Get off the usual tourist trail and take a 1.5-hour private guided walk through the alternative Christianshavn neighborhood of Copenhagen. Learn more about the Freetown of Christiania, where the old and new exist in harmony to create a free-spirited vibe.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
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- Live tour guide
- English, French, Italian, Spanish, German
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Venture off the beaten track and explore the alternative communities of Christianshavn
- See the colorful houses of Nyhavn and the Church of Our Saviour
- Travel back in time and listen to some great stories about Freetown Christiana
Full description
Explore the free-spirited neighbourhood of Christianshavn and learn more about the lifestyles of the different communities and how the area came about.
Cross the bridge from Nyhavn to see a newly built residential complex. Then, turn a corner to discover the typical narrow houses of Christianshavn. Venture off the beaten track and hear how the area developed from a former military site, with the aim of becoming a self-governing society.
Discover an acclaimed restaurant with 2 Michelin stars and the site where the women’s prison used to be. Hear why the area became known as "free-spirited Copenhagen" for its progressive values, including a relaxed attitude to cannabis and its popularity with activists, hippies and the gay rights movement.
End on the doorstep of Christiana at the most free-spirited place of them all. Note, the tour does not take place in or enter the area of Christiania, as guides are not allowed to do tours inside the area.
Includes
- Private guide
- Walking tour of Christianshavn
- Gratuities (optional)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Drinks
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing
- Bring a water bottle
- The tour does not take place inside the area of Christiania, as guides are not allowed to do tours there. Guests are welcome to continue into Christiania after the tour on their own (it is approximately a 15-minute walk back to Nyhavn).
