Helsinki the Local Way: Bike Ride and Sauna

Description
Somewhere between the rhythm of the pedals and the warmth of the sauna, you’ll remember why you love this city. On this five-hour guided experience, we’ll skip the crowds and head straight into the real Helsinki — by bike, through forests, over bridges, and into the stories that make this place home.
You’ll meet a group of like-minded people led by a passionate environmentalist and cycling advocate who’s spent decades promoting sustainable travel and community connection. Starting at a quiet bike storage in Länsi-Helsinki, we’ll make our way through Meilahti’s blooming arboretum, chat history at Seurasaari, share a lakeside BBQ, and wrap it all in the comforting steam of a lesser-known Finnish sauna.
It’s not just a tour — it’s how locals live. Thoughtful, slow, outdoors. Come as you are, leave with full lungs, warm skin, and a digital list of cozy saunas and cafés to keep exploring long after the ride ends.
Highlights:
Cycle Helsinki’s green corridors and coastlines
BBQ Finnish vegetarian dishes by open fire
Visit a hidden, non-touristic sauna with locals
Learn about Nordic history and nature in good company
Get insider access to a curated list of Helsinki’s hidden gems
Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Dutch
What is Priceless?
It's the feeling when you find a sauna that isn’t in any guidebook. When you connect with people, not just places. It’s hearing Helsinki’s stories not from a brochure — but from someone who’s lived them.
Unique for Mastercard Only:
Enjoy exclusive pricing at €98 — significantly lower than the regular dynamic pricing of €198
Receive a digital list of secret saunas, cafés, and nature spots curated by locals
Get first priority access to a limited number of e-bikes, normally not offered unless specifically requested
Included
Guided 5-hour experience
Standard or e-bike and helmet (subject to availability)
Vegetarian BBQ lunch
Sauna entrance
Digital list of Helsinki’s hidden gems
Water for the journey
Multilingual guide
Excluded
Personal travel insurance
Towels and swimwear for sauna (bring your own!)
Tips or gratuities
Additional food or drink outside the BBQ
Know before you go
Booking must be made using a Mastercard