Baltic Bites Tour of Nature and Food on a Helsinki Summer Island

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours 15 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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English
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Escape to Pihlajasaari for a taste of Finnish tradition. Discover scenic views, relax by the beach, and enjoy a picnic with Nordic delicacies. A perfect blend of nature and cuisine awaits!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Savor the Nordic Flavors and explore one of Helsinki’s best summer islands! Join us on a leisurely excursion around Pihlajasaari, just off mainland Helsinki. Known for its beaches, coastlines, and natural beauty, this island offers a delightful experience to unwind in nature and taste Finnish cuisine. HIGHLIGHTS: Scenic waterbus ride, Explore an island of Helsinki, Try reindeer, salmon & more, Relaxing nature walk.


Meet your guide at 10:15 A.M. in front of Cafe Carusel in Helsinki, and take a short ferry ride to Pihlajasaari. The tour begins with a walk led by your guide. Exploring the sandy beaches, rocky shores, and forests will show why Finnish people are among the happiest.


After the exploration, the guide will prepare a picnic-style lunch featuring Finnish flavours (fish, reindeer, pies..) and dessert with organic blueberry juice.


We'll leave the island on the 13:15 ferry, returning to the mainland by 13:30. You are welcome to stay longer to enjoy its nature and beach.

What You Get

Live Guide
Lunch
Picnic style lunch with Finnish ingredients and blueberry juice
Waterbus tickets
Bottled water
Please bring your water bottle

Good To Know

  • Any dietary requirements need to be provided BEFORE the tour, that we can do our best to accommodate them.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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Cafe Carusel

Meeting point: Please meet the guide at the entrance of Cafe Carusel (outside) 5-10 minutes before the tour starts (tour starts at 10:15 A.M.). Kindly note that if you arrive late and miss the waterbus, you will have to wait one hour for the next one and take it at your own cost.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Pihlajasaari

Visit the locals' favorite summer island: Pihlajasaari Pihlajasaari consists of two islands, and we arrive on the western side where we will start our easygoing nature walk. Along the way, you will have opportunities to relax in nature and take pictures of the beautiful island. After exploring the western island, you will continue the walk to the eastern island where the guide will prepare a Finnish picnic-style lunch. Try local flavors, including fish, reindeer mousse, and Finnish breads. We’ll also taste Finnish desserts and organic blueberry juice. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions beforehand.
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
3

Cafe Carusel

We'll leave the island on the 13:15 ferry, returning to the mainland by 13:30. You are welcome to stay longer on the island to enjoy its nature and beach.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Cafe Carusel, Merisatamanranta, Helsinki Helsinki Uusimaa, Finland, FI, 00150

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Meet the guide at Cafe Carusel entrance (outside). The tour starts at 10:15 A.M. so kindly be on time at the meeting point.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $120.07 
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Please note that the time is in Eastern European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: May 30, 2025
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