Location: Turku
Top Things to do in Turku
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What to do and see in Turku, Southwest Finland: The Best Cultural Tours
Turku (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈturku] ( listen); Swedish: Åbo [ˈoːbʊ] ( listen)) is a city on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River, in the region of Southwest Finland. Turku, as a town, was settled during the 13th century and founded most likely at the end of the 13th century, making it the oldest city in Finland. It quickly became the most important city in Finland, a status it retained for hundreds of years. After Finland became part of the Russian Empire (1809) and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Finland was moved to Helsinki (1812), Turku continued to be the most populous city in Finland until the end of the 1840s, and it remains a regional capital and an important business and cultural center.
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1. Full-Day Guided Turku and Castle Tour from Helsinki
Join the 8-hour Turku tour and visit the medieval Castle of Turku - a perfect supplement to your Helsinki visit. You and your small group will also have the chance to visit the Turku Cathedral. During this guided city tour, you will get to know old Turku, with its beautiful parks, interesting monuments and statues. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included. (c) pictures belongs to Visit Finland
Inclusions: Guided Turku city tour and Turku Castle visit, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Ice_bank_mice_elf
I have two problems with this tour from Levi. I recently took this tour with my fiance for our honeymoon. We spent the full 8hrs and payed the $600. although the tour was detailed and the ride was amazing i really dont see why it costs so much! My friend took another tour for only $100 and they told me how they got the exact same experience visiting all the same places. Levi get yo mind right and put an acceptable price for this your just ripping off %90 of your customers
2. 2 Days tour to Moominworld and Turku Castle from Helsinki
Welcome to a great 2 days tour to Moominworld and the medieval Castle of Turku - the perfect combination between Tove Jansson's saga, the authentic archipelago nature, the old city and the Castle of Turku. You will have the chance to meet your favourite characters from Tove Jansson’s whimsical children’s book in this fantastic theme park, to visit the striking Medieval Turku Castle and get to know the old Turku with its beautiful parks, interesting monuments and statues, during this guided city tour.
Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, Turku city tour and Turku Castle visit, 3 hours, Transfer to and from the railway station in Tukru, Transfer to and from the hotel in Helsinki
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Ice_bank_mice_elf
I have two problems with this tour from Levi. I recently took this tour with my fiance for our honeymoon. We spent the full 8hrs and payed the $600. although the tour was detailed and the ride was amazing i really dont see why it costs so much! My friend took another tour for only $100 and they told me how they got the exact same experience visiting all the same places. Levi get yo mind right and put an acceptable price for this your just ripping off %90 of your customers
3. Magic Christmas Tour in Turku
The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic Turku. Turku, as a town, was never founded. The Pope first mentioned the town Aboa in his Bulla in 1229 and the year is now used as the foundation year of the city. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christm as period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Turku. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market in the city. What makes it so popular? What local products is must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic Turku.
Inclusions: Certified Guide
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4. Romantic tour in Turku
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Could you imagine watching a delightful sunset or sunrise with your lover on Aura Bridge? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Did you know that in the open-air pavilion Samppalinna restaurant the Finnish girls’ laughter occured, as they were admiring exotic and handsome German soldiers during the war? Is there any chance that the forbidden romance between them could have started in there? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!
Inclusions: Local Professional Guide
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5. The best of Turku walking tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know that Turku was the oldest city and first capital of Finland? Or that its name in certain languages means “market place”? You can clearly see why, when entering the lively Turku market square. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Turku. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
Inclusions: Local Professional Guide
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