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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
Let's take you for a walk that covers all the historic highlights of Scandinavia's largest and most facinating city.
You will see the Royal Palace, parlament, Nyhavn and all the other world famous sights. You will learn the history of how Copenhagen was founded to protect trade routes, how it became the largest city in Scandinavia and how it works today.
Your guides are friendly, funny and knowledgeable locals that are fluent in English.
The walk is 3 kilometers (=1.8 US miles) and we pass by all the most important and interesting places in Copenhagen. When the walk is over you can either go back to your hotel. Or you can go for a canal tour and a drink in Nyhavn. Or walk to Rosenborg Palace to see the Crown Jewels. Whatever you want to do, the guide will suggest a route and provide you with a map so you can get the most out of your day also after the walk.
What's included
A small map of the city
A guided walk in a small group
Tips on what else to see and and how to get there after the walk
All questions answered competently
Local English speaking guide
Tips to the guide
We do not go into the castles and museums but you can do it after the walk
What to expect
City Hall Square
10m
The center of the city and the place where Danes gather in the hundreds of thousands to celebrate when we win a large sporting event or a war.
Copenhagen City Hall
Pass by
The impressive city hall built in 1905 is the house of the administration of the city of Copenhagen
Tivoli Gardens
Pass by
Tivoli Gardens is famous as one of the most beautiful amusement parks in the world and probably the only one that is located in the middle of a big city
Stroget
Pass by
The World's longest pedestrian shopping street
Rytterstatue af Absalon
Pass by
The equestrian statue of the bishop who founded Copenhagen in 1189.
Christiansborg Slot
10m
The parlament of Denmark, the supreme court and the prime minister all reside in this huge palace. From this spot you will also have all the ministries, the central bank and many other interesting buildings pointed out. Copenhagen was founded here and the guide will tell the story.
10m · Admission ticket not included
The enormous brick building built i 1618 located in the harbour. We stop here for an elaboration of how the harbour served as navy base in the Renaissance
Borsen udstilling - Sammen om Borsen
Pass by
The old stock exchange from the early 1600s is a remarkable building with a tower made up of tails from three dragons
Holmens Kirke
6m
This church from the 1500s is where prime ministers are buried and Royals are married. We enter the church if it is open (depends on church activities)
Copenhagen King's New Square
10m
Beautiful square built in the Renaissance and surrounded by impressive buildings from the 1700s. The walk ends here and the guide will tell you how to get back or how to continue exploring the city by walking to Nyhav (New Harbour), The Royal Amalienborg Palace and The Little Mermaid.
Nyhavn
10m
The iconic "New Harbour" with the colourful houses was dug out in the 1600s by Swedish prisoners of war
15m · Admission ticket not included
The Royal residence where the King and his family lives in four huge mansions from the mid 1700s. Dramatic fights took place here during World War II
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We meet at the statue which is located on the corner of the large brown city hall made of bricks next to the large and busy road called H.C. Andersens Boulevard
End point
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total duration includes travel time
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
