Christiansborg Palace Guided Tour

Immerse yourself in the history of Denmark on this guided tour of Christiansborg, an important royal palace and government building on the isle of Slotsholmen. Plus enjoy spectacular views from the tallest tower in Copenhagen.

Christiansborg Palace Guided Tour Itinerary

Meet your guide at the main entrance to Christiansborg Palace, located on Slotsholmen, or "Castle Island," in Copenhagen's harbour. Your English-speaking guide will explain the current use of Christiansborg, as the seat of the Folketing, the Danish Parliament. After learning about Denmark's unicameral political system, you'll embark on a guided tour of the palace's royal chambers, admiring the Baroque and Neo-Baroque interiors. Discover the extensive collection of Gobelin tapestries in the Great Hall, which depict significant events from Denmark's history. The guided tour lasts approximately one and a half hours and concludes back at the original start point.

Christiansborg Tower

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

Important information

This guided tour does not include entrance to Christiansborg Palace. The ticket for the palace costs 60 DKK per person (approximately 9 EUR), with free entry for children under 17 years old. If you have the Copenhagen Card, entrance to Christiansborg Palace is included. The guided tour only enters the royal chambers; the Parliament Wing and other administration offices are not accessible to the public.

Private tour

If preferred, you can reserve a private guided tour of Christiansborg Palace with an exclusive guide for you and your group.