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Old Town Copenhagen: Private Walking Tour Exploring Iconic Landmarks and History
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5 Ratings
København
Famed monuments, tales from the past, and slender alleyways - join us on our Private Stroll Through Old Town Copenhagen! From the Copenhagen Town Hall to the Circular Tower to Grey Monks’ Plaza - immerse yourself in history!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Copenhagen City Hall - Rådhuspladsen translates to City Hall Square. The square is a hot spot for concerts, outdoor exhibitions, celebrations of returning sports heroes, and even political activities. Next to Rådhuspladsen, we find Tivoli and Strøget, the main pedestrian street.
- Gammeltorv - Gammeltorv is, in English, known as the “Old Square.” As the name indicates, it is the oldest square in Copenhagen, functioning as a marketplace already in the 1100s.
- Plaza Nytorv - On the opposite side of Gammeltorv, we find Nytorv, “New Square.” A great example of Danish invention skills! It was at Nytorv that the butchers carried out their work, as sales took place at Gammeltorv.
- Church of Our Lady - Copenhagen Cathedral - The Church of Our Lady (Vor Frue Kirke) is the National Cathedral of Denmark. The church has been rebuilt four times. The fourth church is the church we see today. At the Church of Our Lady is where Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary were wed May 14th, 2004.
- University of Copenhagen - The University of Copenhagen is one of the oldest universities in northern Europe. When it was created, it consisted of four faculties: theology, law, medicine, and philosophy. At the beginning of 2000, the University of Copenhagen was the largest educational institution in Denmark, with 37,000 students and more than 7,000 employees.
- Rundetarn - The Rundetårn, or “Round Tower”, is the oldest European observatory still functioning. Frederik II, King of Denmark and Norway, was the first king to take an interest in astronomy, mainly because of the work of the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe.
- Gråbrødretorv - Gråbrødetorv, or “The Grey Friars Square,” is named after the Franciscan monastery that once stood on the square. Although most of the houses on the square were destroyed in the Great Fire of 1728, the ones that survived were restored and painted in contemporary colours. This is a great stop for photos!
- Stroeget - Strøget is Copenhagen’s and one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets with a length of 1.11 kilometres. Strøget is mostly known for its shopping and not without good reason, starting by the Town hall and ending at the Kongens Nytorv near Nyhavn, here you find a huge range of shops.
What's Included
- Professional Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortably and appropriately.
- Part of this tour takes place in areas where you will have to walk on cobblestones.
Location
Vesterbrogade 4B
Vesterbrogade
The tour departs from Copenhagen Visitor Service, at Vesterbrogade 4B, outside the entrance - located in the City Centre.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Jean_m
Dec 2, 2023
Family travel in Denmark - After traveling to Copenhagen a few times we finally decided to take a tour. We learned so much about the history of the town. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was real nice. Top notch guide and I highly recommend this tour
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Patti_s
Aug 15, 2023
Well done! - Taking silly photos with statues was fun. We went to all the important sites and our guide was informative.
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108nigelj
Oct 5, 2021
Interesting Walk - Ulf was our guide, who was very knowledgeable and being a local was able to add his own insight to the walk, which was undertaken at a brisk pace. Learning the history and background to the old town was interesting. Would highly recommended.
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