Finland · PRIVATE
Good private tours fill up weeks out and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Private Helsinki walking tour with a local Lokafy guide. Tailor the route, meet friendly people, and uncover local favorites for 2 to 6 hours.
“Angela was a great Guide with a lot of Knowledge about the city and a lovely positiv attitude”
A small-group Helsinki and Porvoo highlight loop by private car, with a personal guide, free stop entries, and time for Porvoo streets and chocolate.
“Excellent tour with Finnbar! We were delayed on a cruise ship and he was in constant communication to reschedule a new pickup time. He was an excellent narrator and conveniently dropped us off and picked us up in locations in Porvoo and Helsinki He brought local drinks and water and drove us around Helsinki”
Small-group Northern Lights chase from Levi to a quiet wilderness lake cabin with local Lappish guides, warm handmade snacks, and fast photo help.
“Excellent evening with guide Heli providing an exceptional experience. Unadvertised extra like a sled ride behind snowmobile just added to the evening.”
Private 8-hour Northern Lights tour in Rovaniemi with English guide, pickup, private bus, and a sightings guarantee.
“Tokkur was an excellent guide. Due to his knowledge and persistence we were able to witness the Northern Lights in several spots. Highly recommended”
Private sauna, hot outdoor jacuzzi, and a traditional Lapland dinner in Rovaniemi, with hotel pickup and all amenities included. 3.5 hours.
“The driver was quiet and got us there safely. The host was a sweetheart. This was my first sauna experience and it was very relaxing. We had two hours to sauna and jacuzzi. We did multiple 15m sessions of each. The lake view was wonderful and serene. The dinner was delicious and we ate every bite!”
Private cross-country ski trails near Lake Norvajärvi with a small-group guide, skis included, laavu fire stop, culture stories.
“Awesome tour! One of our favourite days was spent doing this. We were lucky enough my boyfriend and I were the only 2 and he met our experience levels and took us all around the forest and the lake. Not just the tour but so many surprises on the way from snacks, warm drinks, lunch by the fire and so many stories. Awesome service and would definitely do it again.”
Private Helsinki orientation with a local guide. Custom route, hotel pickup, and advice to help you plan the rest of your trip.
“Elena was a great guide! We learned lots of history and discovered Helsinki’s important landmarks. I highly recommend the private tour!”
Rovaniemi lakeside private sauna with an English guide, hot drinks, and a real chance to see the Northern Lights in Finland.
“This experience is going to stand out for us as incredibly memorable for years to come! We arrived in the forest complex to the twinkle of fairy lights and floor candles lighting the pathway into the visitor centre, and as if by devine intervention the sky opened up with a fine show of Aurora for us as we were shown to our lakeside Finnish sauna. Our guide Mara gave us a good rundown of what to expect and how to keep the sauna going- though we confess the Northern lights specacle kept us distracted for a good portion of our time! That said, we found this trip a perfect amount…”
Private car tour of Helsinki and Porvoo in 4 hours with a personal English guide, free pickup in Helsinki, and a Brunberg chocolate stop.
“The trip to Porvoo was wonderful and enjoyable. Excellent tidbits of knowledge by our guide through our both legs of the journey. It was a good use of our time in Helsinki and would gladly go again.”
Guided Korouoma frozen waterfalls hike plus private teepee BBQ from Rovaniemi, with snacks, spikes, and warm drinks included.
“Michael was a professional guide. He was knowledgeable. He took care of all participants in the trip to ensure our safety.”
Helsinki private walking tour with a local Lokafyer. Customized route in English, meet at Alexander II Statue. From $66.37 per person.
“My walking tour through Viator set the tone and appreciation for a wonderful city visit. The architecture was absolutely intriguing along with the history that explains why so eclectic. The array of museums to learn history and view art was beyond plentiful. Great city.”
Private electric tuk-tuk tour of Helsinki with audio headsets, quick photo stops, and major landmarks in 2.5 hours for up to 4.
“great tour and the host was very informative and helpful. Pick up was prompt, ride was comfortable, even had blankets to keep us warm”
Private glass igloo dinner in Rovaniemi with a 3-course meal, snow scooter ride on a frozen lake, and a northern lights hunt plus pickup.
“It was a beautiful experience. The music and Christmas lights made for a Romantic ambiance. The food was delicious and the staff so friendly and helpful. Shout out to Matthew, our waiter, Andrew, the driver and compliments to the chef. Would definitely recommend.”
Private Northern Lights photo hunt in Rovaniemi, with pickup, warm gear, pro guidance, multiple stops, and edited images for up to 4.
“There are no refunds, so I would not book this activity in advance. I would book it the day of the activity so you can check the weather. I ended up paying over $1100 and we did not see anything. Other tours offer some kind of guarantee this one does not. However, our tour guide did try very hard, we drove for over two hours into Sweden but to no avail.”
Private Luosto snowmobile safari with Arctic guide, heated gear, hot drinks by the fire, and a real chance at northern lights on evening rides.
“This was the highlight activity of our holiday in Pyha. Ville and his family were so accommodating. It was well organised and we felt safe at all times. Ville's genuinous and stories of local events and history made the experience even more authentic. Ville was generous with his time and we never felt rushed. It was a family bonding experience, we all enjoyed, amongst beautiful countryside. It is value for money compared to other activities we experienced. Highly recommend.”
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