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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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With nearly twenty six 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.
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.
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.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
