Private tour in Helsinki Maria H

The Helsinki Connection with Private Tour Guide

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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. Let me share my beautiful home town with you on a city stop over: I will meet you at the airport with comfortable vehicle and driver and from there we will drive into town. (Note: The car and driver transport can be replaced by the direct Airport Train service . This will significantly lower the tour price. Let me know if you are interested in this option). On our program: - 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, - Esplanadi Park - Central Railway Station, designed by Architect Eliel - The stunning Oodi Public Library - The unique Rock Church embedded inside a granite rock

Your Helsinki tour itinerary

Main Milestones: 1) Meet at Airport. We will drive into town, a journey of approximately 30 minutes. 2) Begin city tour covering all major sights en route. 3) Break for coffee, refreshments and/or souvenir shopping. 4) Continue tour with remaining sights. 5) Tour completed. Driver and I will escort your group back to the airport.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minibus

We will be have a comfortable mini van and driver. If your group size exceeds ten persons, please contact me for an individual tour offer.

What's included
Other: Entry to the Rock Church ( if open) is included in the tour fee. The services of a driver and vehicle are also included for the duration of the tour.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: No extras except for any refreshments purchased during the tour
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

1 Lentoasemantie, Vantaa, Uusimaa, 01530, Finland

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  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Layover
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
40035
Languages
Spanish
Finnish
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Traveller reviews for this private tour in Helsinki

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Frequently asked questions

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 with a knowledgeable local guide. It's ideal for those interested in the rich history and architecture of Helsinki, as well as its beautiful parks and Baltic Sea shoreline. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion.

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