Top Copenhagen Historical Tours

It's all castles and cathedrals. Head out of Copenhagen for the day on this guided small-group tour, visiting UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kronborg Castle, the sitting for Shakespeare's Hamlet, and then Frederiksborg Castle, the largest Renaissance-era castle in Scandinavia. After a tour of the fortresses head to stunning Roskilde Cathedral, the burial spot for numerous kings and queens. Finally, finish the tour at the Viking Ship Museum. This small-group tour is limited to just 16 people or fewer.

Visit two countries in one day—and explore castles, cathedrals, skyscrapers, and more—on this tour from Copenhagen. Travel via luxury minibus to Helsingør (Elsinore), where you can visit the UNESCO-listed Kronborg Castle (own expense), immortalized in Shakespeare’s 'Hamlet.' Then, hop on a ferry to Sweden. Enjoy free time to explore the historical university city of Lund, and get to know buzzing Malmö before returning to Copenhagen.

Enjoy the must-see sights of Copenhagen on a small-group tour of the city limited to 16 people to provide a more intimate sightseeing experience. With a driver and guide, check out attractions like Christiansborg Palace, the Little Mermaid, and Nyhavn, plus enjoy a cruise on the canals.

Come on a trip to Lund & Malmö, the two Swedish sister towns that could not be more different from each other. Lund is old and cosy, with its prestigious university and old cathedral. Malmö is bigger and always changing, with modern architecture and an international and hip culture. The guide will pick you up by minibus in central Copenhagen in Denmark to take you and the small exclusive group of no more than 6 people to Sweden. You cross the grand Øresund Bridge and then arrive in Lund, you learn about the Vikings, see Lund University and the cathedral that was once the main seat of power in Scandinavia. You then continue to Malmö, where you have a lunch break. Malmö gives you the story of a church that could qualify into the Monthy Pythons, how you can get rich by bad book-keeping and what the Koreans mean by “The tears of Malmö”. After the tour you have to option to stay indepently for as long as you wish, with a fexible return ticket.

Explore Copenhagen on two wheels with this guided bike tour. Ride through the city to see top sights including The Little Mermaid statue, Rosenborg Castle, and Christiania. Taste traditional cuisine in Torvehallerne, a modern food hall, and learn about Danish culture as you cycle between different neighborhoods and historic landmarks.

Explore Denmark’s Forest Tower— an attraction you’re unlikely to find anywhere else in the world—without the hassle of arranging your own round-trip transportation during this half-day excursion. Ideal for architecture and nature lovers alike, climb to the observation deck and walk along wooden walkways while enjoying the surrounding scenery.

Some group tours can feel impersonal and inflexible. Enjoy a more personal experience, and the flexibility to adapt the itinerary to your interests, on this private guided tour of Copenhagen. Traveling by private car, your guide will take you to see the city's top sites, including the Little Mermaid and Tivoli.

There are many tours that go inside Rosenborg Castle, but regular tours can sometimes have up to 30 in them, making it hard to get your questions answered along the way. This private Rosenborg Castle tour is just for you and your private group. Follow your guide through the castle as you learn about its history, and get personal attention. Plus, this tour is near other Copenhagen attractions, so you can fit in more sightseeing before or afterward.

Get a local's perspective on Copenhagen as you cruise through Copenhagen's canals on this guided tour. Limited to a small group of just 12 people, the captain tailors the tour to the group's interests, meaning you get a personalized experience and the opportunity to participate in any special events or festivals occurring. Get a deeper insight than most visitors to Copenhagen.

Explore Copenhagen's most important landmarks aboard an open-air, double-decker bus during this hop-on hop-off tour. Disembark at attractions like Amalienborg, Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, and Tivoli Gardens. Spend as much or as little time as you like at each stop and enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the city on the way. Listen to the audio tour in 10 different languages for engaging commentary on Copenhagen's history and culture.

Scratch beneath the surface of Copenhagen during this private half-day tour which combines top attractions with hidden gems you might not have found alone, ideal for time-pressed travelers. Learn about the city’s culture, history, and cuisine from your personal local guide and take the opportunity to get personalized recommendations for the rest of your trip.

Explore the historical highlights and cultural delights of Copenhagen by both bus and boat on a hop-on hop-off tour of the Danish capital. Mix and match multiple interconnected sightseeing routes to see all of the city’s spectacular sights; whenever an attraction captures your attention, hop off to find out more and then rejoin the route at a time and stop convenient to you. Tickets are valid for 48 hours from first use and can be used on both the double-decker bus and the open-air boat.

Copenhagen is one of the world's best cycling cities, so it would be a shame to explore it by motor vehicle. On this guided tour, you can pedal like a local through the streets of the city to see the top attractions, as well as a few of your's guide's favorite hidden gems. Along the way, you'll learn all about local life and culture.

Hygge may not be something you can bottle up and bring home with you, but on this tour, you’ll breathe it in. Hit the cobblestone streets of Copenhagen with a local, taking in—slowly—the city’s old-town charm, timber-framed houses, quiet green spaces, sense of hyggelig, and even a sweet treat or two. Soon, you'll come to know hygge, grasping exactly why (and how) Denmark is the happiest country on Earth.

Save time and foot fatigue on a Segway tour of Copenhagen, zipping between attractions such as the Little Mermaid, Frederik’s Church, and Nyhavn while still enjoying a close up look at these iconic landmarks. Enjoy the more personalized experience of a small-group tour, benefiting from provided headsets to clearly hear insights provided by your guide, and rehydrate with a complimentary beverage at the conclusion of your tour.

Make the most of your time in the region with a full-day excursion to the historic cities of Malmo and Lund in neighboring Sweden. Let someone else handle the hassle of transportation, logistics, and border crossings while you enjoy the ride across the Oresund Bridge, before spending the day exploring central Malmo, the Lund Cathedral, and more.

If you have only limited time to explore Copenhagen, this small-group tour ensures that you don't miss a thing. You'll see all of Copenhagen's most-important landmarks, from Nyhavn to the Little Mermaid, as well as some hidden gems, while learning about Danish history and culture and enjoying a few Danish treats along the way.

See more of Copenhagen in less time—and travel like the locals do—on this introductory bike tour of the city. Perfect for first-time visitors, this speedy outing will introduce you to the city’s most popular landmarks, from Christiania and The Little Mermaid to Nyhavn, Rosenborg Castle, and more. As you go, learn the stories behind the landmarks from your guide’s commentary; additional sightseeing stops can also be made on request.

Swap predictable walking tours for a more unusual way of exploring Nørrebro–a self-guided scavenger hunt. After receiving a field guide and a notebook, visit Assistens Cemetery with an important mission—to complete a puzzle and find the mysterious shadow of H.C. Andersen. The game is a great way to escape the crowds, discover a peaceful part of Copenhagen, and challenge yourself at the same time.

Skip the standard city walking tours and move through Copenhagen at your own pace (and without the worry of getting lost), while you try to solve this interactive Little Mermaid Quest. Visit more of the city’s fairytale attractions than you would if exploring independently and stop at places you might have otherwise missed.

The northern area of Zealand island in Denmark is home to a variety of castles and palaces, but getting between these magnificent buildings can be challenging if relying on public transport. With this tour, enjoy the perk of private pickup from central Copenhagen, then travel to Frederiksborg Castle, Fredensborg Palace, and the UNESCO-listed Kronborg Castle in a day.

Large group tours can feel impersonal but one this private guided tour of Copenhagen you can enjoy a more tailored experience and, as it is by bicycle, visit places inaccessible to tour buses. Pedal through the city in the company of a guide who takes you to the top sites, as well as a few of their best-loved hidden gems.

Copenhagen is a very bicycle-friendly city, and on this guided cycling tour you can cover a lot of ground safely, without getting lost, and while learning about the history and culture of the city. While the tour follows a planned route of the highlights of Copenhagen, let your guide know if you have any requests for things you’d like to see, and they'll try to include them in the itinerary.

Take on your very own James Bond mission in the centre of fairytale copenhagen. Experience the mighty Copenhagen Citadel with a self guided walking tour from the award winning escape room company and Lonely Planet's top pick Mystery Makers. You must uncover the identity of a devious double agent before the security of the nation is compromised. On your mission your team must investigate and gather intel while exploring the old star shaped fortress which have defended Copenhagen for hundreds of years. But now the future of the nation rests in your hands.