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Porvoo tour from Helsinki or Vantaa
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Porvoo tour from Helsinki or Vantaa

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The trip to Porvoo takes approximately 40 minutes, on the way we will tell you about the history of Finland and also the cultural aspects of the Finnish nation. Porvoo is the second oldest city in Finland. The town is famed for its "Old Town", a dense medieval street pattern with wooden houses. It is the town of Johan Ludvig Runeberg and Albert Edelfelt. We also will visit the market square, King's hotel, Merchant houses, and Toy store.
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Ages 14-99, max of 4 per group
Duration: 4–5 hours
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Live guide: Russian, English
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  • Private transportation
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Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We will pick you up from any point in Helsinki or Vantaa. We inform you in advance if will be more than one pick-up point. Tour for a maximum of 4 adults and two children below 14. Children accompanied by an adult can join for free.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Vantaa 1531 Finland
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Katajanokka Terminal, Katajanokanlaituri 8, 00160 Helsinki, Finland
      • West Terminal 2, Tyynenmerenkatu 14, 00180 Helsinki, Finland
      • Olympia Terminal, Olympiaranta 1, 00140 Helsinki, Finland
      • Hernesaari Ice Hall, Hernematalankatu 6, 00150 Helsinki, Finland
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 149135P2

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 149135P2

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        • TravelingBill
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Darius is a great guide
          Darius was excellent. Darius took us to both the old town area and new town area. He explained To us about the history of Finland and about present day Finland. He Walked at our pace, stopped when we needed to rest or use the facilities. He is an excellent, patient and passionate guide. We used him earlier This year to see Porvo and he was excellent then, too.
          Written 14 June 2024
        • nikolg96
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour of the highlights of Helsinki!
          I was looking for a tour to spend my layover time in Helsinki and chose Darius as he had the best price for it. He picked me up from the airport and took me to the city centre where he showed me the main attractions. He is extremely knowledgeable, and knows everything about Finnish history from centuries ago till today. Also he told me a lot of things about the culture and the way of life of Finnish people which was very interesting. I would definitely recommend him !!
          Written 5 March 2024
        • Passport715457
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excelente tour!
          Very knowledgeable and kind. We had the opportunity to visit main points of interest. Would do it again.
          Written 24 April 2023
        • kfreejohns
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Helsinki 101
          Had a great time with Darius! He picked me up from my hotel at the airport right on time. He had loads of information and was happy to answer any of my questions. Be prepared to walk all over Helsinki and see all the important sights. Highly recommend this tour!
          Written 9 February 2023
        • AussiesOverseasx2
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly recommended tour guide
          We had a 9 hour layover in Helsinki are arranged a Helsinki tour. Darius was fantastic. It was -5 deg C and 20 cm snow outside. Darius picked us up at the airport, drove us to Helsinki, and we walked around for 3 hours. We would walk for 10 min, then duck into a building to warm up. Lots of interesting buildings, and a great hot chocolate stop! We used up a lot of energy and sleep soundly on our next 13 hour leg to Singapore! Darius has a history degree and it really showed in the depth of knowledge about Finnish history, both ancient and modern. He was happy to answer any questions we had and expanded on things we were interested in. I particularly want to point out how good driver Darius is. Even though the roads were snowy and icy, I felt completely safe with him behind the wheel.
          Written 13 January 2023
        • Ntgachi
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Helsinki with Darius!
          Well, I could not have been more pleased with the layover tour I took with Darius. He not only showed me many of Helsinki’s main sites, but gave me the history to go with it. Being a historian, he would naturally be good at his job. He was patient with all my picture taking and thoughtfully considered each question I asked him. All of my other layovers have been self-exploration. This changed my mind going forward on using a tour.
          Written 13 November 2021
        • Travel312794
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great way to discover Helsinki.
          We had a really great experience with Darius who picked us up at our hotel. He made us discovering Helsinki through the Finnish history. Darius is really passionate and shared it with us. He is really customer oriented , listening to what we would prefer to see. So in a nutshell, we can only recommend this guided tour.
          Written 19 August 2021
        • fredericpalluel
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing time with Darius as our tour guide !
          Darius was amazing from beginning to end. Very professional, punctual, knowledgeable about Helsinki. I would highly recommend him if you are looking for a group or private tour of Helsinki capital !
          Written 19 August 2021
        • AlexanderM4446
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful stopover tour in Helsinki
          I had 7 hours layover time in Helsinki on my way returning from Moscow to the States. This trip is a hidden gem for a great city tour to see highlights of Helsinki, including Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, Esplanadi park and Kauppatori. The most memorable experience of my trip is attending Sunday morning service at Temppeliaukio Kirkko. Even though I can only stay for the first 15 mins due to my tight schedule, it is a wonderful experience to enjoy heavenly music in the church of the rock!!!
          Written 1 December 2019
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        Susan H
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2023 • Couples
        It was a pleasant trip even though it was snowing that day. We toured the town and the guide was very knowledgeable about the area and shared Finnish culture with us which was very informative. We also stopped by a cafe to have some coffee and purchased some cute souvenirs. Back from the trip, the guide dropped us off the Helsinki Opera House as we requested instead of our hotel.
        Written 23 February 2023
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        Thank you!
        Written 25 February 2023
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        ckmcarr
        Boise, ID97 contributions
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        Darius with Other away Travel did a fabulous job. He has had his own company for over 20 years, speaks 6 languages, and specializes in Finland and Scandinavian/European history. The trip was extremely cost effective for all the knowledge he provided and in-depth experience of Porvoo. This trip is for the able bodied as streets are just hard to navigate and hillsides, etc. However, definitely worth your time if you are so lucky to get Darius or his company.
        Written 6 May 2022
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        Written 8 May 2022
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        TexasBaseballNut
        Austin, Texas22 contributions
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        Jul 2023 • Family
        I recently (July) toured Porvoo, Finland with Darius and he was an outstanding guide and went over and beyond taking care of my oldest granddaughter who had some physical issues with walking long distances. Darius was right on time at our cruise ship to pick us up. We traveled via his very clean car to Provoo where he guided us around this wonderful small town. We stopped in to a coffee shop and enjoyed some great Danish pastries, coffee and hot chocolate. Darius was very knowledgeable, and his English language was very good. Darius was a very safe driver going and coming back to the ship. I would highly recommend him as your guide. I thought his tour price was very reasonable too. I give Darius a 10-star rating.
        Written 17 July 2023
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        Christine B
        Joplin, MO85 contributions
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        Mar 2024 • Solo
        Darius was a fantastic tour guide for Porvoo. He picked me up near my AirBnB, so I didn't need to worry about transportation. There was only one other person on this tour, which made for a very intimate experience. Throughout the drive to Porvoo and on the ~3 hour tour, Darius provided an extremely detailed history of Finland, Helsinki, Porvoo, and any other topic we had questions about. We strolled through the city, stopping at a coffee shop for some Runeberg torte and the Brunberg factory shop for some chocolates. Darius was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Would recommend for a quick day trip outside of Helsinki!
        Written 2 March 2024
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        John L
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        May 2024 • Couples
        Our tour guide Darius was amazing. Personally, I have been to Helsinki and Porvoo before and have taken a tour, but Darius’ tour greatly exceeded my past experience with a different tour provider.

        Darius gave a great tour of Porvoo. The pace was good, he clearly knew many locals as he was waving to people the whole time, and the stops were a good amount of time. But the tour was more than just sightseeing. He had an incredible wealth of knowledge about not just Porvoo, but also Finnish culture. His narration really enhanced the experience.

        Would HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone looking for a day trip out of Helsinki. One of the best tours I have ever taken.
        Written 8 May 2024
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        nyctripreviewer
        New York City, NY100 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This tour books up very early but thankfully I communicated with Darius and he was able to arrange the tour for us in the afternoon of July 9th. The guide, Peter was great! He picked us up on time from Oodi and drove us to Porvoo, all along the way giving us insight into Helsinki, Finnish culture and history. Peter has a passion for Finland and after our stay there we totally understand the special attributes of Finland. In Porvoo, we were able to see all the sites of this beautiful old town, the church, forest area, little shops, picturesque views and, chocolate store where we bought chocolate and licorice and finally, we were able to try some Runeberg cake and coffee with Peter. This was a great afternoon. It is difficult to find availability for this tour so be sure to contact Darius directly and hopefully he will be able to make arrangements as you will not want to miss this tour and Porvoo.
        Written 13 July 2024
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        russr
        Edina, MN209 contributions
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        Sept 2024 • Family
        We had an excellent two days of touring with Darius. Our first day was 4.5 hours walking through central Helsinki. There is a lot to see and learn. We were really impressed with the city.

        On our second tour, Darius drove us to Porvoo which is a completely different experience - giving us a chance to see the countryside and to visit the UNESCO site of Porvoo.

        Darius was thoughtful, professional, interesting and easy to talk to. It's always great to work with someone who is self-employed and takes his work seriously and enjoys what he or she does for a living.
        Written 21 September 2024
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        TravelingBill
        Glendale, AZ657 contributions
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        Feb 2024 • Couples
        Darius was our guide and did an excellent job. He picked us up at our hotel and during the 45 minute drive to Porvoo, never stopped talking. He gave us great history of Finland and the area we would be seeing. In Porvoo, he again gave us lots of info on the city. We walked through the city at a leisurely pace, with a rest stop at a cafe/bakery. Total time spent in Porvoo was about 2.5 hours. Never rushed, always informative. Delivered us back to our hotel and offered to drop us off anywhere else, if we wished.
        Written 24 February 2024
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        JoAnn M
        13 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent experience. Tour guide shared information about specific landmarks in Porvoo and the history that went with them. If I had gone by myself, I would have thought “Some old buildings” but the tour brought the town to life for me! Worth every penny! The guide kept to my pace and offered several coffee stops along the way in case I needed a break. Souvenir shop and chocolate shop visits along the way completed the experience. I learned a lot about the history of Finland and the Finnish way of life during the ride there and back. I highly recommend this tour!
        Written 12 September 2022
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        Thank you!
        Written 17 September 2022
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        gabewong
        Sydney46 contributions
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        Jun 2024 • Solo
        Darius was a great guide and shared such insightful details about Porvoo and its history and culture. He was very generous about sharing details into the history and culture of Finland too! I really enjoyed his attention to detail such as the start of the tour when we walked to this vantage point to see the town from the top. I highly recommend this as you won’t know anything about Porvoo if you went without a guide.
        Written 26 June 2024
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