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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Maximize your time in Copenhagen on this private full-day tour that takes you to all of the most-important landmarks, as well as hidden spots that most visitors miss. As you walk to attractions including the Round Tower and Amalienborg, your guide will fill you in on the history of the Danish capital. You'll also make two stops to sample Danish cuisine.

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 North Zealand Private Castles Tour, enjoy the perk of exploring in a private group. You’ll travel to Frederiksborg Castle, Fredensborg Palace, and the UNESCO-listed Kronborg Castle all in a day.

This tour of the vibrant city of Copenhagen will take you through its bustling streets where you will see sights such as the magnificent Tivoli and the impressive architecture of the Marble Church. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city. See the city’s rich history in its decadent palaces and grand halls, and its vibrant character in its bustling squares. From writers to royals, you will hear the stories of some of the city's most remarkable citizens. To discover this wonderful city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.

Swap the crowds and hassle of big bus tours for a private and personalized experience of Copenhagen. This private walking tour lets you discover the history and culture Denmark's capital at your own pace as you walk from the Old Town to the old port of Nyhavn and stroll around the gardens of Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg Palace.

Maximize your time in Denmark by crossing the bridge and visiting another country—Sweden. This bus trip is an easy way to get to Malmö, without having to do any transport planning or navigating. Learn about the city’s history through guide commentary on the bus, then enjoy free time to hop off the bus and explore Malmö’s sights independently, such as Stortorget square and Malmö Castle.

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.

Experience two of Copenhagen’s most popular neighborhoods—Vesterbro and Christianshavn—like a local during this half-day private tour, without the worry of getting lost or overlooking places many travelers miss. Get to grips with the offbeat side of Copenhagen, while learning more about the history and culture of each place than you would alone thanks to your personal guide.

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.

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.

A visit to Roskilde is perfect for anyone interested in the Viking Age. Take a deep dive into Danish history and visit a site that was a Viking trading location over 1,000 years ago. No need to worry about figuring out local bus routes as roundtrip private hotel transfers are included from Copenhagen. During the trip, stop off at the Viking Ship Museum at Roskilde Harbour to see the remains of Viking ships from the 11th century.