Eat Like a Finn: Helsinki Market Hall Tour & Local Tastings
ID: GYG1381941-2109498
Category:
Country: Finland
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Discover Helsinki's market halls on a guided tour. Visit Hakaniemi and the Old Market Hall, taste traditional Finnish foods, and end with coffee and a classic Finnish dessert.
Explore Helsinki through its markets, traditions, and local food culture on a guided tour of two of the city’s most loved market halls: Hakaniemi Market Hall and the Old Market Hall.
During the tour, you will visit both halls and discover two different sides of Helsinki’s food culture. Hakaniemi Market Hall is a lively local favourite, known for its everyday atmosphere, Finnish products, design items, keepsakes, and traditional food stalls. The Old Market Hall offers a more historic setting by the harbour, giving you a glimpse into Helsinki’s long-standing market traditions and classic local flavours.
Along the way, enjoy a curated selection of Finnish tastes, which may include fish, meats, cheeses, pickled specialties, seasonal bites, pastries, and other local delicacies. Your guide will share simple stories about Finnish food, traditions, and everyday life, helping you understand not only what locals eat, but also how food connects to Finnish culture.
End the experience the Finnish way, with coffee and a classic Finnish dessert.
Highlights
- Explore Helsinki's market halls and taste traditional Finnish foods
- Visit Hakaniemi Market Hall, a modern local favorite
- Discover the historic Old Market Hall, Helsinki’s oldest market hall
- Enjoy a curated selection of Finnish flavors, including fish and meats
- End the experience the Finnish way with coffee and a classic dessert
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Be prepared to taste various Finnish foods.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide vegan options for the classic Finnish flavours experience.
There is no minimum group size for this tour. It will go ahead even with just one or two guests, so you can enjoy a more personal experience.
Meet your guide inside Oodi Library on the ground-floor lobby, near the large black spiral staircase. Enter through the main entrance facing Kansalaistori Square, and walk straight into the lobby. Your guide will be waiting near the staircase with a “Like a Finn” sign.
INCLUDED
- Local guide.
- A sneak peek of Finland’s spectacular Oodi Library, a place where creativity, imagination, and focus come together.
- Visit to Hakaniemi Market Hall.
- Visit to the Old Market Hall.
- A short local tram ride between the two market halls.
- Traditional Finnish food tastings at both market halls.
- Selection of Finnish fish, meats, cheeses, pickled specialties, and seasonal bites.
- Short introduction to Finnish food culture and market hall traditions.
- Visit to local Finnish design, keepsakes, and product shops at Hakaniemi Market Hall.
- Coffee and a classic Finnish dessert.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
