Jewish Walking Tour of Copenhagen and Danish Jewish Museum

3.0 (8 reviews) Copenhagen, Denmark
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Duration2h - 3h
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LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, Italian, French, Danish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

How did Jewish life help shape Copenhagen? Walk Nyhavn, Synagogue, Round Tower and cathedral with a Private Guide, or add Skip-the-Line Danish Jewish Museum. Flexible options included.

Tour Options:

2-Hour Tour: Visit Copenhagen’s Jewish Old Town to see Nyhavn, the Round Tower and Copenhagen Synagogue from outside, with no entry tickets included. The tour will be led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.

3-Hour Tour: Visit Copenhagen’s Jewish Old Town and Danish Jewish Museum with Skip-the-Line Tickets. See Nyhavn, the Synagogue and WWII heritage exhibits. The tour will be led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.

This tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families, heritage travelers and anyone who wants to understand Copenhagen beyond its postcard views.

What's included

  • 5-Star Private Licensed Guide fluent in your chosen language
  • Jewish History Tour of Copenhagen’s Old Town and Danish Jewish Museum
  • Skip-the-Line Tickets to the Danish Jewish Museum (3-hour option only)
  • Expert commentary on Jewish history, culture and WWII memory in Denmark
  • Exterior views of key Jewish and Old Town landmarks
  • - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • Entry to the Great Synagogue
  • Tickets to the Danish Jewish Museum (2-hour option only)

What to expect

  1. 10m
    Meet your guide in front of Hotel d'Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 København, Denmark. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
  2. 30m
    Our meeting point is at the King’s New Square near the Nyhavn harbor, which features the Memorial Anchor to WWII sailors, so we can begin our story with the dramatic rescue of Danish people from deportation to Nazi concentration camps. From there, we will go back in time to1662 when King Christian 4th invited Jewish people to the city, and learn about their contributions to the city, from science to art.
  3. The Round Tower
    50m
    We will pass the Danish Collection, which was founded by C.H. David, who is of Jewish descent, and the iconic Round Tower, which features the oldest still functioning observatory in Europe.
  4. 30m
    One of the main highlights will be the Great Synagogue, the center of the local Jewish community. You will also see the Copenhagen University and Cathedral, along with some hidden gems along the way.
  5. Danish Jewish Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Jewish tour of Copenhagen to visit the Danish Jewish Museum! With us you can skip the line at the ticket office and spend more time exploring the museum exhibitions. The Jewish museum in Copenhagen is the best place to learn about the concept of Mitzvah and other Jewish rituals and traditions. Part of the collection tells the modern history of Jewish people in Denmark.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Hotel d'Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 København, Denmark. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

Meet your guide in front of Hotel d'Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 København, Denmark. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
  • The number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Danish Jewish Museum tickets are not included in a 2-hour tour.
  • Entry to the Great Synagogue is not included in this tour.
  • With skip-the-line tickets to the Danish Jewish Museum, you will have a reserved time slot to enter but you may have to wait for ticket validation and security checks. Admission is for the main exhibition.
  • For the best experience, we will limit your group size to 23 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. We can arrange additional guides for larger groups.
  • Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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