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". 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 country's 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 significant events from Denmark's history. The guided tour will last approximately an hour and a half, concluding back at the starting point.

Christiansborg Tower

At the end of your tour, you'll have the opportunity to climb 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 for the palace costs 60 DKK per person (approximately 9 EUR), with free entry for children under 17. If you have the Copenhagen Card, the entrance fee is included. Note that the guided tour only covers 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 your group.