TASTE HELSINKI FOOD TOUR CLASSIC - Private Food Tour

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Earliest Date Available: November 4, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Helsinki

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 10 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Location

Helsinki

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 10 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

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US$534.97 per guest

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Adult x1

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Earliest Date Available: November 4, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Taste Helsinki – Food Tour Through Flavours and Stories The history of Finland is colourful – and it’s reflected in our food! The heart of Finnish cuisine lies in purity: wild berries, mushrooms, game from deep forests, fish from clear lakes and the sea, creamy dairy products, and hearty bread made from rye and oats. Join your local guide for a tasty walk through the soul of Helsinki. As you sample delicious local flavours, you’ll also hear fascinating stories about the city’s past and present. On this tour, you’ll experience not only food but also Helsinki’s unique architecture, design, and culture – plus, you’ll get insider tips on where to shop and explore further! What’s included (items may vary slightly): Visit to a market hall & tasting of game (e.g. moose, bear, reindeer) Half a Finnish meat pie (“lihapiirakka”) Traditional Karelian pie Fish plate Finnish dessert & coffee(Only water and coffee are included as beverages) Walking distance: approx. 3 km

An authorised, fun and interesting food tour of Helsinki with a true local

Lunch

During the tour there will be 4 stops with Finnish delicacies (enough for a lunch). The stops and tastings might vary according to the season!

Private transportation

Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic Beverages

Carbonated beverages

Soda/Pop

20 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Old Market Hall

First tasting

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Kasarmitori

Passing by, 2nd tasting in the area

Pass by

Esplanadi Park

The area and the important sights like Finnish design shops and beautiful neo-renaissance buildings

Pass by

Kauppatori

Market square area and all the important sights around it

20 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Senate Square

Helsinki's historical area with some of the most important sights

Pass by

Helsinki Central Railway Station

Admiring the railway station, a great example of our Art nouveau by Eliel Saarinen, from outside and inside. Close to the station 2 additional important buildings, the national theatre and national gallery.

Admiring the railway station, a great example of our Art nouveau by Eliel Saarinen, from outside and…

20 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Kansalaistori Square

In this area there are many very interesting sights to see, like the Parliament, the museum of contemporary arts, the new music hall, the Finlandia hall and Oodi, our new central library that has in 2019 won the price as best library of the world.

In this area there are many very interesting sights to see, like the Parliament, the museum of conte…

20 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Central Library Oodi

If time permits, a visit inside of one of the greatest central libraries of the world! Food tasting!

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Toolo Bay (Toolonlahti)

Here we will have one of our stops. The stop will be made in a 19th century Villa.

Pass by

Hakaniemi Market

Here, in this former working-class neighbourhood, we will enjoy the local life.

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Hakaniemi Market Hall

Ending the tour here + fish plate and dessert + coffee.

Meeting Point

Old Market Hall, Eteläranta, Helsinki Helsinki Uusimaa, Finland, FI, 00130

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In front of the main doors of the Old Market hall Helsinki

End Point

Hakaniemi, Helsinki Helsinki Uusimaa, Finland, FI, 00530

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mincinmJune 2026 • TripAdvisor

One of the very best food and city tours

I have had guides from all over the world and Maddalena is among the very best. We thought we booked a food tour of Helsinki, which we got, but equally as important and impressive was the tour of the city, told through the eyes of a local with the passion and pride of a longtime resident. The food was well paced and thoughtfully modified for two of us who are pescatarians. Each dish was specifically selected to expose us to Finnish culture and the varied geography of the country. We also learne...read more

Elise_PJune 2026 • Viator

This was a great way to...

This was a great way to explore Helsinki and taste authentic foods from the region. Highly recommended.

lauramE3336LFJune 2026 • TripAdvisor

Wonderful tour with Maddalena

We had a wonderful tour with Magdalena. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Finland and Helsinki and took us to some wonderful spots to taste traditional Finnish food. She was great with our teenagers and even spent extra time with us at the end and gave us tips for the rest of our visit. Definitely try out her tour- it was amazing

sjoegriffinMarch 2025 • TripAdvisor

A fantastic, well rounded tour

Our tour with Maddalena was fantastic! As we walked around sampling all of Helsinki's most delicious treats, we learned about Finnish culture and history, notable architects and their work, and far more. She is tremendously knowledgeable, friendly, and will make sure you get everything put of the tour you hoped for. Highly recommended!

Response from ViatorMay 27, 2025

Thank you so much for the kind words and welcome back to Helsinki! <3

T2345TNrachelgAugust 2024 • TripAdvisor

Start your trip with this tour!

We had a great time with Maddalena on our food tour through Helsinki. The tour included tastings of many game meats, fruits, berries and of course fish! We walked to many of the main sites as well as some off the tourist path. Maddalena is incredibly knowledgeable and personable making the tour a wonderful way to start our trip in Helsinki!

Response from ViatorMay 27, 2025

Thank you for the lovely review, I really love my job and my city so I guess it shows ;)