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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 Slotsholmen. Enjoy views from the tallest tower in Copenhagen. Christiansborg Palace Guided Tour Itinerary....

  • 2 hours
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  • Open on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Immerse yourself in the history of Denmark on this guided tour of Christiansborg, an important royal palace and government building on Slotsholmen. Enjoy 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. Your expert English-speaking guide will explain the use of Christiansborg as the seat of the Folketing, the Danish Parliament. Learn about Denmark's unicameral political system before embarking on a guided tour of the palace's royal chambers, showcasing Baroque and Neo-Baroque interior decoration.

Discover the Gobelin tapestries in the Great Hall of Christiansborg, which depict events from Denmark's history in detail. The guided tour lasts approximately an hour and a half, ending back at the original start point.

Christiansborg Tower

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

Important information

This guided tour does not include entrance to Christiansborg Palace. The ticket costs 60 DKK per person (approximately 9 EUR), and children under 17 enter for free. If you have the Copenhagen Card, your entrance fee is included. The tour only covers 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, with an exclusive guide for your group.

Included

  • English–speaking guide

Not included

  • Admission to Christiansborg Palace (125DKK per person)

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Location

Activity location

Christiansborg Slotsplads 5, 1218 København K, Denmark

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