Discover the medieval town of Porvoo on a half-day tour with a guide and round-trip transfers from Helsinki. Visit highlights like the Old Town, the market square, and historical merchant houses.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Please wait on the street at the mentioned address 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Small group: Limited to 4 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Sarah j – United States

I enjoyed learning some history and seeing the beautiful parts of Porvoo.

Mathilde – France

Great tour, lots of information given (which is what I wanted), all the nice photo spots are seen, we can also go in local shops if we want, I recommend!

Highlights

We will pick you up from any point in Helsinki or Vantaa.
Discovery of medieval wooden town.
Receiving a lot of knowledge about Finnish history and culture.

Full description

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, Niko Laurilla store, and Toy store. We will enjoy the slow, silent, and calm Finnish life.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation from Helsinki or Vantaa
English, Russian, and Lithuanian-speaking guide

Food and drinks
Personal expenses

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

Pets
Food and drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

This tour will take place rain or shine.
Tour for a maximum of 4 adults and two children below 14.
Children accompanied by an adult can join for free.
Mostly walking tour.

Nearby destinations

Nearby sights

From Helsinki: Porvoo Guided Day Trip with Transportation