Self Guided Treasure Hunt and Sightseeing Tour in Copenhagen

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About this activity

Discover Copenhagen and learn about Danish history and culture while solving quests and having fun!

This self-guided walking tour combines sightseeing with a fun scavenger hunt and takes you to Tivoli Gardens, Strøge, Gråbrødretorv and Nyhavn - just to name a few.

The tour is made exclusively for Copenhagen by Copenhageners. By focusing solely on the Danish capital (unlike generic treasure hunts that are found across many cities), we are able to delve deep into the city's rich history, culture, and hidden treasures, ensuring an experience that's authentic and unforgettable.

QUESTS: Solve location-based quests by finding items, logic reasoning, creativity and team work.

CULTURE: Learn about Danish history and culture along the way.

SIGHTSEEING: Visit both classic attractions and hidden gems.

COFFEE BREAKS: Play and pause whenever you want. Coffee, restaurant and ice-cream recommendations are included.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: English
Operated by: Treasure Hunts Copenhagen

What is included

Included

Included: Guide book
Included: Solution card
Included: Pen

Not included

Not included: In-person guide (this is a self-guided tour)

Itinerary

Tivoli Gardens

10 min

The self-guided tour starts in front of the iconic Tivoli Gardens, the world's third-oldest amusement park dating back to 1843.

Learn about Tivoli s history and solve a location-based quest. You will collect words at each stop that lets you read a secret message at the end.

You will not enter Tivoli or other sights, but see them from the outside. But should you want to visit the attractions, you can pause the City Hunt at any time.
Copenhagen City Hall

10 min

You are free to visit all attractions along the way. You will for example pass the city hall, where you will learn about the city's founder and solve a location-based quest.

Along the way, you will get nearby recommendations. For example, the city hall where you can visit the world's most precise mechanical clock (for free!)
Stroget

10 min

Copenhagen's famous pedestrian shopping street, Strøget, is actually not a street but an area covering four pedestrian streets and three squares. When it opened in 1962, it was the world's longest pedestrian street.

Visit beautiful passages branching off Strøget to solve creative quests.
Jorcks Passage

10 min

Learn about the city's history and Danish culture while solving fun quests.
Grabrodretorv

10 min

Visit the historic Gråbrødretorv (Greyfriars square) named after the monastery ‘Gråbrødrekloster that was located here 1238 to 1530.

You will also learn about the Great Copenhagen Fires, which destroyed almost all of Copenhagen's mediaeval and Renaissance heritage and solve a quest with help from the beautifully coloured houses.
The Round Tower

10 min

Rundetårn (round tower) was built in the 17 century by King Christian IV as an astronomical observatory. It is famous for its equestrian staircase (a.k.a. riders' staircase), which is a gently sloping ramp that can be climbed by horses. The tower is part of the Trinitatis Complex, which also includes a chapel, a church and a library, where Hans Christian.

Note that entrance to Rundetårn is not included and not needed to solve the quest. If you would like to visit the tower, you can simply pause the City Hunt.
Royal Danish Theater (Kongelige Teater)

10 min

Enjoy the stunning August Bournonvilles Passage.
Stop 8

10 min

Nyhavn was dug by hand from 1671 to 1673 by Danish soldiers and Swedish war prisoners. The canal allowed ships to bring cargo and fish straight into the heart of the city.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Pick up your start kit from the tourist shop, C. G. Nordic. Then proceed to the Tivoli main entrance - a 2-minute walk away. Read the first page when you are standing in front of Tivoli.

End point

We have hidden a small surprise at the end of the tour. The exact location will be revealed, when you get there.

Using your ticket

Pick up your Copenhagen City Hunt at:

C. G. Nordic

Vesterbrogade 6D

Monday-Friday: 11 am - 5 pm

Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm

Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The full tour is 4 km long and all participants should feel comfortable walking that distance