Experience the best of Helsinki with Withlocals

"We did the Withlocals Helsinki Highlights & Hidden Gems tour with Anna, and it was a great way to start our time in the city. Anna was knowledgeable, warm, and especially good at reading what we were curious about and building on it in the moment - she answered all of our questions, expanded on certain ideas, made connections across history and culture, and shaped the conversation in a way that felt genuinely tailored to us. As we walked, she shared clear, useful context on Swedish and Russian influence, Finland’s path to independence, and how those histories still show up in Helsinki today, along with thoughtful observations about where the city and country seem to be headed. It never felt scripted; more like a smart, ongoing conversation with a friend. We saw major sites like Helsinki Cathedral, Senate Square, and Uspenski Cathedral, but the Central Library was a real highlight, both architecturally and as an example of how much Finland invests in public, shared spaces and its people. The hidden gems were genuinely fun, such as Art Nouveau buildings with animals and trolls, a former bank turned coffee shop, and small local stops we never would have found on our own. Overall, the tour felt personal, well-paced, and grounded in real insight. If you want an introduction to Helsinki that’s informative, engaging, and tuned to your interests, book this tour and ask for Anna!"

"Anna’s 3 hour talk and walk gave us a great insight into Helsinki - new and old. We spoke about Helsinki today , the politics and social outlook - some of it embodied in the new multifunctional library building. We looked back over Helsinki and Finnish past events and ties with Russia whilst walking through the town. Very informative and much enjoyed by us all."

"First time visit to Helsinki and we coukd not have gad a better tour guide than Anna. She's simply wonderful. Anna is very professional and has a lot of knowledge. She provided a lot of historical context which made things so much more interesting. To add to that Anna is so personable and incredibly funny. She's hilarious. It was lovely to spend the morning with her. We'd highly recommend Anna as a guide. "

"We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Tommy. He is witty and very knowledgeable. The tour was just the right pace and we learned a lot about Helsinki and Finland. "

"We had a wonderful time with Anna. She is very friendly, enthusiastic, energetic and her history knowledge is amazing. The stories she shared, and the time we spent with her were the highlight of our visit. We look forward to returning to Helsinki one day and we will definitely do another tour with Anna."

"Anna was exceptionally knowledgeable. She obviously loves her city and was anxious to share everything. We very much enjoyed her tour and learned an amazing amount about this beautiful city. "

"Anna was so very and flexible in accommodating our needs. She has great stories and is a lively and knowledgeable guide."

"We had such a a wonderful walking tour with Anna! She customized the tour since we had already seen some of the typical spots. We got deep lessons in the history of the region, the local culture, and got to hear about daily life in Helsinki. Anna was friendly and open and we appreciated her passion and knowledge for Helsinki and the tour. I loved being able to ask about and discuss questions about Finnish local daily life. We loved the tour and loved spending time with Anna. I highly recommend her specifically!"

"I highly recommend doing a tour with Anna. She is a very kind and interesting person, provided me a ton of insights about Helsinki and Porvoo. I really enjoyed getting to know her and what she shared with me along the way. Definitely don’t hesitate to go with her if you want to have a great experience!"

"We had a great 3 hour tour with Anna. She was a fabulous guide with local cultural historical and political insights which enriched our visit to Helsinki. We visited some main and interesting sites and her recommendations for further exploration were spot on. Thank you Anna "