Visit the royal castles of Frederiksborg and Kronborg, and Denmark’s old capital of Roskilde on an 8.5-hour minibus tour from Copenhagen. Enjoy the scenic landscape of North Sealand, and the history of the Vikings at the Viking Ship Museum.
About this activity
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- Duration 8.5 hours
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- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- You will get an email from the activity provider about 24 hours before the tour with information about the pickup time and place. Pickup is possible from most but not all hotels in the inner city. Some are not accessible by bus and some are so close to the starting point of the tour that it is faster for you to walk to the starting point. Please make sure that you read the instructions carefully. If you are being picked up please wait outside the hotel and be ready before the scheduled to be picked up time. It's possible that pickup might be delayed due to traffic or other factors.
Experience
Itinerary
Pickup location:
Copenhagen
Transfer
(40 minutes)
Roskilde
Roskilde Cathedral
Guided tour
Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde
Guided tour
Frederiksborg Palace
Visit
Lunch
Kronborg Castle
Guided tour
Transfer
(35 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Copenhagen
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Delve into the history of Denmark on a scenic tour of royal castles and Viking ships
- Soak up the romantic setting of Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød
- Visit Shakespeare's Elsinore at Kronborg Castle
- See the burial sites of Danish kings and queens at Roskilde Cathedral
- Discover old Viking ships and reconstructed models at the Viking Ship Museum
Full description
Enjoy a scenic sightseeing tour of North Sealand on an 8.5-hour excursion from Copenhagen, and visit the royal monuments of Kronborg Castle and Frederiksborg Castle and the World Heritage site of Roskilde Cathedral.
Ideal for those who want to explore further than the city center to see as much as possible of historic Denmark, but are short of time, you will travel in a small group for a more personalized experience.
The tour includes time to explore the imposing exteriors and interiors of Frederiksborg and Kronborg castles, the latter set on the banks of the Sund between Denmark and Sweden, and most notable as the site of Elsinore in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”
Soak up the romantic setting of Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød, surrounded by a beautiful lake and gardens.
The guide will take you to Roskilde to visit Roskilde Cathedral, the burial site of 39 Danish kings and queens, including Ingrid of Sweden, spouse of Denmark’s Frederick IX, father of the current Queen Margrethe II.
The last stop on your tour will be the Viking Ship Museum to see rebuilt models and excavated ships from the days when the Vikings rampaged their way - and conquered - much of Western Europe and the North Atlantic.
Please note, that between November and March and most of April, the tour does not include a visit to the Cathedral's interior but rather a walk around the impressive structure and an introduction to the Cathedral's place in history.
Includes
- Pickup and drop off from the cruise harbor and most hotels in the inner city
- Entrance fees
- Transportation
- Knowledgeable driver who will tell you all you need to know about the sights and history of Denmark
- Information brochure
- Lunch (organized at a very nice, but inexpensive, café where you order your own food)
- Pickup from hotels outside the city and near the airport
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
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Participants
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Important information
Know before you go
- The trip involves steep stairs and considerable walking
- The tours are done in small groups of maximum 16 people
- Tours are semi-guided meaning that the guide will drive you to each site and provide all the background information that you need. The guide will walk you around Roskilde Cathedral and Kronborg Castle. At the other sites, you walk around at your own pace
- Audio guides are available at Frederiksborg Palace and you can, of course, ask the driver any questions you like. All guides are local academics with a very solid knowledge of the country and its history as well as the details of the sites
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suited for people with mobility problems due to many steep stairs and long walking distances
- Please contact the tour operator after booking to confirm pick-up
- Pick-ups are offered from most city center hotels. Upon booking, send through your hotel details and request a pick-up