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15 Guided Tours in Finland Worth the Cold

76 tours  ·  from $6

The 15 guided tours on this page are the ones bookable today, each with its price, how long it runs and who it suits. The first is first for a reason.

Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride - The safety lesson is short but important
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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride

1.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 741 reviews · 2 hours · from $121Our pick

You’ll learn to handle a snowmobile, then ride for about an hour through snowy forest trails outside Rovaniemi. The two-hour outing includes thermal gear, a helmet, boots, gloves, balaclava, and an English-speaking guide. Two people share one machine, with time to switch drivers. Guides such as Vero, Jeremy, Emily, and Thibault are praised for clear instruction and friendly help.

“Had a lot of fun and overall great experience! Unfortunately the weather was not the best when we did the activity, but nonetheless very fun and would definitely recommend! Ideal for couples as you will share the snowmobile with another person”

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Helsinki: Tallinn Guided Day Tour with Ferry Crossing - Starting at West Terminal 2 in Helsinki
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Helsinki: Tallinn Guided Day Tour with Ferry Crossing

2.Tallinn Guided Day Tour with Ferry Crossing

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 670 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $136

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Helsinki to Tallinn by large ferry, with about 2 hours each way. A local guide such as Sergei, Irina, or Svetlana leads a 2.75-hour walk through Old Town, including Toompea Hill, Viru Gate, Town Hall, Toompea Castle, and Aleksander Nevski Cathedral. You then have about 2.75 hours to explore independently.

“Our guide, Sergei was very knowledgeable, considerateand a great storyteller”

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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque - From Valtakatu 26 to the frozen lake
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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

3.Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 622 reviews · from $124

Drive a snowmobile for about an hour on private lakefront property outside Rovaniemi, with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Roman, Jeremy, and MG provide clear instruction, winter gear, photo stops, and a fire-side barbecue with sausages and hot chocolate. Drivers need to be 18 or older with a valid class B license.

“10/10 recommend. It was a little bit cold on that day, but the guides gave us some hot chocolate and tea. The ride was fun”

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Helsinki: Bus Tour with Audio Guide - Löyly gives the first proper photo stop
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Helsinki: Bus Tour with Audio Guide

4.Bus Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 544 reviews · 1h 45m · from $41

See Helsinki’s historic center, Kaivopuisto, Löyly, Sibelius Monument, Olympic Stadium, Finlandia Hall, Parliament, Oodi, and more on a 105-minute bus tour. An English-speaking driver handles the route while lively audio commentary plays in 11 languages. Two short photo stops let you step out without changing buses.

“Was a standard city bus tour. The bus was clean, it arrived on time, the driver was friendly. Was not hop on hop off as they do not operate that in the winter which is fair. Been on many of these tours, would just be amazing if they could get the commentary to match the actual location. But got to see some sights further out of the city that would not have seen otherwise.”

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Helsinki to Tallinn Guided Tour -cruise ticket & pick up included - Tallinn Old Town, from Viru Gates to St. Catherine’s Passage
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Helsinki to Tallinn Guided Tour -cruise ticket & pick up included

5.Helsinki to Tallinn Guided Tour -cruise ticket & pick up included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 485 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $150

Travel from Helsinki to Tallinn by a 2-hour-15-minute ferry, then follow an English-speaking guide through the UNESCO-listed Old Town. You’ll see Viru Gates, St. Catherine’s Passage, Toompea, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and Kohtuotsa viewpoint, with three hours left for lunch, shopping, and photos. Hotel pickup and return transfer are included.

“Excellent, very well organised day tour of Tallin Old Town. Pick up was on time and boarding ferry was easy. We were met at the ferry Terminal by the excellent guide.”

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Helsinki: Private Tour with a Local Guide - What a two-hour tour can realistically cover
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Helsinki: Private Tour with a Local Guide

6.Private Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · from $62

Meet a local guide such as Georg, Angela, Karim, or Maria at your accommodation or a central Helsinki landmark. Shape a private 2 to 6 hour walk around your interests, with advice on food, shopping, transport, culture, and sights. Attraction tickets, meals, drinks, and local transport cost extra.

“Jennifer was knowledgeable , and very enthusiastic . She went out of her way and was never clock watching .”

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Rovaniemi: Guided Northern Lights Tour - What happens at the first viewing stop
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Rovaniemi: Guided Northern Lights Tour

7.Guided Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 405 reviews · 2 hours · from $84

Leave Rovaniemi’s city lights for a two-hour Aurora hunt with an English-speaking guide. You may visit a river, frozen lake, forest, or hill, with warm overalls, boots, gloves, berry juice, cookies, and sometimes marshmallows provided. Guides such as Rafael, Diana, and Cecilia have been praised for changing locations and helping with night photography.

“Super nice guide and fun experience in enjoying hot blueberry juice and the stunning northern light!”

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Levi Polar Lights Tours: Arctic Circle Guided Husky Tour - The 15-minute briefing that makes the ride work
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Levi Polar Lights Tours: Arctic Circle Guided Husky Tour

8.Levi Polar Lights Tours: Arctic Circle Guided Husky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 299 reviews · from $116

You’ll learn to handle a two-person dogsled, then guide a team of lively Alaskan huskies through snowy forests near Levi. The experience includes round-trip transport from Hissitie 11, a safety briefing, about 5 kilometers of sledding, time with the dogs, and hot juice with a snack. English and Finnish guides lead the outing.

“Husky dogs well looked after and beautiful dogs. The pick up was a joke for told to be there 15mins before the trip. Stood with other family’s no transport came called to be told missed it and have to get a taxi. So that was poor. But the place was lovely and well worth doing.”

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Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki - Two hours aboard MyStar or Megastar
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Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki

9.Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $65

This self-guided day trip links Helsinki and Tallinn by Tallink’s MyStar or Megastar ferries. You get a round-trip ticket, WiFi, seating, and roughly two hours on each crossing, with a choice of four or seven hours in Tallinn. Walk from Terminal D to the UNESCO-listed Old Town, or save time with a taxi.

“It’s a little chaotic getting off and on the ferry. Otherwise the process was easy, the ferry clean and plenty of seating. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely go again.”

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Guided Ice Climbing Activity in Pyhä - The Short Walk to Tajukangas Ice Fall
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Guided Ice Climbing Activity in Pyhä

10.Guided Ice Climbing Activity in Pyhä

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $142Top rated

Meet your Bliss Adventure guide at Hotel Pyhätunturi, collect your helmet, harness, crampons, axes, and footwear, then walk 10 minutes to Tajukangas Ice Fall. You will learn the basics, complete two proper climbs above 20 meters, and warm up with hot berry drinks by a bonfire. Guide Kai may lead your session.

“I was ice climbing a couple of days ago. It was an amazingly cool experience, had so much fun!! I would definitely recommend it, if you are into outdoor activities. Also my guide, Kai (if I am correct) was a really nice and funny guy, and of course a very good instructor. I felt really safe!!”

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Helsinki And Porvoo Tour by Private Car with Personal Guide - What Helsinki looks like from the car
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Helsinki and Porvoo Tour by Private Car with Personal Guide

11.Helsinki and Porvoo Tour by Private Car with Personal Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $102

Join Finbar or another English-speaking driver-guide for a 4 to 5 hour small-group tour of Helsinki and Porvoo. See Uspenski Cathedral, Senate Square, the Rock Church, Sibelius Monument, Porvoo’s riverside warehouses, Old Town, and Cathedral. Expect a compact route with limited free time and possible shared transportation.

“It was not a private tour or a private vehicle. There were 3 others (2 and 1 group) in the vehicle. I brought it to the attention of the driver before the tour, but he insisted it was his options.”

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From Rovaniemi: Guided Lapland Snowmobile Adventure - What the four-hour schedule really means
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From Rovaniemi: Guided Lapland Snowmobile Adventure

12.Guided Lapland Snowmobile Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 108 reviews · 4 hours · from $194

Ride through Southern Lapland’s Taiga forests and frozen terrain with an English-speaking guide such as Jordie, Roseanna, or Fran. Expect a small group of up to eight, shared snowmobiles, scenic stops, warm drinks, and roughly 2 to 2.5 hours outdoors. Single riding costs an extra €60.

“We had an amazing snowmobile adventure with Roseanna- who as a guide was simply BRILLIANT. She made everything entertaining and was informative as well as ensuring we made the most of our time on the snow. Everything was on time. Kit, transport and equipment was first class. The opportunities to take pictures and videos were plentiful. The changes in scenery were also inspiring. A first class trip and an amazing guide.”

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Guided Daytime Ski Adventure: Explore Private Trails by Rovaniemi

13.Guided Daytime Ski Adventure: Explore Private Trails by Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $157

Join Kyle for a small-group ski trip near Lake Norvajärvi. Use easy skis over your winter shoes, follow private forest and lake trails, then rest at a laavu fire with drinks, snacks, and stories about Finnish life. The tour lasts about three hours and takes no more than four people.

“My ski adventure with Kyle was the most amazing day out in Rovaniemi. Before the day began, Kyle texted me a few days earlier offering me an alternate day so I’d have my own private tour which I appreciated. We then explored the most amazing scenery and different landscapes throughout Lapland. Kyle is a friendly tour guide with lots of stories and jokes which made the experience even better. He made sure I was comfortable the whole time whilst taking some really great pictures which I especially asked for. We also had some blueberry juice and sausage around the fire to cap it all off. Great day and great adventure.…”

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Helsinki: Small-Group Walking Tour with City Planner Guide - Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral
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Helsinki: Small-Group Walking Tour with City Planner Guide

14.Small-Group Walking Tour with City Planner Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Walk central Helsinki with city planner Emek, an English-speaking guide who links Finnish history, architecture, politics, and daily life. In three hours, you visit Senate Square, both cathedrals, Market Square, Esplanadi, the Central Railway Station, and Oodi. Expect a small group, plenty of questions, and up to 6 kilometers on foot.

“A city planner doing a tour is absolutely genius! One of the best tours I've ever been on. Emek has a wealth of information and presents it in such an interesting way with his perspective as a city planner. The tour is perfectly paced and you're able to ask as many questions as you'd like. Highly recommend!”

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Helsinki: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide - Meeting your guide in central Helsinki
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Helsinki: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

15.Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $63

Meet a local guide such as Iness, Eemil, Elena, or Lara for a private Helsinki walk shaped around your interests. See landmarks including Helsinki Cathedral, the Orthodox Church, Old Market, and Oodi Library, or focus on food, culture, and daily life. Hotel pickup, multiple languages, and optional public transport make this a flexible first-day introduction.

“We had great fun during the tour. The tour guide was humorous and that helps a lot to make the walking tour more enjoyable.”

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