Free tour

Free walking tour of the Historic Old Town of Porvoo.

5.00

Excellent(5)

Porvoo

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Pamela

Registered on 20 March 2023

With nearly thirty years of guiding experience all over the world, it is my pleasure showing you my hometown Porvoo. Born and raised in the countryside of Porvoo, my passion is history and nature and I will show you some unique parts of Porvoo by foot. The old town of Porvoo is the second oldest town in Finland and it is a gem with its cobbled stone narrow streets and small wooden houses. Seeing the town on foot is by far the best way to experience it. Having lived and worked nearly twenty five years abroad, I look at Finland with curious eyes and have a good perspective of the changes and innovations that have taken place during the last two decades. Join me on a tour where exploring something new will be an eye opener for all of us.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

The old town of Porvoo is the second oldest town in Finland and it is a gem with its cobbled stone narrow streets and small wooden houses.

Seeing the town on foot is by far the best way to explore Porvoo, or Borgå as it is called in Swedish. The history and location of Porvoo dates back to the 12th century when it became a town.

The Porvoo river has had and still has an important role in the lives of the locals. The protected wooden old town is unique in Finland, and is well preserved but also serves as the residential place for up to 3000 inhabitants today.

Join me on a guided walk exploring the old town of Porvoo. The guided walking tour will last 1,5 hours. Good shoes is needed, not suitable for mobility challenged due to cobble stone streets and uneven surface.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

06100 Porvoo, Finland

I will be by standing by the Artillery Memorial, by the Old Town Bridge on the west bank of Porvoo river, with a green umbrella in my hand.

Outside visit

Old Porvoo

Outside visit

Porvoo Cathedral

Outside visit

Porvoo Riverside Warehouses

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).