Guide Service in Copenhagen
There is so much to experience in Copenhagen. That is why the slogan Wonderful Copenhagen suits so well.
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Søren Kierkegaard's Copenhagen
The philosopher Søren Kierkegaard was born in Copenhagen and lived here all his life. Therefore, we can guide an exciting city walk with a focus on both Søren Kierkegaard and 19th century Copenhagen.
This city walk in Copenhagen focuses on Kierkegaard and the city that he virtually never left in his life. On this guided tour, we will follow in Søren Kierkegaard's footsteps and, among other things, see where he was born, baptized, confirmed, went to school and studied. Kierkegaard lived at a handful of addresses in Golden Age Copenhagen, and we pass by most of them.
Søren Kierkegaard was and is an important thinker and personality in Danish history, and his thoughts on existence have influenced religion, philosophy and psychology.
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A Tale of Two Cathedrals – from Copenhagen to Roskilde and Lund
Explore the two fantastic cathedrals of Roskilde and Lund on a coach tour from Copenhagen
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City Walk Copenhagen, History of Denmark Through the History of Its Capital
This guided tour of Copenhagen will give you the history of Denmark through some of Copenhagen's historical sights
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Copenhagen Highlights
The Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, the Cathedral, the New Harbour integrated in one walk; the best way to experience Copenhagen
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Copenhagen anno 1857 – a timetravel
Discover Copenhagen in a time of unrest. How was life just before the city became a modern capital
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Horror in the Old City of Copenhagen
A city walk in the name of horror and cruelty in the 18th century.We start our tour at The City Square, Rådhuspladsen, where the western city gate Vesterport once stood and was the gateway to the old walled city of Copenhagen.We continue towards Copenhagen University from the 15th century and Vor Frue Square. The anatomical theatre was located here and the executed criminals were handed over to the professors at the University who tried to understand the mystery of the human body.We walk to the City Hall and to the place where the different executions and punishments took place. Still today it's possible to see the remnants of this building. Hear about the men working in this field – bødlen og natmanden – the executioner and his fellow. You will get an insight to how life was for the people living in Copenagen in the 18th century and how law and order was upheld.At this city tour you will also hear about the Great Plague – called the Black Death and the methods that were used in finding a cure for this terrible disease that changed Copenhagen's demography drastically.You will also hear about the two huge fires in 1728 and 1795 that forever changed how the city looked!Finally you will hear one of the most tragic and horrific love stories taken place in Copenhagen in the 18th century!Welcome on this special city tour which gives you an insight to the horror and cruelty of the past! -
The medieval town Copenhagen where bishop Absalon built his city
City walk in the footsteps of Bishop Absalon. Hear about the transformation of Copenhagen from villlage into a town with influence
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Holmen – Former Naval Area with a New Life
A beautiful walk in the old naval area filled with military history and old architecture transformed for new purposes
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City Walk in the Bridge District Nørrebro
Join this tour and see how the working class used to live, combined with the new cosmopolitan city you find in the heart of Nørrebro
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Streets and Squares in Copenhagen; Names Reveal Stories
Come and get to know the hidden squares of the Danish capital by a guided tour in special streets in Copenhagen
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Christianshavn's Architectural Wonders
On this guided tour, we will immerse ourselves in the rich history and architecture of Christianshavn, one of Copenhagen's most captivating neighbourhoods.
Established in the early 17th century by King Christian IV, Christianshavn boasts a deep maritime heritage and is now known for its vibrant food scene and eclectic shops. Join us as we explore the area’s historic charm and modern vibrancy through some of its most intriguing landmarks.
We'll start our tour at Inderhavnsbroen, the striking bridge that connects the city's waterways. From there, we'll stroll along the scenic Christianshavn Canal, soaking in the neighbourhood's charming atmosphere before visiting the Church of Our Saviour, renowned for its stunning baroque architecture and panoramic city views. Next, we'll marvel at the unique Cirkelbroen, a circular bridge designed by Olafur Eliasson.
Our journey continues with a stop at Hart Bageri, famous for its exceptional pastries. We'll then head to the modern Opera House and unwind in the nearby Opera Park, a tranquil spot with beautiful views of the harbour. We'll explore Kroyers Plads, a vibrant waterfront area, and conclude our tour at Papirøen, a former paper factory now bustling with street food vendors. This guided tour presents a rich tapestry of Copenhagen's architectural and cultural highlights.
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Discover the Future of Urban Living in Nordhavn
Join us for a tour of Nordhavn, Copenhagen’s vibrant newest quarter, where historic silos meet cutting-edge sustainable solutions
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Royal Copenhagen Tour – City Walk and Rosenborg Castle
Experience the beautiful Rosenborg Castle and visit the Danish Crown Jewels – combined with a city walk to Amalienborg Palace
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The genuine flavor of Copenhagen
Discover Denmark through its flavors! Savour seasonal delicacies, while uncovering the stories behind Danish food culture
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Copenhagen – the Rome of the North
Copenhagen is not just the capital of Denmark. It is the city that attempted to brand itself as a new metropolis of peace
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Copenhagen Through the Eyes of Hans Christian Andersen
Though Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense, Copenhagen was a wellknown city to him. He walked the narrow streets of Copenhagen in his achievement to proceed happiness as a writer and an actor.
This guided tour takes you by Vesterbro, the first area for Hans Christian Andersen to see in Copenhagen, leading us to the posh area of Copenhagen where the Royal Theatre is located and where Hans Christian Andersen also lived.
During the tour you will experience the different social levels which used to occur in the 19th century. The tour will also show how "every day life" was in that period of time and furthermore you will see some of the places where Hans Christian Andersen has left his own footprints.
This tour is perfect for the audience who want to know the story about the 19th century's Copenhagen, combined with curiosity about the person and fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen.
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Christian the 4th and his many buildings
King Christian the 4th, the biggest contractor in Danish history. See his buildings on a city walk in Copenhagen and be impressed
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Haveselskabets Garden – a small oasis on Frederiksberg
The garden of the Danish Horticultural Society – a tour through the garden's history, garden spaces and the garden's personalities
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Copenhagen Among the Kings – Foot and Bike Tour
Main sights of the inner city of Copenhagen by foot and bicycle. The jewels of Copenhagen
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The Legacy of Carlsberg
Explore the vibrant streets and discover the fairytale charm of this thriving city and its residents. All in the footsteps of Carlsberg
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The Castle of Copenhagen, Center of Power – a Journey Through 900 Years
Christiansborg: The Queen's Reception Halls, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Parliament
In 1157 King Valdemar the Great donated the fishing hamlet, Havn, with its catchment area to his foster brother, Absalon, Bishop of Roskilde. Absalon soon raised a castle on an artificial island off the shore. Our tour begins in the remnants of this castle, for the walls still stand, deep under the present castle and castle square.
Following this, we shall walk around on the "Castle Island" of what would be known as the Copenhagen Castle. At the beginning of the 15th century, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark, and the castle became the center of power for the Kalmar Union of Denmark, Norway (including Greenland and Iceland), and Sweden-Finland.
In 1733, the medieval castle was rebuilt into a dreamlike baroque castle, which, however, partially burned down in 1794. The burned-down parts were rebuilt in the classicist style by C. F. Hansen in 1828, of which the Castle Church remains, while the central parts of the castle burned again in 1884. The present castle was inaugurated in 1928.
In the last half of the tour, we shall see the Queen's reception halls and the Throne Room within the castle, which are open to the public when Her Majesty does not use them. Here we shall review the entire history of the castle and the kingdom, aided by the extraordinary tapestries.
Time permitting, we may visit the Castle Church.
The tour begins and ends in the Inner Courtyard of the castle.
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Nørrebro Guided Tour
Join me on a visit to the melting pot of Nørrebro a fascinating quarter of Copenhagen – working class to a trendy culture melting pot
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Oriental Footprints in Copenhagen
How Danish is Copenhagen? Join this guided city walk and see where a lot of inspiration has come from
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Cool Nørrebro
Our tour begins at the open marketplace Torvehallerne, where we'll meet for a story-filled walk through cool, multicultural Nørrebro
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Discover Ørestad's stunning architecture BY BIKE
Take a tour of Ørestad, where pioneering architecture meets green areas and urban design in Copenhagen's modern city quarter
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Tour of the Sound (Øresund) by Coach. Copenhagen and Southern Sweden
In this tour around the Sound (Øresund), we'll experience the streets of Copenhagen and afterwards cross the Sound bridge to Malmoe and Lund in Sweden.
In Copenhagen we'll see the Little Mermaid statue, the royal family's residence Amalienborg, Nyhavn, Christiansborg Castle – Denmarks centre of power, and Tivoli.
After this we'll drive to Southern Sweden over on of the longest bridges in the World. In Malmoe, one of Europe's greenest cities, we'll see its unique modern architecture such as the Turning Torso and Malmøhus at ''Museum Island'', which is one of the best-preserved Renaissance castles in Europe. On this tour we'll also pass by Malmoe's many parks.
Lund ''the city of ideas'' will be our next stop. We'll visit the researcher's park Ideon, the city's cathedral with its unique astronomical clock from the 15th century, and the cultural-historical open-air museum Kulturen, which is housed in buildings from the 17th up to the start of the 20th century.
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Vikings in Copenhagen, Lejre, Roskilde
Experience the wonderful world of the Vikings on Zealand
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Classicism, the Architecture of Eternity in Copenhagen
Explore the Classicist Town Houses and Churches in Copenhagen by a most enthralling guide
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Edible Plants along Copenhagen Harbour
Foraging along Copenhagen Harbour. Guided bicycle tour and I guide you to find herbs and berries and explain the New Nordic Kitchen
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Copenhagen's oldest active cemeteries
Beautiful and exciting walk around Copenhagen's oldest cemeteries with graves dating back to the Battle of Copenhagen
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Hiking Copenhagen
Walk through Copenhagen, from North to South. On this long hike you will get to know the green lungs of Copenhagen, and many "secret places" that most Copenhageners are not even aware of.
You have a guide and will learn about the places we walk through, but there will be longer stretches of pure walking, so you will get your physical shape tested. In all, we will walk around 13-15 kilometers, depending on your pace. On the hike, you have a chance to get to know the other particpants – or get an in-depth talk with the guide.
The tour lasts around 5 hours, and there will be a break on the way to get a ligther lunch or refreshment – or just dine from your lunch box!
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Jewish Copenhagen
This city walk of Copenhagen will tell the story of the Jewish community in Denmark – from the 1500s till today
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Guided hike in Dyrehaven
A wonderfull hike throughnaturepark Dyrhaven, where we will pass by the Eremitage castle, outdoor scene, Ulvedalene and perhaps Bakken
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Colonial Denmark and the Slave Trade
See and hear Copenhagen's colonial history, with focus on the slave trade.
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Beer and other stories in Copenhagen. Diversity of the Vesterbro district
Experience Danish beer culture while seeing one of the most diverse districts of Copenhagen
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Walk from Rådvad Inn to Tårbæk Marina
From Rådvad – via Copenhagen Golf Club – Eremitage Slottet, the palace – Tårbæk Harbour
Raadvad is "the craddle of industrialism" in Denmark – where the first factory mills were built near the water. Today the area is part of the National Museum and can be explored on its own.
It is a beautiful forest and lake area on the northern outskirts of the Deer Park. We start next to Raadvad Inn. We walk through the birch and oak forest and across the plain towards the little palace, Eremitage Slottet, which was built as a royal hunting cottage. It's situated in the outskirts of the forest overlooking a large plain with hundreds of grazing deer. On the way we pass the oldest golf club in Scandinavia (1898), and it often happens that some of the more than 2000 deer in the park might be found in the middle of the fairway or even on the greens while golfers are playing.
From the palace Eremitage Slottet we might be able to see the coast of Sweden. We continue east and end up in the Taarbæk Marina with its distinct maritime atmosphere.
We walk on gravel and forestry roads and mainly even terrain.
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The Archaeology and History of Man in Copenhagen
An archaeological and historical journey of Copenhagen. You will learn how the Vikings lived and explore the growth of Copenhagen
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Parks and Former Fortifications in the Heart of Copenhagen
We walk through the historical fortifications of Copenhagen, among them Rosenborg and Kastellet. Lovely urban nature as well
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A Journey Through the History of Copenhagen
Join me on a journey through Copenhagen's history, starting where it was established as a fishing and trading village
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Denmark – a Design Nation
Here is your chance to get a unique insight into the Danish top quality furniture design and designers of furniture
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Beer Walk in Historic Copenhagen – Tastings at Three Beer Bars
Taste you way through the beer city of Copenhagen with an expert beer guide.
I will tell you the fascinating story about the history of Danish beer. The first brewery in Danmark, Kongens Bryghus, The Royal Brewery, the first brewery of Carlsberg and the ramparts of the town, where the beer matured, are some of the stories about beer and Copenhagen.
The beer walk includes the story about the recent Danish beer revolution. We will make stops at three craft beer bars in the old town. The bars excel in a great selection of beer types at the higest level of quality.
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Mindelunden and Ryvangen Natural Park
Exciting city walk in natural park with amazing nature and rich military history
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Copenhagen, a city with lots of towers
Meet the citizens during a city walk around Copenhagen and experience the past of the city. A tour which gives an allround impression
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Danish Design – Past, Present, Future
Great Danish furniture designs such as Kaare Klint, Hans Jorgen Wegner, Børge Mogensen, Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjaerholm
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Cholera, Plague, Typhus and Corona – how Epidemics Developed Copenhagen
Copenhagen has been hit by many different diseases throughout the ages, like plague, tuberculosis, cholera, polio and recently corona
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Tour of the Neoclassic Copenhagen
A city walk of Copenhagen, looking at the beautiful buildings you can miss, when shop displays catch your attention.
During the guided tour I'll tell you about the elements of the ancient architecture there is a part of the neoclassic buildings in Copenhagen. I'll of course tell you the history and stories about the buildings.
The tour will begin with a short introduction to classical architecture and afterwards we'll take a walk in Copenhagen looking at the beatiful neoclassic buildings.
The city walk will amongst others show you the King's New Square (Kgs. Nytorv), Christiansborg Church (Christiansborgs Slotskirke), Thorvaldsen's Museum, Church of Our Lady (Vor Frue kirke), the Court of Copenhagen (Københavns Byret, Domhuset), The Marble Church (Marmorkirken) and Copenhagen City Hall (Københavns Rådhus).
We can end the day with a little quiz.
We begin and end by Copenhagen Central Station, but this can be changed if you wish so. If you want to see a certain building, please let me know so and I can be sure to include this.
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The hidden stories in Copenhagen
Particular guided tour in the old part of Copenhagen way back to the Middle Ages (mostly) and to the new part of Copenhagen (less)
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Beautiful Mansions in Copenhagen's Frederiksstad
King Frederik's new district outside the citygate of Copenhagen which holds the royal palace Amalienborg
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Bicycle Tour in the New And Trendy Copenhagen
Experience architecture on a bicycle tour in Copenhagen. See where and get to know why the architects have chosen their buildings
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Walk the West Rampart around Greater Copenhagen
Join a relaxed and peaceful walk along the old western fortifications, once built as the biggest building project in Denmark
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Experience the Golden Age of Danish Art and Culture
Join a city walk in Copenhagen and follow the footsteps of our famous fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen, the world-known philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, the sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen and the theologist Grundtvig. Get to know the history of the city while doing so.
The Golden Age of Danish Art is a specifically fascinating period. Never have so many great artists and thinkers been gathered on such little space as in Copenhagen in the first half of the 1800s. Painters, writers, sculptors and scientists – they were all there. They all influenced Denmark, our way of thinking or the way our society is today.
We pass the University of Copenhagen, we pass some of the buildings where Hans Christian Andersen lived and I'll introduce you to his Copenhagen. We visit the Cathedral of Copenhagen, Vor Frue Kirke, with the famous statue of Christ by Thorvaldsen and I show you the statues of Kierkegaard and Andersen.
On our city walk you will also see Tivoli from the outside and heare about the founder of this famous amusement garden, Georg Carstensen who created Tivoli on parts of the ramparts of Copenhagen. Famous painters from the period are Købke and Eckersberg who are connected to Charlottenborg, where the art academy used to be.
The tour includes a 1 hour guided visit to either the Museum of Thorvaldsen or to the Glyptotek, with an introduction to their collection of paintings from this period.
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The Palaces and Castles of North Zealand – Royal North Zealand
Experience the unique castles on a coach tour around the king's North Zealand. Beautiful nature and a lovely day out of Copenhagen
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Frederiksberg, a village in Copenhagen
Green areas, theatres, cafes, pubs, and beautiful avenues, the Frederiksberg district in Copenhagen that has it all – get to know why
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Best Beer Bars Nørrebro – Copenhagen
Beer bars are numerous at Nørrebro. We will visit the best of the bars and taste the beer revolution
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Urban renewal Nørrebro
I tell you how to transform a working class area in Copenhagen socially and economically without spending much money…
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Contrasts in Copenhagen's South Harbour
Visit and experience an alternative and contrasting Copenhagen South Harbour by the water, on bicycle.
For many years, Copenhagen's South Harbour had the reputation of being Copenhagen's poorest worker neighbourhood, where alcoholics hang out on every street corner. In recent years, there has been a rapid development in the area which creates some exciting contrasts. The South Harbour has suddenly become an attractive place to live and visit.
On this bicycle tour we will visit both the old and authentic South Harbour, the alternative South Harbour with the various forms of housing, such as the houseboats, the allotment garden area, the marina and the newer areas by Sluseholm canal town and Teglholmen. We will also visit some of the area's green oases, including Sydhavnstippen, where we may be lucky to spot the cute sheeps or alpacas that live there.
As the South Harbour is a large area and I would like to give you the whole experience, the tour will be on bicycle. In fact, it is also the most local and Copenhagen way to get around in the city. We will meet at the bicycle rental place, Baisikeli Rent a bike, Ingerslevsgade 103, 1705 Copenhagen, right by Dybbølsbro's S-train station. Here we hop on the rented bicycles and start the tour. The tour takes a total of 4 hours, from the time we all get the bicycles and hit off, and there is a stop included on the route for a little refreshment.
Bike rentals from DKK 100.
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An Archaeological Journey through Copenhagen
Archaeology in Copenhagen, from past to present – let man become alive
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Walk the Ramparts around Christianshavn
The centre Copenhagen has hidden pearls with untamed nature: the ramparts along the Christianshavn canal and around Christiania
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Beer in Copenhagen
Beer, Copenhagen and hygge! Beerwalk focusing on the delicious beverage which Denmark export all over the world – have a taste
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In the Name of Love
City tour in old Copenhagen – in the name of love. You will be moved and amazed by the beautiful city and the great love stories!
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Copenhagen for First Time Visitors
Copenhagen is rightly famous for its most renowned inhabitant the Little Mermaid but there is so much more to the city than her. On this tour I will take you around the classic Copenhagen sights and show you the heart of this fascinating city.
The tour will start at The Little Mermaid. We then pass the biggest sculpture in the city, the Gefion fountain. On to the residence of the royal family, Amalienborg. Now it is time for photos at Nyhavn, the most photographed place in Denmark. The Baltic Sea is all around us, and we sense the maritime past.
We continue by passing the beautiful Royal Theatre, then the famous walking street Strøget with all the shops, after which we stroll by Parliament, the royal horse stables and National Museum and finish by passing the oldest street in Copenhagen and the oldest square on our way to City Hall and Tivoli.
You will get a fun and fast-paced introduction to Danish history and culture during the tour.
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New and Old Architecture in Copenhagen
Join me on a walk towards Copenhagen's many green spires and towers, a new skyscraper and the medieval town
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Vesterbro, Slaughter Houses, Carsberg and the New Labour Areas
To have made a lucky hit. That saying is in Danish to shoot the parrot, see where we have got the saying from
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The Best Beer Bars in the Old City of Copenhagen
A school of beer and the story of the beer revolution – while you visit the best beer bars in Copenhagen
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Three Palaces in North Zealand
Guided coach tour from Copenhagen to three royal gems in North Zealand: Kronborg, Frederiksborg, and Fredensborg Palace
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The Best of Frederiksberg
On this two-hour walk I will tell you the history and the tales and also take you inside the beautiful Frederiksberg Gardens, former "playground" for the kings Frederik IV and Frederik VI.
The soil at Frederiksberg was not very fertile. King Christian IV destroyed the old village Solbjerg and instead he established fields to grow crops for use in the royal court. This was not a success. The Dutch were brought in as they were the experts in growing vegetables, but they had no luck either.
To turn Frederiksberg into an area of entertainment was the key to success. Of course this did not happen overnight and was not even the plan. But thanks to the royal presence it actually happened.
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Copenhagen and the Wars Against Britain
A different walk through Copenhagen: Learn about the wars with Britain and how they left the city of Copenhagen in ruins
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Get to know Copenhagen though a Foreigner's eyes
Experience Copenhagen through the eyes of an outsider on this guided tour and gain a fresh perspective on Danish culture
Copenhagen - guided tours
Copenhagen is full of some of the biggest attractions in Denmark. It's only natural being the capital, but have you heard of them all?
The palaces Christiansborg, Rosenborg and Amalienborg you have probably heard of. But how well do you know other attractions such as Frederiksstaden, Christiania, Vesterbro, Nørrebro or Østerbro, which in their own rights are also attractions.
A city tour with a guide is an obvious choice if you want to get the most out of your trip to Copenhagen and want to get to know the capital's unknown districts and surprises. Together with your guide, you can also visit the well-known sights in the city centre. Which do you want to visit, the city's in-places or the hip districts? Are you more into the historic sights such as the Marble Church or Amalienborg?
Explore it all with a guide, regardless of whether you are a small family or a larger group from a tour operator. A guided tour is always a good activity for groups, whether small or large.
Copenhagen offers many exciting themes for guided tours. How about a city tour focusing on Copenhagen's history, a delicious food tour or an architectural tour. All great subjects. Nature walks or a bicycle tour are also relevant activities in Copenhagen, with or without a guide. A coach tour is a good way to get the first general introduction as a tourist in Copenhagen. Our guides provide many good suggestions for a suitable excursion for you and your group. You can also let us at the office help organize a guided tour according to your dream or needs and we can also assist with finding the right guide in Copenhagen for you. First though take a look at all our good suggestions for guided tours yourself. Find some inspiration to find the right solution for your guests.
Guided tours in Copenhagen
Copenhagen has so many options. Something hip and modern - something quite traditional and the whir of history and royalty. If you want to discover and explore Copenhagen, a guided city tour is a really good start.
Meet a local who know the best stories and places
Today, Copenhagen's harbour is an attractive and popular place to explore. The harbour forms a recreational area with its own charming atmosphere. Whether you go on a tour from Nyhavn or perhaps end your tour there, it doesn't really matter, as long as you allow yourself plenty of time to experience the atmosphere. Once Nyhavn was a sneaky quarter, today it is fashionable. However, note that the famous pubs Shanghai and Kahyt are still located in Nyhavn - just as they were back in the days, before the area became hip and fashionable.
In this part of Copenhagen you also have a number of the museums such as the Glyptoteket and the Statens Museum for Kunst - both artmuseums and on the list of the top ten attractions in Copenhagen, for those who like museums. If you appreciate other attractions to museums Amalienborg and Tivoli are probably more up your street.
A relaxing way to experience the city is from the waterfront. A harbour tour with one of the canal boats is a good option if you want to quickly become familiar with many of the city's beautiful sights from a different angle and the harbour guides have a lot of good information for you about the city as seen from the sea and the canal.
It is a different experience to walk the Slotsholmen or in historic Copenhagen, north and east of Christiansborg. Or in Frederiksstaden with royal Amalienborg and the Marble Church. If your are short of time, a guided city tour is the best way to get to know the city and its stories.
Copenhagen - a historic city
A taste of Copenhagen's whirlwind of history: The year is 1658. Copenhagen, Denmark's capital, since the mid-15th century. A city with its royal castle on Slotsholmen, the country's political and cultural centre for centuries. The city is besieged. This last piece of Copenhagen is all that Sweden still has to conquer. The last battle was to be fought in Kastellet. The king would die in his nest - a famous Danish royal quote. Imagine how the citizens must have felt.
Kastellet – Copenhagen's famous fort
Kastellet is still there. Today it counts as a sight. If you really want to feel the history, you must allow yourself to let a guide accompany your tour.
Kastellet is located in the northern part of the city's old harbour, and from here there is a view of the most photographed Danish work of art. One of the biggest tourist attractions in Copenhagen: The Little Mermaid.
Kastellet is an attraction and worth a visit in its own right, and it holds a dramatic history.
Autumn at the time of the Gøngehøvdingen, a Danish military outlaw, and all of Denmark is occupied by the well-trained and war-accustomed soldiers of the Swedish king Karl X Gustav. Quite right, all of Denmark, because in the rest of the kingdom most resistance has ceased. Only Copenhagen is not occupied. But the city is surrounded by the superior troops of the Swedish king and it is difficult to get supplies by sea to the Copenhageners so that they can survive. Winter is near, and when the Øresund freezes over, they can no longer recieve supplies. The soldiers do what they can to strengthen the city's defenses and fortifications and to train Copenhagen's citizens how to defend themselves.
It is far from a given fact that the city's defenders will be able to withstand a heavy Swedish attack. King Frederik III is prepared to fight to the end. If it comes to that, Kastellet is set to be the site of the last battle before Denmark is finally defeated and disappears from the map.
On the morning of 11 February 1659, the attack comes and it is all or nothing for King Frederik III and for the kingdom. Since you are just now reading about Denmark's capital, not about Sweden's largest provincial city, you already know how things went on that day.
The many sights in Copenhagen
Just west of Kastellet is Østerbro, and just west of Østerbro is Nørrebro - which is probably the most multicultural, cool, trendy, alternative multi-cultural neighborhood in Copenhagen. It takes approximately 45 minutes to walk the distance. Along the way you pass sights such as Rosenborg, where the crown jewels are on show, Statens Naturhistoriske Museum, the State Museum of Natural History, the Botanical Garden with the palm house and Queen Louise's Bridge. Finally, there is the cemetary Assistens Kirkegaard, which today is a most beautiful park as well as the final resting place for a some famous Danes such as: Hans Christian Andersen, Søren Kierkegaard, Niels Bohr, the painter C. W. Eckersberg and many, many others.
There are so many stories to tell, so many different sights and routes through the city that it can seem completely unmanageable. But the guide ensures that you see all the sights and attractions en route – no matter where in Copenhagen.
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