Copenhagen Bicycle Adventure

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About this activity

The ultimate bike tour of Copenhagen. On this 3 hour cycling tour, we will take you to all the places and sights to discover the wonderful secrets of the city through the canals, bridges, historical monuments and modern architecture.

Make a few stops along the way to take photos in the parliament, the royal library, the Nyhavn canal and the royal palace.

Continue to the little mermaid, the ancient sea barracks, Rosenborg Castle and the cathedral, all what you need to see while you are here and our knowledgable guides will tell you all about the history of this great city.

Our tour starts at our Souvenir Tourist Shop, where you will have instructions and safety tips

Tour will ends at the starting point

You can also bring your bike if you decide to have it from your hotel and keep the bike for your own trip after out tour

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At a glance

Duration: 1–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English, Spanish
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Scandinavian Guides

Ages: Adults (10–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: If anything happens to the bike on tour, for example a flat tire, a new one will be brought to you without an additional charge
Included: Bicycle rental
Included: Local Guide

Not included

Not included: Helmets (Not mandatory but recommended)
Not included: Food/Drinks
Not included: Gratitudes (Optional)

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

Our Bicycle parking area at Axel Torv 1, right in the square front of the Tivoli park main entrance, will be our meeting point, Axel Tower buildings place and ending place for this tour and many other tours, we provide tourist information and support as everything you need to know about your visit in Copenhagen and all Denmark
City Hall Square

10 min

it´s one of Copenhagen’s main squares, City Hall Square or Rådhuspladsen is in front of the City Hall. It marks the start of the shopping street Strøget and is a key location for events and demonstrations, as the main entertaiment sqaure
Rosenborg Castle

10 min Admission not included

Rosenborg Castle, king Christian IV summer residence, Denmark's largest cultural treasures. The castle was built 1606-34. In the basement you will find the Danish crown jewels and royal crowns.

Among the main attractions are the Knights' Hall with the thrones, and the three life-size silver lions standing guard around them.

The royal throne is made in narwhal stand with gilded figures, and the queen throne is made of silver. On the walls hangs a large tapestry series from 1693, showing famous battles between Denmark and Sweden.

The interiors are well-preserved and invite you to a time travel where visitors can experience the king's private writing room, bathroom and wax figures of former royal figures.
Kongens Have

10 min

The country's oldest royal garden and was laid out in Renaissance style by Christian IV in the early 17th century when the construction of his summer residence begin. Has been open to the public since the 1770s and is today a popular breathing space in the center of Copenhagen, which is visited by approximately three million people every year.

Although the garden has undergone several alterations over time, the main alleys are still preserved, the Cavalier Hallway which ends at the Hercules Pavilion, the Ladies Hallway which ends at the H.C. Andersen statue and the corridor across these two.
Stop 5

Passing by

Nyboder is a historic row house district of former Naval barracks in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was planned and first built by Christian IV to accommodate a need for housing for the personnel of the rapidly growing Royal Danish Navy and their families during that time

also we will see the statue of King Christian IV
The Little Mermaid

15 min

It was in 1909 that the founder of Carlsberg beer, Carl Jacobsen attended Hans Beck’s and Fini Henrique’s ballet ‘The Little Mermaid’ which was based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. He was so impressed that he asked Edvard Eriksen, a Danish sculptor to create a sculpture of the Little Mermaid.

In August 1913. It was unveiled at the harbor as a part of the city’s initiative to decorate parks and public areas with classical and historic figures. Since then that specific date, August 23 (in the year 1913) was commemorated as the mermaid’s birthday.

To this day, the Little Mermaid Copenhagen is the most famous tourist attraction in Denmark. It is also one of the most photographed statues in the world. As one of the distinct landmarks of Copenhagen, this statue has become popular among tourists worldwide that when they finally set foot in the Danish capital one of their must-see spots is the mermaid sculpture
Kastelle. Kapellet i horsholm

Passing by

The area in and around the Citadel is a place of adventure, history, nature and recreation. For centuries, this old military area was a vital link in Copenhagen’s defence against attack from the sea. As you approach from the city centre, cross the moat to the Citadel and enter through the ancient, stately royal gate, you find yourself walking back in time to the 1660s
Stop 8

15 min

after been enjoying the beautiful city on our walking tour, We will make a stop to warm up the body a bit in this famous Danish gastronomic market with 7 famous chefs recognized worldwide in the port where the queen arrives with her royal ship Seaside Toldboden (consumption not included and is according to each client
Gefionspringvandet

10 min

The imposing Gefion Fountain is placed in a corner of Churchillparken (Churchill Park) near the Langelinie waterfront that we will pass by on this tour, its one of the largest monuments in Copenhagen. The sculptures were created by Anders Bundgaard (1864-1937) - featuring a large group of naturalistic strong oxen’s pulling the plough of legendary Norse goddess Gefion.

as a gift was a donation by the Carlsberg Foundation to the city on the occasion of the Carlsberg brewery’s 50 year anniversary in 1897. The figures of the fountain was created from 1897-1904 by sculptor Anders Bundgaard (1864-1937) in rented facilities at the Danish Cryolite Company.
Stop 10

25 min

In 1749 the royal house of Oldenborg celebrated the tercentenary of ruling the Country and to mark this occasion King Frederik V (1723-1766 - ruled Denmark and Norway 1746-1766) decided to build a church in the new town in honour of God and the absolute monarchy. Both the church and town were named after him - Frederiks Kirke and Frederiksstad. The master planner and builder of Frederiksstad was the King’s leading court architect Nicolai Eigtved - who also was the architect of the Marble Church
Changing of her Majesty's guard at Amalienborg Castle

25 min

Every day you can experience the changing of the guards, as they march from their barracks in 100 Gothersgade by Rosenborg Castle through the streets of Copenhagen and end up at Amalienborg, where the changing of the guard takes place at 12:00 noon.
Amalienborg

25 min

Amalienborg Palace is Denmark’s royal family residence, the beautiful palace square where you can watch the changing of the guards at noon hours famous for its Royal Guard, called Den Kongelige Livgarde. Every day you can experience the changing of the guards, as they march from their barracks in 100 Gothersgade by Rosenborg Castle through the streets of Copenhagen and end up at Amalienborg

Surrounding the palace square with its statue of King Frederik V from 1771, Amalienborg is made up of four identical buildings. These are Christian VII’s Palace (also known as Moltke's Palace, used as guest residence), Frederik VIII’s Palace (also known as Brockdorff’s Palace, home of the Crown Prince family), Christian IX’s Palace (also known as Schack’s Palace, home of the Queen) and Christian VIII’s Palace (also known as Levetzau' Palace, used as guest palace for Prince Joachim and Princess Benedikte). It’s in this building you’ll find Amalienborg Museum.
Nyhavn

15 min

Nyhavn is a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district in Copenhagen, Denmark. Stretching from Kongens Nytorv to the harbour front just south of the Royal Playhouse, it is lined by brightly coloured 17th and early 18th century townhouses and bars, cafes and restaurants

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our meeting point for the bicycle tour is our Bicycle shop

End point

Our meeting point for the bicycle tour is our Bicycle shop

Using your ticket

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Minimum age is 18 years