Guide Service in Odense
Guide service Odense, here you can experience Funen's largest city with skilled local guides. Choose which guided tour or city walk you want to explore. Choose from our suggested tours. Experiences suited for both children and adults.
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Odense, Vollsmose Housing District
The Area Vollsmose is controversial, and often appears in the headlines of the Danish press. Unfortunately, this picture is distorted and without nuances.
Through my work, I am very well aquainted with this neighbourhood. Vollsmose has been named after a swamp, and this type of landscape is still recognizable between the tenements, townhouses and areas with detached houses. Vollsmose is a meltingpot of traditional Danish lifestyle and the mulicultural and social variety of an international, modern neighbourhood. All in all, Vollsmose is an inspiring and nice place to live.
If you only know about Vollsmose from the media, this is your chance to exchange second-hand opinion with direct knowledge, based on experience. Take part in this guided tour and see for yourself. There are a great many really nice people here.
I have worked with one of the cooperative housing societies in this area, so I am very well informed about the neighbourhood.
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Odense – From Urban Freeway to Secluded Spots
A lovely city walk through Odense – see its diversity and rich history
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Hike Along Stavis Stream
A cosy hike along one of Odense's streams, which has a lot of overseen cultural treasures scattered along its way
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Odenses Violent Liberation
The day of liberation from the occupying German Forces, 5th May 1945 became a bittersweet day for Odense
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The wild journey of Odense: From hick town to modern city
Massive urban development has changed Odense forever. Get the big story here – and try a ride on the tram
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Odense, past and present
Guided walk through downtown Odense.
The tour will give you facts about the early history of the city, some 19th century landmarks, and examples of how the city is developing into a modern metropolis.
I will show you the following locations:
- Overgade/Nedergade
- Eventyrhaven – the Fairytale Garden
- Cathedral
- City Hall
- Fisketorvet/the Fish Market
- The cobblestone streets of Hans Christian Andersen's childhood neighborhood.
Short walk, but good mobility required.
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Odense Å River tour from Munkemose to Den Fynske Landsby
A day out boating and walking in the company of an enthusiastic guide, see Odense River and the Funen Open Air Village
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Downtown Odense – from busy street to urban city centre
Discover how the gigantic work with a new city centre in Odense has come to life. Hear the fascinating tales and grand dramas
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Medieval and Renaissance Odense
Experience a knowledgeable and dedicated guide tell about Medieval and Renaissance Odense including a few stories
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Guided Tour Through New Odense – Culture, Music and Renewal of a City
Meet old and new in a changing city. Classical and modern music, houses for music and shows and a town that wants to be a city
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Port of Odense – the extended tour from industrial past to modern present
Since the beginning of the 00s, the Port of Odense has undergone a monumental change. Get the whole story told by a guide who has seen it all while it has all been going on.
On the tour you get the big overview and get behind scenes and hear some of the hidden anecdotes – and it's all put into context of the greater story about the wild journey that Odense as a city has been through since the turn of the millennium.
With this extended city walk on and around the harbor over the course of 2.5 hours, the story unfolds completely – we also experience a walk along a part of the canal and cross the Odin’s Bridge, which is Northern Europe's largest swing bridge. Good walking skills are required.
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Look up, look down – get to know your town
Book this guided tour to enjoy Odense from a rare perspective and find the interesting and subtle details only few notice
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Hans Christian Andersen – Fairy Tale Sculptures in Odense
Explore the city of Odense by following the trail of Hans Christian Andersen's lovely fairytale sculptures. Suitable for children
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Port of Odense – from industrial past to modern present
The Port of Odense from a worn out industrial neighbourhood to a prosperous area
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Brandt's – from Thriving Industry to Cultural Centre
Explore a former industrial area in the heart of Odense now a cultural centre. Quite a story from child labor to present days students
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Take a boat down-river and up again.
We'll take a boat down along Odense River. A child-friendly and informative guided experience.
I'll tell you about the beautiful villas in Hunderup, the local sports teams and the University Hospital.
I'll also tell you about the surrounding nature and the story about why there are too many male ducks in the river. If you see a camel upon passing by Odense Zoo, I can tell you exactly how it got its characteristic hump.
At Fruens Bøge we can walk through the forest, find a secret cave, jump over stepping stones to ford a stream, and kids can play around in the natural playground. We can even organise role-playing games that take interest and age-group into consideration.
Refreshments can either be brought along from home or bought in Munke Mose park, Skovsøens ice cream shop or restaurant Carlslund. Guideservice Danmark will gladly assist with placing orders.
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Open-Air Museum: The Funen Village
"It was lovely summer weather in the country", Hans Christian Andersen writes. In the Funen Village you may see for yourself
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Medieval Monasteries of Odense
Experience a knowledgeable and dedicated guide talk about the monasteries and their duties in Medieval Odense
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Guided Tour of Odense City Hall
Enjoy Odense City Hall from past to present. Beautiful architecture, surprising stories and an enthusiastic guide
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City walk in Odense – Old and Modern
What did Odense look like 500 years ago? What role did it play in Denmark's history? Find out more on this city walk
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In the Footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen
It is almost impossible to visit Odense without listening to some of the interesting stories about the famous fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen who was born in Odense.
A guided tour of the city of Odense in the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen is an obvious starting point for getting to know the city centre and Odense.
During this guided tour of the old city centre, you will pass the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen and see the spot where his mother used to work as a laundress. We will visit the Cathedral, Odense Domkirke, where he was confirmed and see the place where the old theatre used to be and he first fell in love with the world of theatre. These and other places in Odense played an integral part in Hans Christian Andersen's life and in forming him.
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Medieval and Renaissance Churches in Odense
Experience a knowledgeable and dedicated guide talk about the churches in Medieval Odense and the renaissance buildings
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A guided tour on the Odense Tramway
This is the story about the tram of Odense – from when the project was just a crazy idea and all the way up to the opening in 2022
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Guided Tour and Boating on Odense River in the Wake of H C Andersen
Nice two hour tour of Odense includes Boating on the river. Hans Christian Andersen theme. Very suitable for groups with small children
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Ghettos arise, ghettos exist, ghettos perish
Ghettos arise, ghettos exist, ghettos perish
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Odense, New Districts at the Harbour
City walk in the interesting harbour district of Odense – splendid development. I have been involved in the planning from the outset, and now you can learn about the interesting stories.
The new district at the harbour in Odense is a lovely mixture of owner-occupied flats and rented flats. Furthermore, there are a lot of new company domiciles and old company buildings that have existed here for many decades. Some of the buildings you can admire is the old tollbooth and the Northatlantic House, Nordatlantens Hus which also holds a wellrenowned restaurant.
The challenge is to make these different building types and activities coexist in harmony and beauty. This is about the interplay of living, working and moving people and goods through an area in a way that maximizes Quality of Life for all. Let me tell my story, i.e. partly seen from the viewpoint of the communal housing societies.
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Odense Cathedral, St. Canute's Church
The interesting story of St. Canute's Church, Odense Cathedral. A story that includes a regicide, a beautiful altarpiece and royalty
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Merchant Oluf Bager's Life in Odense
Hear the captivating story of one of the wealthiest merchants in Denmark in the 1500s and 1600s Odense. Restaurant is named after him
Guided tours in Odense
This is where you'll find good suggestions for a guided tour around to all the best sights in Odense, which is Denmark's 3rd largest city. Odense offers both historic neighborhoods and lively areas that are worth experiencing for both locals and tourists. You can find many topics for guided tours in Odense. The Hans Christian Andersen theme is obvious as the poet and fairytale writer was born i Odense: the museum named after him, his birthplace and childhood home are obvious places to visit.
There is so much more to see on either a guided walk, a bike ride or a guided coach tour. With a guide to accompany you, you'll get the best of your visit to Odense and you'll hear the good stories without having to do any research by yourself. Odense is a green city, an open city and a cycling city and very suitable for guided tours by foot or by bike. A coach tour starting from Odense is the right choice if you want to experience a little more of Funen.
If you want to see who can guide in Odense or if you want to see guides all over Funen, this is where you can find our list of guides.
During a little over 100 years Odense has gradually grown from being a large town into a big city, with everything that comes along. At the same time, Odense has managed to maintain a distinctive character as an open, green and airy city and you can still see why Odense for many years has had a reputation for being a town with mostly villas. For many years the river Odense Å formed the southern boundary of the city, but today Odense Å is part of central and recreational, green Odense. There are lovely walks along the river through the parks and you can follow the river all the way to Fruens Bøge and Odense Zoo. From there you can choose to either stroll back or sail back with the river boat, Odense Åfart. If you want a guided tour on the river, no problem. We can do that as well.
Odense has a number of exciting museums such as Hans Christian Andersen's House, Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home, the Railway Museum and the Tidens Samling - Danish costume and interior through decades. All the museums are worth a visit. Also the open-air museum the Funen Village, Den Fynske Landsby, the museum Møntergården and also Odense Cathedral, where you can see the bones of Canute the Saint in the crypt below the cathedral.
Guided tour in the city of Odense
A guided tour in Odense city offers many subjects and themes. A guided tour can be in the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen, which is a guided tour suitable for the whole family, children as well as adults. A guided tour in medieval Odense, a guided boat tour on Odense river or a walk in the city's new district. Options are numerous.
At the Port of Odense there is a lot of new, exciting and, not least, beautiful architecture. Here is also the distinctive North Atlantic House on Byens Ø.
A guided tour in Odense can start whereever you want in the city and will quite naturally lead you past both new and old architecture, and you'll see the cozy cobbled streets and the city's beautiful, green parks. If you are interested in the history of the city of Odense or more up-to-date information, the guides have good and extensive knowledge.
Guided tours
Guide Service Denmark can also offer tours of museums in Odense, Odense Cathedral and the city's other churches and elsewhere in the city. Whether you want a tour indoors or outdoors our skilled guides are ready to share their knowledge with you and your guests, whether you are few or many participants in your group. Both guided tours are a good activity for groups, and our guides are happy to share their many stories from Odense with guests from home and abroad, in the language that is needed.
Guided tours, not just Odense but all of Funen
If you'd like a slightly longer tour you might also want to book a coach and not just the guide or plan a bicycle tour. We can help you with both options.
How many in a group
Our groups start with just 1 person and no upper limit to how many in a group. We recommend booking a guide for approximately every 25-30 people. On each tour you can see the maximum number of participants. If you are a large group we just book extra guides.
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