CITY Tour with Food Tasting in Helsinki
Overview
Explore Helsinki with stops at key sites like Senate Square and the Cathedral, the unique Art Nouveau architecture in Katajanokka, and a cultural oasis, the Allas Sea Pool.
After, our guide will lead us into the heart of Helsinki’s culinary scene at the Old Market Hall to sample local specialties.
We’ll wrap up with Esplanadi Park, making this a perfect blend of history and flavor!
INCLUDED in the tour:
- Key CITY sights: Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, City Hall, Market Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Old Market Hall, Esplanadi Park
- FOOD tasting: local fish and smoked Reindeer meat, traditional rye bread, local pastry, Caviar delicacies, Blue Chocolate, non-alcoholic drinks
FOOD TASTINGS are subject to change based on availability and the season.
LUNCH is not provided on this tour.
Please, make sure to inform us about any ALLERGIES in advance.
PRIVATE TOURS ONLY: Feel free to request a flexible starting time.
What's Included
- Snacks TASTING menu sample: Salmon canapés, Smocked reindeer, Fish delicacies, Bread cheese, Soft drink, Traditional bread and pastry, Local Chocolate
- Non-alcohol drinks
- Professional local guiding service
- Local taxes
- Lunch Lunch is not needed, if you had breakfast before the tour.
- Alcoholic beverages Local beer/cider be added for extra cost
- Gratuities
- The admission to the cathedrals can be purchased on sight
Meeting Location
Aleksanterinkatu 26
00170 Helsinki, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Senate Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Helsinki Cathedral
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Katajanokka
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Allas Pool (pass by)
Kauppatori
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Market Hall
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Esplanadi Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Aleksanterinkatu
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Uspenski Cathedral
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On December-February, due to icy and snowy this tour is not recommended for those in wheelchairs or parents with strollers.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. TASTING menu sample: Salmon canapés, Smocked reindeer, Fish delicacies, Bread cheese, Soft drink, Traditional bread and pastry, Local Chocolate.
- Non-alcohol drinks.
- Professional local guiding service.
- Local taxes.
- Lunch. Lunch is not needed, if you had breakfast before the tour.
- Alcoholic beverages. Local beer/cider be added for extra cost.
- Gratuities.
- The admission to the cathedrals can be purchased on sight.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the CITY Tour with Food Tasting in Helsinki is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for CITY Tour with Food Tasting in Helsinki will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksTASTING menu sample: Salmon canapés, Smocked reindeer, Fish delicacies, Bread cheese, Soft drink, Traditional bread and pastry, Local Chocolate
- Non-alcohol drinks
- Professional local guiding service
- Local taxes
- LunchLunch is not needed, if you had breakfast before the tour.
- Alcoholic beveragesLocal beer/cider be added for extra cost
- Gratuities
- The admission to the cathedrals can be purchased on sight
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On December-February, due to icy and snowy this tour is not recommended for those in wheelchairs or parents with strollers.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
