The Best of Copenhagen: Private Half-Day Highlights Walking Tour

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About this activity

Experience the grandeur of Denmark's beautiful capital city, Copenhagen, a city that effortlessly blends rich history with modern charm, on this half-day walking tour of the city's highlights.

Copenhagen is steeped in history and is home to one of the oldest royal families in the world –spanning back to the Vikings. It is a city of majestic palaces and cobblestone streets, with stunning views toward the sea and a certain iconic statue of the Little Mermaid.

History and modernity intertwine seamlessly in this innovative city – and you’ll learn all about the politics and green revolution of Denmark as you stroll around the highlights of the city – including royal palaces, the cathedral and university, the waterfront and the political and commercial heart of the city.

Enjoy the vibrant buzz of central Copenhagen and get the best recommendations for great places to eat from your local expert guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Travel Curious

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Plenty of time to take memorable photos
Included: A local, professional tour guide for your own private group

Not included

Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Transportation throughout tour
Not included: Hotel pickup/drop-off
Not included: This tour does not include any attraction tickets

Itinerary

Royal Danish Theater (Kongelige Teater)

30 min

Begin your tour by the Royal Danish Theatre, founded in 1748 by King Frederik V and considered to be one of the oldest national theatres in the world.
Stop 2

30 min

Explore the surroundings of Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Danish Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court of Denmark.
Stop 3

30 min Admission not included

Pass by the beautiful Amalienborg Palace, the winter residence of the Royal Family, and depending on the time of the day watch the spectacle of the Changing of the Guard.
Stop 4

30 min

Stroll through the historic Gråbrødretorv Square, which was the home of Christian IV’s favourite daughter.
Stop 5

30 min

Visit Copenhagen Cathedral, the Church of Our Lady next to the University of Copenhagen in the medieval Latin Quarter.
Rosenborg Castle

15 min Admission not included

Admire the magnificent 400 years old Rosenborg Castle, one of the best-preserved Renaissance castles in the world.
Stop 7

15 min

Pass by Copenhagen’s 17th-century Round Tower, the oldest astronomical observatory in Europe.
Nyhavn

30 min

End the tour at the charming Nyhavn, with its pastel-coloured merchant's houses that line the canals, and learn about the astonishing history of the Jewish community in Copenhagen during WWII as you stroll along the waterfront.