Overview
The history of Finland is colorful and it has had an important impact on the modern Finnish kitchen. The main elements of Finnish food are its purity, hand-picked berries and mushrooms, Finnish fish from our thousands of lakes and the Baltic Sea, game like reindeer and moose, Finnish dairy products, oat and rye bread along with more traditional delicacies like the Karelian pies, and the world’s best cinnamon buns!
During the food tour you will experience Helsinki with a true local and hear stories about the past, the present and the future, tasting high quality local delicacies. In addition, you will experience interesting architecture, design and cultural sights of the city of Helsinki. You will also receive useful tips on shopping and how to spend your spare time in our beautiful city.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
An authorised, fun and interesting walking tour of Helsinki with a true local
Snacks
Private transportation
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
In front of the main doors of the Old Market hall Helsinki
What to expect
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Senate Square
20 min
Helsinki's historical area with some of the most important sights
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30 min
Market square area and all the important sights around it + visit at the market hall for food tasting
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Esplanadi Park
30 min
The area and the important sights like Finnish design shops and beautiful neo-renaissance buildings
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Helsinki Central Railway Station
30 min
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.
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20 min
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.
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Toolo Bay (Toolonlahti)
30 min
Here we will have one of our stops. The stop will be made in a 19th century Villa.
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Hakaniemi Market
30 min
Here, in this former working-class neighbourhood, we will enjoy the local life and the market (summer). We will have a food stop at the local market hall.
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Central Library Oodi
20 min
If time permits, a visit inside of one of the greatest central libraries of the world!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Helsinki).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about TASTE Helsinki food tour
Can I cancel TASTE Helsinki food tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
In front of the main doors of the Old Market hall Helsinki
What's included?
- An authorised, fun and interesting walking tour of Helsinki with a true local
- Snacks
What's not included?
- Private transportation
Which places does it visit?
It visits Senate Square, Esplanadi Park, Helsinki Central Railway Station, Toolo Bay (Toolonlahti), Hakaniemi Market, Central Library Oodi.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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