Top 14 Private Tours in Finland

1.Private Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · from $62Our pick

Meet an English- or French-speaking local at your accommodation or a central Helsinki meeting point. Choose a 2 to 6-hour private walking tour shaped around your interests. Guides such as Georg, Angela, Karim, Maria, and Sussy have helped visitors explore landmarks, libraries, museums, food halls, transport routes, and everyday Finnish life.

“Jennifer was knowledgeable , and very enthusiastic . She went out of her way and was never clock watching .”

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2.Helsinki and Porvoo Tour by Private Car with Personal Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend four to five hours touring Helsinki and Porvoo by car with a driver-guide such as Finbar or Finnbar. See Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, the Rock Church, and the Sibelius Monument, then walk Porvoo’s riverfront, cathedral, and old town before sampling Brunberg chocolate. Groups may reach six, and some dates may be combined.

“The tour was great! Finba was very knowledgeable about the history of Finland and made sure we saw all of the major sites. I would definitely recommend this tour especially if you’re looking for something that hits all of the major tourist spots while learning the history behind it.”

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3.Northern Lights in Peace and Privacy – by Private Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $175

Heli and her local Soma Adventures team take you from Levi into the wilderness, stopping for aurora views before settling beside a private frozen lake. Warm up in a traditional cabin with homemade cakes, sausages, marshmallows, and berry juice. Groups are limited to eight, with photos, pickup, and possible snowshoe or sled rides included.

“Heli is so dedicated and makes the evening an unforgettable experience. She has a beautiful hut right by the lake where you can warm up and grill sausages or marshmallows. She offered homemade pastries and warm berry juice and told us a lot about Lapland and life here. While we waited for the northern lights to show up, we could enjoy a ride on a snowmobile or go on a short tour with snowshoes. She took great photos of us as well. When the Northern Lights were at their best, we were able to stay longer at the lake to enjoy the spectacle! It's the best Northern Lights tour I've…”

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4.Private Aurora Tour with Guaranteed Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $349Top rated

You’ll spend up to eight hours in a private bus with an English-speaking guide, chasing clear skies around Rovaniemi from a 7:00 pm pickup. The tour includes unlimited mileage, time to keep searching, and 24/7 back-office support. Guide Tokkur, also spelled Tokur, is praised for persistence at several viewing spots.

“Tokkur was an excellent guide. Due to his knowledge and persistence we were able to witness the Northern Lights in several spots. Highly recommended”

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5.Private Sauna, Jacuzzi and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $229

Travel from Rovaniemi to a private lakeside setting with an English-speaking host, then enjoy a wood-heated sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, lake views, and a traditional dinner in an old Lapland cottage. Andreas, Andrei, Dimitri, or another host may handle your transfer and evening. Towels, slippers, robe, hot drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages are included.

“A must do when in lapland, such a nice evening and experience. Staff is very nice and the location is stunning ☺️”

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6.Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $63

Start at your Helsinki hotel or a central meeting point and shape a private two to six hour walk around your interests. Guides such as Iness, Eemil, and Elena have led routes covering Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, the Orthodox Church, Old Market, and Oodi Library, with local advice on food, culture, and city life.

“We had great fun during the tour. The tour guide was humorous and that helps a lot to make the walking tour more enjoyable.”

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7.Helsinki And Porvoo Tour by Private Car with Personal Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 85 reviews · 4 hours

Travel by private car from Helsinki to Porvoo with an English-speaking guide, usually Finbaar or Finnbar. You’ll see Helsinki’s market square, churches, Parliament, Temppeliaukio, and Sibelius Monument, then walk Porvoo’s cobbled old town and visit Brunberg chocolate shop. The pace is efficient, but Porvoo deserves your full attention.

“Our guide, Finba was a really relaxed, chilled guy, filled with a weakth of local knowledge and a steady grasp of Finlands history. The tour itself hit all the right spots, esp around Porvoo. Plenty of photo opps and not too long. Book it with confidence.”

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8.Lakeside Private Sauna with Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 83 reviews · from $180

Spend three hours in a private lakeside setting near Rovaniemi, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, one hour in a traditional Finnish sauna, towels, slippers, and hot drinks. Guides such as Mara, Maria, and Edgar have helped make the evening personal. Aurora sightings depend on weather and solar activity.

“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…”

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9.Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Private Teepee BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Travel from Rovaniemi into Korouoma Canyon for a guided 2.5-hour winter hike among frozen waterfalls and Arctic forest. Guides such as Michael, Alex, and Elias explain the geology, wildlife, and local stories, then serve a warm sausage snack and drink at a private teepee BBQ. Hotel transfers, spikes, snacks, and drinks are included.

“Michael was a great guide, he showed us the waterfalls and gave us loads of facts and safety tips. He also took us at the end to a separate tent to eat sausages and drink hot berry juice to warm up by the fire. It was such a beautiful experience, couldn’t recommend it enough.”

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10.Helsinki Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $66

Meet a Helsinki local at the Alexander II Statue for a private two-to-six-hour walk shaped around your interests. Guides such as Pia, Juliette, Ilari, and Sebastian have led guests through architecture, markets, libraries, parks, food spots, and everyday Finnish life. The route and ending point can change to suit your plans.

“Sebastian was an excellent tour guide. He took us on an amazing walking tour through old and new Helsinki sharing the history and cultural aspects that make the city great.”

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11.Private TukTuk guided Tour in Helsinki 2,5 hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend 2.5 hours touring Helsinki in a private electric tuk-tuk with a local guide such as Juho, Olga, Tommi, or Maria. Visit the Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, Sibelius Park, and the Rock Church, while also passing the railway station, Olympic Stadium, Katajanokka, and Oodi Library. Headsets, pickup, and blankets in cool weather help keep the ride comfortable.

“We had a tour in September, 2022. Best way to see Helsinki! The tour guide Maria was terrific, very knowledgeable, informative and friendly! We had a great time!”

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12.PRIVATE Party dinner in a Glass Igloo Under Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $323

You’ll be picked up anywhere in Rovaniemi and driven to a secluded glass igloo by a frozen lake. Enjoy a Finnish three-course dinner by the fire, then ride snow scooters with your private guide. Andrew, Andrei, and other hosts are praised for warm service, though the northern lights depend entirely on weather.

“We had an amazing dinner served by a lovely Russian guide. Salmon and potatoes! She was able to take some wonderful pictures of us and the northern lights! My only gripe is that the portions were pretty small. A 2 inch cube of blueberry cake with a tablespoon of ice cream for dessert kind of small. We didn't go for the snow scooters, but they did have them there. It's just running circles around the edge of a pond. Cute, but very cold even with the fancy gear they provided.”

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13.Private Northern Lights photography tour in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Spend 4 to 5 hours hunting the Aurora around Rovaniemi with a private guide such as Finn, Ilona, or Aurelien. You may visit two or three carefully chosen spots, travel by private vehicle, use supplied winter gear and a tripod, and receive edited photos afterward. The lights are never guaranteed, but the team follows forecasts and live conditions closely.

“Our guide Finn was exceptional in every way—deeply knowledgeable, passionate, and truly an expert in his field. Despite the cloudy and challenging night, he never stopped hunting for the aurora until we finally witnessed the dream of our lives. He also introduced us to the magical sound of a frozen lake “singing”—an indescribable experience we never knew existed. Thank you, Finn, for being such an inspiring guide. Keep doing the amazing work you’re doing!”

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14.Private Snowmobile Safari with arctic Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 1 day

Join Ville or Sanna for a private snowmobile ride around Luosto and Pyhä-Luosto National Park. You get safety training, warm riding gear, a route matched to your ability, and a fire-side drink break. The 2.5-hour ride suits first-timers and experienced riders, with evening departures offering a chance to see the northern lights.

“We had an unforgettable snowmobile tour through breathtaking landscapes, with perfectly maintained equipment and — above all — an incredibly kind and professional team. Our guides were attentive, caring, and full of thoughtful little touches that truly made the difference. We felt genuinely looked after and privileged throughout the entire experience. Everything was simply perfect, and we cannot recommend this experience highly enough 🤍”

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