Copenhagen Highlights Walking Tour
by Politically Incorrect Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.kr 440Overview
This walking tour in Copenhagen lasts about two hours and features a small group led by a guide who mixes humor with history. The tour moves through cobblestone streets once walked by H.C. Andersen and covers roughly a thousand years of the city's history. Along the way, the guide shares stories about Danish history, local anecdotes, and unusual facts involving princes, tax laws, and other curious topics. The route includes stops at key sites such as Hojbro Plads, Christiansborg Slot, Stroget shopping street, Nyhavn harbor, and Amalienborg Castle where the Changing of the Guard can be seen if the timing matches. The tour begins outside the metro at Hojbro Plads, where the guide waits under an orange umbrella. From there, it continues past notable landmarks including the Royal Danish Theater, Magasin Du Nord department store, and the marble Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken), where the tour usually ends. The guide provides a humorous approach to Copenhagen’s history and advises on what to avoid during your visit. This is an outdoor-only walking tour with no entrance fees included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hojbro Plads
The meeting point is outside the metro station between the stairs and a statue, marked by an orange umbrella. Guests should arrive a few minutes early to check in. The guide explains the origins of Copenhagen and introduces important historical figures linked to the city.
5 min
Christiansborg Slot
This stop highlights Christiansborg Slot, recognized as the most important government building in Copenhagen.
15 min
Stroget
Walk along Stroget, known as the longest pedestrian-only shopping street in the world, or at least all of Denmark.
Copenhagen King's New Square
At this square, visitors get a good view of several of Copenhagen’s notable buildings. The guide discusses the central statue and surrounding architecture.
15 min
Magasin Du Nord
See the French-inspired architecture of Magasin Du Nord, one of Denmark’s largest department stores.
Nikolaj Kunsthal
This stop focuses on Nikolaj Kunsthal, which is housed in a former church. The guide shares information about the major fires that affected Copenhagen.
15 min
Royal Danish Theater (Kongelige Teater)
At the Royal Danish Theater, which is a prominent building in the square, guests learn about the statues positioned at the front.
Nyhavn
Nyhavn harbor is presented as a place with many stories behind it. The guide notes that the buildings are worth seeing from outside but suggests there is little reason to enter them.
15 min
Drive-by
Pass by the area housing embassies, including that of a historical enemy, with commentary on World War II and Denmark.
10 min
Changing of her Majesty's guard at Amalienborg Castle
This stop is at the square with the royal residences. The guide notes that guard changes occur every two hours and if the tour starts at 11 a.m., the group arrives in time for the noon ceremony.
20 min
Drive-by
View the location where wealthy and famous visitors often stay while in Copenhagen.
Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken)
The tour concludes at the Marble Church, known as Frederiks Kirke, considered one of Denmark’s most beautiful churches. The final stop is typically a five-minute walk from this point.
10 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour. We meet at Gammel Strand outside the Metro Station. Find the ORANGE umbrella! The tour is not guaranteed if you are not there on time/before it starts.
End point
We'll end close to the royal palaces (Amalienborg). Each guide has their own ending point, but the approximate area is correct. This is NOT the starting point! You will miss the tour if you head here instead of Gammel Strand/Bishop Absalon!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Copenhagen Highlights Walking Tour
by Politically Incorrect Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.kr 440Overview
This walking tour in Copenhagen lasts about two hours and features a small group led by a guide who mixes humor with history. The tour moves through cobblestone streets once walked by H.C. Andersen and covers roughly a thousand years of the city's history. Along the way, the guide shares stories about Danish history, local anecdotes, and unusual facts involving princes, tax laws, and other curious topics. The route includes stops at key sites such as Hojbro Plads, Christiansborg Slot, Stroget shopping street, Nyhavn harbor, and Amalienborg Castle where the Changing of the Guard can be seen if the timing matches. The tour begins outside the metro at Hojbro Plads, where the guide waits under an orange umbrella. From there, it continues past notable landmarks including the Royal Danish Theater, Magasin Du Nord department store, and the marble Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken), where the tour usually ends. The guide provides a humorous approach to Copenhagen’s history and advises on what to avoid during your visit. This is an outdoor-only walking tour with no entrance fees included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hojbro Plads
The meeting point is outside the metro station between the stairs and a statue, marked by an orange umbrella. Guests should arrive a few minutes early to check in. The guide explains the origins of Copenhagen and introduces important historical figures linked to the city.
5 min
Christiansborg Slot
This stop highlights Christiansborg Slot, recognized as the most important government building in Copenhagen.
15 min
Stroget
Walk along Stroget, known as the longest pedestrian-only shopping street in the world, or at least all of Denmark.
Copenhagen King's New Square
At this square, visitors get a good view of several of Copenhagen’s notable buildings. The guide discusses the central statue and surrounding architecture.
15 min
Magasin Du Nord
See the French-inspired architecture of Magasin Du Nord, one of Denmark’s largest department stores.
Nikolaj Kunsthal
This stop focuses on Nikolaj Kunsthal, which is housed in a former church. The guide shares information about the major fires that affected Copenhagen.
15 min
Royal Danish Theater (Kongelige Teater)
At the Royal Danish Theater, which is a prominent building in the square, guests learn about the statues positioned at the front.
Nyhavn
Nyhavn harbor is presented as a place with many stories behind it. The guide notes that the buildings are worth seeing from outside but suggests there is little reason to enter them.
15 min
Drive-by
Pass by the area housing embassies, including that of a historical enemy, with commentary on World War II and Denmark.
10 min
Changing of her Majesty's guard at Amalienborg Castle
This stop is at the square with the royal residences. The guide notes that guard changes occur every two hours and if the tour starts at 11 a.m., the group arrives in time for the noon ceremony.
20 min
Drive-by
View the location where wealthy and famous visitors often stay while in Copenhagen.
Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken)
The tour concludes at the Marble Church, known as Frederiks Kirke, considered one of Denmark’s most beautiful churches. The final stop is typically a five-minute walk from this point.
10 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour. We meet at Gammel Strand outside the Metro Station. Find the ORANGE umbrella! The tour is not guaranteed if you are not there on time/before it starts.
End point
We'll end close to the royal palaces (Amalienborg). Each guide has their own ending point, but the approximate area is correct. This is NOT the starting point! You will miss the tour if you head here instead of Gammel Strand/Bishop Absalon!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.