Guided tours Finland

A unique, fun and ecological way to discover Helsinki! All tours are private, the whole tuk-tuk is reserved for your group only and your driver is also a local guide. With a maximum of 4 people, Yoo-hoo! offers a great way to communicate with the guides during the tour, to have time to discuss the topics and sights you are interested in, and to be able to tailor the tour to your wishes as much as possible. You can bring your own snacks and refreshments and even dogs are welcome.

As the owner of one of the largest husky farms in the world (nearly 450 dogs), the centre offers a variety of activities all year round. In the summer, the guides introduce you to the animals and their work as sled dogs, and in the winter, we get into the action with safaris. Also reindeer sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, igloo overnight stays and multi-day hikes. In summer, it's canoeing, rafting, fishing and hiking. Our favorite safari in the region with a warm welcome and good guides, do not hesitate to go there!

Guides who speak all languages are available through this association if you wish to take a walking tour. Ask at the tourist office, and they'll organize a tour with one of the English-speaking guides. We recommend Anu Salminen, who speaks perfect French, knows Turku by heart and, as her husband is a pastor, will teach you a lot about the religious history of the city (and of Finland in general).

This agency organizes tours in the Far North, highlighting the Lappish culture. Many activities are offered: snowshoeing, snowmobile safaris, sledding with huskies or reindeer, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, Nordic walking, berry and mushroom picking, bird watching, or boat cruises on Lake Inari. The safaris are carried out in a spirit of ecotourism, with the emphasis on family-run facilities, such as the Husky GuestHouse in Ivalo, the Kultahovi Hotel in Inari and the Holiday Village Vallee in Utsjoki.

Would you like to discover Helsinki through the eyes of the birds, for three hours and with a photographer as your guide? That's what Samuel Bloch, a French traveler and expatriate in the Finnish capital, is offering you. With him, you'll discover the species that inhabit the city's natural spaces, in Vanhakaupunki, Laajalahti and Suomenoja, in all seasons. A passionate and enthusiastic guide, Samuel will adapt to your every need. Recommended!

If you want to visit the surroundings of Helsinki and especially the national parks, BioGeo - Traveller is for you. You can choose between several excursions, for example towards Nuuksio to discover both the Finnish forest and a national park with many lakes. In winter, the atmosphere is enchanting with its mist, the water starting to freeze, the snow starting to cover the ground... Alternatively, why not visit the city of Porvoo, accompanied by your guide to learn about the history and secrets of the place. Great experience!

Aboard Finland's only remaining steamboat, you can explore the old town of Naantali (World of the Millennials, Ruissalo Island and Airisto). On beautiful summer evenings, you can also take part in a dinner and dance cruise to Loistokari Island. Night cruises in the middle of the summer are the best way to take full advantage of the long days, the scenery, the mild temperatures... We recommend it!

Helsinki Cityride offers you to discover the city in a thousand ways, especially by Nordic walking. For those who are not familiar with it, it is a dynamic walk with specially designed poles. Through several tours, it is a good way to combine sport and culture, as the guide accompanying you will introduce you to the city as well as the Finnish way of life. It is possible to do the tours in English. Other possibilities for excursions by sailing boat or even hot-air balloon!

This little yellow train has become an institution over time. Even if it has a rather classic appearance, this tourist train has a reputation that goes beyond the Oulu cove in the Gulf of Bothnia. You will be able to say: "I did it! "But after an hour, you will be able to see all the main sights of Oulu. There are two trains: one to go to the sea at Nallikari and the other to go to Hupisaaret and the Oulu river delta. The departure is from the intersection of Rotuaari pedestrian street with Kirkkokatu. More information at the tourist office.

The M/S Puijo sails between Kuopio and Savonlinna, stopping at the Heinävesi manor house. Meals can also be taken on board. There are also cruises departing from Savonlinna with stops in Valamo or Lintula over two days. This is a great opportunity to discover the region in a different way and get a different view of the villages: we highly recommend it if you have the possibility, the budget and the time.

The M/S Sergei can carry 86 passengers from the Valamo monastery and the Lintula convent.

Jussi is an experienced and friendly local guide who particularly enjoys tailoring experiences for his clients. Some of the activities he offers are: ice fishing, hiking, northern lights observation and photo shooting, private charter on the Inari lake to islands or for fishing... Jussi also rents a small cabin in the city centre to observe the northern lights and in which he also welcomes you in summer.

This company offers guided naturalist tours.

This travel agency, run by wildlife specialists, offers tours of the country that are a little different: the program includes birdwatching, tracking bears and other local predators... in Kussamo, for example, it offers an eight-hour trip to discover the rich birdlife of the Kuusamo region. Absolutely fascinating and magnificent! Don't forget your camera! Advance booking essential.

This company offers a range of summer activities such as canoeing, paddling, buggy rental, "fat" bike rental, group hiking trips, brown bear watching excursions... In winter, Ruka Safaris also offers a wide range of activities with this time on the menu: snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, snowmobile rental, excursions with a stopover to "float" on the frozen sea in a specific wetsuit... There is something for every taste, every budget and every desire!

This local company offers tours all year round. In winter, you can enjoy fantastic dog-sledding, reindeer-sledding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, not to mention ice-fishing! In summer, excursions include canoeing, rowing, rafting and cycling, as well as fishing and hunting. Guided tours or equipment hire for those who wish to remain independent. For a taste of the Far North...

We love the private tours organized by Pascal, a Frenchman who has been living here since 1998 after deciding to pursue his dreams as a child in the Great North! The philosophy of Arctic Horizons is to propose excursions in small groups in order to preserve a spirit of solitude and arctic silence, far from the hubbub of multilingual tour operators. You will be able to enjoy the Lapland nature without any background noise, in all intimacy. And above all, you will be accompanied by Pascal, a wonderful guide who is jovial and inexhaustible about the local culture and activities.

Since 1998, Axtours has been providing land and sea excursion services ranging from private yachts to classic cruise ships. In addition to standard programmes, the agency has a very good knowledge of the local places and providers in order to offer you the best possible tailor-made itineraries. You can choose from a wide range of stays focusing on outdoor activities, cultural experiences or culinary delights. Do not hesitate to contact them to tell them about your wishes and your budget so that they can offer you a perfectly adapted stay.

Timo, the very friendly captain of the boat M/S Charlotta offers cruises around Pori and Reposaari, an old fishing village. A true sailor, Timo has a great experience of the sea and he gladly shares his stories with visitors! You will have an unforgettable time on the Kokemäenjoki delta, one of the largest in the country, watching rare migratory birds and the beautiful seascape. Comfortable outdoor space.

Oy Kinos Safaris offers guided and personalized excursions. The most popular safaris are by snowmobile, husky, reindeer and canoe. While fishing and mountain biking trips are organized in summer, the most popular summer activity is the 2-hour cruise on lakes Sirkkajärvi and Levijärvi. On-site, Kinos Safari also offers simple equipment rental, including snowmobiles, bicycles, small boats, fishing gear and canoes... Budget-wise, there's something for everyone.

Stromma is an agency that organizes bus and walking tours of Helsinki. It offers really interesting itineraries, and the route is well laid out. What's more, on the bus, you can listen to the tour in French through headphones. I particularly like the Living & Design tour, which is particularly well done and gives you the chance to see some of the capital's lesser-known places! Want more? Why not opt for a visit to the Fazer chocolate factory after a bus tour of the city? Or, in summer, opt for the neighborhood walking tours.