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.

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.

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.

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.

If you’ve already seen Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid, Nyhavn and other tourist highlights, discover the hidden side of the city on this bike tour. Hop on a rental bike (own expense) or bring your own, and follow cycle paths around picturesque waterfronts, allotment areas, and other under-the-radar places. See the hand-built huts and gardens of Nokken’s allotments, admire innovative Sluseholmen, and discover other tucked-away haunts.

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.

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.

Explore Copenhagen at your own pace and customize your visit to suit your preferences with this self-guided audio tour. As you stroll the city streets, listen as the stories of its most memorable citizens come to life. See decadent palaces and grand halls, the impressive architecture of the Marble Church and the residence of the Royal Family at the Amalienborg Palace. Choose to spend as long as you wish at each stop along the way.

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.

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.

Come with us for a trip around Copenhagen, where we will see the Rosenborg Castle, built in Dutch Renaissance style by King Christian IV, in the 1600s. We will also see the Amalienborg Palace,Christiansborg Palace, We will drive through Christianshavn, built by King Christian IV. It’s a bit like a mini-Amsterdam, the Free Town in Copenhagen, Built by King Christian IV is Børsen, the old bourse building,Holmens Church. Kongens Nytorv, where we can see the Royal theatre. There’s also Nyhavn, which means New Harbour, but is actually one of the oldest areas in Copenhagen. We will also see the Gefion Fountain, which depicts Gefion the Nordic goddess, ploughing through the land. Nearby is St.Alban’s Church, the Anglican or Episcopalian Church in Copenhagen. Outside, busts of Winston Churchill. Without any doubt, nobody can come to Copenhagen without seeing the Little Mermaid. She’s been here since 1913 At the end of the Royal Tour, we return to the buzzing heart of central Copenhagen.

Take a 5 hour tour deep inside the Danish history from the Vikings to nowadays. Roskilde offers an incredible insight into the world of the Vikings and their era. Roskilde was a Viking trading place more than 1000 years ago. At the Viking Ship Museum, which is located at Roskilde Harbour, you can see remains of Viking ships from the 11th century and sail like a Viking out on the fjord.

Denmark is a country full of castles with rich royal histories, and you’ll visit three of the best on this day tour of North Zealand. Visit Frederiksborg Castle, Fredensborg Palace, and Kronborg Castle, each with fascinating histories and beautiful interiors and grounds. Kronborg Castle is a particularly special place to visit, as it’s known as Hamlet’s castle, from the Shakespeare play. Travelers interested in history, culture, and architecture will especially enjoy this trip.

Experience Copenhagen as the locals do—by bike—during this half-day, local-led bike tour of the Danish capital. Ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time in the city, cover more ground than you could on foot, gain insight into the places you visit, and see a side to the city that few travelers get to experience.

Active travelers who like to get to know a city from an intimate perspective will enjoy this walking tour of Copenhagen. Spend time admiring the home of Danish royalty, Christiansborg Palace. Get insider tips from your local guide as you visit many of the must-see sights of the city. This is a great overview of the city for first-time visitors, and repeat visitors will also find plenty of new points of interest.

This guided tour of Copenhagen helps you to discover many of its top sights in a short space of time, including Nyhavn district, Christiansborg Palace, and Copenhagen City Hall. Avoid busy public transport and enjoy going on an itinerary where everything can be reached on foot. Along the way, enjoy stories and interesting commentary from your guide.

The Swedish towns of Malmö and Lund are perfect complements to each other—Lund is rich with viking history, while Malmö is a hopping cultural hub. This small-group tour from Copenhagen allows you to experience the highlights of both locations alongside a guide, with round-trip transportation for a seamless experience. If you choose, explore Malmö on your own after the tour and return by train (ticket included).

Highlights: Our puzzle walk at Assistens Cemetery is self-guided scavenger hunt, where you will solve puzzles and explore the magical Cemetery. On the way you will uncover the stories of this peculiar part of Nørrebro and discover a lovely part of Copenhagen full of history and culture The puzzle walk: H.C. Andersen needs your help. His Shadow escaped from the world of the dead and you need to find him. The only thing he left behind was his notebook. Read through the Shadow’s Notebook and follow his footsteps around the Assistens Cemetery. It’s up to you and your group to figure out where the Shadow went. The package contains a book, a letter with instructions, and a pen. It will lead you on a 2-3 hours scavenger hunt in green and tranquil Assistens Cemetery. Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and meet them at the specific location that’s written on the package. Open the package, and let the adventure begin!

Experience two different perspectives of the city on a single excursion with a combined canal and city tour, ideal for visitors with limited time. Be immersed in the city streets as you stroll between landmarks including Nyhavn, Kongens Nytorv, and Amalienborg, then take to the water for a different perspective of attractions including Our Saviour Church, Christiania, and more.

On this tour a knowledgable local guide will take you on a bus sightseeing tour around the old city to see all the important landmarks and other places more off the beaten path and most iconic quarters making multiple stops along the way to gain an insight into the daily life, long history and rich culture of the Danish capital and an good overview of all the main sights and attractions that makes this a user-friendly, fun-filled destination for both locals and visitors alike. After this, you will enjoy a guided visit inside Christiansborg Palace, containing the Danish Parliament and Royal Reception Rooms. This is where the Royal Family and the prime minister host dignitaries in the most elaborate formal events. The halls are filled with historical pieces representing different periods of Danish life, culminating with a collection of 17 hand-made tapestries in the banquet hall, showcasing more than a thousand years of history.

How often can you visit a new city and country in just a day? On your trip to Copenhagen why not take the short trip over the water to the Swedish city of Malmo. With a local from Copenhagen at your side discover the very best that this city has to offer. From historic architecture to a renovated warehouse which is now a food hall filled with Scandinavian treats, you’ll visit all the best local hotspots. Start your Swedish day trip at Copenhagen Central Station and enjoy a short ride together with your host over one of the longest bridges in Europe. Once in Malmo follow your friendly host to an artistic bridge with nineteen bronze shoes each representing a different artist. Then get a real taste of Malmo at the second largest square in the city. Discover an architectural gem in the largest square in the city, enjoy the cute cobblestones and historic buildings that surround the area. Then follow your host to the city’s impressive castle, the oldest of its kind in Scandinavia.

Malmø Tours - Cross the Bridge to Malmø With guiding on the bus, time on your own in the City, and an optional at the Øresund Bridge. Explore old and new buidings or take advantage of the competitive Prices. As we travel through Malmo's suburbs, we tell the city's story from the first settlements in the Stone Age, through the city's incorporation into Sweden and up to the present day's Region Skane. We drive past Malmohus, which is Malmo's Castle and dates back to the 1500s. You can do a filmed shot on your phone here, where you can pan from Malmohus, 180 degrees and then at the end of the shot, you see the Turning Torso, Malmo's skyscraper and Sweden's tallest inhabited building. We drop everyone at Stor Torget, Malmo's largest square, which dates back to the 1530s. !!! PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PASSPORT !!!

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.