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Ataman Tours

Ataman Tours

Small-group walking & tram tours of Helsinki: architecture, history, culture

OUR EXPERIENCES

Ataman Tours offers unique, small-group walking tours in Helsinki. Themes include sightseeing, history, culture, architecture, and tram tours. Interactive and personal, they are designed for travelers seeking non-crowded, engaging experiences.
Good Travel Experience: Helsinki Architecture Tour - A journey through the styles that shaped Finland’s capital - Helsinki is a gem for architecture lovers, with styles from neoclassical to modernism in a compact center. Named World Design Capital in 2012 and UNESCO City of Design in 2014, it stands among the world’s great architecture cities. This verified tour seeks real benefits for local communities and avoids negative impacts on nature, culture, and climate.

ABOUT US

Ataman Tours is led by Emek, a professional city planner, authorized Helsinki guide, and lecturer at the University of Helsinki. Originally from Denizli, Turkey, Emek graduated from Middle East Technical University, earned a master's there, and pursued PhD studies in Urban Policy Planning before moving to Helsinki's Urban Studies and Social Policy program. Passionate about Helsinki's beauty across seasons, he combines expertise in planning, history, culture, and architecture to provide non-touristy, personalized tours.
This Impact Partner was shared by the Good Travel Institute as one of their Good Travel Experiences. Each Good Travel Experience is evaluated through a clear and recognised framework, ensuring measurable social, cultural, environmental, and economic benefits for local communities.

OUR IMPACT

Ataman Tours holds the Good Travel Seal, meeting criteria in environmental management, social responsibility, and activity programs. Tours are car-free, using walking and public transport to minimize carbon footprint. The company follows Helsinki's sustainability principles, supports local economy by recommending certified businesses and Finnish design, treats all fairly without discrimination, provides risk/crisis plans, and respects local lives and traditions.