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A half-day trip to the idyllic town of Porvoo with well-preserved wooden houses
A town plan from the Middle Ages, the low small houses, picturesque yards and narrow streets form a historically unique wooden town milieu. The symbols of Porvoo – the red warehouses on the riverbanks – tell the story of seafaring and trading.
Your guide will take you on a walking tour through the Old Town and you will see the beautiful medieval cathedral. Take a stroll in the Old Town with delightful shops and artisans' workshops.
See the cathedral, red riverside warehouses, cafés, and boutiques
Old Porvoo enchants visitors with its unique ambiance. The nostalgic atmosphere takes visitors back in time. Every house and yard holds stories from the past, and the local residents are proud of the town's rich history.
Porvoo Cathedral, which rises above the town, is one of the oldest churches in Finland and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The town's numerous small boutiques, cafés, and restaurants invite you to enjoy local delicacies and crafts. Especially Porvoo's chocolate and licorice are renowned treats that you shouldn't miss, they are great gifts to bring home with you!
Time for both sightseeing and shopping
The recommended minimum duration for this half-day trip is 4 hours, starting and ending in Helsinki. The walking tour in Porvoo lasts approximately 1.5 hours. A visit to the cathedral is possible according to its opening hours.
After the walking tour, there is some time for shopping. If you wish to include a meal in Porvoo as part of your half-day trip, we recommend booking a longer tour.
In the old town of Porvoo, be prepared for uneven cobblestone streets and some uphill and downhill walking. The guide can adjust the route as needed to suit the group's requirements.
Book a guide and transport or just the guide service from Stromma
The half-day trip to Porvoo is suitable for groups of all sizes – our group sizes start from just one person! When you book both the guide and transport through us, we will arrange a suitably sized car, minibus, or charter bus and provide a quote based on the group size. You can also book just the guide service through us.
