Copenhagen History and Folklore Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Don't just walk around, learn what your seeing. On this walking tour, we’ll explore the city’s history through its palaces, museums, statues, and squares. You’ll see where Danish kings and queens lived, learn about moments that shaped the nation, and visit landmarks that still define Copenhagen today. Why is there a family of statues abandoned in the canal? You'll know after this tour! Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. The tour is all on our walking tour app.

What's Included

Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.
Learn the story of Copenhagen, it's history, sites and marvels.
Don't just walk by things, learn their story.
Walking tour on our walking tour app in Copenhagen
No Admission, this tour is all outside
No human guide, this is all guided by our walking tour app

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We start at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, the author of many famous tales. Hear his history, and stories, and then be guided through Copenhagen discovering it's stories.

End point

Our adventure ends next to the water, at the Springvandet i Amaliehaven, and take in the stories of the ocean.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Who was Karen? You'll learn her story and many other statues stories on the tour.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We start at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, the author of many famous tales. Hear his history, and stories, and then be guided through Copenhagen discovering it's stories.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    what's the deal with the dragon fountain? Discover it's story on our tour.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The Lur Blowers monument was a striking new addition to Copenhagen in 1914. Why two? What' a Lur? Find out on the tour.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Get a chance to see the historic clock and learn why it's historic.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour stops outside the National Museum of Denmark and you'll hear it's story.

    Admission ticket free
  • Danish Jewish Museum (Pass by)

    You'll stop outside the The Danish Jewish Museum and hear it's story.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Step into the historic and somwhat hidden garden and learn it's story.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Who was Frederik VII? Well, he got a statue on a horse, find out why.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    A Merman and his family abandoned in the Canal? What's that story?

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Storks and it's in the main street, with a big story. Don't just walk by, learn the story.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Nyhavn

    Stroll around one of the most beautiful areas in the city and hear it's story.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Our adventure ends next to the water, at the Springvandet i Amaliehaven, and take in the stories of the ocean.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    You'll stop by old Frederick V's statue, and learn why he's on a horse riding around.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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