Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen


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Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Slotsholmen, Copenhagen's Castle Island without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Find out how the original fortress evolved over the centuries into a series of castles and, later, spectacular palaces
• Hear from producer James Cowan, a Welsh tour guide who moved to Copenhagen in 2019
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.


What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Tour app for Android and iOS

What's Not Included

Food and drink

Smartphone and headphones

Transportation


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 6 - 99

Additional Info

  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.


What To Expect

Slotsholmen
Slotsholmen, the island in Copenhagen’s harbor, has been a power base for nearly 900 years, for Copenhagen’s founder, Denmark’s kings, and today’s Danish parliament, housed in the beautiful Christiansborg Palace. This walking tour starts at the very spot where Copenhagen’s story began in the 1100s, Højbro Plads, before crossing over to ‘the Castle Island’, as Slotsholmen is known.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights you can look forward to on this tour include seeing the statue of Copenhagen’s founder, Bishop Absalon.

• Admission Ticket Free

Copenhagen Stock Exchange
In Slotsholmen, there are centuries worth of fascinating tales to listen to and several historical buildings. You'll see some of them including the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.

• Admission Ticket Free

Danish Jewish Museum
In Slotsholmen, there are centuries worth of fascinating tales to listen to and several historical buildings. You'll see some of them including the Danish Jewish Museum.

• Admission Ticket Free

Equestrian statue of Christian IX
You’ll also hear about Denmark’s rulers, including Christian IX as you gaze up at his statue.

• Admission Ticket Free

Thorvaldsens Museum
The tour ends in front of Thorvaldsen Museum, dedicated to Bertel Thorvaldsen who inspired kings and nobles.

• Admission Ticket Free






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