In late October (2017), my friend and I capped off a 2.5 week tour of the Russian Federation with a two-day visit to Helsinki before heading home. We hired Paulo of Paulo's tours to design a tour for us based on our stated preferences and the weather. He took that information and created a fun and fabulous two-day tour for us. His planning and communication are impeccable and his enthusiasm is unparalleled. Paulo is well-informed on history, cultural, economy and architecture and a fabulous racontuer. Maybe more importantly, he knows people and provides excellent customer service.
He showed us the best of Helsinki and Porvoo. We walked, we rode, we experienced,we relaxed and we shopped; each step of the way was perfect. We saw water fronts, rivers, forests, markets, government buildings, plazas, local hangouts, public art, statutes, churches, and new architecture and old. Helsinki is a very modern metropolis so Porvoo provided balance with its traditional city life. For our time alone he provided good guidance and directions. He guided us to the best restaurants, chocolatiers, bakeries and retailers. Paulo's Tours is the best choice for seeing Helsinki and its environs. I highly recommend his services for a great experience.