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Explore 400 years of Danish Jewish history on this private walking tour through Copenhagen’s Old Town. From King Christian IV’s 1662 invitation to the community’s modern contributions to art and science, you’ll discover a legacy of resilience and integration.
Tour Options:
2-Hour Tour: Meet at King’s New Square to hear the stirring account of the WWII rescue of Danish Jews from Nazi deportation. Highlights include the David Collection, the historic Round Tower, and the Great Synagogue—the heart of the local community and a site of modern remembrance following the 2015 attacks.
3-Hour Tour: Enhance your experience with skip-the-line entry to the Danish Jewish Museum. Deepen your understanding of Jewish rituals, the concept of Mitzvah, and the contemporary lives of Jewish people in Denmark today.
Experience a journey through time, tragedy, and triumph in one of Europe’s most storied capitals.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of Hotel d'Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 København, Denmark. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Itinerary
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1
Meet your guide in front of Hotel d'Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 København, Denmark. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Nyhavn
Our meeting point is at the King’s New Square near the Nyhavn harbor, which features the Memorial Anchor to WWII sailors, so we can begin our story with the dramatic rescue of Danish people from deportation to Nazi concentration camps. From there, we will go back in time to1662 when King Christian 4th invited Jewish people to the city, and learn about their contributions to the city, from science to art.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Round Tower
We will pass the Danish Collection, which was founded by C.H. David, who is of Jewish descent, and the iconic Round Tower, which features the oldest still functioning observatory in Europe.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
One of the main highlights will be the Great Synagogue, the center of the local Jewish community. You will also see the Copenhagen University and Cathedral, along with some hidden gems along the way.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Danish Jewish Museum
Jewish tour of Copenhagen to visit the Danish Jewish Museum! With us you can skip the line at the ticket office and spend more time exploring the museum exhibitions. The Jewish museum in Copenhagen is the best place to learn about the concept of Mitzvah and other Jewish rituals and traditions. Part of the collection tells the modern history of Jewish people in Denmark.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Danish Jewish Museum tickets are not included in a 2-hour tour.
- Entry to the Great Synagogue is not included in this tour.
- WIth skip-the-line tickets to the Danish Jewish Museum you will have a reserved time slot to enter but you may have to wait for ticket validation and security checks. Admission is for the main exhibition.
- For the best experience, we will limit your group size to 23 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. We can arrange additional guides for larger groups.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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