
Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour
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Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour is a 5-hour experience in Helsinki, Finland, from $333 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $333 per person
Taste the heart of Helsinki with authentic local meals, sweets, & stories on a private food & sightseeing tour. Visit handpicked venues and landmarks. Optional: enjoy an extra meal & a tasting of Finnish beers or vodka on the extended experience. HIGHLIGHTS: - Enjoy a private food and beer tasting tour with a local foodie guide - Savor 1 full meal with dessert, soft drink, & coffee/tea (2.5-hour option) - Taste 2 full meals with dessert, soft drink, coffee/tea, & 1 beer (in the 3.5-hour option) - Indulge in 2 full meals, dessert, soft drink, coffee/tea, & 8 beers (in the 5-hour option) - Discover Helsinki's flavors while sightseeing & tasting local delicacies This gourmet walking tour is the perfect blend of Helsinki’s food, stories, & scenery. Follow your Local Foodie Guide through charming streets, taste Finnish cuisine at authentic venues, and uncover local secrets and landmarks. Enjoy unforgettable flavors and cultural insights—embark on a delicious journey with Rosotravel today!
What you get
About this experience
Taste the heart of Helsinki with authentic local meals, sweets, & stories on a private food & sightseeing tour. Visit handpicked venues and landmarks. Optional: enjoy an extra meal & a tasting of Finnish beers or vodka on the extended experience. HIGHLIGHTS: - Enjoy a private food and beer tasting tour with a local foodie guide - Savor 1 full meal with dessert, soft drink, & coffee/tea (2.5-hour option) - Taste 2 full meals with dessert, soft drink, coffee/tea, & 1 beer (in the 3.5-hour option) - Indulge in 2 full meals, dessert, soft drink, coffee/tea, & 8 beers (in the 5-hour option) - Discover Helsinki's flavors while sightseeing & tasting local delicacies This gourmet walking tour is the perfect blend of Helsinki’s food, stories, & scenery. Follow your Local Foodie Guide through charming streets, taste Finnish cuisine at authentic venues, and uncover local secrets and landmarks. Enjoy unforgettable flavors and cultural insights—embark on a delicious journey with Rosotravel today!
What's included
Included
- 2 full course meals with dessert, 1 soft drink, 1 coffee/tea and 8 beers (5-hour option only)
- Local Foodie Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- 2 full course meals with dessert, 1 soft drink, 1 coffee/tea and 1 beer (3.5-hour option only)
- Private Food and Beer Tasting Tour with Sightseeing in Helsinki
- 1 full course meal with dessert, 1 soft drink and 1 coffee/tea (2.5-hour option only)
- - (number of tastings and attractions depends on selected option)
Not included
- Additional food & drinks (you can order more!)
What you'll see and do
An iconic landmark in the heart of the city where visitors admire its grand architecture while learning about Finland’s culinary heritage and its connection to seasonal rhythms, local produce, and the Nordic slow-living philosophy.
35 minutes here
An elegant central square where visitors stroll alongside design-lined boulevards, admiring neoclassical surrounding buildings while learning how history and local culture intersect with everyday Finnish cuisine.
45 minutes here
Lively streets, charming corners, and bustling market areas housing handpicked authentic venues: 2.5-Hour Tour: Includes two tasting stops for a hearty Finnish meal, cake, a soft drink, and coffee or tea. 3.5-Hour Tour: Features an additional tasting stop with two traditional meals, cake, a soft drink, coffee or tea, and a local beer while exploring deeper into evolving culinary neighborhoods. 5-Hour Tour: Offers generous portions across three handpicked venues, including two Finnish meals, cake, a soft drink, coffee or tea, and a premium tasting of 8 local beers or vodka shots.
220 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Helsinki
Meet your guide In front of Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki; Kluuvikatu 8, 00100 Helsinki, Finland. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet your guide In front of Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki; Kluuvikatu 8, 00100 Helsinki, Finland. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Options you can book
2.5h:Food Tasting+2VenuesEN,FI
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Discover Helsinki’s charm with a guided walk Food and Drinks: This option includes a traditional Finnish meal, cake, a soft drink, and coffee or tea. ,: past Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, and Kauppatori. Expert Guide: A Local Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. FIHE013
3.5h: Food&BeerTasting+3Venues
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Explore Helsinki’s highlights Foods and Drinks: This option includes 2 local meals, cake, a soft drink, coffee or tea, and a local beer at 3 venues. ,: with stops at Senate Square, Kauppatori, and more. Expert Guide: A Local Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. FIHE013
5h:Food&BeerTasting+3VenuesGER
Duration: 5 hours: Uncover Helsinki’s culture on a walking tour Foods and Drinks: This option includes 2 meals, cake, soft drink, coffee or tea, and 8 beers or vodka shots at 3 venues. ,: See Senate Square and the harbor. Expert guide: A Local Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. FIHE013
2.5h:FoodTasting+2VenuesGE,FR,
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Discover Helsinki’s charm with a guided walk Foods and Drinks: This option includes a traditional Finnish meal, cake, a soft drink, and coffee or tea. ,: past Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, and Kauppatori. Expert Guide: A Local Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. FIHE013
3.5h:Food&BeerTasting+3Venues
Duration: 8 days 18 hours: Explore Helsinki’s highlights Foods and Drinks: This option includes 2 local meals, cake, a soft drink, coffee or tea, and a local beer at 3 venues. ,: with stops at Senate Square, Kauppatori, and more. Expert Guide: A Local Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language.
5h:Food&BeerTasting+3VenuesENG
Duration: 5 hours: Uncover Helsinki’s culture on a walking tour Foods and Drinks: This option includes 2 meals, cake, soft drink, coffee or tea, and 8 beers or vodka shots at 3 venues. ,: See Senate Square and the harbor. Expert Guide: A Local Foodie Guide who is an expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. FIHE013
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, fi, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- ROSOTRAVEL Sp z o.o. Finland
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- Please note that the number of tastings and attractions depends on the selected option.
- This tour includes restaurant reservations, so it's important to arrive on time.
- Kindly inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.
- The menu is an example and may vary depending on the venue. We'll select the best food options based on availability.
- 3.5 and 5-hour options: The tasting includes beer samples (0.125-0.33l). The legal drinking age in Finland is 18 for Beer and 20 for Vodka.
- For the best experience, we limit the group size to 1-25 guests per guide. Additional guides can be arranged for larger groups.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!
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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $333 to $976
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by ROSOTRAVEL Sp z o.o. Finland, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 44.4.
See everything ROSOTRAVEL Sp z o.o. Finland runsWhy this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Helsinki.
How much does Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $333 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Helsinki usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Helsinki is not rushed.
Is Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Helsinki, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Helsinki can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Helsinki and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Helsinki within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Helsinki?
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On Outty we rank every Helsinki experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch, A Finntastic Walking Tour with a Local Guide, Helsinki walking tour with a city planner. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Helsinki?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Helsinki?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour?
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Included: 2 full course meals with dessert, 1 soft drink, 1 coffee/tea and 8 beers (5-hour option on; Local Foodie Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking; 2 full course meals with dessert, 1 soft drink, 1 coffee/tea and 1 beer (3.5-hour option o; Private Food and Beer Tasting Tour with Sightseeing in Helsinki; and 1 full course meal with dessert, 1 soft drink and 1 coffee/tea (2.5-hour option only). Not included: Additional food & drinks (you can order more!). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour?
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Meet your guide In front of Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki; Kluuvikatu 8, 00100 Helsinki, Finland. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German, Finnish, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Helsinki. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What booking options are available for Private Guided Food Tasting and Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour?
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There are 6 options to choose from, including 2.5h:Food Tasting+2VenuesEN,FI, 3.5h: Food&BeerTasting+3Venues, 5h:Food&BeerTasting+3VenuesGER, 2.5h:FoodTasting+2VenuesGE,FR,. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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