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Let's take you for a walk that covers all the historic highlights of Scandinavia's largest and most facinating city.
You will see the Royal Palace, parlament, Nyhavn and all the other world famous sights. You will learn the history of how Copenhagen was founded to protect trade routes, how it became the largest city in Scandinavia and how it works today.
Our guides are friendly, funny and knowledgeable locals that are fluent in English.
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
Meeting and pickup
We meet at the statue which is located on the corner of the large brown city hall made of bricks next to the large and busy road called H.C. Andersens Boulevard
Itinerary
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1City 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 -
(Pass by)
The impressive city hall built in 1905 is the house of the administration of the city of Copenhagen
Admission ticket free -
Tivoli Gardens (Pass by)
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 -
Stroget (Pass by)
The World's longest pedestrian shopping street
Admission ticket free -
Rytterstatue af Absalon (Pass by)
The equestrian statue of the bishop who founded Copenhagen in 1189.
Admission ticket free -
2Christiansborg 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 -
3
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 (Pass by)
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 -
4
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 -
5Copenhagen King's New 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 -
6Nyhavn
The iconic "New Harbour" with the colourful houses was dug out in the 1600s by Swedish prisoners of war
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Amalienborg Palace
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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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