Porvoo All-Way Guided Sightseeing Tour from Helsinki
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Porvoo is the second oldest city in Finland that locates approximately 50 km away from Helsinki city centre, which is a great option for a daytour from Helsinki!
The Porvoo Old Town and the Porvoonjoki River Valley are recognised as historically and culturally significant as one of the National Landscape of Finland. Porvoo Old Town is a popular tourist destination, known for its well-preserved 18th & 19th century buildings. The Porvoo Cathedral constructed in the 15th century is also the must-not-miss spot.
You will have slow walk on the street of Porvoo Old Town, hear the facts, stories, and interesting things about Porvoo from your guide, and experience its medieval atmosphere. After the guided tour, you will have some free own time to explore more about this town. You may visit some lovely cafes or shops that you just pass by, take some more pictures, and have your own light adventure in Porvoo!
When time is up, your guide will take you returning to Helsinki to finish this tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Kamppi Helsinki Shopping Centre
Kamppi Shopping Centre is a joint station that integrates a new underground bus terminal and a metro station underneath its main building, which serves as a complex shopping centre. Your trip will start in front of Starbucks at its E-level by meeting up your guide there. contains metro station, bus station, and shopping mall. Its development has made this area prosperous
Porvoo
You will head to Porvoo by inter-city bus from Helsinki. It takes around 50 min to get there. Take a quick glance at this country from the bus window on your way there.
Options
Round-trip bus
What‘s Included
English-speaking local guide
Round-trip bus tickets
Food and drink
Any personal expense
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do in Helsinki
Jacqueline S,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Peter, our guide was wonderful. He was on time and very friendly. He has a great knowledge about Porvoo and is passionate for Helsinki and Finland. It was good to go early as Porvoo gets very busy. We went to a fabulous bakery which served great coffee and food. A must do in Helsinki.
Quaint place to visit
Helen T,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The meeting point was easy to find. Caesar our guide booked the public bus tickets and it took about an hour to travel to Porvoo. We took a walk around the old town which was very beautiful. We had some free time to look around and then headed back to the bus station. The walk was only minutes to catch the bus. The tour was very good and Porvoo is a beautiful quaint place. A little more time to look around would have been nice.
Worth it!
Z7951WUhenrys,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Cesar was excellent! The pickup was very smooth, and the tour was very informative.
Beautiful and historic...
Joan B,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful and historic town! Daniela was a very knowledgeable and wonderful guide! Highly recommended.
Beautiful Medieval City - a Favorite!
Maureen W,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I was a bit skeptical when I saw we were taking public transportation, but once we got started, Harry made us very comfortable and we got underway. Porvoo has to be once of my favorite tours/destinations!! It was a beautiful medieval city with interesting architecture, beautiful views and cute little shops. I wish I had more time to explore. A must, though is the local chocolate shop where you can purchase yummy chocolate bars and truffles!
Porvoo is worth the visit.
Jane B,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent communication before the trip, regarding pick up etc. Our guide Paulo even rang us the day before. Paulo gave us detailed information about Finland- history, culture, beliefs, economic etc. He shared his story too. Porvoo is a lovely town to visit. Bus driver was a good driver. An excellent day.
Great tour of Porvoo!...
Kathryn N,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour of Porvoo! Tour guide Daniela was very informative and engaging. The weather was perfect for all of the outdoor walking we did.
Laid back city
Bill A,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very short trip to beautiful city! Food and surroundings were amazing. It is a most relaxing place to visit.
Perfect tour
Thomas K,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Daniela was fabulous very informative good steady pace but never rushed. She even took a couple of pictures of myself and wife when requested.
Porvoo - A wonderful tour
Greg D,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A big thanks to Daniela for a great day. Daniela provided many interesting facts and kept us entertained despite many shop closures for midsummer and Cathedral closure for confirmations.
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