Full-Day Tour of Kronborg Castle, Frederiksborg Palace, Roskilde Cathedral & Viking Ship Museum
by Ophelia Tours
Choose from 4 available options
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✓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.€370Overview
Copenhagen's surroundings include several landmarks with historical significance, including castles, a cathedral, and a Viking ship museum. This full-day bus tour lasts about nine and a half hours and visits Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Frederiksborg Palace in Hillerød, Roskilde Cathedral in Roskilde, and the Viking Ship Museum by Roskilde Fjord. The tour begins with a 50-minute drive to Kronborg Castle, where the guide provides commentary on Danish history from the Kalmar Union to the early 20th century. Visitors then spend an hour touring Kronborg Castle, known as the setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet, exploring its medieval architecture and interiors. Next, the bus takes about 50 minutes through North Zealand’s forests and villages to Frederiksborg Palace. Guests have two hours to explore this Renaissance palace at their own pace and find lunch independently either at local cafés or by the lake near the palace. After lunch, the tour continues with a 50-minute drive to Roskilde Cathedral. There, participants spend an hour on a guided visit to this UNESCO Heritage site, learning about its Christian monarchs and admiring the cathedral’s architecture and lighting. Following the cathedral, a short 10-minute drive leads to the Viking Ship Museum on the coast of Roskilde Fjord. From April to September, visitors may see a reconstructed Viking ship sailing in the bay. The visit here lasts one hour. The return trip to Copenhagen takes around 50 minutes, passing through Danish countryside. The day concludes with about 40 minutes for drop-off in Copenhagen. The itinerary timing and order may vary due to seasonal or operational reasons. Included on the bus are WiFi, bottled water, and air conditioning. Restrooms are not available on board. The historical sites do not accommodate wheelchairs or walkers. Lunch is not provided. The tour involves walking up spiral staircases and cobblestone streets, covering about 10,000 steps in total, so appropriate clothing for the weather is advised.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kronborg Slot
The tour starts with a 50-minute drive to Kronborg Castle in Helsingør. The guide provides an introduction to Danish history covering the Kalmar Union through to the end of the Denmark-Norway dual monarchy before the mid-20th century.
50 min
Kronborg Slot
Visitors spend one hour on a guided tour of Kronborg Castle, known as Hamlet's castle. The tour explores the castle’s historical features and architecture with opportunities for photos.
60 min
Frederiksborg Castle
After Kronborg, there is a 50-minute drive to Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød. The route passes through North Zealand’s forests and villages, offering scenic views.
50 min
Frederiksborg Castle
Guests have two hours to explore Frederiksborg Renaissance Palace independently. Lunch can be taken at local cafés or with food from local bakeries while overlooking the lake around the palace.
120 min
Roskilde Domkirke
The bus then travels for 50 minutes to Roskilde Cathedral. The drive includes views of the Danish countryside.
50 min
Roskilde Domkirke
A one-hour guided tour follows at Roskilde Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The guide explains its Christian monarch history and points out architectural details created by light and shadow.
60 min
Viking Ship Museum
A 10-minute drive leads to the Viking Museum.
10 min
Viking Ship Museum
Visitors spend one hour at the Viking Ship Museum exploring reconstructed Viking ships. From April to September, it is possible to see a Viking ship replica sailing on the fjord.
60 min
Copenhagen
The return journey to Copenhagen takes 50 minutes through the Danish countryside.
50 min
Copenhagen
The tour ends with a 40-minute drop-off period in Copenhagen. The schedule and order of visits may change due to seasonal or operational factors.
40 min
Meeting point
The Central Pickup Point (CPP) is the departure point from where the tour start at 0845CET. Walking distance from Copenhagen central station head southeast on Banegårdspladsen 140 m and you will arrive at Hotel Astoria, BW Signature Collection, Banegårdspladsen 4, 1570 Copenhagen
End point
The Central Pickup Point (CPP) is the departure point from where the tour start at 0845CET. Walking distance from Copenhagen central station head southeast on Banegårdspladsen 140 m and you will arrive at Hotel Astoria, BW Signature Collection, Banegårdspladsen 4, 1570 Copenhagen
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Tour of Kronborg Castle, Frederiksborg Palace, Roskilde Cathedral & Viking Ship Museum
by Ophelia Tours
Choose from 4 available options
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.€370Overview
Copenhagen's surroundings include several landmarks with historical significance, including castles, a cathedral, and a Viking ship museum. This full-day bus tour lasts about nine and a half hours and visits Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Frederiksborg Palace in Hillerød, Roskilde Cathedral in Roskilde, and the Viking Ship Museum by Roskilde Fjord. The tour begins with a 50-minute drive to Kronborg Castle, where the guide provides commentary on Danish history from the Kalmar Union to the early 20th century. Visitors then spend an hour touring Kronborg Castle, known as the setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet, exploring its medieval architecture and interiors. Next, the bus takes about 50 minutes through North Zealand’s forests and villages to Frederiksborg Palace. Guests have two hours to explore this Renaissance palace at their own pace and find lunch independently either at local cafés or by the lake near the palace. After lunch, the tour continues with a 50-minute drive to Roskilde Cathedral. There, participants spend an hour on a guided visit to this UNESCO Heritage site, learning about its Christian monarchs and admiring the cathedral’s architecture and lighting. Following the cathedral, a short 10-minute drive leads to the Viking Ship Museum on the coast of Roskilde Fjord. From April to September, visitors may see a reconstructed Viking ship sailing in the bay. The visit here lasts one hour. The return trip to Copenhagen takes around 50 minutes, passing through Danish countryside. The day concludes with about 40 minutes for drop-off in Copenhagen. The itinerary timing and order may vary due to seasonal or operational reasons. Included on the bus are WiFi, bottled water, and air conditioning. Restrooms are not available on board. The historical sites do not accommodate wheelchairs or walkers. Lunch is not provided. The tour involves walking up spiral staircases and cobblestone streets, covering about 10,000 steps in total, so appropriate clothing for the weather is advised.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kronborg Slot
The tour starts with a 50-minute drive to Kronborg Castle in Helsingør. The guide provides an introduction to Danish history covering the Kalmar Union through to the end of the Denmark-Norway dual monarchy before the mid-20th century.
50 min
Kronborg Slot
Visitors spend one hour on a guided tour of Kronborg Castle, known as Hamlet's castle. The tour explores the castle’s historical features and architecture with opportunities for photos.
60 min
Frederiksborg Castle
After Kronborg, there is a 50-minute drive to Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød. The route passes through North Zealand’s forests and villages, offering scenic views.
50 min
Frederiksborg Castle
Guests have two hours to explore Frederiksborg Renaissance Palace independently. Lunch can be taken at local cafés or with food from local bakeries while overlooking the lake around the palace.
120 min
Roskilde Domkirke
The bus then travels for 50 minutes to Roskilde Cathedral. The drive includes views of the Danish countryside.
50 min
Roskilde Domkirke
A one-hour guided tour follows at Roskilde Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The guide explains its Christian monarch history and points out architectural details created by light and shadow.
60 min
Viking Ship Museum
A 10-minute drive leads to the Viking Museum.
10 min
Viking Ship Museum
Visitors spend one hour at the Viking Ship Museum exploring reconstructed Viking ships. From April to September, it is possible to see a Viking ship replica sailing on the fjord.
60 min
Copenhagen
The return journey to Copenhagen takes 50 minutes through the Danish countryside.
50 min
Copenhagen
The tour ends with a 40-minute drop-off period in Copenhagen. The schedule and order of visits may change due to seasonal or operational factors.
40 min
Meeting point
The Central Pickup Point (CPP) is the departure point from where the tour start at 0845CET. Walking distance from Copenhagen central station head southeast on Banegårdspladsen 140 m and you will arrive at Hotel Astoria, BW Signature Collection, Banegårdspladsen 4, 1570 Copenhagen
End point
The Central Pickup Point (CPP) is the departure point from where the tour start at 0845CET. Walking distance from Copenhagen central station head southeast on Banegårdspladsen 140 m and you will arrive at Hotel Astoria, BW Signature Collection, Banegårdspladsen 4, 1570 Copenhagen
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.