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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Walk through Copenhagen in the footsteps of world famous author Hans Christian Andersen - you know: The ugly duckling, Little Mermaid, the Tinderbox, the Nigtingale etc...
The first part of the tour follows the path he took on his very first day in the city, arriving from his hometown of Odense, only 14 years of age in 1819.
You'll get the story of the strangest boy in town and how he made his way from rags to riches in a society, where social mobility was almost non-existant.
Part two gives you the story of his fight to make it in the big city, how he tried his luck as an actor, dancer and singer, before finally cashing in on his ability to befriend the right people - and be sent back to school.
The final part of the tour concentrates on his first years as a struggling author and how the first of his famous fairytales came to life.
On this tour you will also get the story of Copenhagen's transformation from the dirtiest capitol in Europe to ... well, something a little better.
What's included
Guide
What to expect
Stroget
Pass by
We'll pass the busiest pedestrian street in the city - and one of the longest in the world - and end the tour close to it, if you want to do a bit of shopping later.
Christiansborg Slot
20m
We'll pass the palace that houses the danish parliament, the royal stables and the old court theatre, where Andersen pusued his ambitions.
Copenhagen King's New Square
5m
Al through Andersen's more than 50 years as a copenhagener, he always lived asclose as possible to his beloved Royal Theatre. So it's only fitting that we end the tour here.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The statue is situated right next to City Hall, at the corner closest to the busy street bearing his name.
Only a 5 min. walk from the Central Station.
End point
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
