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Host: Anna

Helsinki, Finland

USD
$145-$189 per person

Private Helsinki Food Tour with a Local Guide

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food Tour

Meet Anna

Anna is a certified guide and multimedia artist who loves sharing stories, flavors, and the beauty of Helsinki. Her private food tour combines local cuisine with fascinating insights into the city's history, architecture, traditions, and modern multicultural spirit. With an engaging and entertaining style, Anna brings Helsinki to life through lively conversations, making every tour both fun and educational. Passionate about art, culture, and connecting with people from around the world, she enjoys creating memorable experiences that showcase both the historic charm and contemporary energy of Finland's capital.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food Tour: (2-10 guests) Taste Authentic Finnish Cuisine at Local Hotspots! Discover the flavors of Finland on this 3-hour private Helsinki food tour, where you'll taste authentic Finnish cuisine at hand-picked local eateries loved by locals. We will visit several vendors at the outdoor and indoor markets, and a couple of local cafeterias. You will sample some savory foods - local fish and meat and indulge in sweet pastries, buns, candies, licorice, and salty licorice, a local specialty. This tour combines delicious food tastings with fascinating stories about Finnish culinary traditions and local ingredients. As you stroll through the heart of Helsinki, you'll also pass some of the city's landmarks and architectural gems, gaining insight into Helsinki's history, design, and everyday life.

Highlights:
- Enjoy a 3-hour private food tour in Helsinki with a knowledgeable local guide.
- Taste authentic Finnish food and drinks at carefully selected local hotspots.
- Learn about Finnish food traditions, local culture, and everyday life.
- Discover Helsinki's famous landmarks, architecture, and hidden gems.
- Experience the city through the eyes of a local while enjoying a fun, personalized culinary adventure.

This Helsinki food tour is the perfect introduction to Finnish food culture, hidden local hotspots, and the stories behind the capital's iconic sights. Come hungry and leave with a deeper appreciation of Helsinki, its people, and its cuisine.

Notes: Vegetarian options are available if informed in advance.

Languages spoken: English, Russian, Finnish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • 10 Local Food Tastings

Anna

$145-$189 USD

per person
100% VETTED
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  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $189 $145
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $189 $145
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 9:00am-12:00pm 4:00pm-7:00pm

Meet Anna

Anna is a certified guide and multimedia artist who loves sharing stories, flavors, and the beauty of Helsinki. Her private food tour combines local cuisine with fascinating insights into the city's history, architecture, traditions, and modern multicultural spirit. With an engaging and entertaining style, Anna brings Helsinki to life through lively conversations, making every tour both fun and educational. Passionate about art, culture, and connecting with people from around the world, she enjoys creating memorable experiences that showcase both the historic charm and contemporary energy of Finland's capital.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food Tour: (2-10 guests) Taste Authentic Finnish Cuisine at Local Hotspots! Discover the flavors of Finland on this 3-hour private Helsinki food tour, where you'll taste authentic Finnish cuisine at hand-picked local eateries loved by locals. We will visit several vendors at the outdoor and indoor markets, and a couple of local cafeterias. You will sample some savory foods - local fish and meat and indulge in sweet pastries, buns, candies, licorice, and salty licorice, a local specialty. This tour combines delicious food tastings with fascinating stories about Finnish culinary traditions and local ingredients. As you stroll through the heart of Helsinki, you'll also pass some of the city's landmarks and architectural gems, gaining insight into Helsinki's history, design, and everyday life.

Highlights:
- Enjoy a 3-hour private food tour in Helsinki with a knowledgeable local guide.
- Taste authentic Finnish food and drinks at carefully selected local hotspots.
- Learn about Finnish food traditions, local culture, and everyday life.
- Discover Helsinki's famous landmarks, architecture, and hidden gems.
- Experience the city through the eyes of a local while enjoying a fun, personalized culinary adventure.

This Helsinki food tour is the perfect introduction to Finnish food culture, hidden local hotspots, and the stories behind the capital's iconic sights. Come hungry and leave with a deeper appreciation of Helsinki, its people, and its cuisine.

Notes: Vegetarian options are available if informed in advance.

Languages spoken: English, Russian, Finnish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • 10 Local Food Tastings
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $189 $145
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $189 $145
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 9:00am-12:00pm 4:00pm-7:00pm
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FAQ

    You can cancel your reservation up until 24 hours before your experience for a full refund minus a 4% processing fee. Experiences within 24 hours are not refundable.

    If you have a question for your host, you can include a note in the field "Write a note to your host" during the booking process. Once your booking is confirmed, you will be emailed your host's direct contact information and you will also be able to message the host through your profile. You can always cancel your booking and receive a full refund 24 hours or more before your experience. If you have other questions you can also email us at reservations@travelingspoon.com.

    Most of our hosts are able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian and gluten free options. For vegetarian travelers, we have an icon on each host profile to indicate whether that host can also offer a fully vegetarian menu. There is a section in the booking form to note any allergies or dietary restrictions which will be sent directly to your host.

    Some hosts offer alcohol as an optional add-on for travelers who are of legal drinking age. Pricing for alcohol is visible on the host profile page and includes one to two glasses of wine, beer or local alcohol.

    Have a flight or other tour planned and can't make the timing provided? If the timing listed on the host's profile doesn't work for you, our hosts can often accommodate timing changes. Because all of our experiences are private our hosts are happy to tailor experiences to meet your travel needs. Simply note your request in the booking process.

    Your card will not be charged until your host accepts your booking. Typically hosts respond to bookings within 72 hours. In the event your host is unavailable on your selected date and your host rejects your booking your credit card will not be charged.

    Your host's detailed contact information, including their phone number, address, and direction notes, will all be provided immediately upon successful confirmation of your experience (after your hosts accepts your booking and your credit card is successfully processed). This information will be emailed to you to the email address you used to sign up, and will also be visible on your Traveling Spoon profile.

    All prices are noted per person prices unless otherwise specified. Transportation is typically charged on a per car basis. Children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and infants aged 0-4 are free. Hosts set their own prices and Traveling Spoon marks up the experiences; on average hosts receive over 70% of the price paid by the traveler.

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    Hosts typically respond to booking inquiries within 72 hours. If for some reason you have not heard from your host or if you have any questions you can always contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com.

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    Some hosts offer transportation as an optional add-on for travelers. Typically this is round trip transportation with pick up and drop off at your hotel. Pricing is quoted per car. Specific instructions for transportation will be provided in your confirmation details when your booking is confirmed.

    Many of our hosts accommodate solo travelers. You can see if a host accepts solo travelers by looking at the traveler range found next to the experience descriptions on the host profile (indicated by the numbers in parentheses next to "In-home meal", "Cooking experience" and "Market visit").

    Most of our Traveling Spoon experiences are incredibly family friendly and can accommodate infants and children. If a host is unable to accommodate children that will be noted in the "Notes" section of their profile. Our child pricing policy is children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and infants aged 0-4 are free.