Porvoo Private Tour by Car from Helsinki – Official Tour Guide

Overview

Discover the charm of Porvoo, one of Finland’s oldest medieval towns, just 35 minutes from Helsinki. On this private tour tailored just for you, stroll through the picturesque Old Town with its colorful wooden houses and cobblestone streets. Walk along the river, hear fascinating stories about Porvoo’s history, and explore local cafés, artisan shops, and Finnish design. Taste traditional pastries, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and experience the authentic side of Finland. Come explore Porvoo with me in a relaxed, friendly way — like spending the day with a local. This is a private tour just for you and your guests, where we’ll mix driving and easy walking to see both the main highlights and some hidden gems. we’ll stop whenever you like for photos, short walks, or just to enjoy the atmosphere. We’ll chat about: * Finnish culture and traditions * Local lifestyle and daily life * History (without it feeling like a lecture!)

Itinerary

1. Place du Sénat

   A short Stop at Senate Square to start understand the changes the country start have from 1812.

   · Non-stop passage

2. A drive thru the new Smart Kalasatama – Smart city district of Helsinki

   · Non-stop passage

3. Cathedral of Porvoo

   Visit Porvoo Cathedrel 1450 learn all about History

   · 15 min· Admission included

4. Porvoo

   Porvoo is popular with tourists during summertime and winter. Take a walk along the river and absorbed the picturesque sceneries.

   · 15 min

5. The Devil's Stairs

   The name and the invitation to see the city from above. Local folklore suggests the devil carved these steps to climb up to the cathedral and claim it for himself. In reality, Devil’s Stairs sits on Koulukuja (School Alley), historically serving as a natural route connecting two parts of Old Town. It provides a link between the higher hill areas and the riverside. Though steep and uneven, it’s a whimsical passage winding between wooden houses. At the top, a small lookout offers charming views of Porvoo’s rooftops and the cathedral.

   · 15 min· Admission included

6. Porvoo Old Town

   The old tow is a charming place there is lots of Coffee places with delicious Cinnamon buns, Lots of shops selling local Porvoo products.

   · 50 min· Admission included

7. A Visit and a free tasting of the local Chocolate no obligation of buying.

   · 10 min· Admission included

8. The Runeberg Home

   We will pass by the house of National Poet if possible a stop for a picture

   · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup included.

I will contact you once the booking is done. if clients are arriving at Airport and have bags with them please you need to contact me if there is a possibility to have the bags during the tour or we need to hire a bigger car for the tour with extra cost.

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The transportation time is include on the total duration of the tour

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 4 people).

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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