
Copenhagen History and Folklore Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
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Is Copenhagen History and Folklore Self Guided Audio Walking Tour worth booking?
Copenhagen History and Folklore Self Guided Audio Walking Tour is a 1-hour experience in Copenhagen, Denmark, from $10 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $10 per person
Don't just walk around, learn what your seeing. On this walking tour, we’ll explore the city’s history through its palaces, museums, statues, and squares. You’ll see where Danish kings and queens lived, learn about momen
What you get
About this experience
Don't just walk around, learn what your seeing. On this walking tour, we’ll explore the city’s history through its palaces, museums, statues, and squares. You’ll see where Danish kings and queens lived, learn about moments that shaped the nation, and visit landmarks that still define Copenhagen today. Why is there a family of statues abandoned in the canal? You'll know after this tour! Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. The tour is all on our walking tour app.
What's included
Included
- Learn the story of Copenhagen, it's history, sites and marvels.
- Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.
- Don't just walk by things, learn their story.
- Walking tour on our walking tour app in Copenhagen
Not included
- No Admission, this tour is all outside
- No human guide, this is all guided by our walking tour app
What you'll see and do
Who was Karen? You'll learn her story and many other statues stories on the tour.
5 minutes here
We start at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, the author of many famous tales. Hear his history, and stories, and then be guided through Copenhagen discovering it's stories.
5 minutes here
Dragon Fountain
what's the deal with the dragon fountain? Discover it's story on our tour.
5 minutes here
The Lur Blowers monument was a striking new addition to Copenhagen in 1914. Why two? What' a Lur? Find out on the tour.
5 minutes here
Jens Olsen's World Clock
Get a chance to see the historic clock and learn why it's historic.
5 minutes here
The National Museum of Denmark
The tour stops outside the National Museum of Denmark and you'll hear it's story.
Pass by without stopping
Danish Jewish Museum
You'll stop outside the The Danish Jewish Museum and hear it's story.
Pass by without stopping
Step into the historic and somwhat hidden garden and learn it's story.
5 minutes here
Equestrian Statue of Frederick VII
Who was Frederik VII? Well, he got a statue on a horse, find out why.
5 minutes here
Agnete and the Merman
A Merman and his family abandoned in the Canal? What's that story?
5 minutes here
Stork Fountain
Storks and it's in the main street, with a big story. Don't just walk by, learn the story.
5 minutes here
Nyhavn
Stroll around one of the most beautiful areas in the city and hear it's story.
5 minutes here
Our adventure ends next to the water, at the Springvandet i Amaliehaven, and take in the stories of the ocean.
5 minutes here
Equestrian Statue of Frederick VII
You'll stop by old Frederick V's statue, and learn why he's on a horse riding around.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Copenhagen
We start at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, the author of many famous tales. Hear his history, and stories, and then be guided through Copenhagen discovering it's stories.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Our adventure ends next to the water, at the Springvandet i Amaliehaven, and take in the stories of the ocean.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- WalknTours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Copenhagen History and Folklore Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Copenhagen.
How much does Copenhagen History and Folklore Self Guided Audio Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $10 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Copenhagen usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Copenhagen History and Folklore Self Guided Audio Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Copenhagen is not rushed.
Is Copenhagen History and Folklore Self Guided Audio Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Copenhagen, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Copenhagen History and Folklore Self Guided Audio Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Copenhagen History and Folklore Self Guided Audio Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Copenhagen History and Folklore Self Guided Audio Walking Tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Copenhagen can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Copenhagen and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Copenhagen History and Folklore Self Guided Audio Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Copenhagen within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Copenhagen?
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On Outty we rank every Copenhagen experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Day Trip around Copenhagen, Walk & Canal Tour: Copenhagen Highlights + Changing of the Guards, Danish Hygge and Culture Walking Tour in Copenhagen Old Town. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Copenhagen?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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