TASTE HELSINKI FOOD TOUR CLASSIC - Private Food Tour
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Taste Helsinki – Food Tour Through Flavours and Stories The history of Finland is colourful – and it’s reflected in our food! The heart of Finnish cuisine lies in purity: wild berries, mushrooms, game from deep forests, fish from clear lakes and the sea, creamy dairy products, and hearty bread made from rye and oats. Join your local guide for a tasty walk through the soul of Helsinki. As you sample delicious local flavours, you’ll also hear fascinating stories about the city’s past and present.
Taste Helsinki – Food Tour Through Flavours and Stories The history of Finland is colourful – and it’s reflected in our food! The heart of Finnish cuisine lies in purity: wild berries, mushrooms, game from deep forests, fish from clear lakes and the sea, creamy dairy products, and hearty bread made from rye and oats. Join your local guide for a tasty walk through the soul of Helsinki. As you sample delicious local flavours, you’ll also hear fascinating stories about the city’s past and present. On this tour, you’ll experience not only food but also Helsinki’s unique architecture, design, and culture – plus, you’ll get insider tips on where to shop and explore further! What’s included (items may vary slightly): Visit to a market hall & tasting of game (e.g. moose, bear, reindeer) Half a Finnish meat pie (“lihapiirakka”) Traditional Karelian pie Fish plate Finnish dessert & coffee(Only water and coffee are included as beverages) Walking distance: approx. 3 km
Quick info
What's Included
Included
An authorised, fun and interesting food tour of Helsinki with a true local
Other
During the tour there will be 4 stops with Finnish delicacies (enough for a lunch). The stops and tastings might vary according to the season!
Food and drink
Not Included
Private transportation
Transportation amenities
Alcoholic Beverages
Food and drink
Soda/Pop
Food and drink
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
In front of the main doors of the Old Market hall Helsinki
End point
Itinerary
Private Tour
First tasting
Passing by, 2nd tasting in the area
The area and the important sights like Finnish design shops and beautiful neo-renaissance buildings
Market square area and all the important sights around it
Helsinki's historical area with some of the most important sights
Admiring the railway station, a great example of our Art nouveau by Eliel Saarinen, from outside and inside. Close to the station 2 additional important buildings, the national theatre and national gallery.
In this area there are many very interesting sights to see, like the Parliament, the museum of contemporary arts, the new music hall, the Finlandia hall and Oodi, our new central library that has in 2019 won the price as best library of the world.
If time permits, a visit inside of one of the greatest central libraries of the world! Food tasting!
Here we will have one of our stops. The stop will be made in a 19th century Villa.
Here, in this former working-class neighbourhood, we will enjoy the local life.
Ending the tour here + fish plate and dessert + coffee.
Additional Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund Schedule
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