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Porvoo Day Tour: Explore Finland's Medieval Gem
4.5
8 Ratings
Helsinki
Explore Porvoo’s medieval charm on a guided tour from Helsinki. Discover Finland’s rich history and culture in a day. Book now!
Explore Porvoo’s medieval charm on a guided tour from Helsinki. Discover Finland’s rich history and culture in a day. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kamppi Shopping Centre - At 10.00 AM you and your guide will meet up at the designated point at the Kamppi Shopping Centre and start the tour to Porvoo by taking the inter-city bus. Bus ticket fare is included in the tour.
- Porvoo - During the 50-minutes bus trip, enjoy the view on the road and get ready for Porvoo!
- Porvoo Old Town -…
- Kamppi Shopping Centre - At 10.00 AM you and your guide will meet up at the designated point at the Kamppi Shopping Centre and start the tour to Porvoo by taking the inter-city bus. Bus ticket fare is included in the tour.
- Porvoo - During the 50-minutes bus trip, enjoy the view on the road and get ready for Porvoo!
- Porvoo Old Town - Once you arrive the medieval city of Porvoo, the guide will take you walk along the riverside and visit the highlights of the Old Town. The guided walking tour is around 3 hours.
- Porvoo Museum/Holm House - The Holm House is thhe oldest town hall not only in Porvoo but in Finland! Your guide will share with you the history and more facts about the traditional & industrial art when visit the Holm House.
- Cathedral of Porvoo - Porvoo Cathedral has been companying the locals since the end of the 15th century. People have marriage, baptisms, and funerals of themselves and for their loved ones here. The Porvoo Cathedral can host up to 750 people, it is important in local people’s lives.
- The Devil’s Stairs - It is a must-not-miss photograph shooting spot in the Old Town! Your guide will share with you more stories and facts behind it during the visit & photo shooting.
- Porvoo Old Town - After the 3-hour guided tour, you will have some own free time to cruise in the Old Town, enjoy the beautiful riverside view, and visit cafes, stands, and galleries to deeply feel the vibrance of the medieval town.
- Helsinki - After the cruising during own free time, you and your guide will meet up again at the agreed time and take the inter-city bus back to Helsinki. The ride takes about 50 minutes, bus ticket fare is included in the tour.
- Kamppi Shopping Centre - The tour ends at where it starts. After you return to the Kamppi Shopping Centre, spend some time walking along the street feel the different atmosphere in Helsinki on your own way back to the hotel.
What's Included
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Meals
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This day tour to Porvoo is simple, educational, and relaxing, welcoming everyone! Porvoo, a stunning medieval town located on Finland’s southern coast, was once the capital of the former Eastern Uusimaa region. It boasts a unique blend of culture, history, and arts. This tour is perfect for those interested in learning more about Finland. Besides…
This day tour to Porvoo is simple, educational, and relaxing, welcoming everyone! Porvoo, a stunning medieval town located on Finland’s southern coast, was once the capital of the former Eastern Uusimaa region. It boasts a unique blend of culture, history, and arts. This tour is perfect for those interested in learning more about Finland. Besides visiting the current capital, Helsinki, if time permits, join us for a day in Porvoo to delve into the fascinating stories behind the country.
Location
Kamppi Helsinki
Urho Kekkosen katu
The guide will meet you at the front of R-Kioski, E-Floor, Kamppi Shopping Centre at around 9.00-10.00 AM on the tour day. We will contact you for the confirmation of exact meet up time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Wdaniel1204
Mar 23, 2026
Great historic town tour - Great excursion outside of Helsinki to see the historic town of Porvoo. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly.
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Aquino_c
Mar 11, 2026
Relaxing day in Porvoo - Very relaxing, easy day walking the medieval town of Porvoo and learning about Finnish history and culture. Cesar was full of knowledge and made me feel comfortable being solo on this tour. He even took the time to explain and show me how to navigate the train system. Thank you Cesar and good luck to you! Maybe I will see you again in Norway, Lapland or Tallin!!😊 Best to you, Christine
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Bruce_n
Feb 25, 2026
Exllent Tour Guide Daniella - Spectacular to get out of Helsinki and visit Porvoo and learn the history and all the photos our A+++ excellent Tour Guide Daniella took for us and wonderful Bus experience too seeing the snowy countryside!
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Katray58
Feb 22, 2026
Day Trip to Porvoo - Day Trip to Porvoo
Darius picked us up from our hotel right on time. During the 50 minute drive east to Porvoo, he shared a wealth of information about Finland, its customs, and its history, which made the journey both interesting and enjoyable.
On arrival, we were greeted by the most beautiful winter wonderland — stunning red, yellow and green houses nestled amongst fresh snow. As we walked through the town, Darius explained the history and traditions of the people who live there. The pace was relaxed and comfortable, allowing plenty of time to take photographs of this most picturesque town. Every corner felt like a postcard.
We also enjoyed some free time after the guided walk, including a peaceful stroll along the frozen river. The 15th-century cathedral was especially beautiful, standing proudly against the snowy backdrop. We sampled local coffee and cake before being driven back to our hotel after what truly was a spectacular winter’s day.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone — especially those wanting to capture perfect winter photographs and see the real Finland.
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Bruce
Feb 21, 2026
Daniella Excellent Tour Guide!!! - Spectacular and well coordinated Tour of Porvoo by Daniella!
She was so knowledgeable and took.so many pictures for us and an amazing beauty here coupled with fascinating history!!!
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Nicole_g
Feb 14, 2026
Great tour to Porvoo! I... - Great tour to Porvoo! I went solo but ended up making friends by the end, which made the experience even better. Harry was a knowledgeable and kind guide who shared interesting history along the way. Transport was smooth, the scenic views were beautiful, and I loved the local pastries and charming shops. Definitely a must-do tour!
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Adele_c
Feb 13, 2026
Porvoo Perfection! - Harry was a fantastic guide who was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the town and Finland in general.
Easy walking, plenty of opportunity to browse, enjoy a coffee and walk the woods and frozen lake.
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Susan_n
Feb 15, 2026
I do not recommend - This tour included transportation from Helsinki to Porvoo by public bus. We were told to meet at 8:50 am so that we could catch the 9:05 bus to Porvoo. One woman was late, so we caught the 9:25 bus instead. The novelty of the bus wore off as soon as we pulled out of the terminal, and the bus made multiple stops to drop off and pick up passengers along the way, so it was a longer transport time than if we took a van directly there. Once in Porvoo, I found the city underwhelming. Our guide, Francisco, gave a nice tour of the city, but he was soft spoken, and a couple of my friends could not hear him well. After the tour, we had free time to get a snack and shop before we had to meet to catch the bus to Helsinki (and I think we lost 20 minutes of free time since we arrived late due to the one person being late, and I really would have liked more free time). We met the 1:20 pm bus, but our guide was unable to pay for our tickets on the bus for whatever reason, and he had to go inside to get the tickets. The bus left before he returned, and we spent another 30 minutes sitting at the bus stop waiting for the next bus. Overall, this was a terribly planned tour, Porvoo was nothing remarkable, and I do not recommend this tour.
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