Christiansborg Palace Guided Tour

Immerse yourself in the history of Denmark on this guided tour of Christiansborg, a significant royal palace and government building located on the isle of Slotsholmen. Enjoy spectacular views from the tallest tower in Copenhagen.

Christiansborg Palace Guided Tour Itinerary

Meet your guide at the main entrance to the Christiansborg Palace on Slotsholmen, an islet in Copenhagen's harbour. Your expert English-speaking guide will explain the current use of Christiansborg as the seat of the Folketing, the Danish Parliament. After learning about the unicameral political system, you'll embark on a guided tour of the palace's royal chambers, admiring the Baroque and Neo-Baroque interior decoration.

Discover the extensive collection of Gobelin tapestries in the Great Hall of Christiansborg, which portrays different events from Denmark's history in detail. After approximately an hour and a half, the guided tour will conclude at the starting point.

Christiansborg Tower

At the end of your tour, you can climb to the Christiansborg Observation Deck, the tallest tower in Copenhagen, offering panoramic views. The tower is open from 11 am until 9 pm, and access is free.

Important Info

Depending on your selected option, the tour includes admission to Christiansborg Palace. If you choose the tour without tickets, admission is included if you have the Copenhagen Card. The tour only enters the royal chambers; the Parliament Wing and other administrative offices are not open to the public.

Private Tour

You can reserve a private guided tour of Christiansborg Palace for an exclusive experience with a guide just for you and your group.