Free Walking Tour of Renaissance Copenhagen

Castles, towers and churches... Discover the golden age of Danish culture on this walking tour of Renaissance Copenhagen.

Description

At the designated time, meet your professional English-speaking guide in Hojbro Plads, next to the equestrian statue of Absalon. Learn about this warrior-bishop, considered the founder of Copenhagen.

Wander through the surrounding streets to the Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen's cathedral, completed in 1825. This Neoclassical-style structure stands on the site of previous churches destroyed over the years.

Continue to the Rundetaarn, a 17th-century astronomical observatory with a unique spiral ramp for horse and carriage access to the top. Discover the secrets of this monument with your guide.

A ten-minute walk from the tower takes you to Rosenborg Castle, a Dutch Renaissance palace built in the early 1600s as a summer residence for the Danish royal family. It is located in the "Kongens Have" or King's Garden, the city’s oldest park.

Your walking tour concludes at Torvehallerne market after 1.5 hours, featuring various food stalls and a highlight of Danish pastries dating back to the Renaissance era.

Important information

It is not possible to book this free walking tour of Renaissance Copenhagen for groups of more than 5 people.