Baltic Beauties: Helsinki and Tallinn Tour

6 days
From Helsinki to Tallinn
5.0
1 traveler review

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 22
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Helsinki

    Your personal driver meets you at the airport holding a sign with your name and drives you to your hotel via private transfer. After settling in, you'll have time to rest and recover from your journey.

  2. Day 2

    Helsinki

    A local guide leads you through Helsinki's historic center on foot, covering the Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Rock Church, Sibelius Park, Uspenski Cathedral, Market Square, Esplanade, and Old Market Hall. You'll hear stories about the city's Neo-classic buildings, culture, and modern Finnish life throughout the walk. The afternoon is yours to explore however you like, so you might take a boat out to Suomenlinna castle on a nearby island if that appeals to you.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Helsinki highlights
    • Visit Senate Square with monuments and national buildings
    • Visit Helsinki Cathedral
    • Visit Rock Church
    • Visit Sibelius Park and monument
    • Visit Uspenski Cathedral
    • Visit Market Square
    • Visit Esplanade
    • Visit Helsinki Old Market Hall

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip to Suomenlinna castle
    Landmarks/POIs
    Senate Square
    Helsinki Cathedral
    Rock Church
    Sibelius Park and Monument
    Uspenski Cathedral
    Market Square
    Esplanade
    Helsinki Old Market Hall
    Suomenlinna
  3. Day 3

    Porvoo Day Trip

    Your guide takes you to Porvoo, Finland's second-oldest town, where you'll walk through winding streets lined with colorful historic wooden houses along the riverbanks. The local guide shares information about the charming district and its history. If you're interested in food, the chocolate workshops are worth checking out, or you can grab lunch at one of the local restaurants. The afternoon gives you free time to explore Helsinki on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porvoo old town
    • Explore historic district and narrow lanes
    • View red wooden houses on riverbanks
    • Explore waterways and local architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Visit chocolate workshops
    • Dine at local restaurants in Porvoo
    Landmarks/POIs
    Porvoo Old Town
  4. Day 4

    Helsinki to Tallinn

    Your hotel pickup happens in the morning, then you're driven to the ferry terminal for a 2-hour ride to Tallinn, Estonia's well-preserved medieval old town. During the ferry crossing, you'll see views of the Finnish archipelago. After arriving and transferring to your hotel near the old town, you rest briefly before joining a 3-hour walking tour that covers the Town Hall, Great Guild Hall, Town Hall Pharmacy, Kalev's Marzipan Museum, Parliament building, Long Leg, Toompea Hill, Tall Hermann Tower, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the viewing platform, and Dome Church. Following the tour, you walk to the ferry terminal for the evening ferry back to Helsinki and then transfer to your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer to Tallinn
    • Guided walking tour of Tallinn old town
    • Visit Town Hall
    • Visit Great Guild Hall
    • Visit Town Hall Pharmacy
    • Visit Kalev's Marzipan Museum
    • Visit Houses of Parliament
    • Visit Long Leg
    • Visit Toompea Hill
    • Visit Tall Hermann Tower
    • Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit viewing platform
    • Visit Dome Church
    • Return ferry to Helsinki
    Landmarks/POIs
    Town Hall
    Great Guild Hall
    Town Hall Pharmacy
    Kalev's Marzipan Museum
    Houses of Parliament
    Toompea Hill
    Tall Hermann Tower
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    Dome Church
  5. Day 5

    Tallinn

    This day is completely yours to spend as you choose. You can wander through Tallinn at your own pace, or if you'd like, there's an optional tour available that takes you into rural Estonia and the city of Tartu to see more of the country beyond the medieval old town.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Tour to rural Estonia
    • Tour to Tartu
  6. Day 6

    Departure from Tallinn

    Your driver picks you up from your hotel in Tallinn and drives you to Tallinn Airport, where your tour comes to an end.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
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  • Baltic Beauties: Helsinki and Tallinn Tour reviewer 1
    · June 3rd, 2024
    Arif did a fantastic job setting up the tour. Everything was great. Edis and Age were great tour guides. No hitches. Hotels were great. Even the weather cooperated!
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    Trip date: May 2024
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Tour ID: 109751

  • Currency
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    Finland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Estonia and Finland
    Type E
    Estonia and Finland
    Type F
    Estonia and Finland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Estonia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Estonia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Estonia and Finland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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