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Legends of Copenhagen

A first encounter with the city, its history and its secrets.

2 hrs · Ukrainian and EnglishBook a walk
Duration2 hrs
Priceon request
Meeting pointCity Hall / Rådhuspladsen
Tour languagesUkrainian and English

If this is your first time in Copenhagen, or you would like to get to know the old town, this walk is a lovely way to begin exploring the Danish capital.

We will walk from City Hall to the famous Nyhavn harbour, peek into cosy courtyards, wander along historic streets and talk about kings, legends, traditions and everyday life in Denmark.

Along the way, you will hear stories about Hans Christian Andersen, local beliefs and the intriguing little details that are so easy to walk past without noticing.

What we will see

  1. 01

    Copenhagen City Hall

  2. 02

    The historic squares of Gammel Torv and Nytorv

  3. 03

    The Caritas Fountain — one of the city’s oldest fountains

  4. 04

    Church of Our Lady (Vor Frue Kirke). If you would like to, we can step inside when it is open

  5. 05

    Magstræde — one of Copenhagen’s most picturesque old streets

  6. 06

    Christiansborg, home to the Danish Parliament

  7. 07

    The National Museum of Denmark and Højbro Plads, where we will meet the statue of the city’s founder, Bishop Absalon

  8. 08

    Kongens Nytorv (King’s New Square) and Nyhavn (New Harbour)

At the end of the walk, you will find yourself right in the heart of Copenhagen. I will be happy to suggest where to go next, what to try and which places are worth exploring on your own.

Duration: 2 hours

Come and get to know Copenhagen through its stories, legends and little discoveries!

Along the way

10 PHOTOS
Christiansborg Palace between the Marble Bridge pavilionsAn old Copenhagen street with brick façadesHøjbro Plads and the Christiansborg towerHøjbro Plads and the statue of Bishop AbsalonThe statue of Bishop Absalon on Højbro PladsHalf-timbered houses on an old streetColourful façades on an old Copenhagen streetA courtyard with yellow half-timbered housesA square in Copenhagen’s old townThe Royal Library Garden

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