Tours & tickets

National Museum of Denmark

Get your personal sightseeing pass to Copenhagen with the digital Copenhagen Card-Discover and enjoy free entrance to 80+ different museums and attractions. Available for periods of 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours, the card grants access to some of the city’s best museums and attractions. Redeem the 8-character Copenhagen Card code in the Copenhagen Card app whenever you want to and then activate when you need to start using the card. Get from site to site with free and unlimited use of the transportation system, including city buses, trains, the harbor buses, and the metro. Learn more about the Danish capital at sites such as the Royal Palace, or enjoy all the thrills of one of Europe’s oldest amusement parks. Here is a small selection of the attractions that your Copenhagen Card covers: • Tivoli Gardens (gardens access only, rides not included) • Canal Tours (Classic Canal Tour of Copenhagen) • Rosenborg Castle • Amalienborg Castle • ARKEN Museum of Modern Art • Danish Architecture Centre • Karen Blixen Museum • The Viking Ship Museum • The Danish War Museum • Design Museum Denmark • Christiansborg - The Royal Reception Rooms • The National Museum • Kronborg Castle • Copenhagen Zoo • Casino Marienlyst • The Cisterns • And many more! See the full list of attractions at copenhagencard.com

The entire history of Denmark comes to life at the National Museum of Denmark. See the testimonies of the greatest triumphs and tragedies in history, both within Denmark and the rest of the World. The National Museum of Denmark showcases and documents the World's intangible cultural heritage; The Vikings who conquered the seas and went on expeditions to remote corners of the globe. Danish explorers with a sense of adventure and burning curiosity about the unknown. The history of Denmark and some of the costliest treasures await you right in the heart of Copenhagen. Meet the powerful sorceress of the Viking Age at the National Museum’s spectacular exhibition. Step inside the mystical universe of the Vikings and unravel their complex relationship to their own age and the future.

Looking for the best things to do in Copenhagen for families with children? Look no further, book our family tour of the Old Town and Nyhavn to make history fun and avoid boredom. Discover the highlights and hidden gems of Copenhagen, the city that inspired the magical world of H.C. Andersen. Learn through play and create unforgettable memories for both adults and children! Book a 2-hour private family tour to discover Copenhagen's Old Town and Nyhavn. You will meet your Private Guide in the City Hall Square, which features the intriguing Dragespringvandet fountain and the Statue of Andersen, one of the most famous authors of children’s storybooks. The guide will be more than happy to tell you where in Copenhagen you can experience Andersen’s fairy tales, and to give you useful tips on visiting the popular Tivoli Gardens. This walking tour is designed to keep our kids entertained through fun stories, riddles and activities that will inspire them to learn about Danish history, legends and fairytales. You will see architectural highlights such as the Copenhagen Cathedral, learn about famous Danish astronomers in front of the Round Tower - Europe’s oldest observatory, and enjoy a stroll around the King’s Garden. The tour will pass King’s New Square and end in Nyhavn, a colorful waterfront canal with wooden ships and the Memorial Anchor. Book a 3-hour private family tour to discover Copenhagen's Old Town and Nyhavn and visit the Children’s Museum inside the National Museum of Denmark. Tickets are included. At the museum, adults and older children can enjoy amazing exhibitions on cultural history, and younger kids (4-10 years old) can experience an interactive adventure at the indoor playground with a Viking house, medieval kitchen, a castle and other fun attractions. Your guide will help you learn through play!

The National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet) is a treasure trove of cultural history. On this private tour we will take you on a journey of discovery, introducing you to fascinating stories about ancient civilizations, Viking expeditions, medieval art and other interesting topics in your native language. Come and discover the national treasures of Denmark! Book a 2-hour guided tour of the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen. You will meet your Private Guide at a convenient meeting point in the City Hall Square and take a short walk to the Prince's Palace, where the National Museum opened in 1892. Inside you will discover amazing exhibitions on archaeology, ethnology, numismatics, ethnography, natural science, and more. The museum features rare objects from Denmark and abroad, spanning from antiquity, to the Middle Ages, to the Renaissance, and beyond. Among its highlights you will find the Trundholm Sun Chariot, the Bronze Age Egtved Girl coffin, the Golden horns of Gallehus. The guide’s interesting and informative commentary will help you understand how these objects reflect Denmark’s history, culture and national identity. It can be a wonderful experience for both adults and children, as the guide will tailor the tour to your needs and interests. Choose the 3-hour option to book private car transfers. This option includes a 2-hour guided tour of the National Museum of Denmark and an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation. This way you can easily and safely get to the meeting point on time. Transfers are provided by an English-speaking driver and a clean, air-conditioned car. Book a 4-hour guided tour to visit 2 amazing attractions in 1 day: the National Museum of Denmark and Christiansborg Palace. We provide skip-the-line tickets to both attractions to save you time. Once home to kings and queens, Christiansborg Palace now houses 3 branches of the Danish government, making it the best place to learn about the history, politics and everyday life in Denmark. The guide will tell you all about it and show you The Royal Reception Rooms with The Great Hall and The Tapestries, The Royal Stables, The Royal Kitchen, and The Palace Chapel. Choose the 5-hour tour to enjoy private car transfers on a 4-hour guided tour. With the estimated 1-hour round-trip transfers you can visit the National Museum of Denmark and Christiansborg Palace in 1 day without a hassle. Transfers include both pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Copenhagen. Book in advance to save time, money and effort.