A Big Easy Tour, in moderate pace

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The Big Easy Tour is for all those who want extra time at the sites, or are slow walkers, or you are a fan "slow-living", then this is the tour.

-The first stop is the UNESCO Heritage-listed Roskilde Cathedral. Here is a 1-hour guided tour.
- The next stop is the Viking Ship Museum at the bay of Roskilde, with its little harbor filled with replicated Viking ships (in the summer time), all built at the museum's shipyard.
- The guide will make a short introduction to the museum. And then you have time to explore the museum and its activities on your own.

-The town of Hillerod is a typical mid-sized Danish town with a walking street where you can find different kinds of lunch options from cafés, takeaways, Danish-style hotdog stands, or at the local Danish-style bakery.
- In Hillerod the Frederiksborg Palace is located. This magnificent renaissance palace, built in the 1700s, century packed with historical artifacts and an amazing architecture, and a unique baroque garden at the palace.

What's Included

WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
No meals or snacks are included
There are restroom at all sites.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

ATTENTION: THE DISPLAYED PICKUP TIME IS FOR THE CENTRAL PICKUP POINT (in front of Hotel Astoria/Central Pickup Point). Individual hotel pickup is prior to this time! Last-minute (30 hours before to tour start); Pickup can be The Central Pickup Point (in front of Hotel Astoria) at 0845 CET. Thus no hotel pickup. Please note that pickups are not possible at hotels without parking or private accommodations. Alternatively, we offer a central location near City Hall Square. If pickup cannot be arranged at your chosen accommodation, we'll suggest convenient alternatives. IMPORTANT PICK-UP INFORMATION Please note; that the pick-up time displayed (as 0845 CET) is ONLY for the final pickup at Central Pickup Point. Pickup details will be sent 10-16 hours before the tour's scheduled start. Be aware that Ophelia Tours uses the phone number you provide as a means of contact in case of imminent change to the tour or delayed pickup, etc. If you are a WhatsApp user and want this to be used as your primary contact in the above-mentioned situations, please provide your WhatsApp number. Your privacy is protected under EU legislation, and within 6-12 months, your WhatsApp number will be deleted.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Zealand

    A drive through the rural landscape.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Roskilde Domkirke

    - First stop will a guided tour of the Roskilde Cathedral getting some history of the cathedral and seeing some of the most distinct Christian monarch of Denmark. - Of course this is the slow tour. it is planned that the guide will do an outside and inside tour. (outside of course as the weather permits). After the guided tour, depending on the time. There will most likely also be time for you to seek out what you find most interesting either inside or outside the cathedral. - Hereafter a bus tour through the beautiful landscape with farming, forest and small villages to the town of Hillerod.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Viking Ship Museum

    Our guide will do a short intro and lead you up to the museum. From here you are on your own to explore this very vibrant museum both inside where the 1000 year old wreck are on display and outside either along or onboard the reconstructed viking ship and a lot more. You are allowed to enter the ship in the harbor - but at your own risk. Watch out for slippery spots and tare on the ships.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Zealand

    Scenic drive through the rural landscape of the island of Zealand from Roskilde to Hillerod

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Frederiksborg Castle

    - Arriving in the town of Hillerod, we will have 3 full hours. - This is to be spend between the visit to the incredible Frederiksborg renaissance palace. And maybe also the baroque garden behind the palace. - With 3 hours there might also be time to walk around in the center of the town and see a part of everyday life outside Copenhagen. But it is all up to you. JUST keep track of the time and remember the pickup location. - In the town of Hillerod you can also have your lunch. Either at local café or a maybe a sandwich from the local bakery. If you chooses the sandwich options, don't miss out on enjoying this from a bench at the lake surrounding the Frederiksborg Palace.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Zealand

    Drive back to Copenhagen.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Suiteable for slow walkers.
  • We welcome travlers using minor walking aids.
  • Walking frame allowed.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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