Oslo
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Oslo City Tour - 4 hours
Drive through the center of Oslo, passing all of the main sights and highlights, including the Royal Palace and the Nobel Institute. View the City Hall, inaugurated in 1950 at Oslo's 900-year jubilee. Akershus Fortress, sitting boldly on the waterfront is today partly a museum and a military area.
Pass the Parliament Building before entering Karl Johan Street, named after the Swedish-Norwegian king in the early part of the 19th century. The oldest part of Oslo University, dating back to 1813, lines this street. It is famous for its interior decoration by the painter Edvard Munch.
You will also pass through attractive villa areas on the way to Vigeland Park. This enormous open-space was laid out in the first half of the 20th century by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Over a period of 30 years, he created his own world of human beings and animals from stone, iron and bronze. There are about 200 statue groups in all, which describe the course of human life from birth to death. The monolith, a 56-foot high granite block carved with 121 figures stands as the unequivocal centerpiece of this well-planned park.
On the Bygdøy Peninsula you will visit the Viking Ship Museum. It houses three authentic longboats dating from the Viking Age, around AD 900-1000, which were excavated from the mudbanks along Oslo fjord. The museum also holds a large collection of items found on board the ships, such as household goods, tools, jewelry and clothing.
| Basis: |
Private tour. |
| Duration: |
4 hours. |
| Start / End: |
City center Hotel, address or Pier. |
| Vehicle: |
01st Class. |
| Guide: |
English-speaking. Other languages on request. |
| Entrances: |
Viking Ship Museum. |
| Meals: |
None. |
| Difficulty: |
Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces. |
| Notes: |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. |
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Oslo Tour to Drøbak - 5 hours
Located 40 minutes outside of Oslo, on the east side of the Oslo Fjord, lies Drøbak. The narrow 18th- and 19th-century streets lined with small wooden houses give the town an idyllic touch. On an island just outside Drøbak you can visit the fortress Oscarsborg.
The centre of Drøbak is the square Torget where you find the popular Tregaarden's Christmas House and Santa's Post Office. They have Norway's biggest permanent Christmas exhibition and a special Santa Claus post stamp. By the charming boat harbour there is also an Aquarium, with the world's only "lutefisk" museum, and Badeparken a little north of the centre is a great place for swimming.
From Sjøtorget there are regular ferries to the Oscarsborg Fortress. The trip takes 5 minutes.
The construction of the fortress was finished in 1853. It got the name Oscarsborg when king Oscar I visited the fortress in 1855. The fortress has a proud and dramatic history and is best known for the sinking of the German heavy cruiser Blücher on 9 April 1940 during World War II.
Oscarsborg Fortress is a jewel in the Drøbak narrow. In summer, Oscarsborg is perfect for families and for those interested in nature, culture and history. Oscarsborg Fortress Museum presents the history of the place and organises guided tours. There are plenty of activities for children. A safari through the subterranean tunnels below the fortress, obstacle courses, bathing beaches and crab fishing.
| Basis: |
Private tour. |
| Duration: |
5 hours. |
| Start / End: |
City center Hotel, address or Pier. |
| Vehicle: |
01st Class. |
| Guide: |
English-speaking. Other languages on request. |
| Entrances: |
Oscarsborg Museum |
| Meals: |
None. |
| Difficulty: |
Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces. |
| Notes: |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. |
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Oslo Bicycle tour – 3 Hours
Discover an alternative Oslo, full of street art, hip cafés, surprising waterfalls, great food and award winning coffee.
During this approximately 3-hour bike tour, you will ride the path along the Akerselva River, with a stop at the heart of Oslo’s food scene, the indoor food market “Mathallen”. Mathallen is closed on Mondays.
Be amazed by rushing waterfalls in the middle of the city, just blocks from the trendy Grünerløkka neighborhood.
And an absolute must is a stop at the modern Opera and the exciting urban development around it, including a stop at Oslo's newest urban beach.
| Basis |
Private tour |
| Duration |
3 hours |
| Start / End |
Bicycle rental shop. |
| Vehicle |
None |
| Inclusions |
Bicycle and Helmet. |
| Guide |
English-speaking. Other languages on request. |
| Entrances |
None |
| Meals |
None |
| Difficulty |
Grade Easy/Medium. Guests must be in good health and be comfortable riding a bicycle with hand brakes. The tour includes about 2½ hours of cycling, all at a leisurely pace. |
| Notes |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. |
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Oslo Explorer tour – 5 Hours
We start with Vulkan - The area is a fusion of culture and creative industry with schools, hotels, food hall, restaurants and exciting tenants. It is the diversity and composition of the players that make Vulkan exciting.
Mathallen Oslo is inspired by the great European food courts. Here you’ll find specialty shops, cafés and great places to eat. The food court will also put on a number of food-related activities like conferences, courses, fairs and competitions. Mathallen Oslo is the place to go for everyone who appreciates high quality food and bevergages and something unique. There will be time for light lunch at Mathallen during the tour.
On the east side of the river Akerselva, behind the old industrial buildings, lies Grünerløkka. Here you will discover numerous little cafés, restaurants and bars. Grünerløkka is also a popular shopping district, with original design shops and many vintage and second-hand stores.
During the tour we will have an outside visit to the Opera House. Officially opened in April 2008, the Oslo Opera House was designed by the acclaimed Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta. The Opera House, which took five years to complete, sits on the bank of the Bjørvika district, near the stock exchange and the central station.
A visit to Oslo is not complete without a brief wal through Vigeland´s Sculpture Park .The sculpture park is Gustav Vigeland's life work, comprising over 200 sculptures in granite, bronze and wrought iron. It was installed mainly in the period 1940-1949, but is nevertheless a result of over 40 years of work. It is located in a beuatiful park and natural setting in the city.
Edvard Munch was one of Modernism's most significant artists and the other great Norgwian artist. The New Edvard Munch Museum will open at the end of 2020.
| Basis |
Private tour |
| Duration |
5 hours |
| Start / End |
City center Hotel, address or Pier. |
| Vehicle |
1st Class. |
| Guide |
English-speaking. Other languages on request. |
| Entrances |
Edvard Munch Museum when it opens at the end 2020 |
| Meals |
None |
| Difficulty |
Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces. |
| Notes |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. |
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Oslo Holmenkollen tour – 6 Hours
The famous Holmenkollen ski-jump, located in the hills above Oslo afford a panorama view over the city and the fjord below.
Holmenkollen Ski Jump has been at the heart of Norwegian skiing for over 100 years. The first ski jumping competition took place on 31st January 1892 when 12,000 spectators were present. The Holmenkollen Ski Jump is world famous and represents an international symbol of ski jumping and ski sport generally.
The Norsk Folkemuseum is Norway’s largest museum of cultural history. With collections from around the country, the museum shows how people lived in Norway from 1500 to the present. The 160 buildings in the Open-Air Museum represent different regions in Norway, different time periods, as well as differences between town, country and social classes. The Gol Stave Church dating from 1200 is one of five medieval buildings at the museum. The contemporary history is presented through exhibitions and documentation projects. Permanent indoor exhibitions include folk art, folk costumes, toys and Sami culture. There is also a variety of temporary exhibitions and audience programs all year round.
| Basis |
Private tour |
| Duration |
6 hours |
| Start / End |
City center Hotel, address or Pier. |
| Vehicle |
1st Class |
| Guide |
English-speaking. Other languages on request. |
| Entrances |
Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the Norwegian Folksmuseum. |
| Meals |
None |
| Difficulty |
Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces |
| Notes |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. |
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Art Tour with visit of Vigeland Sculpture Park and Opera House in Oslo with Rickshaw transfers – 4 hours
This art tour starts on three wells, a more sustainable way of discovering the city!
Your rickshaw driver will take you to Frogner Park, the famous sculpture park of Oslo. This enormous open space was laid out in the first half of the 20th century by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Over a period of 30 years, he created his own world of human beings and animals from stone, iron and bronze. There are about 200 statue groups in all, which describe the course of human life from birth to death. The monolith, a 56-foot-high granite block carved with 121 figures stands as the unequivocal centerpiece of this well-planned park.
Along the ride your driver will tell you more about the Norwegian capital and one of the greatest artists in the country: Edvard Munch. The famous painter grew up in Oslo and started out as an artist in this city. Together with your driver you will follow his footsteps and pass by some of the places that have a significance in his life: his first studio, right in front of the Parliament Building, the Grand Café, a popular hangout for artists in the late 1800s, and Blomqvist art gallery, where he held several exhibitions. We continue towards Pilestredet 30, where Munch spent seven years of his childhood, and then to the campus of the University of Oslo where we will stop to learn about the Aula decorations.
The last stop of the tour is at the Opera House, where you will say goodbye to the rickshaw driver and meet the Opera´s guide, who will show you around this emblematic building in a private tour lasting around 50 minutes.
During the visit you are shown the theatre's unique rooms and stages, visit the backstage area, the Main Stage and talk about what happens behind the scenes before the curtain rises. You will also learn about the architecture, stage technology, opera and ballet.
Basis: Private tour.
Duration: Approx. 4 hours (3 hours for rickshaw tour + 50 mins visit of National Theatre).
Start / End: City Center/National Theatre.
Vehicle: Ricksaw (2 pax per vehicle)
Guide: English-speaking.
Entrances: Opera House.
Meals: None.
Physical activity level: Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.
Wheelchair accessible: NO
Tour operates: morning, afternoon.
Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.
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06/05/2023 |
Gothenburg
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Gothenburg walking tour with Swedish “fika” - 2 Hours
 In this walking tour you will discover the main sights and secrets of Gothenburg. Founded in 1621, this is Sweden’s second largest city.
Together with our guide, you will pass by the Masthugget Church and walk around the charming streets of the old town. Among other sites and areas, you will explore Götaplatsen, a cultural hub enclosed by the Concert Hall, the Museum of Art, the City Theatre and the City Library.
During the tour you will also discover the meaning of “fika”. Frequently translated as "a coffee and cake break" - which is kind of correct - “fika” is much more than that. Fika is making time for friends and colleagues, it is a way of socializing, it is an attitude and state of mind. You will enjoy your fika while our guide tells you more about this important ritual and part of the Swedish culture.
Basis: Private tour.
Duration: 2 hours.
Start / End: City.
Vehicle: None.
Guide: English-speaking. Other languages on request.
Entrances: None.
Meals: Coffee and Traditional Swedish pastry.
Physical Activity Level: Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.
Wheelchair accessible: yes.
Tour operates: morning, afternoon.
Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.
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Gothenburg Walking tour with Botanical Garden and Volvo Museum -5 Hours
 You start the day with a walking in the old town. Gothenburg was founded in 1621 and it is Sweden’s second largest city. During this tour you will pass by the main sights of the city such as the Masthugget Church, the Concert Hall, the Museum of Art, the City Theatre and the City Library.
We continue the tour by car, visiting the Botanical Gardens, a 175 hectares area (about 430 acres), most of which is a nature reserve. The garden proper is about 40 hectares (almost 99 acres) with something like 16,000 different species and cultivars in various parts of it. Among many fascinating parts of the garden are the Rhododendron Valley, the Japanese Dell and the Rock Garden with its waterfall. In the Greenhouses you will find about 4,000 different species and cultivars, including some 1,500 orchids, a remarkable travertine department and the rare Easter Island Tree.
The last stop of our tour is at Volvo Museum. The purpose of this Museum is to preserve the history of Volvo, one of the most emblematic firms in the country, and make it known to the public. The museum is run by Volvo Car Group and Volvo Group including Volvo Trucks, Volvo Buses, Volvo Penta and Volvo Construction Equipment. Ever since the opening in 1995, the museum´s collection has continued to grow. Apart from the products on display, the museum has also built up a comprehensive archive of historical documents and images, providing a unique view into the story of what became one of Sweden’s most successful companies.
Basis: Private tour.
Duration: 5 hours (Approx. timing walking tour 1,5 hs + Botanical Garden 45 mins + Volvo Museum 1,5hs).
Start / End: City.
Vehicle: 01st class for the second part of the tour.
Guide: English-speaking. Other languages on request.
Entrances: Volvo Museum.
Meals: None.
Physical activity Level: Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.
Wheelchair accessible: no
Tour operates: morning or afternoon
Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.
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Discovering Gothenburg Archipelago – 5 Hours
 With over 20 islands, the archipelago of Gothenburg is full of seaside gems. The islands stretch along the coast like a string of pearls, offering locals and tourists stunning nature, beaches and charming villages.
In this tour we will visit the islands located in the northern part of the archipelago. That part of the archipelago consists of ten islands, and we will visit some of them.
We start the tour with a 25 minutes drive to Lilla Varholmen terminal where, together with our driver and guide, you will take a 12 minutes ferry trip towards Hönö. Once on board you will see the islands of Kalvsund and Grötö on different sides. Kalvsund reveals the tales of the fishermen and smuggler “Ernst Bremer”. We will cross bridges and explore Öckerö Island, with its medieval church and homestead museum, and discover the islands of Hälsö, Hönö and Hönö Klåva.
Hönö Klåva's fishing history goes far back in time. Nowadays, fishing is still an important activity in the harbor, but many of the premises used for fishing have been transformed into cozy shops, restaurants and hotels. We will go on a walking tour at Hönö Klåva to experience the atmosphere of this lovely island before
continuing to the island Fotö, our last stop before taking the ferry back to the terminal.
Do not forget to bring appropriate shoes! You will also have the chance to take a quick dip in the salty sea and refresh like a local, so bring a towel and swimsuit as well!
Basis: Private tour.
Duration: 5 hours.
Start / End: City.
Vehicle: 01st class car and public ferries.
Guide: English-speaking. Other languages on request
Entrances: None.
Meals: None.
Physical Activity Level: Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.
Wheelchair accessible: No
Tour operates : morning or afternoon.
Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. Please bring water, comfortable walking shoes and a towel/extra clothes/swimsuit if you want to take a short swim.
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Gothenburg Bike Tour – 3 hours
Discover Gothenburg on two wheels!
We start the bike tour in the heart of the city, exploring the area inside the old town wall and learning about the rise of Gothenburg, and its war and trading history. We continue towards Götaplatsen, where our guide will tell you about the world exhibition and Gothenburg’s biggest events in history, including the visit Albert Einstein.
The tour passes by Lorensberg, an exclusive mansion area, and Vasastan and Haga, famous for its architecture and lovely atmosphere. We bike towards Linne area and the castle forest, which is the most popular park in town.
We pass by Oscar Fredriks church, a trully cool church, and enter in the hipster area “2a lång gatan” before continuing to Majorna, an area that used to be home of the working class. With the typical houses called” landshövdingehus”, this neighbourhood is nowadays a cultural hub.
Our last stop is the” red stone area”, an alternative place for contemporary art in all its forms. On the way back to the starting point you will enjoy the beautiful surroundings, biking next to the water with a great view over the harbor.
Basis: Private tour.
Duration: 3 hours.
Start / End: Meeting point in the City.
Inclusions: Bicycle and helmet. Guide ONLY English-speaking.
Not included: meals and entrances.
Physical level activity: Grade Moderate. Walking required over uneven surfaces and biking around the city at a leisure pace.
Tour can operate: afternoon/evening.
Wheelchair Accessible: No.
Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.
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06/06/2023 |
Copenhagen
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Copenhagen City tour – 4 Hours
Your introduction to Copenhagen starts with its heart – centuries old buildings surround canals, royal palaces and the spine of Copenhagen which is the pedestrian precinct of “Strøget.” There is an incredible range of architecture within a small area, renaissance, medieval, baroque, Dutch style and the ultra-modern architecture with glass and steel. Your guide will also take you past the world-famous Tivoli Gardens, the inspiration for Walt Disney, before passing Christiansborg Palace, built on the site of the earliest fortifications of the city dating back to 1167, and now the seat of the Danish Parliament.
- Tivoli Gardens
- The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
- The colorful canal district
- The National Museum
- Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament
- The old Stock Exchange
- Kongens Nytorv
- The Royal Theatre, world-famous for its Royal Ballet
- The colorful harbor district of Nyhavn
- Amalienborg Palace, winter residence of the Royal Family
- The Gefion Fountain
- The Little Mermaid, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale
- Rosenborg Castle, where the crown jewels are protected by the Royal Guard – entrance included.
| Basis: |
Private tour. |
| Duration: |
4 hours. |
| Start / End: |
City center Hotel, Pier or address. |
| Vehicle: |
1st Class. |
| Guide: |
English-speaking. Other languages on request. |
| Entrances: |
Rosenborg Castle. |
| Meals: |
None. |
| Difficulty: |
Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces. |
| Notes: |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. |
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Roskilde tour – 5 Hours
Roskilde is an old charming city dating back from the Viking age and is located approximately 1 hour drive outside of Copenhagen.
The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde is the Danish museum for ships, seafaring and boatbuilding culture from ancient and medieval times
The large collection of traditional Nordic wooden boats is berthed at the harbor on Museum Island. Here you will also find the five reconstructions of the Skuldelev ships. This large collection of traditional Nordic wooden boats and Viking ships provide a unique perspective and helps create an image of what the Viking ships looked like a thousand years ago.
Roskilde Cathedral is an architectural masterpiece. 1000 years of Danish history are gathered here under beautifully decorated vaults and in dark crypts. Here 40 kings and queens of Denmark are buried, so you can explore the entire Danish Royal history in one place. The Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site an is the first Gothic cathedral in Scandinavia to be built in bricks. With its many unique Royal chapels, the Cathedral reflects a part of the changing European architectural history.
| Basis: |
Private tour. |
| Duration: |
5 hours. |
| Start / End: |
City center Hotel or address. |
| Vehicle: |
1st Class. |
| Guide: |
English-speaking. Other languages on request. |
| Entrances: |
The Viking Ship Museum & Roskilde Cathedral. |
| Meals: |
None. |
| Difficulty: |
Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces. |
| Notes: |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purpose. |
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North Zealand Tour – 7 Hours
/https://public-media.si-cdn.com/filer/84/65/84653b2a-60dc-4b77-908d-060b093e5735/shake.jpg) Set off on an enjoyable narrated tour to Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød. This elegant Dutch Renaissance structure straddles three small islands and has all the trappings of a fairytale castle, but it was gainfully employed as royal residence and setting for important ceremonial events from the 1600s to the 1850s. It now serves as the National Museum of History and is best known for its outstanding collection of portraits, the largest of its kind in Denmark. Your guided tour begins at the Neptune Fountain and visits the rooms of the King's Wing, the Church, and the impressive Knight's Hall, which boasts an intricate carved wooden ceiling.
Take photos of the Royal Family's summer residence Fredensborg Palace during a brief stop on route.
Heading further north through the picturesque countryside of Northern Zealand, you will find the town of Elsinore. Situated in Elsinore, the magnificent structure Kronborg Castle was chosen by William Shakespeare as the setting for his play, Hamlet. It is a suitably dramatic Renaissance castle, built in 1420 and expanded in the 1500s, situated on the narrow sound between Denmark and Sweden. Kronborg Castle is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site.
Continue back towards Copenhagen along the coastal road. Otherwise known as the Danish Rivera, the coastal road provides a lovely view of the sea between Denmark and Sweden, as well taking you through the fashionable and exclusive residential areas on the outskirts of Copenhagen.
| Basis: |
Private tour. |
| Duration: |
7 hours. |
| Start / End: |
City center Hotel or address. |
| Vehicle: |
1st Class. |
| Guide: |
English-speaking. Other languages on request. |
| Entrances: |
Frederiksborg Castle & Kronborg Castle. |
| Meals: |
None. |
| Difficulty: |
Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces. |
| Notes: |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purpose. |
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Malmö and Lund – 7 Hours
Malmö is Sweden’s third-largest city. Here, Scandinavia's tallest building twists its way skyward, gazing down over the vast Öresund bridge – both modern engineering marvels that reflect multicultural Malmö's progressive outlook.
Focusing on the area around Stortorget (the town square) and lively Lilla Torget (the little square) Malmö's Old Town is a gorgeous warren of cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses.
Located about 2.5km northwest of the Old Town, buzzing, bayside Västra Hamnen represents the modern face of Malmö. It's a popular spot to stroll, sip coffee and browse boutiques, but mostly people come to marvel at the Öresund bridge and the Turning Torso
After Malmö we continue to Lund, founded by the Danes around 1000 AD and once the seat of the largest archbishopric in Europe, Lund is the second-oldest city in Sweden. It's also one of its loveliest, surrounded by beech trees and glowing with an impressive architectural legacy. Its magnificent, medieval old town is centered on its strikingly beautiful cathedral. Radiating around it is the country's oldest, most prestigious university (c 1666). Perhaps ironically, the university keeps Lund young, its vibrant, engaged youth driving a lively arts and culinary scene.
| Basis: |
Private Tour. |
| Duration: |
7 hours. |
| Start/End: |
City center Hotel or address. |
| Vehicle: |
1st Class. |
| Guide: |
English-speaking. Other languages on request. |
| Entrances: |
Lund Cathedral (Entrance to the crypt to be paid locally). |
| Meals: |
None. |
| Difficulty: |
Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces. |
| Notes: |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purpose. |
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Copenhagen Walking tour – 3 Hours
Your introduction to Copenhagen starts with its heart – centuries old buildings surround canals, royal palaces and the spine of Copenhagen which is the pedestrian precinct of “Strøget.” There is an incredible range of architecture within a small area, renaissance, medieval, baroque, Dutch style and the ultra-modern architecture with glass and steel. Your guide will also take you past the world-famous Tivoli Gardens, the inspiration for Walt Disney, before passing Christiansborg Palace, built on the site of the earliest fortifications of the city dating back to 1167, and now the seat of the Danish Parliament.
- Town Hall Square
- The pedestrian Street Strøget
- Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament
- The old Stock Exchange
- Kongens Have
- Rosenborg Castle, where the crown jewels are protected by the Royal Guard
- Amalienborg Castle
- The colorful harbor district of Nyhavn
- Kongens Nytorv
- The Royal Theatre, world-famous for its Royal Ballet
| Basis |
Private tour |
| Duration |
3 hours |
| Start / End |
City center Hotel or address |
| Vehicle |
None |
| Guide |
English-speaking. Other languages on request |
| Entrances |
None |
| Meals |
None |
| Difficulty |
Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces |
| Notes |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes |
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Copenhagen Walking food tour – 4 Hours
The Culinary Experience tour lets you explore Copenhagen on a food tour and learn about the Nordic country’s burgeoning cuisine and restaurant scene! Discover produce as fresh as the Scandinavian air and scout out the locals’ favourite eateries and market halls with an expert guide at your side.
You will start at Torvehallerne, the new covered market halls, where you will sample artisan cheese, developed in collaboration with the city’s Michelin-starred chefs. Try liquorice, caramels and preserves from some of the most interesting small producers. You will explore the city, wander through Copenhagen Botanical Gardens, relaxing in the beautiful green surroundings. All that while talking about produce and local foods.
During the Culinary Experience Tour you will pass several of the city’s greatest landmarks and discuss its history. Food being always the focus. Exclusive to this tour you will try the open sandwiches called smørrebrød as well as a microbrewery where you sample three different types of home-brewed beer.
The most classic and un-missable street food in Copenhagen is a hotdog, which is served in a gourmet version. Finally, you will end at Torvehallerne again and you will have a chance to explore further on your own, not to mention do some shopping. So, make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to explore the city and its food after the tour.
| Basis |
Private |
| Duration |
4 hours |
| Start / End |
City center Hotel or address |
| Vehicle |
01st class. Included for private transfers from/to City center Hotel / address |
| Guide |
English-speaking. Other languages on request
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| Entrances |
None |
| Meals |
Various tastings making up for a full meal |
| Difficulty |
Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces |
| Notes |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes |
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Copenhagen Bicycle tour – 3 Hours
If you want to get out and see the most of Copenhagen, a bike tour is a great choice. Be part of this tour and experience Copenhagen on two wheels as your guide will lead you around the city and to its sights in style.
The Danish cycle-culture is as old as the bicycle itself. Copenhageners have used bicycles to transport themselves to and from work since the 1880s. Back then, commuting by bike was the fastest, easiest and most environmentally friendly way to move around the city – and it still is. Copenhagen got its first bike lane in 1910 but most parts of the current network of bike lanes have been established within the last 25 years. Today 50% of the Copenhageners choose to commute by bike every day. Most of them do it all year round – rain, hail, snow or sunshine.
?During the tour you will see some of the famous landmarks of Copenhagen which include the beautiful Tivoli Gardens, The City Hall, Christiansborg Castle, The Royal Library, The Old Stock Exchange, Christianshavn, Our Saviours Church, The Opera, The National Bank,The Kings Square, Nyhavn, Amalienborg Castle, Langelinie, Kastellet, The little Mermaid, Rosenborg Castle, the Kings Garden, Strøget (The pedestrian street) to name a few. While riding backstreets and crossing bridges, your guide will also show you some of the hidden gems the city of Copenhagen has to offer. Discover hip neighborhood’s, secret gardens, courtyards and hidden churches.
| Basis |
Private |
| Duration |
3 hours |
| Start / End |
City center bicycle rental shop |
| Vehicle |
Bicycle – (Helmet included) |
| Guide |
English-speaking. Other languages on request |
| Entrances |
None |
| Meals |
None |
| Difficulty |
Grade Easy/Medium. Guests must be in good health and be comfortable riding a bicycle with hand brakes. The tour includes about 2½ hours of cycling, all at a leisurely pace. |
| Notes |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. |
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Copenhagen Walking tour in the pursuit of Hygge – 4 Hours
Hygge is as Danish as pork roast and it goes far in illuminating the Danish soul. In essence hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life in the company of good people. The warm glow of candlelight is also hygge. Friends and family – well that’s hygge too.
In the summertime, hygge is spending time in the sun, over a beer at the pier, a picnic in one of the city parks or just hanging out with good friends in one of Copenhagen’s many picturesque and historical back yards.
This 4-hour walking tour will highlight what hygge is all about. The tour starts by exploring the area around the Latin quarters an around the pedestrian street Strøget.
The Latin Quarter is one of the most entertaining areas of Denmark's capital city, with a young-spirited undertone around the vicinity of Copenhagen University. The Latin Quarter is well known for its hang-out spots, alternative shopping and 17th-century architecture.
Part of Danish hygge is having coffee with friends, so we will pick up a cup of coffee to go and a cinnamon roll at Sankt Peders Bakery, Copenhagen oldest bakery which was founded in 1652.
We continue our tour by visiting the church of our Lady. The Copenhagen Cathedral in its present shape is an unpretentious building in Neo-Classicist style designed by the architect C.F. Hansen. It is situated close to the University of Copenhagen. An inside visit to the Round Tower in included. It was built as part of the Trinity Complex, named after the Holy Trinity and designed to accommodate three things: the observatory at the top of the tower, the library on the floor above the Trinity Church and of course the church itself. From its vantage point you will be able to peak into some of Copenhagen’s old, historical and cozy court yards before we head over to the Kings Garden, a popular green spot in the city center.
| Basis |
Private tour |
| Duration |
4 hours |
| Start / End |
City center Hotel or address |
| Vehicle |
None |
| Guide |
English-speaking. Other languages on request |
| Entrances |
Round Tower & The Church of our Lady |
| Meals |
Coffee & Cinnamon roll |
| Difficulty |
Grade Easy to Medium. Walking required over uneven surfaces and uphill in the Round Tower |
| Notes |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes |
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Copenhagen Jewish tour – 4 Hours
Although never large in numbers, the Jews in Denmark have nevertheless had a substantial and important influence on Danish culture and history. The sights on your tour includes The Round Tower with its golden Hebrew inscriptions; the statue of the world famous Danish Jewish Nobel Prize winner, Niels Bohr; and the Trinitatis church where the Torah scrolls from the Copenhagen Synagogue were hidden during the Second World War and were thus saved from destruction.
You will be informed of the present day Jewish community, its size and the various components that went into its making. The story of the five dark years under Nazi occupation, the deeds of the Danes and their king, Christian X will not be forgotten.
The Danish Jewish Museum, designed by world famous architect Daniel Libeskind, opened in 2004 and is a must-see for anyone interested in the Jews of Denmark. Located in the center of Copenhagen, the museum is a great starting point for exploring Jewish history in Denmark. The museum presents 400 years of Danish Jewish history, including the rescue and deportation of the Danish Jews in 1943. Copenhagen’s main synagogue, finished in 1833 is located in Krystalgade (Crystal Street) in the old part of Copenhagen and will be viewed from its exterior during the tour.
| Basis |
Private tour |
| Duration |
4 hours |
| Start / End |
City center Hotel or address |
| Vehicle |
1st Class |
| Guide |
English-speaking. Other languages on request |
| Entrances |
The Jewish Museum |
| Meals |
None |
| Difficulty |
Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces |
| Notes |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes |
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Christianshavn & Dragør tour – 4 Hours
Narrow cobbled streets, Michelin-starred restaurants and cozy cafes along the canal. Just across the bridge Knippels Bro is Christianshavn, officially part of Copenhagen city centre. Christianshavn is a much-desired area for Copenhageners to live. And it is easy to see why. It is central, full of bars and restaurants and has a unique maritime atmosphere.
Dragør was founded in the 12th century, and it grew quickly as a fishing port. During the medieval period it was an international marketplace for Hanseatic merchants who came each year to buy herring. In the early sixteenth century, King Christian II invited a group of farmers from the Netherlands - at the time, a more agriculturally advanced nation than Denmark - to settle here to produce food for the royal household. You still find many Dutch names on the doors in Dragør. The town center is very idyllic with its characteristic yellow painted houses, thatched straw roofs and cobblestone streets, plus a charming harbor that is still an active fishing port.
Christiansborg Palace is located on the tiny island of Slotsholmen and houses Denmark's Parliament. It is the Prime Minister's residence and where the Queen of Denmark receives visiting royalty and heads of state in its royal reception rooms. In the Marble Hall, see the incredible, colorful tapestries displaying Danish and world history over the past 1,000 year.
| Basis |
Private tour |
| Duration |
4 hours |
| Start / End |
City center Hotel or address |
| Vehicle |
1st Class |
| Guide |
English-speaking. Other languages on request |
| Entrances |
Christiansborg Palace |
| Meals |
None |
| Difficulty |
Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces |
| Notes |
Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purpose |
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Copenhagen Sustainable boat tour- you are the captain! - 3 Hours
 We start the tour on three wheels, going through the stress of Copenhagen in a rickshaw. This small vehicle has three wheels and is pushed by a bike. Our rickshaw driver will be in charge of taking us from the hotel in the city center or meeting point to the pier where a boat waits for us.
After a brief introduction on how to sail the boat, you will start sailing around the canals of Copenhagen, doing it at your own pace and choosing your own route. The boat ride lasts 2 hours and will allow you to feel the maritime atmosphere of the city and be, at least for a while, like a real boat captain.
Once on board you will enjoy some tapas while you discover the city from a different perspective and in a sustainable way. These boats work with solar energy, leaving as few carbon footprints as possible and protecting the sensitive harbour environment.
Once the boat tour is over, you go back to the hotel in our rickshaw. After this tour you will have experienced a truly sustainable tourism activity.
Basis: Private tour
Start / End: City center
Notes: Tour program may be changed for logistic / planning purposes.
Suitable for families with small children.
Tour Duration: 3 hours
Tour can operate: morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light. Grade Easy/Medium. The boats are easy to control. Life jackets are included. The tour includes about 2h boat tour, all at a leisurely pace.
Inclusions: Tapas and 1 bottle of water per person. Rickshaw (max 2 pax per vehicle) and electric boat.
Not included: guide, entrances, transfers to/from pier.
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Copenhagen Rickshaw tour – 3 Hours
If you want to get out and see the most of Copenhagen effortlessly, a Rickshaw tour is a great choice. Be part of this tour and experience Copenhagen on three wheels as your driver guide will lead you around the city and to its sights in style.
The Danish cycle-culture is as old as the bicycle itself. Copenhageners have used bicycles to transport themselves to and from work since the 1880s. Back then, commuting by bike was the fastest, easiest and most environmentally friendly way to move around the city – and it still is. Copenhagen got its first bike lane in 1910 but most parts of the current network of bike lanes have been established within the last 25 years. Today 50% of the Copenhageners choose to commute by bike every day. Most of them do it all year round – rain, hail, snow or sunshine.
During the tour you will see some of the famous landmarks of Copenhagen which include The City Hall, Christiansborg Castle, The Old Stock Exchange, Christianshavn, Our Saviours Church, The Opera, The Kings Square, Nyhavn, Amalienborg Castle, Kastellet, The little Mermaid, to name a few. While riding backstreets and crossing bridges, your guide will also show you some of the hidden gems the city of Copenhagen has to offer. Discover hip neighborhood’s, secret gardens, courtyards, and hidden churches. Continuing along the way there is a convenient stop for a coffer break, just like a real Dane, and you will pass by Christiania and hear the story about the free state around the big canal on the 'havneringen' route, hitting the Green Bike Lane before returning to the city center.
Basis: Private tour
Start / End: As requested within central area of Copenhagen
Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.
Tour Duration: 3 hours in total, incl a stop for coffee.
Tour can operate: morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions: Rickshaw (max 2 pax per vehicle) with English-speaking. Other languages on request. Coffee.
Not included: transfer from/to pier
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Copenhagen Urban Dining - 4 hours
Your private tour will star at a centrally arranged spot in Copenhagen, where you meet the chef and guide for this unique tour of the city. It is much more than just a food or cycle tour. You will meet the locals firsthand, explore the secrets of the city cycling and following this talented chef, passionate about his culture, food, nature, sustainability and of course cycling. Every detail has been carefully thought to offer you a memorable and very different experience of the Danish lifestyle. You will be greeted by this family and experience the best Danish hospitality while you start with your aperitif, then you move on and follow your cycling chef. No matter the weather, you will enjoy a fantastic 5 course meal served and cooked for you in 2 or 3 strategic spots according to the weather.
This is an outdoor experience, but logistically planned for you to enjoy every single step. You just need to dress with the appropriate gear, a bicycle, and your hunger for an exquisite experience. Whilst we cannot control the weather, if you come well prepared for this adventure nothing will spoil it, and you will end with an unforgettable memory, and better understanding of what Danish culture is about.
Basis: Private tour – AVAILABLE ONLY FOR LUNCH
Start / End: Meeting point can vary within central area of Copenhagen. To be confirmed at booking time
Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: noon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy/Moderate.The tour includes about 2½ hours of cycling, all at a leisurely pace, and 2 or 3 stops to enjoy the meal!
Inclusions: 5 course meal and 1 drink (vegetarian available), English-speaking guide (Other languages on request), transport by bike with helmet.
Not included: transfer from/to pier.
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Kayak Tour in Copenhagen channels with lunch and Rickshaw transfers – 4 hours
 Discover Copenhagen from a different angle and in a sustainable way!
We start our day with a ricksahw transfer. A rickshaw is a 3 wheels bike that allows you to move around in a “green way”. Your rickshaw driver will take you to Knippelsbro, where you will be instructed on how to safely kayaking around Copenhagen.
Together with the instructor, you will be drifting by some of the most iconic buildings in town such as the National Bank, the Black Diamond, the Opera House and the colorful Nyhavn. We will enter the canals of historical Christianshavn and head towards Christiansborg, now home of the Danish parliament, through Frederiksholms canal, paddling under beautiful bridges and finding the secret underwater sculpture, Agnete og Havmanden. This is a fun and exciting way to explore Copenhagen.
After kayaking you will enjoy a lunch at the Kayak Bar and then you will take your rickshaw transfer back to your hotel/address in the city center.
Basis: Private tour.
Duration: 4 hours (incl. 2 hours kayak tour plus time for lunch and transfers)
Start / End: City.
Vehicle: Rickshaw for transfers. NOTE: max 2 pax per rickshaw.
Guide: Kayak instructor will give instructions in English.
Entrances: None
Meals: Lunch (burger, or similar, with beverage. Veggie options available)
Physical activity level: Grade Moderate. Kayaking at leisure pace, walking required over uneven surfaces. No experience required, but you should be able to swim.
Wheelchair accessible: no.
Tour operates: morning or afternoon.
Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. Kayaking equipment will be provided.
Please bring: Hat, Sun Cream, Sunglasses, Waterproof Clothes, Spare Clothes, Swimming Suit, Towel, Water Bottle.
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A classic Danish afternoon tea at Tivoli Gardens with rickshaw transfers - 4 hours
 Tivoli Gardens is a famous amusement park and summer garden in the heart of Copenhagen. The park opened on August 15, 1843 and is the second oldest amusement park in the world. Tivoli is a unique and wonderful experience for everybody, in all ages and a must do when visiting Copenhagen.
During your visit have a “hyggeligt” stop to enjoy a traditional Danish afternoon at Tivoli´s KaffeBar. There you will get the “Cake of the Day” with a filter coffee/tea.
Instead of taking a traditional car transfer, we get you on a ”rickshaw” 3 wheels bike, moving around the city effortlessly and in a more sustainable way. Your rickshaw driver will take you to Tivoli and then back to the hotel/address in the city center.
Basis: Private tour.
Duration: 4 hours.
Start / End: City.
Vehicle: Rickshaw for transfers. NOTE: up to 2 people per rickshaw.
Guide: None.
Entrances: Tivoli Gardens. NOTE: access to rides are not included in the entrance ticket but can be purchased separately at the park.
Meals: Danish cake and coffee/tea.
Physical activity Level: Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.
Wheelchair accessible: NO
Tour operates: morning, afternoon. Subject to Tivoli opening hours and opening days.
Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.
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Zealand Art Tour with visit of Karen Blixen Museum, Louisiana Museum and traditional Danish lunch – 6 hours
This tour is ideal for those who love culture, art, and literature, as we will visit two of the most emblematic museums in Copenhagen region, driving through the Danish Riviera.
We start our day heading towards Karen Blixen's Museum, located in Rungsted, only 30 mins by car from Copenhagen. Karen Blixen is one of Denmark's most famous authors. Among her best-known literary works are the novel Out of Africa, describing life in Kenya, where she ran a coffee plantation in the outskirts of Nairobi from 1914 to 1931. Out of Africa and the short story Babette's Feast, turned into Oscar-winning films.
The museum occupies the rooms where Karen Blixen lived, and it also houses a gallery featuring Karen Blixen's drawings and paintings, a documentary exhibit on her life and work, a library, a film screening room, a café, a museum shop, and an auditorium used for lectures and special exhibitions.
After enjoying a traditional Danish lunch in a local restaurant, we continue our tour by visiting Louisiana Art Museum, in Humlebaek.
Louisiana is the most visited art museum in Denmark and has an extensive collection of modern and contemporary art, dating from World War II to the present day. In addition, it has a comprehensive program of special exhibitions all year around, achieving its status as one of the world's most respected exhibition venues The museum is also acknowledged as a milestone in modern Danish architecture, and is noted for its synthesis of art, architecture, and landscape. A walk in the Sculpture Park is an essential part of the Louisiana experience, offers a special interplay with stunning view over the Øresund and across Sweden ,and where nature, weather and the change of seasons, make the sculptures look very different from time to time
Basis: Private tour.
Duration: 6 hours.
Start / End: City.
Inclusions: 01st Class vehicle, English-speaking guide, Other languages on request, Entrances to Karen Blixen Museum and Louisiana Museum, Traditional Danish Lunch (warm dish + traditional “kransekage”) in local restaurant. Beverages not included, veggie option available.
Physical Level Activity: Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.
Tour can operate: afternoon/evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes.
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Family day tour at Camp Adventure – 6 hours
Copenhagen is not only about Nordic food, Scandinavian design, and the Danish royals. It is also about fun and adventure!
A great alternative for a full day of excitement is Camp Adventure, a climbing park located in Rønnede, only 1 hour away from the capital. Camp Adventure offers 10 climbing courses to move in and out across a beech forest and is home of the very famous Forest Tower.
Once you get to the park, you are provided with safety equipment and will be taught by professional instructors in the use of the equipment and harnesses. Do not worry, the equipment is the best in the market, and it is safe and easy to use! There is no need to have previous experience.
You will also be able to visit the 45-meter-tall Forest Tower, built with corten steel and local oak. The tower offers to enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree view over the beautiful southern Zealand nature. The trip through the beech forest, up into the Forest Tower and back is 3,2 km long.
Basis: Private tour.
Duration: 6 hours (incl transfer time approx. 1 hour each way) .
Start / End: City.
Vehicle: 01st Class for transfers.
Guide: None. Instructions to go around the climbing park will be given in by Camp Adventure staff in English.
Entrances: Camp Adventure (Forest Tower and Climbing Park).
Meals: Sandwich and soda.
Tour operates: morning, afternoon.
Physical activity level: Grade Medium. Walking required over uneven surfaces, climbing, and going through different obstacles is necessary when visiting the climbing park.
Notes: The tour is offered from April to October. Wear practical and comfortable clothes that you can move well in, and wear shoes that are tightly fit to your foot.
Restrictions: For safety reasons, maximum weight is 120 kg. People with heart-, lung-, back- and neck problems as well as pregnant women and others with disorders that adversely affect the ability to climb, participates at their own risk. It is not allowed to be affected by alcohol or other drugs when staying on the courses.
Wheelchair accessible: NO
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Historical Spa and visit to the Cistern of Copenhagen – 4 hours
This tour will take you on a journey of relaxation in a candlelit historical building. AIRE Spa is inspired by the tradition of baths from ancient Roman, Greek and Ottoman civilizations. Here you will go at your own pace through different baths at different temperatures.
You continue the excursion at the Cisternerne, an old water reservoir built in 1856-1859. The cisterns are located on Frederiksberg Hill, 31 meters above sea level, the highest point of the very flat Danish capital. The natural pressure, when the water was let out, allowed the water to travel all the way up into the new Copenhagen town houses contributing considerably to the improvement of the water supplied to locals.
In 1933 the cisterns stopped functioning as a water reservoir and for many decades these subterranean chambers were forgotten until 2013 when the building became a part of The Frederiksberg Museums. Today, the old subterranean water reservoir of Soendermarken is home of events and art exhibitions that awaken all senses. The huge dripstone cave is sparsely lit, the climate is moist and cool, and a magical art experience is guaranteed.
Basis: Private tour.
Duration: Approx. 4 hours
Start / End: City Center.
Vehicle: 01st Class.
Guide: English-speaking guide for the tour at the Cisterne.
Entrances: Spa Access (90 mins) and Cisterne entrance with guided tour.
Meals: None.
Physical activity level: Grade Easy. Walking required over uneven surfaces.
Wheelchair accessible: NO
Tour operates: morning, afternoon.
Notes: Tour program may be reversed for logistic / planning purposes. This tour is not offered on Mondays.
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06/07/2023 |
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