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My purpose during this tour is to share my passion towards Helsinki, capital of the country that consumes most coffee, has a world famous education model and crazy popular karaoke scene. Apart of sharing many fascinating stories about Helsinki's history, I will be happy to answer your questions about the way of Finnish life and cultural habits. I was born and raised in Finland, and I want you to get a real feeling of Helsinki, not just the touristic one. We'll start the walk from the iconic Senate Square, where's located the city's most famous landmark, the Helsinki Cathedral. You'll see the Bank of Finland and the House of the Estates, and you'll learn about Finland's politics, past and present. We'll also discuss about the development of the Finnish language. On the Market Square, we'll talk about the Finnish gastronomy and see the largest Orthodox Cathedral of Northern Europe. Towards the end, we'll see the Railway Station and the award-winning library Oodi. You'll get to understand the unique Helsinki state of mind and a clear idea of our quite peculiar culture. Why is sauna so important for us? What is the "Unicorn Block" of Helsinki? When do we gather in the Market Square to swim in the fountain? Why is there a statue of a Russian Czar in the most famous square of Helsinki? Is Finnish really that difficult to learn? Let's discover how unique Helsinki really is!

Forget those pre-scripted, crowded, boring touristy tours! In my walking tours, I use my creativity and knowledge to adjust the tour according to your interests and preferences, the group size and the weather conditions; so you will get the best of Helsinki. We will walk together in and around the city center, discovering Helsinki's secrets, learning its history, culture and traditions. Why do Helsinki people have picnic on top of graves? What was the meeting point of the bohemian people of 1880s in Helsinki? How did they build a church inside a giant granite rock? Where did Lenin hide when he was running away from the Tsarist Russia? Which statue is the one that seagulls hate the most? Where did they bury thousands of bodies during the plague? Why is the largest Orthodox cathedral located in a Lutheran country? Where can you eat the best salmon soup of your life? Why Finnish people still cheer for the opponents of the Swedish national football team? How did a Finnish architect influence generations of American architects and skyscraper designs? We will find answers to all of these questions and more, while visiting each of these important locations in Helsinki. Other things to note Be prepared to walk 6-7 km and come with comfortable walking shoes and extra layers for warmth. Please remember to check your messages on your Airbnb account or Airbnb mobile app as that is the main communication tool. You can check out my website for various tours www.atamantours.com

Helsinki is a gem for architecture enthusiasts. It is difficult to find another urban space that houses a wide range of architectural styles like Helsinki; neoclassical, gothic revival, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Nordic classicism, modernism, functionalism, and contemporary styles in a compact city centre. Different historical periods left their marks on Helsinki, however it is easy to miss these great works of world renowned architects (from Engel to Saarinen, from Aalto to Siren and Revell) in ordinary city tours. We will start with the old center of the city, visiting Helsinki Cathedral and National Library of Finland designed by Engel, the most influential architect in Helsinki in the first half of 19th century. We will then visit 3 important works of world famous architect Alvar Aalto (Stora Enso HQ, Academic Bookstore and Rautatalo). We will continue with Eliel Saarinen's Central Railway station. On our way, we will stop by two important libraries, KaisaTalo (Anttinen Oiva) and Oodi (ALA) and I'll explain the unique library culture in Finland. Strolling through important buildings such as the Music Hall (LPR), Kiasma (Holl), Finlandia Hall (Aalto), National Museum of Finland (Saarinen), we will make up our way to The Rock Church (Suomalainen). On our return to downtown, we will head to The Glass Palace (Revell), Amos Rex (JKMM) and Chapel of Silence (K2S). Other things to note We will walk around 6 km, please come with comfortable walking shoes, extra layers for warmth and umbrella for rainy days. Please check out my website for various tours www.atamantours.com

This 3 hours walking tour will cover main sites and more, we will walk about 6-7 km route .We will start the walking tour near Senate square . I will be telling interesting fact based stories in an engaging way of Helsinki historic center and Russian influence of that zone, we will visit main Helsinki Cathedral and the Crypt. We will visit to see Katajanokka architecture.And to visit a main Orthodox Cathedral.Along the way I will be telling facts and stories behind the historical buildings. Tour will include visit to see few images at the museum.We will discover a secret spot to visit at the Tori quarters at the oldest blocks of Helsinki historic center. We will visit Market hall to hear of Finnish food stories and enjoy Karelian pies with coffee. We will continue to Esplanade etc. And we will visit a wonderful sightseeing point. We will visit a Rock church, I will provide entrance tickets . We will see the Parliament house, Töölönlahti bay ,Oodi library, railway station. After the tour one will have an idea of a past, current and the future of Helsinki,and one can recognize different architectural zones and get tips for possible places to visit while staying in Helsinki. Other things to note Be prepared to walk about 6 to 7 km route. Please note that on certain times Rock church or other locations might not have opening times for visitors while tour is on

For the first-guests: 1) E-Bikes 2) Starting time flexible A unique bicycle tour is waiting for you: we cycle and walk in less known areas. It's a not 'a touristic tour' but a sportive discovery of local culture & nature. We don't visit much the city center, but the hidden gems. THIS TOUR IS A GREAT IDEA FOR A GIFT! IT'S SUGGESTED TO DO THIS TOUR AS YOU ARRIVE IN HELSINKI, SO YOU GET TIPS IN ORDER TO BOOK THIS EXPERIENCE, YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO RIDE A BIKE AT AN AVERAGE SPEED OF 15km/h. You will discover: Nature (amazing parks: Keskuspuisto & Seurasaari) Food (tasty vegetarian/vegan bites) Drinks Sauna Iconic spots (that you may not find otherwise) WE WILL: Smell pure air, Taste food like a Finn, Touch the trees & stones that made Finland's landscapes unique. I offer a few e-bikes & simple city bicycles; they fit people taller than 1,65m(5,4ft). We will cycle for about 20 km. The road is mostly flat; it's steep in just five points. We will have breaks. At every stop, we learn something about Finnish culture; in one stop, we will also have food/drinks. We end with a tonifying Finnish-legendary superfun sauna in the most symbolic place. It's not mandatory to be in the sauna; you can also be outside taking pictures of the city view. *Naked people BIKES RENTAL In case no experience is scheduled, I can rent you out (e)bikes. *Rain/snow=reschedule/cancel See you!