Taking Advantage of Porvoo Guided Tours
Are you travelling Helsinki? Planning for a perfect day trip from Helsinki? If yes, taking private Porvoo tours makes sense. This is a small beautiful town and is 50km away from Helsinki. It feels lovely during the summer. That’s why most people choose Porvoo as their vacation getaway when they are in Helsinki:
Introducing Porvoo –
Porvoo is Finland’s second oldest town and is famous for a weekend trip from Helsinki. In Swedish, Porvoo is known as Borga and is officially considered as a town in 1380. Its historic centre has oft-photographed riverside warehouses that once stored goods bound for destinations around Europe.
Located away from the river, the cobblestone streets are aligned with lovely wooden houses of every colour. Renowned as a birthplace for national poet Johan Runeberg, the town is filled with signs that commemorate his whereabouts on different occasions.
Porvoo stands out as the unique home to fabulous dining scene and burgeoning arts movements. During daytime, the ancient streets of Porvoo bustle with travellers. However, spending a weekend will mean you’ll have space more or less to yourself.
Here are a few unique things to do on Porvoo guided tours that will make you visit there again and again:
1. Roam Around the Old Town
As discussed above, Provoo is the second oldest city throughout Finland. If the cobblestone streets could speak up, they would tell you tales of Finnish artists that have called Porvoo as their home. The beautiful town is filled with colourful houses that seem like doll houses.
It may be hard to appreciate the beauty of the town while walking its streets. Why don’t you take a walk towards the bridge over the Porviinjoki River to enjoy its views? Alternatively, walk on the hill opposite the red houses on the banks of the river to immerse in an even better view.
2. Visit the Cathedral
Porvoo’s Cathedral is the 15th-century cathedral based on the top of a small hill in Porvoo. Originally it was a Church; now it has become a Cathedral. This cathedral is located only a couple of minutes walk from the Porvoo Museum.
3. Step into the Museums
The Porvoo Museum is an art and historical museum located beside the Old Town Hall in the heart of the oldest region of Porvoo. You can find all the details about the museum, the Holm House including the entrance fee on its official website.
4. Admire the Beauty of Red Houses
Walk along the banks of the Porvoonjoki River to stand around the famous red houses of Porvoo. These picturesque houses are painted red in the honour of the arrival of Gustav II — the king of Sweden. In addition to, the Red Houses have been using to store goods, merchandise, and exotic delicacies over the years.
5. Stay at Porvoo Hotels
Are you not a city dweller? Also, love the charm of small towns? Why don’t you spend a night or two in Porvoo? The town’s proximity to Helsinki and accessibility to transportation make it easy to commute between the two cities.
Bottom Line –
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