
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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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Helsinki in a Day: A Perfect 3-Hour Tour for Short Visits
Overview of your Helsinki tour
Are you only in Helsinki for a few hours and want to make the most of your time? This is the perfect tour for you! I’ll pick you up from the airport, railway station, or port, and after our tour, I’ll take you back. This 3-hour tour takes you to the heart of Helsinki, covering essential landmarks that showcase the city’s blend of history, modern Finnish art, and stunning architecture. We’ll start at Senate Square, where the statue of Alexander II stands as a reminder of Finland's historical ties with Russia. Nearby, the Helsinki Cathedral serves as a symbol of Finland's resilience through challenging times. Next, we’ll visit Market Square, a bustling hub for local products and souvenirs. Finnish coffee culture is world-renowned, and since Finns are the world’s top coffee drinkers, we’ll stop at the famous Fazer Café to taste some of the best coffee in town. To blend the old with the new, we’ll also visit Oodi, Helsinki’s modern library and architectural marvel.
Your Helsinki tour itinerary
- Esplanadi Park & shops - Historical Senate Square - Helsinki Cathedral - Market Square and historical market hall - President palace - Fazer Cafe - Oodi - the new library
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan
Private car, small Audi A1 and me as your driver
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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Cruise port, airport , railway station or your hotel
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