Baltic Bites - Food & Island Experience in Helsinki

5.0(12)3 hr 15 minEnglishBook 18 hours aheadHelsinki, Finland

From

$117

Savor the Nordic Flavors and explore one of Helsinki’s best summer islands! Join us on a leisurely excursion around Pihlajasaari, just off mainland Helsinki. Known for its beaches, coastlines, and natural beauty, this island offers a delightful experience to unwind in nature and taste Finnish cuisine. HIGHLIGHTS: Scenic waterbus ride, Explore an island of Helsinki, Try reindeer, salmon & more, Relaxing nature walk.

Meet your guide at 10:15 A.M. in front of Cafe Carusel in Helsinki, and take a short ferry ride to Pihlajasaari. The tour begins with a walk led by your guide. Exploring the sandy beaches, rocky shores, and forests will show why Finnish people are among the happiest.

After the exploration, the guide will prepare a picnic-style lunch featuring Finnish flavours (fish, reindeer, pies..) and dessert with organic blueberry juice.

We'll leave the island on the 13:15 ferry, returning to the mainland by 13:30. You are welcome to stay longer to enjoy its nature and beach.

Included

Live Guide
Picnic style lunch with Finnish ingredients and blueberry juice
Waterbus tickets

Not included

As a sustainable company, we don’t provide plastic bottles, so we kindly ask guests to bring their own reusable water bottle.

What you'll do

Meeting point: Please meet the guide at the entrance of Cafe Carusel (outside) 5
10 minutes before the tour starts (tour starts at 10:15 A.M.). Kindly note that if you arrive late and miss the waterbus, you will have to wait one hour for the next one and take it at your own cost.
5 minAdmission included
Visit the locals' favorite summer island: Pihlajasaari
Pihlajasaari consists of two islands, and we arrive on the western side where we will start our easygoing nature walk. Along the way, you will have opportunities to relax in nature and take pictures of the beautiful island. After exploring the western island, you will continue the walk to the eastern island where the guide will prepare a Finnish picnic-style lunch. Try local flavors, including fish, reindeer mousse, and Finnish breads. We’ll also taste Finnish desserts and organic blueberry juice. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions beforehand.
3 hours
We'll leave the island on the 13:15 ferry, returning to the mainland by 13:30
You are welcome to stay longer on the island to enjoy its nature and beach.
10 minAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Meet the guide at Cafe Carusel entrance (outside). The tour starts at 10:15 A.M. so kindly be on time at the meeting point.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Any dietary requirements need to be provided BEFORE the tour, that we can do our best to accommodate them.
The tour runs rain or shine and is only canceled in cases of extreme weather conditions. If the tour is canceled, you will receive a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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