Things to do in Finland
Aurora Borealis Tour Rovaniemi14 optionsLapland Northern Lights Tour17 optionsHelsinki City Tour17 optionsHusky Tour Rovaniemi7 optionsHelsinki Airport Transfer17 optionsHelsinki Walking Tour27 optionsSnowmobile Safari Rovaniemi21 optionsReindeer Safari Rovaniemi27 optionsFrozen Waterfalls Rovaniemi6 optionsRovaniemi Airport Transfer5 optionsFood Tour Helsinki6 options
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Lapland: Reindeer Sledge Safari & Farm Visit with Local HerdersYou ride a reindeer sledge for an hour into the Lapland wilderness, then return to the farm to feed the herd and hear from the herders about reindeer life and their role in the region. An experienced guide handles the whole experience, and the farm accommodates families with young children and visitors with mobility needs.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want an authentic Lapland experience without needing prior sledge experience or extreme fitness — the guide handles everything, and the farm welcomes families with young children and visitors with mobility needs. Plan for two to three hours total, which is what lets you both ride and spend time with the animals on the ground.
Helsinki Food Tour: Taste Finnish Flavours with Local GuideA 3.5-hour private food tour of Helsinki where you walk roughly 3 km through markets, historic squares and local neighbourhoods, stopping at four spots to taste game, Karelian pie, fish and Finnish dessert while a local guide explains the city's architecture, design and culinary past. The tour moves at a walking pace through central Helsinki and the Hakaniemi area, with stops inside a market hall, a 19th-century villa and the Oodi Central Library if time allows.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so you have the guide's full attention and can ask questions at your own pace—ideal if you want to understand the stories behind Finnish food and the city's neighbourhoods without rushing between stops or competing for the guide's time. The walk is moderate (3 km over 3.5 hours with frequent stops), so it suits anyone with a reasonable level of fitness who wants to move through the city on foot rather than by bus or car.
Tampere Region: Serlachius art museum entry with bike & boatYou’ll wander through national art collections and contemporary exhibitions at Serlachius in Mänttä, then borrow a bike or rowboat to explore lakeside paths or picnic among sculptures. With local stories, quiet moments by the water, and flavors of Finnish cuisine, it’s an experience that lingers long after you head back toward Tampere.
Rovaniemi: Santa's Village, Reindeer & Husky Sled with PhotoYou meet Santa in his office and get a framed photo, ride both reindeer and huskies through the snow, cross the Arctic Circle and receive a certificate, eat a Finnish buffet lunch, and have free time to explore the village and shop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the day runs from morning through early evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want the full Santa Claus Village experience — meeting Santa, both sled rides, the Arctic Circle crossing, and lunch — without arranging transport or timing it yourself; the guide handles the route and pacing so you just move through each part as it comes.
Northern Lights Lapland minivan tour: 3-hour hunt with fireA 3-hour Northern Lights minivan tour in Lapland picks you up from your accommodation and drives through Ivalo, Inari or Saariselkä to hunt the auroras at the best potential spots. The tour includes stops at a warm hut where you roast sausages and drink hot tea, cocoa or homemade berry juice, with the route adjusted based on your pickup location and aurora activity. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the guide speaks English.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guided three-hour search with stops at multiple aurora hotspots and a fireside break with food—you'll stay in the minivan between locations rather than hiking to viewing points.
Luosto: Amethyst mine tour by electric fatbike + guideYou’ll ride an electric fatbike through snowy Lapland forests up to Lampivaara fell in Luosto, guided by a local who shares stories over hot berry drinks. Dig for your own lucky amethyst at the mine and take home whatever you find—a small piece of Lapland you’ll remember long after the snow melts.
Rovaniemi: 1-Hour Snowmobile Safari & Arctic WildernessYou arrive, get fitted with thermal gear and a helmet, receive a quick safety briefing from your guide, then ride your own snowmobile for an hour through Lapland forest and snow fields with two or three stops to take in the landscape and drink hot coffee. The whole thing—instruction, equipment, hot drinks—is included, and you're back within the timeframe you booked.Is it for me?Book this if you want to ride a snowmobile through Arctic forest without arranging your own transport, equipment, or instruction—the guide handles all three, which is what makes an hour feel like a complete experience rather than a rushed fragment.
Helsinki City Tour: Sibelius Monument, Rock Church & SenateA private guided city tour of Helsinki covering Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Rock Church, and Sibelius Monument, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. The tour runs four hours and includes light refreshments and bottled water. Your guide adjusts the stops and timing to suit you, and the route is designed to skip the queues that slow down group tours.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private vehicle and guide who picks you up from your hotel and moves at your pace through Helsinki's landmarks, rather than joining a group schedule.
Helsinki Highlights Cruise: Shorelines & Architecture by BoatThe Helsinki City Highlights Cruise is a 90-minute boat tour departing from Market Square that circles the city's urban shorelines, passing residential areas, parks, summer terraces and architectural landmarks including Suomenlinna Fortress and Helsinki Zoo. Onboard commentary plays in English, German, Finnish and Swedish; free WiFi is available throughout the cruise.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to see multiple Helsinki neighborhoods and waterfront areas in one trip without planning separate visits to each one — the boat route connects them all in sequence, and the commentary identifies what you're passing as you move through the city by water.
Helsinki Airport Transfer: Private VIP Pickup & DropoffYou get picked up at Helsinki Airport arrivals by a professional driver, ride in a private air-conditioned car with WiFi and water, and arrive at your destination without managing transport logistics yourself. The driver tracks your flight and adjusts timing automatically, so you're not waiting or rushing. Book in advance and the price is locked in.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Helsinki with luggage and want to avoid the taxi queue or figuring out public transport — the driver meets you at arrivals and the price is locked in before you land, so the transfer stops being a problem to solve.
Amethyst mine excavation Rovaniemi: Dig your own gemstoneA small-group amethyst mine visit near Rovaniemi puts a pickaxe in your hands at Lampivaara, a working gemstone mine on a hilltop in Lapland. You dig for your own amethyst, keep what you find, and finish with a campfire lunch of reindeer sandwich and hot blueberry juice. The guide speaks English, snowcat transport is included, and winter gear is provided. Departures vary by season; check your booking email for the exact pickup time.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a hands-on activity where you're actually digging and taking home what you find, rather than watching a demonstration. The small-group format and the hilltop location mean you're working in Lapland's winter landscape with a real chance of seeing the Northern Lights, and the campfire lunch breaks up the digging with warmth and food.
Levi: Snowmobile Safari with Local Guide & PickupYou’ll ride a snowmobile through Levi’s snowy forests with a local guide who keeps things fun and safe. Gear is included (you’ll be grateful for those warm gloves), and there’s time to swap drivers or relax in the sledge if you want. It’s an adventure that leaves you grinning — and maybe wishing winter lasted longer.
Night Snowmobile Safari Rovaniemi: Arctic wilderness under starsA night snowmobile safari in Rovaniemi puts you behind the controls of your own machine, riding through snow-covered forests and across frozen lakes beneath the Arctic sky. The guide leads the route, shares stories of the North, and stops at a campfire for hot drinks and snacks; if conditions align, the Northern Lights may appear overhead. Pickup from Rovaniemi city center or Santa Claus Village is included, as is all winter gear and safety instruction.Is it for me?You're in control of your snowmobile through the starlit Arctic wilderness while your guide navigates the trails, leaving you free to focus on the ride and the untouched landscape around you.
Levi: Ice fishing trip on frozen lake with guide & snacksYou’ll join a small group near Levi for an authentic ice fishing trip with a local guide—drilling through thick lake ice, dropping your line into Arctic waters, sharing hot drinks by a crackling campfire, and maybe even tasting fresh-caught fish right on the spot. It’s peaceful, sometimes funny, always real—an experience you’ll remember long after your toes warm up again.
Private Walking Tour: Helsinki in Half a DayA private 4-hour walking tour of central Helsinki's landmarks and neighborhoods, led by a local guide who meets you at your hotel, port or airport and shapes the route to your pace and interests. Pickup and drop-off are included; children from age 6 can join free. You'll see the city's distinctive architecture, learn about Finnish history and culture, and occasionally hop on a tram or bus as locals do to cover ground without rushing.Is it for me?Your guide navigates the route while you control the pace, covering Helsinki's main landmarks and stories in one morning without the logistics.
Winter Clothing Rental Levi: Gear for Lapland's coldest daysYou’ll step into Levi or Ylläs ready for real Lapland weather—no stress about packing bulky gear or worrying if you’ll be warm enough. With easy pickup (or delivery) and free size swaps, you can focus on chasing northern lights or sledding with your kids instead of shivering. It’s a small detail that makes your whole trip feel easier—and honestly, cozier.
Lapland Northern Lights Photography Class: Learn Camera SettingsA two-hour northern lights photography class in Lapland, Finland, where a live guide teaches camera settings and techniques for capturing the aurora while sharing stories about arctic nature and Lapland life. The class includes transportation and pickup; children from age 3 are welcome, and the guide speaks English or Finnish.Is it for me?Small groups work best here because the guide adjusts the camera instruction to the cameras people bring and the questions they have. If you're traveling solo or with one other person and want personalized help with your settings, you'll get it; if you're a larger group, the guide keeps everyone moving together so nobody gets left behind while someone else troubleshoots their aperture.
Helsinki Airport Layover Tour: 3 Hours, 4 LandmarksA three-hour guided sightseeing tour of Helsinki departing from the airport, covering the Uspenski Cathedral, Senate Square, Esplanadi Park, Helsinki Cathedral and the market hall with a local guide in English or Spanish. The tour includes train tickets and pickup at Helsinki Airport, with return timing built around your layover so you're back before boarding.Is it for me?The three-hour window is fixed, which is what makes this work for a layover—your guide builds the route and timing around your flight, so you see the core of Helsinki without the stress of getting back late. If you have a longer stop and want to move at a slower pace or add a meal, a different tour may suit you better.
Helsinki: Ice fishing on Lake Bodom with local guide + lunchYou’ll step onto frozen Lake Bodom near Helsinki and learn real ice fishing from a local guide using traditional gear. Drill your own hole in the ice, swap stories over steaming glögi by the fire in a cozy laavu shelter, and grill Finnish sausages (or veggie options) for lunch. It’s an easygoing day full of quiet moments and small joys you’ll remember long after you leave Finland.
Helsinki Airport to City: Private Transfer 24/7You get a private car waiting at arrivals with your name, a professional driver who knows Helsinki's roads, and a fixed price that covers the full journey plus an hour of airport wait time. No haggling, no queue, no guessing how long the ride will take. Useful if you're traveling with luggage and want to move straight from the plane to your hotel without the friction of public transport or a taxi negotiation.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving with luggage and want to move straight from the airport to your hotel without arranging a taxi or navigating public transport — the fixed price and 24/7 availability mean you can land at any hour and know exactly what the ride will cost.
