Private Tour
Private Culinary and Culture Tour in Helsinki
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
What do Finns eat? Get familiar with the local ingredients and seasonal specialties on this private 2-hour walking tour in Helsinki. Hear the stories on the development of the Finnish food scene from the simple porridge-eaters to Michelin Star cuisine of today. For a drink, you will have the finest products of the local microbreweries.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a small group tour of maximum 4 customers.
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Children under 18 can participate the tour. They will be served non-alcoholic beverages.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Your private small group tour starts with a pickup from your hotel in Helsinki if requested, or from Helsinki Market Square. You continue to the Old Market Hall where you sample Finnish delicatesses and get to browse the finest ingredients available. Here the growing season is short and frost during season rather common. The Finnish forests, however, more than make up for what is lost in terms of agricultural products, in terms of the treasure chest of berries, mushrooms and game it offers. The tour continues to a nearby brewery and bar where the local beer scene will be presented at its best. The tour ends in a classical Finnish restaurant with a traditional Finnish cooking and a bit of candy for the sweet aftertaste. Then you'll be ready roll on to your next adventure.
What‘s Included
Limited beer, wine and soft drinks (there is alcoholic and non-alcoholic version)
Lunch
Food tasting
Pickup points
Hotel F6
Fabianinkatu 6 Helsinki Finland
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Vilhonkatu 13 Helsinki Finland
Hotel Haven
Unioninkatu 17, Helsinki Finland
Lapland Hotels Bulevardi
Bulevardi 28 Helsinki Finland
Hotel Kamp
Pohjoisesplanadi 29, Helsinki Finland
Hotel Fabian
Fabianinkatu 7, Helsinki Finland
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Mikonkatu 23, Helsinki Finland
Hobo Helsinki
Kluuvikatu 4 Helsinki Finland
Hotel Lilla Roberts
Pieni Roobertinkatu 1-3 Helsinki Finland
Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki
Kluuvikatu 8, Helsinki Finland
Options
Private Food & Beer 3-4 pax
Food and beers
Private Food & Beer 1-2 pax
Food and a beers
1-2 PAX, NO Alcohols
Food and non-alcoholic drinks
3-4 PAX, NO Alcohols
Food and NON-alcoholic drinks
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
History, culture, and great food.
abd12342015,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lot of city national and regional history while eating some really good food. Our tour guide Rusland was wonderful in that he was engaging interesting and friendly.
Great tour for foodies and history buffs. Ruslan was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and provided great tips.
tammyw82018,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ruslan was a great tour guide with insightful tips. We got to experience a lot in the 2.5 hours. We ended up purchasing some Finnish glassware from II TTALA and went back for more Fazer chocolates. Ruslan told us about a hidden “spy” bar which was a gem. We had a fabulous Finnish meal and got to try a flight of beers at a local brew house .
Fun and interesting
paultU4774MX,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Ruslan was great. Friendly and very knowledgable. The mixture of seeing both the markets and restaurants made for a nice afternoon. The weather was surprisingly warm. Highly recommended.
Great tour!
Angela B,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great local food, learned about local culture, Ruslan was an excellent guide and extremely knowledgeable. Learned more than expected!
Lovely cultural walk...
Katrina S,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Lovely cultural walk through the Helsinki city center with amazing sights and good food. Easy to find starting location and sets you up to go back and try places.
A thorough tour of food...
Michael M,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A thorough tour of food hall with ideas for when we return on our own. Delicious selection of Finnish food and some history and culture along the way.
Great guide, meh food and restaurant selection
adam s,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Ruslan was a very nice person who had a lot of great historical knowledge. The problem was the food was pretty meh. I’ve done a number of food tours and the food aspect of this tour was lacking. Not worth the money for sure. We started at the food hall and got a few nibbles which was fine. Then we walked to a restaurant and had lunch there. Lunch was ok. Nothing special. It seemed like a touristy place. Then we had some chocolates from a chocolate store and had rooftop drinks. The rooftop was beautiful. But overall, the food was nothing special and nothing we wouldn’t have done on our own.
Taste of Helsinki
U547BYdavidb,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kieto was an incredibly knowledgeable guide. We learned a lot about the city and its rich history. While the food was delicious, we felt like our guide really honed in on our interests to customize our experience. As he learned about us, we learned more about him and his kind take on the world. We’d highly recommend enjoying this “taste” of Helsinki with Kieto.
Best tour of Helsinki
NorgeGuy,Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Could not have been a better, comprehensive tour. Our guide was first rate and fun. He highlighted the history and the food.
Very informative and also delicious
Catriona208,Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ruslan gave us a great walking trip round the centre of Helsinki, stopping to discuss details of all places of interest. He was very friendly and well informed. He described many aspects of life in Finland today, explained details of Finnish history and answered all our questions. He took us to several locations to sample typical Finnish main dishes, snacks, sweets and beers. It was all very relaxed, informative and enjoyable and well worthwhile.
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