Helsinki: Private VIP Trip to Medieval Porvoo (snacks incl)
Description
Join this half day tour to get an insight into the history and present day of Finland's second oldest town. You will hear fascinating stories about people who have lived in and visited the town and have a chance to visit many of the attractions of this beautiful city, such as Porvoo Cathedral and the Old Town Hall. Porvoo is Finland's second oldest town, a beautiful city full of history. The timeless and unique atmosphere in Old Porvoo attracts travelers from all over the world. The settlement of Porvoo began in the 13th and 14th centuries, and the town is mentioned in documents dating back to the early 14th century. The Old Town is one of Porvoo’s most colorful sights and tourist attractions, and is famous for its narrow lanes and brick-colored riverside warehouses. At the beginning of the 19th century, Finland became a part of Russia (known as the autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland) after the Diet of Porvoo in 1809, convened by Alexander I, the Tsar of Russia.
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Porvoo is Finland's second oldest town, a beautiful city full of history. The timeless and unique atmosphere in Old Porvoo attracts travelers from all over the world. The cathedral of Porvoo is one of the main sights that we will visit during our tour
The settlement of Porvoo began in the 13th and 14th centuries, and the town is mentioned in documents dating back to the early 14th century. The Old Town is one of Porvoo’s most colorful sights and tourist attractions, and is famous for its narrow lanes and brick-colored riverside warehouses.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Reviews(10)
Excellent day trip for whole family. Porvoo is a charming place with a lot of cozy cafes. Easy to walk around. Our guide Ulla was fantastic. No heavy history. We mainly talked about daily life of a typical Finn. A lot of cool stories and fun facts. Absolutely recommend this trip!
Thanks a million for such a lovely review! It really made our day to read that your whole family had a great time in Porvoo. We’re so glad Ulla could share some of the cool stories and fun facts about everyday Finnish life with you — that’s what makes the trip special! It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the cosy cafes and the easy walking route. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! Looking forward to seeing you again! Best regards, Kate
We did this tour today (mid June). We were picked up from our hotel in central Helsinki. There were only two of us, but it was a 7-seater SUV so the guide was able to sit facing us and gave us a good overview of not just Porvoo but also brief history of Finland, culture, food and many topics while we are en-route (45 min) to Porvoo. We walked around the old town, learned about the Devil Stairs and gossip mirrors, visited quaint shops (sampled traditional Finnish licorice, chocolate and ice cream). Our guide (Olga) was very knowlegeable and able answer questions even on the floral and fauna we encountered along the way. She also told us about the annual samba festival happening in Helsinki today and we made back to our the city centre in time to see it.
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're very happy to hear you had a great visit to Porvoo! It's always our goal to provide an experience that’s both enjoyable and educational. Hope to see you again. Br, Kseniia
45 mins from Helsinki is the lovely medieval walkable town of Porvoo. Shops, local ice cream, 15th century buildings and our amazing, knowledgeable guide Olga made for a lovely half day tour. Would recommend!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit to the charming town of Porvoo. We're especially glad that Olga helped bring it all to life for you. Hope to see you again! Br, Kseniia
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Driver was professional and also very knowledgeable. A very pleasant experience, highly recommend.
Dear Roberto, Thank you for your feedback! We are happy that you enjoyed the tour, the guide and driver! We wish you even more such good experiences in the future! Best Regards, Uljana EasyTravel Team
Our guide Tia was amazing. She was fun, energetic, entertaining, and knowledgable about Helsinki and Porvoo. We enjoyed our tour with her and learning about Porvoo and spending time in the adorable medieval town.
We did a private tour of Medieval Porvoo using Viator Website. We were picked up at our Hotel in Helsinki and on our way to Porvoo we learnt the History of the Medieval Town and Finland in general. Our Guide was very knowledgeable on the History of Finland which made the trip even more interesting. We would recommend this tour as it gives you an insight into Beautiful Finland.
Porrvoo does have some unique and historical buildings, most of which are utilized as boutique shops, B&Bs or restaurants. If you elect to visit, bring your credit cards if you plan to shop. This is NOT the place to seek out cheap tee shirts!
<p>Amazing guide, very knowledgeable and flexible, was happy to show me things I was interested in seeing in Porvoo and discuss other off topic subjects related to Finland in general. I highly recommend this tour to Porvoo, especially the museum and Holm House. A quaint little village full of charms and nostalgia, an important city in Finland's history. Well worth a visit.</p>
<p>We took this tour because we wanted to see really historical and authentic Finnish city. Actually, as we got to know from our great guide, it is the second oldest city of Finland. We were travelling with our small child, and taking individual tour was the best option for us. We highly recommend this tour!</p>
<p>Porvoo is a very lovely old city, and it is really one of those hidden gems of the country that you should visit to see the real Finland. Our lovely guide showed us well-known spots, as well as small nice places that only locals know about. Absolutely must see!</p>
