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2 Hour Walking Introduction to Copenhagen and its Main Sights
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2 Hours to 2 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English
Overview
Let's take you for a walk that covers all the highlights while we tell you about the basic history of Denmark and Copenhagen.
Our guides are friendly, knowledgeable locals that are fluent in English. They will tell you how the city was founded, how it has grown and how it works today.
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
- Headset so you can hear the guide all the time (not mandatory to use)
- 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
Meeting And Pickup
What To Expect
City Hall Square , Copenhagen
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.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Copenhagen City Hall
The impressive city hall built in 1905 is the house of the administration of the city of Copenhagen
• Admission Ticket Free
Tivoli Gardens
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
• Admission Ticket Free
Stroeget
The World's longest pedestrian shopping street
• Admission Ticket Free
Rytterstatue af Absalon
The equestrian statue of the bishop who founded Copenhagen in 1189.
• Admission Ticket Free
Christiansborg Slot
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.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Copenhagen Stock Exchange
The old stock exchange from the early 1600s is a remarkable building with a tower made up of tails from three dragons
• Admission Ticket Free
Holmens Kirke
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)
6 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Copenhagen King's Square
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.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nyhavn
The iconic "New Harbour" with the colourful houses was dug out in the 1600s by Swedish prisoners of war
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total duration includes travel time
Operated by Hamlet Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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