Helsinki Food and Sightseeing Tour: Local Delicacies

Embark on a City and Food Tasting Tour in Helsinki to explore the city’s iconic locations and indulge in traditional Finnish cuisine. Discover the enchanting history, cultural influences, and insider food spots with a certified guide. Book now for a discount!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Senate Square - Here we will learn about Senate Square, the Government Palace, the University of Helsinki, and the Sederholm House.
  • Helsinki Cathedral - Helsinki Cathedral is an iconic symbol of the capital. Visitors can explore it for a fee.
  • Katajanokka - A quarter of the houses are in unique Art Nouveau styles.
  • Allas Sea Pool -…
What's Included
  • Non-alcohol drinks
  • Snacks
  • Small group tour
  • Professional local guiding service
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Discover Helsinki with visits to iconic locations such as Senate Square and the Cathedral, the distinctive Art Nouveau architecture in Katajanokka, and the cultural haven of the Allas Sea Pool. Following this, the guide will introduce participants to the heart of Helsinki’s culinary scene at the Old Market Hall, where they can taste local specialties….

Location
Aleksanterinkatu 26
Aleksanterinkatu
Start at Aleksanterinkatu 26, at Café Engel on Senate Square
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sightsee13629327911
Jun 9, 2025
Fun way to see Helsinki. - This tour was a feast for the senses! Every stop featured incredible flavors, and Larisa made the experience fun and informative. Along the way, we learned about Helsinki’s rich history, from its founding in 1550 to its rich culinary traditions. The mix of traditional Finnish dishes and modern innovations perfectly reflected the city’s culture. Perfect pacing, delicious food, and fascinating stories—highly recommended!
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Muong_s
May 27, 2025
Overall great experience... - Overall great experience learning about the history of Helsinki and sampling various local foods. I enjoyed walking off the main streets and learning about the not only the city but also the neighborhood and parks within Helsinki. Larisa, our guide, is very informative and attentive and offered a personal touch to our experience. Although my partner and I were the only 2 people in the group, we did not feel rushed at all. Some definite highlights were walking the streets which inspired Moomin and the tastings (the caviar options, smoked meats, pastries, and (one of my new favorites, spruce tea). We definitely recommend this tour to others!!
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Ianpaul12
May 15, 2025
Excellent time - Very enjoyable private tour. Fun food, some history, and some interesting sites! Great way to spend 3 hours learning about Helsinki
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Silke_s
Apr 21, 2025
I enjoyed this tour with... - I enjoyed this tour with interesting information about Helsinki and wonderful tastings! Very good tour guide!
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415quentinq
Apr 16, 2025
Superb - Excellent experience. The visit was quality and the Anastasia guide was very friendly. The highlight was tasting high-quality local products, including bear and reindeer meat.
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Megan_f
Apr 12, 2025
Lara was great! I was... - Lara was great! I was solo and the only person — booking in between seasons. Lara still gave me tour and it was the perfect combination of sight seeing with historical information and food and culture. She even went out of her way to bring me to a book store i had mentioned. Would definitely recommend booking this tour! And be brave, try all the foods!
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Hbcanatives
Mar 31, 2025
Great tour - TripAdisor/Viator family. This experience was exceptional. Lara was a soft spoken but knowledgeable guide. Well balanced excursion with historical and food market tasting. A little pricey. But Lara is a registered city tour guide. We really enjoyed ourselves and the food was a great experience. We highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Helsinki, Finland.
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Lbrobbie
Mar 30, 2025
A Most Enjoyable Tour and Guide - I completely enjoyed this tour. Lara was a most delightful and informed guide. I was the most elderly of the five of us on the tour and Lara often asked if I was OK and that pace was good for me. She really cared!!! The other guests were also very lovely and caring. The sites we visited were most interesting. And the food samples at the market were enjoyable. I definitely recommend this tour.
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Cheryl
Mar 13, 2025
Lara was fantastic. We were a small group of 4 and she was patient and accommodating. We learned a lot and enjoyed tour - Lara was helpful and knowledgeable. Personable and accommodating. We learned history we didn’t know and she was helpful. Food was authentic. Loved food court.
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Nicole_w
Mar 24, 2025
Not the best value for... - Not the best value for money but was good to try some different places and foods. Would have liked to have food throughout the whole two hours
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).