Activity provider: Hamlet Tours
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Copenhagen: Roskilde, Frederiksborg & Kronborg Day Tour

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    Copenhagen: Roskilde, Frederiksborg & Kronborg Day Tour

    Activity provider: Hamlet Tours
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    From US$ 147.22 per person

    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.

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    Duration 8.5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Pickup included
    Free pick-up from hotels in the inner city of Copenhagen. Please wait outside the entrance of the Hotel, and look for a white minibus. Do not worry if the driver is delayed as this is a result of morning traffic.

    Experience

    Itinerary
    7.5 hours

    • Copenhagen

    • 40 minutes

    • Roskilde

    • Roskilde Cathedral (guided tour)

    • Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde (guided tour)

    • Frederiksborg Palace (visit)

    • Lunch

    • Kronborg Castle (guided tour)

    • 35 minutes

    • Copenhagen

    Pickup included
    Main stop
    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, 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
    • Pick-up and drop off from the cruise harbor or from most hotels in the inner city
    • Entrance fees
    • Transportation
    • Information brochure
    • Knowledgeable driver, who will tell you all you need to know about the sites and history of Denmark
    • Lunch (organized at a very nice, but inexpensive, café where you order your own food)
    • Pickup from hotels near the airport and a few other exceptions
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments
    • Wheelchair users
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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    Know before you go

    • Please note that 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
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.8 /5

    based on 343 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
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    • Transportation
      4.9/5
    • Value for money
      4.6/5
    • Safety
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    A great small group excursion. I was picked up from my hotel at the scheduled time. The visits were all very relevant and interesting. The times on the spot were well calculated. I greatly thank Robert for his anecdotes and his knowledge of the country's history, it was very enriching!

    May 1, 2022

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    This was a brilliant tour! We were lucky to have Nick and Thomas with us today, on this tour. They were both so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Denmark history and history in general that the tour seemed to fly by, as there seemed to not be enough time to talk about everything. I loved the layout of the tour and I think it was well planned, with a sneaky lunch before entering the Frederiksborg palace, which gave you enough energy to see the palace and the Kronborg castle soon after. The travel wasn't long and was very informative with Nick's history lessons I have definitely enjoyed this tour, thank you Nick and Thomas for your time and energy! Carry on with the amazing work!

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    April 13, 2022

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    A truly amazing experience run by a well-organised tour company. We had an amazing day on this tour, which was made extra special by our tour guide Nic who was incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, friendly, relaxed and organised. Throughout the day he made sure that every passenger was comfortable, nothing was a problem for him, and he went out of his way to make sure we all had the best experience possible. The venue for lunch was recommended to us by Nic and it was delicious and reasonably priced. There were plenty of opportunities for water throughout the day as Nic had them available on the bus. It’s a long day but a great snapshot of Roskilde, Frederiksborg & Kronborg if you have limited time. We’d highly recommend this tour and guide!! Could not speak anymore highly of Nic, he is a credit to Hamlet Tours.

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    April 12, 2022

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