Baltic Bites Tour of Nature and Food on a Helsinki Summer Island
5.0
8 Ratings
Helsinki

Discover Helsinki’s Pihlajasaari Island: scenic ferry ride, nature walk, and savor Finnish cuisine. Join us for a memorable Nordic adventure.

Duration: 3 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cafe Carusel - Meeting point: Please meet the guide at the entrance of Cafe Carusel (outside) 5-10 minutes before the tour starts (tour starts at 10:15 A.M.).

Kindly note that if you arrive late and miss the waterbus, you will have to wait one hour for the next one and take it at your own cost.

  • Pihlajasaari - Visit the locals’ favorite summer island: Pihlajasaari

Pihlajasaari consists of two islands, and we arrive on the western side where we will start our easygoing nature walk. Along the way, you will have opportunities to relax in nature and take pictures of the beautiful island.

After exploring the western island, you will continue the walk to the eastern island where the guide will prepare a Finnish picnic-style lunch. Try local flavors, including fish, reindeer mousse, and Finnish breads. We’ll also taste Finnish desserts and organic blueberry juice. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions beforehand.

  • Cafe Carusel - We’ll leave the island on the 13:15 ferry, returning to the mainland by 13:30. You are welcome to stay longer on the island to enjoy its nature and beach.
What's Included
  • Live Guide
  • Lunch
  • Waterbus tickets
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Savor the Nordic Flavors and explore one of Helsinki’s best summer islands! Join us on a leisurely excursion around Pihlajasaari, just off mainland Helsinki. Known for its beaches, coastlines, and natural beauty, this island offers a delightful experience to unwind in nature and taste Finnish cuisine. HIGHLIGHTS: Scenic waterbus ride, Explore an island of Helsinki, Try reindeer, salmon & more, Relaxing nature walk.

Meet your guide at 10:15 A.M. in front of Cafe Carusel in Helsinki, and take a short ferry ride to Pihlajasaari. The tour begins with a walk led by your guide. Exploring the sandy beaches, rocky shores, and forests will show why Finnish people are among the happiest.

After the exploration, the guide will prepare a picnic-style lunch featuring Finnish flavours (fish, reindeer, pies..) and dessert with organic blueberry juice.

We’ll leave the island on the 13:15 ferry, returning to the mainland by 13:30. You are welcome to stay longer to enjoy its nature and beach.

  • Any dietary requirements need to be provided BEFORE the tour, that we can do our best to accommodate them.
Location
Cafe Carusel
Merisatamanranta
Meet the guide at Cafe Carusel entrance (outside). The tour starts at 10:15 A.M. so kindly be on time at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Nooranevalainen
Jul 22, 2024
Brilliant day with delicious bites on a beautiful summer island - Such a lovely way to spend a summer day in Helsinki! Pihlajasaari is so pretty and located only a short (very scenic!!!) boat ride away from the city's hassle. The picnic-style lunch was absolutely delicious and it tasted extra good after a relaxed walk around the island. Our guide, Kiia, was great and her passion to nature and food was really inspiring. I will happily recommend this trip to anyone looking for a relaxed day with a little island twist!
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Khadija
Jul 16, 2024
Island walk in Helsinki with a delicious local food. - Beautiful island walk with delicious local food including. Fun with friends and nice to see some more of Helsinki. Great guiding!
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K7811jvtinap
Jul 16, 2024
A memorable day in Helsinki - Just amazing day to spend in nature and yet stay so close to the city. Our guide was very kind, open and told us so many intresting facts about Finland, Helsinki and the lovely island we visited. She also prepared us a lovely picnic with some traditional finnish flavors. Absolutely loved the whole tour.
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Mardi
Jul 16, 2024
Perfect way to experience nature in Helsinki - This tour was a perfect way to experience nature without going far from the city. Kiia took us on a ferry from a convenient meeting spot to a nearby island. She told us about Finnish culture and a bit about the language, and made us feel so welcome. We walked around the island and learned about its history and the types of things locals do there today. We even got to pick and eat wild berries on our walk! When we reached the picnic area, Kiia set up an amazing lunch for us. I appreciated that she asked about food limitations before the tour too. Every bite was more delicious than the last, and we were quite full by the time we left to head back to the city. This was a wonderful way to spend a morning enjoying the outdoors in Helsinki!
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941watert
Jul 16, 2024
100/10 take me back - Incredibly delicious food, amazing views throught, immaculate vibes, and such a lovely host! It was the best way to spend my final day, perfect for a foodie. 100/10, take me back. Thank you Kiia! <3 (Yes, I only made this account to leave this particular review. It was THAT good.)
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237minerval
Jul 16, 2024
The perfect summer day - I would recommend this trip to everybody! First of all, the guides were super friendly, they explained about the food and answered all of our questions. We had such great time with them! Secondly, the food was amazing! If you haven’t tasted Finnish food yet or even if you have - this tour gives the perfect environment to experience the delicious food. Also the island - Pihlajansaari is so worth visiting. Everything went so well and I will definitely come back to Taiga Times tours again soon!
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Katariinah66
Jun 12, 2024
The best day of the summer - What an incredible day! First we took a short boat ride to the island, followed by a walk in the nature with amazing views and the ocean breeze. We heard many interesting facts about the island and the Finnish nature. The highlight was the Finnish food, savoury and sweet, accompanied by talks and laughs with others!
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Ninjainpyjamas
Jun 12, 2024
Unforgettable Island Trip - I had an incredible time, thank you Kiia and Jeff. Even though I went alone, I met so many new people along the way. The guide was exceptionally knowledgeable about the history of the area, making the experience even more enriching. The food provided was delicious, adding a wonderful touch to the overall experience. It was truly unforgettable and a memory that I will cherish for a long time. Highly recommend it!😍
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