Finland · PRIVATE
The 15 best private tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
See Helsinki through a local's eyes on a private walking tour with flexible timing, personal tips, culture, landmarks, and practical city advice.
“I did a private tour with Kerstin, and it was really nice to be able to walk around and ask questions with someone who knew the city really well in a casual setting. It was a great learning experience and I would highly recommend!”
See Helsinki highlights and Porvoo’s old town, cathedral, river warehouses, and Brunberg chocolate on a flexible small-group car tour.
“Our guide was very accommodating and knowledgeable. He answered all our questions and showed genuine care. Showed us around main points of Helsinki and Porvoo while narrating very interesting history facts.”
Review of Soma Adventures’ private lake Northern Lights tour from Levi, with local guides, cabin treats, transport, photos, and practical tips.
“Excellent evening with guide Heli providing an exceptional experience. Unadvertised extra like a sled ride behind snowmobile just added to the evening.”
Chase the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi in a private bus with flexible mileage, a personal guide, and a weather-based refund option.
“Tokkur was an excellent guide. Due to his knowledge and persistence we were able to witness the Northern Lights in several spots. Highly recommended”
Review of Rovaniemi’s private sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, lake views, and Lapland dinner, with practical advice on value, timing, and who should book.
“A must do when in lapland, such a nice evening and experience. Staff is very nice and the location is stunning ☺️”
Ski private forest trails near Rovaniemi, cross Lake Norvajärvi, and warm up by a laavu fire with guide Kyle on this small-group Arctic outing.
“Thank you so much Kyle for the most amazing day- everything is so well thought out and such a unique tour/trip! If anyone is looking to do a cross country ski tour we’d 100% recommend this one as Kyle takes a lot of pride in what he does and this really shines through during the activity! Thank you again”
Explore Helsinki privately with a local guide, from Senate Square and markets to libraries, churches, local culture, and custom sights.
“We had great fun during the tour. The tour guide was humorous and that helps a lot to make the walking tour more enjoyable.”
See Helsinki highlights and Porvoo’s old town by private car with an English-speaking guide, free Helsinki pickup, and time for photos and chocolate.
“Excellent tour with Finbar - he is fun, knowledgable and a thoroughly enjoyable experience.”
Relax in a private lakeside sauna near Rovaniemi, with hot drinks, hotel pickup, and a chance to see the Northern Lights overhead.
“This experience is going to stand out for us as incredibly memorable for years to come! We arrived in the forest complex to the twinkle of fairy lights and floor candles lighting the pathway into the visitor centre, and as if by devine intervention the sky opened up with a fine show of Aurora for us as we were shown to our lakeside Finnish sauna. Our guide Mara gave us a good rundown of what to expect and how to keep the sauna going- though we confess the Northern lights specacle kept us distracted for a good portion of our time! That said, we found this trip a perfect amount…”
Hike Korouoma’s frozen waterfalls from Rovaniemi, then warm up with a private teepee BBQ, hot drinks, snacks, and expert local guidance.
“Michael was really great. Thanks to him also my wife was really motivated for all the the hike. Really suggested and we received beautiful insight”
Review of Helsinki’s private local walking tour, with custom routes, guide tips, pricing, logistics, strengths, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Marc was absolutely great he is very experienced! The previous day he asked about our preferences, and he prepared an excellent tour with information about the places and local things. He sent us links of restaurants and stores to visit and passed by some of them. Highly recommended.”
See Helsinki’s key sights by private electric tuk-tuk, with photo stops, headsets, blankets, and a guide who follows your interests.
“Tommi was AMAZING! His knowledge and love of the city gave us a great experience! He went over and beyond our expectations! He provided a blanket if we were cold. He made frequent stops and gave us photo opportunities to help us capture memories.”
Dine by a fire in a private glass igloo near Rovaniemi, then ride snow scooters on a frozen lake in search of the Northern Lights.
“Wonderful excursion! Our host/driver was Andrew and he was very friendly and knowledgeable. Riding snow scooters on a frozen lake was pretty cool! It snowed so there was no chance to see the Northern Lights but great trip overall!”
Review of Rovaniemi’s private Northern Lights photo tour, with 4x4 transport, warm gear, expert guides, hot drinks, and real booking advice.
“There are no refunds, so I would not book this activity in advance. I would book it the day of the activity so you can check the weather. I ended up paying over $1100 and we did not see anything. Other tours offer some kind of guarantee this one does not. However, our tour guide did try very hard, we drove for over two hours into Sweden but to no avail.”
Ride through Luosto with a private local guide, warm gear, fire-side drinks, and a real chance to see northern lights on an evening tour.
“We took this tour as group of experienced and novice snowmobilers and Ville made it a very enjoyable experience for us all. He is super knowledgeable and provided us with a terrific day and the scenery is magnificent. It is not a high speed tour but it is great. Highly recommend this tour and Ville as your guide/host!”
Pick a sledge, a sauna, a frozen canyon or a boat.
