Helsinki City Tour - Finnish Food Tasting & Coffee Culture
ID: GYG1196091-1835582
Catégorie:
Pays: Finlande
Durée du projet:
02:30 horaires
Description
Discover Helsinki through its flavors, iconic landmarks, and entertaining local stories on this engaging walking food tour that brings the city to life.
Begin your journey at Citizens’ Square (Kansalaistori), right next to the iconic Helsinki Central Library Oodi — one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. It’s an excellent place to admire how modern architecture blends with everyday Finnish life, reflecting Finland’s deep connection to culture, education, and nature.
From here, we’ll walk toward the impressive Helsinki Central Station — home to the northernmost metro station in the world.
-We’ll make a short stop at Taulu to view the largest oil-on-canvas landscape painting in Finland
-We'll take a moment to admire its striking granite façade and the famous Lantern Carriers statues.
Then we’ll head to our first tasting stop at one of Helsinki’s most beloved cafés, while uncovering stories about Finnish architecture and some of Helsinki’s hidden street secrets.
A mandatory stop awaits in front of the impressive Helsinki Cathedral, we’ll visit the iconic Havis Amanda statue — a cherished local meeting point and symbol of Helsinki. Nearby, admire one of the city’s charming Art Nouveau architectural gems.
Our journey continues to the historic Old Market Hall, where you’ll sample carefully selected local delicacies and traditional Lappish specialties. Here, you’ll hear stories about Finnish food traditions, seasonal ingredients, and the flavors that define northern cuisine.
From this spot, you’ll also have a beautiful view of the majestic Uspenski Cathedral. Architecture lovers can also glimpse the nearby “Sugar Cube" designed b Alvar Aalto
To conclude, we’ll dive into Finland’s most famous tradition — sauna culture. We’ll discuss its deep cultural meaning and take a look at one of the city’s most unexpected saunas, offering a modern twist on this timeless ritual.
Faits saillants
- Savor the flavors of Helsinki on a guided walking food tour
- Admire the stunning Helsinki Cathedral and Uspenski Cathedral
- Sample local treats and traditional Lappish specialties
- Enjoy a freshly baked cinnamon bun paired with traditional Finnish coffee
- Explore the vibrant harbor area and see the massive icebreakers (seasonal view)
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Dress appropriately for the weather
Bring a camera for photos
Let's meet next to Alexander II statue! You will recognize us with the sign 'Helsinki city tour & Finnish Food Tasting'
INCLUS
- Walking tour of Helsinki
- See the Helsinki Cathedral
- See to Uspenski Cathedral
- Visit to Old Market Hall
- Sample local treats and traditional Lappish specialties
- Sample of local Finnish chocolates
- Traditional Finnish Liquorice candies
- Visit to Havis Amanda statue
- Visit to Art Nouveau architectural gem
- Cinnamon bun and traditional Finnish coffee
- Visit to Oodi, Helsinki’s modern library
NON INCLUS
- Water bottles
- Lunch
- Transportation to the starting point
- Gratuities
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.