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Copenhagen Attractions & ActivitiesTours and Excursions
Our tours offer insight into city districts, sites of local interest, and even historic and government buildings. Peruse our list, and then, prepare for a bit of education and entertainment combined.
Address: DFDS Canal Tours, Copenhagen
These tours offer a quick and informative introduction to the city. Enjoy a canal ride as a guide provides historical context and points of interests. Tours depart every half hour from either Gammel Strand or Nyhavn.
Address: Copenhagen Excursions, leaves from City Hall Square, Copenhagen
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The drive toward Kronborg Castle showcases the Danish countryside and the Swedish shore. Kronborg, believed to be the model for Shakespeare's Elsinore in "Hamlet," offers a magnificent walk through the longest Knight's Hall in Northern Europe. In the afternoon, groups head to Fredensborg Palace, the queen's summer...
Address: Copenhagen Excursions, leaves from City Hall Square, Copenhagen
This great bus tour lets travelers familiarize themselves with the city. It's well worth the two-and-a-half hours and the monetary investment. The tour starts by Tivoli, heads to the Gefion Fountain, allows for a glimpse of Amalienborg Palace, and follows up with a canal boat ride and "water-views" of Copenhagen. Sit...
Full-Day Sightseeing Tour to Sweden
Address: Copenhagen Excursions, leaves from City Hall Square, Copenhagen
Definitely worth the time and money! This trip includes a view of Kronborg Castle and a ferry ride to Helisingborg, Sweden. Once there, you drive to Lund to tour the town church and see its astrological clock. The tour then proceeds to Malmo, where two hours are allotted for sightseeing. Interesting guides have great...
Address: Copenhagen Excursions, leaves from City Hall Square, Copenhagen
Enjoy the scenic countryside on a trip to the home of Denmark's favorite literary son. The tour travels to the island of Funen, where visitors see villages, castles, and manor homes. The drive then continues to Odense, home of the Hans Christian Andersen Museum. Reservations recommended.
Address: Copenhagen Excursions, leaves from City Hall Square, Copenhagen
This half-day trip features a scenic shoreline drive. It begins with a jaunt north to Frederiksborg Castle and its national historical museum and then continues past Fredensborg Palace and ends with Kronborg Castle. Kronborg was made famous as Shakespeare's model for Elsinore in "Hamlet." Built between 1574 and 1585,...
Address: Copenhagen Excursions, leaves from City Hall Square, Copenhagen
If you've ever wondered what 45 million legos look like, here's your chance to find out. The Lego Dragon Castle is a must see, as are the Statue of Liberty, Versailles, and the Chinese Palaces – all rendered in classic plastic blocks. The attraction offers plenty to do, including snapping photos of the resident...
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory
Address: Smallgade 47, Frederiksberg 2000
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Royal Copenhagen has been in business for centuries, and its china and porcelain are well-known around the world. In fact, the company has been manufacturing beautiful goods since 1775 and has been at this site since 1884. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's finest china makers.
Address: Copenhagen Excursions, leaves from City Hall Square, Copenhagen
Travel back in time as you take in the scenic beauty of Roskilde Fjord. The inlet, which is now home to a handful of restored Viking ships, provides a history lesson in Danish seafaring. After you've seen the fjord, the tour continues with a drive through the countryside and a stop in Roskilde. Once the ancient...
