Discover the royal castles of Frederiksborg and Kronborg and Denmark’s former capital Roskilde on a full-day minibus tour from Copenhagen.

About this tour

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Duration 8.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times
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. 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.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Sarah – United Kingdom

Really enjoyable day. Kenneth was excellent, so knowledgeable. Really enjoyed all aspects of the trip.

Eric – United States

Sillas was a fantastic tour guide. He was knowledgeable, funny, and always helpful. He made sure we maximized our time to see as much as we can. He grew up in Copenhagen and had wonderful stories to share. He was outstanding.

Itinerary

Pickup location:
Copenhagen
Transfer
(40 minutes)
Roskilde
Roskilde Cathedral
Guided tour
Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde
Guided tour
Frederiksborg Palace
Self-guided tour
Lunch
Kronborg Castle
Guided tour
Van
(45 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Copenhagen

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Delve into the history of Denmark on a tour of North Sealand and Roskilde
Discover the inspiration for Shakespeare's Elsinore at Kronborg Castle
Experience the romantic setting of Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød
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 a day tour from Copenhagen. Visit the royal monuments of Kronborg Castle and Frederiksborg Castle, as well as the World Heritage site of Roskilde Cathedral.

Start with pickup from your hotel in central Copenhagen and travel to the North Sealand region. First, discover Kronborg Castle situated on the banks of the Sund between Denmark and Sweden. Learn about its fascinating history and how it inspired Elsinore in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”

Then, soak up the romantic setting of Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød, surrounded by a beautiful lake and gardens.

Head next to Roskilde, the former capital of Denmark. 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.

Explore the Viking Ship Museum to see rebuilt models and excavated ships from the days when the Vikings rampaged their way through much of Western Europe and the North Atlantic. After a day of exploration, relax on the return journey to Copenhagen.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees
Transportation
Driver/guide
Water
WiFi on the bus

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Important information

Know before you go

Luggage and large items cannot be stored on the bus

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 1355 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5

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Very good and eventful tour. We managed to see the Viking Ship Museum, Frederiksborg, Krinbirg completely. There is an individual option to skip lunch to spend more time in Frederiksborg (this helped us a lot, since the castle is big). Since the tickets are included, we do not have to stand in line at the box office. The guide told interesting stories and spoke understandable English.

Copenhagen: Kronborg, Frederiksborg Castle and Roskilde Tour