Ataman Tours

-Paws down, the best way to have started our vacation.. Time spent with Emek!My mother, sister and I booked a tour with Emek on Friday (9/23/2022) for the 10am tour and ended up being lucky enough to have Emek to ourselves. It was our first full day in Helsinki and we wanted to get to know the area before exploring more on our own and it was well worth it; Emek has vast knowledge of just about anything and everything, in regards to Helsinki; it’s history, who’s who, it’s buildings and structures, the Finn way of life and knowledge of Finland as whole. (Amongst other things; pretty sure he’s a genius though because he’s absolutely brilliant and will not hesitate to roast you, with a few quips. And I approve!)Be sure to make him uncomfortable by tipping him at the end; as that is NOT the Finn thing to do. He’ll most likely insist on declining.. but I prevailed. Success! (And worth it.)Kippis to Emek and for making the first day of our girls trip one to remember!

Olin perheeni kanssa Emekin kierroksella ja vietimme nauruntäyteisen, mielenkiintoisen ja opettavaisen päivän. Voin todella suositella jos haluaa oppia Helsingin historiasta ja arkkitehtuurista innostavan tarinankerronnan kautta.

Emek is so personable and knowledgeable about Helsinki and its history, and excited about its future - it’s hard not to get excited about it right along with him! It was a white-out snow day on our tour and he checked in with us throughout on our comfort and readiness, and adjusted the tour deftly to accommodate delayed trams, obscured views, and tough walks through the quickly piling snow. You will not regret learning about Helsinki and Finland on this fantastic tour with Emek!

Ich konnte den gebuchten Termin leider nicht wahrnehmen&bat um Stornierung. Der Guide war aber so nett und schlug einen anderen Termin vor. Den nahm ich gerne an und hatte für das gleiche Geld eine Einzelführung, die super war. Würde ich jederzeit wieder machen. Emek war eine Bereicherung des Aufenthalts dort. Ich konnte ihn auch vieles fragen was mich an dem Leben in Finnland interessiert. Auf jeden Fall lohnenswert.

Kävin ulkomaalaisen ystäväni kanssa Emekin kierrätettävänä sateisessa Helsingissä. Huonosta kelistä huolimatta Emek sai hymyn meidän kummankin kasvoille ja hänen joustavuutensa, sekä paikallistietämyksensä oli yli kaikkien odotusten. Voin huoletta suositella Emekin kierroksia kelle vain, sillä hän osaa ottaa asiakkaansa tarpeet huomioon. Kiitos Emek!

We had a wonderful time with Emek during this walking tour. He planed the trip in a super considerate way and walked us through the whole history of Finland and Helsinki. He also customized the tour based on our interests, answered every question we had and provided some very fun facts about Finnish language and their life style. I highly recommend the trip to everyone who’s visiting Helsinki. No matter how many times you have been here, you will still find some new interests in this experience.

My husband and I had the best 6 hour walking tour. Lots of info and experiences were shared, and special destinations were explored!

Emek was a fantastic, knowledgeable guide. He took us to spots we would have never known about and answered all of our questions on Finland with ease. The tour was engaging, didactic, and uplifting. The city planning/ architectural perspective provided a fascinating lens. The endpoint (no spoilers) was our favorite part. Emek's thoughtfulness made the tour Unique.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Helsinki tram tour with our extremely knowledgeable guide, Emek. The tour was constructed cleverly to cover the main eras in Helsinki in a chronological order, and we got to see and learn a comprehensive cross-section of the history of the city. Emek made sure to include some scenic spots where we captured great photos. We booked a private tour with Emek, for a group consisting of American and Finnish visitors. Emek speaks perfect English and considered the background of the group by drawing connections between Helsinki and the US – which American influences can be seen in Helsinki, and how the architecture in Helsinki influenced some of the most well-known landmarks in America. For someone who lived in Helsinki for a decade, the tour was full of fascinating facts and historical depths I learned about for the first time!We highly recommend this tour with Emek, whether you're a local or a visitor wishing to get to know Helsinki with the best guide!

My husband & I spent 10 days in Helsinki and the architecture tour by Ataman Tours was a trip highlight. Emek is a fantastic tour guide and helped us understand the Finnish culture too. We loved the Robert's coffee shop visit and went back days later to admire the inside of the building again while enjoying the fantastic gelato banana pudding and lemon pie flavors. We would have missed this gem and other great places had it not been for Emek. Ataman tours is a must do activity if you are visiting Helsinki. Highly recommend from someone who has taken many architectural tours.