Helsinki Food Experience with Local Tastings and Sparkling wine
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the flavors of Finland on this Helsinki Food Tour, a delicious journey through local traditions led by passionate food experts.
Explore hidden gems, taste authentic specialties, and gain an insider’s view of Helsinki’s vibrant food culture and everyday life.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Old Market Hall
You will have the chance to enjoy local gastronomy at a restaurant and market hall. Our guide will tell you about Finnish food history and culture, the influence of Russian and Swedish traditions, the celebration of local holidays, and Finnish alcohol and drinking culture. On the market hall we will try an iconic Lappish delicacy- cold-smoked reindeer meat and tasty local sausages, fish and traditional Finnish squeaky "bread" cheese with cloudberry jam
Esplanadi Park
Walk along the Esplanadi Park and enjoy the views
What‘s Included
Local guide
Food tasting
Lunch from 10 €/person
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Options
Helsinki Food Tour Including Tastings
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tasty and Informative Afternoon!
TheNavyMom,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an afternoon! Great food, mixed with a very knowledgeable guide, made this food tour amazing! Ekaterina (Kate) was so proud of her country and was so happy to show us the food, along with so much history. No question went unanswered (nor any food left behind!). Had a great time and highly recommend this especially with Ekaterina!
It’s an excellent...
Cynthia B,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s an excellent experience. Lots of food samples and it really helped us understand more about Finnish food.
Amazing food and cultural experience
Rebecca H,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was incredible! We got to taste so many different types of foods, and we learned a lot about Finnish culture!
Olga was a delight! She...
Marion L,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Olga was a delight! She was knowledgeable and passionate about her country. She was able to answer all my husband's questions about hunting which was so appreciated! Couldn't eat another bite by end of tour!
Jet lagged and ready to eat
Mike A,Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great way to get to know HEL - Helsinki via its food. Our guide was knowledgeable about what to try. Reindeer and Bear meats was a great experience.
A fantastic gourmet tour combined with interesting facts about the Finns and life in Finland
Othella B,May 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Christine served us delicious samples of Finnish cuisine in and around the market hall. Christine has a pleasant personality and a great sense of humor. This made the tour very enjoyable and entertaining, and we were also pleased that she spoke German with us and catered to our preferences. We highly recommend this tour; the quality of the food and drinks fully justifies the price.
Don’t Miss!!
Kelly R,Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend!! We had a variety of tastings from savory to sweet while enjoying Olga’s vast knowledge of not only the foods of the region but the culture and history of the land and people as well. The food was great, the company was kind and informative. Olga directed us to several must see’s for after our tour and we were not disappointed.
Gastronomic delight
Silmon a,Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to taste key dishes which are native to Finland. Our guide was knowledgeable both about food, but also the history of Helsinki. She took us into 4 different venues where we tasted fish, bear, reindeer, soup and dessert. This was a private tour so we were able to ask many questions
Tour great; Food Tasting lacking
Henry W,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Needs an exertion level attached with the hills in Helsinki. A "moderate exertion due to walking, uneven walkways, and some hilly terrain" notice would have been nice. Yaneka {sp} was a great tour guide of the inner city blocks, and her knowledge of the area and some local food traditions and history was great! She did spend a little more time than what was originally intended, and we appreciate her staying with us until all was completed in her tour and all our questions were answered. I would do another tour with her, as she was very personable and we left feeling as-if we had made a friend in Helsinki. Her ability to manage a guided tour is unquestionably good. On a negative side, I would have liked more "food tasting" in our Food Tasting tour. I think we tasted 3 food items, and had 2 drinks (champagne and coffee). I considered this a shame as we passed so many food establishments along the way, although I do realize stopping to eat can add time, my entire purpose was to taste some local cuisine. So disappointed in this aspect.
It was a great...
samantha k,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience! Loved learning about the different areas in Helsinki and its history with some food and coffee aspects thrown in as well.
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