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Denmark exists because a goddess plowed an island out of Sweden in a single night — at least, that's what the Norse myth says. This self-guided walking tour of Copenhagen uses an app to take you from that legend's fountain to the Little Mermaid, with no guide to wait for and no group to follow.
You'll stand where Bishop Absalon built the fortress that created the city, learn why Nyhavn's colorful houses were once advertising, and discover how a small Danish trading company smuggled ninety percent of England's tea. Walk through Amalienborg — four palaces that became the royal residence only because the original burned down — and hear about a tattooed princess who quietly defied royal convention.
Start whenever you like and pause at your convinience. Everything works offline. Over 20,000 travelers have explored cities with us, and a full refund guarantee means there's nothing to lose. If you'd rather set your own pace than follow a flag, this Copenhagen audio tour was built for you.
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Itinerary
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Slotsholmen (Pass by)
Stand where a warrior bishop built a fortress and accidentally founded a capital city.
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Christiansborg Palace (Pass by)
Learn why three branches of Danish power share one roof — and why this is the third building to stand here.
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(Pass by)
See a Danish king dressed as a Roman emperor on Scandinavia's oldest equestrian statue.
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Nyhavn (Pass by)
Trace how a gritty sailors' canal dug by prisoners of war became Copenhagen's most photographed street.
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(Pass by)
Look up at the modest rented room where a poor storyteller wrote fairy tales the world never forgot.
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Royal Danish Theatre Play House (Pass by)
Step onto a stage that floats over the harbour, blending drama with modern design
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Amalienborg Palace (Pass by)
Discover four identical palaces built for nobles that became the royal residence by accident after a fire.
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(Pass by)
Uncover why a small Danish trading company that once smuggled England's tea commissioned this statue.
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Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken) (Pass by)
Follow the saga of a church left unfinished for one hundred and fifty years until a beer magnate paid the bill. Notice a wooden altar disguised as marble and a stonemason's vase carved with the names of workers who died building it.
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Gefion Fountain (Pass by)
Encounter the Norse goddess whose one-night plowing session tore Zealand from Sweden and created Denmark.
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St. Alban's Church (Pass by)
Step inside the only Anglican church in Denmark, built by British expats and opened by a Danish-born princess.
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(Pass by)
Meet a French-born royal who got an anchor tattoo, walked Copenhagen without a chaperone, and championed sailors' widows.
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(Pass by)
Decode the diplomatic trade that swapped Caribbean islands for American recognition of Denmark's Arctic claim. Hear how a captain chose to burn with his ship so the rest of the Danish fleet could escape.
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Kastellet (Pass by)
Walk along a star-shaped fortress built from the hard lesson of a devastating Swedish siege.
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The Little Mermaid (Pass by)
See why Copenhagen's smallest statue draws its biggest crowds — and why she's been beheaded twice.
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Walk through geometry designed to starve, trap, and repel invading armies
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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