
Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Is Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour worth booking?
Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour is a 1.5-hour experience in Copenhagen, Denmark, from $5 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 7 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (7)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $5 per person
Take in Copenhagen’s historical landmarks at your own pace with this affordable audio tour. • Immerse yourself in the city's history with dramatic tales of the 1795 catastrophic fire, the 1807 deadly bombardment, and th
What you get
About this experience
Take in Copenhagen’s historical landmarks at your own pace with this affordable audio tour. • Immerse yourself in the city's history with dramatic tales of the 1795 catastrophic fire, the 1807 deadly bombardment, and the secret tunnel built to rescue a king • Hear from producer James Cowan who moved to Copenhagen in 2019 and whose passion for history inspired him to create this VoiceMap tour • 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 VoiceMap 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
Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink
- Transportation
What you'll see and do
Copenhagen King's New Square
The tour starts inside the King's New Square. You'll hear about how VoiceMap works before you begin the walk.
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Kunsthal Charlottenborg
You'll see the outside of Charlottenborg, the Queen Charlotte Amalie of Denmark and Norway's castle and hear a bit about the queen, her castle and its architecture.
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Royal Danish Theater (Kongelige Teater)
You see the outside of the Royal Danish Theatre and learn a bit about its history before moving on with the tour.
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Stroget
The tour passes by the entrance to Stroeget. You'll hear about this well-known and well-trodden street as you continue the tour.
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Nyhavn
The tour takes you across Nyhavn, the New Harbour. As you walk, you'll hear the history of the area.
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Amaliehaven
You'll go around the Amaliehaven (Amalie Garden) where you'll hear its history before continuing to the last attraction on the tour.
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Amalienborg
The final venue on the tour is Amalienborg, the Copenhagen residence of the Danish Royal family. Here you'll hear more history while you walk around the outside of the palaces.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Copenhagen
Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends in front of Christian IX's Palace.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
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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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Very Informative
Just did the audio tour and it was fantastic! There was a lot of great information that is more detailed than the in-person tours get. This tour goes into the history of the buildings and provides great details into Danish royal historv.
via Tripadvisor
Great Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
We enjoyed our audio tour. We found it to be educational and liked that we could do it at our own pace. The app worked perfectly! Will look for more self-guided audio tours in the future.
via Viator
Educational and interesting
Really loved the commentary and learned a lot of history and about the architecture and some about the modern royal family too. Would have liked less standing still, but not sure how that would work with all the info being imparted..
via Viator
A great overview and time filler
We had an afternoon to fill in and wanted to wander the streets at our own pace. This was the perfect solution to see the sights and gain some knowledge, rather than just walk past buildings and not know about them. An easy to use program, using GPS to allow us to walk without having to know the city. Great narration as well. Highly recommended.
via Viator
Short tour - great info
A short walking tour of the history of the royal family in Denmark Not a long tour but takes you through places you might otherwise miss
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- 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
- 2
- 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's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Copenhagen.
How much does Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $5 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's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours 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's Royal History: A Self-Guided 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 (4.7/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Copenhagen, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour?
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Around 2 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 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided 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, Copenhagen Walking Tour: Politically Incorrect Intro, Copenhagen Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with local Guide. 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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