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. 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, 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. You will then embark on a guided tour of the palace's royal chambers, admiring the Baroque and Neo-Baroque interior decoration.

Discover the collection of Gobelin tapestries in the Great Hall of Christiansborg, which portray various events from Denmark's history. After approximately an hour and a half, the guided tour will conclude back at the original start point.

Christiansborg Tower

At the end of your tour, you will have the opportunity to climb up to the Christiansborg Observation Deck, the tallest tower in Copenhagen, offering panoramic views over the Danish capital. 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 costs 60 DKK per person (approximately 9 EUR), with free entry for children under 17. If you have the Copenhagen Card, your entrance fee is included. The guided tour only visits the royal chambers; the Parliament Wing and administration offices are not open to the public.

Private tour

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