Tour H-2:THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF PORVOO
Note: This is a totally private tour operated exclusively for you, for your family, or for your own private party or group upon request.
Prices: See the table below. The price per person depends on the number of people in your own party sharing the ride with you. Sunday departures are to be requested and prices to be quoted separately.
Duration: 4 hours
Starting time: You may decide yourself the most convenient time for you at the time of booking.
Transportation: By a private car, van, or motor coach depending on the number of seats required.
Activity level: Moderate. This is an enjoyable and relaxed tour, and you may control the speed and progress. Walking on gobble stone, unpaved streets is required.
Major sites and inside admissions included: This is a comprehensive tour covering the medieval town of Porvoo, located about 30 miles to the East from Helsinki. The major sight of the tour is the charming and picturesque Porvoo itself, the Porvoo River, the old river port with magazines, the old Cathedral, the charming miniature houses and homes, and a relaxing coffee break with local pastry in one of the lovely cafes of the old town area.
ITINERARY:
Depart from the city centre for a delightful tour to Porvoo. Depending on the location of your ship’s pier you shall drive through certain parts of Helsinki, and our guide will cover and provide commentary regarding the sights on the way. The City of Porvoo originated as a trading hub for the inhabitants of the ancient Porvoo Parish at the point where the sea meets the Porvoonjoki River. The town was named after the ancient fortress Borgå, the Swedish name for Porvoo, and was granted town rights by Swedish King Magnus Eriksson in 1346. It is located about 30 miles East of Helsinki, at a driving distance of a about 45-50 minutes.
Old Porvoo is one of the cherished treasures in the national history of Finland, and the town still today looks the same as it did during the middle ages. The medieval city plan, the red ochre storage sheds on the river front, the gobble stone streets, the diminutive houses with their idyllic courtyards. The riverside storages formed a medieval harbor where salt, spices, furs, and other products were imported. Today, they have become the symbol of Porvoo, and are among the most photographed attractions in Finland.
Porvoo has also served as the stage of many historical events in the history of Finland. This is where the Porvoo Diet was convened in 1809 at the time when Finland became part of the Russian Czarist Empire.
Porvoo has traditionally attracted a host of artists who have lived and worked in the town. Finnish poet J.L Runeberg, painter Albert Edelfeldt, and sculptor Ville Vallgren have all been inspired by its unique charm.
At a certain part of our relaxed tour our guide shall invite you to a break, and you’ll enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with a local traditional pastry in one of the idyllic cafes.
Please note: A visit to the Porvoo Cathedral is subject to availability, as church services and/or private functions may be in progress. If this is the case, the Cathedral visit will not be included, but additional time will be made available to be spent at your leisure in Porvoo.
The amount of walking on this tour has been kept to a minimum , and in fact it depends on your own desire, how much you wish to explore the town. Some walking will be on uneven or cobbled stone streets.
PRICE per person in USA Dollars based on the number of people in your party:
| Helsinki H-2 | |||||||||
Number of persons |
2 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-9 |
10-12 |
13-18 |
19-24 |
25-36 |
37+ |
Price per Person In USD $ |
$425 |
$290 |
$195 |
$165 |
$135 |
$115 |
$95 |
$75 |
$59 |
Tours operated on Sundays or on National Finnish Holidays are subject to availability and special pricing.