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.

Join in on a full day’s tour where you will travel up the coast from bustling Copenhagen to the historic city of Helsingør. There you can visit Kronborg, Hamlet’s Castle, built by King Frederik II in 1585. In Helsingør you can visit the Maritime Museum, enjoy Smørrebrød, the famous Danish open sandwich, in Culture Wharf or walk around the historic center of Helsingør. After your visit to Helsingør, you will travel through the beautiful North Sealand countryside to Fredensborg Slot, which translated means Peace Palace, in English. The palace was built for King Frederik IV, between 1720 and 1726. Then travel along some country roads to the beautiful Frederiksborg Palace, built by King Christian IV. When finished in 1620, it was the largest Renaissance residence in Scandinavia. Today Frederiksborg contains the largest collection of portrait paintings in Denmark. There are also two lovely gardens. One is the Baroque Garden, laid out in the formal French Baroque style, the other, the more natural garden in English Romantic style. After our visit to Fredensborg Palace, you will be taken back to Copenhagen.

On this private tour to Frederiksborg Castle, your guide is at hand to answer all your questions. A professional guide will make sure that you get a perfect personal overview over this true heart of Danish royal history.  Meet your guide in late morning at Copenhagen Central Station and travel approximately 40 minutes to Frederiksborg Castle. Enjoy the wonderful surroundings of the castle lake, as well as the path up to the palace itself, before entering one of the most important art collections of Renaissance-period Denmark. It had humble roots and started as a little hunting mansion under Frederik II in the late 1500s. After a huge fire, it was resurrected and housed the most important art collection of the world’s oldest monarchy at the start of the 1900s. This timeless castle impresses with its beautiful layout and artwork.

Frederiksborg and Hamlet´s castles are situated in the north of Zealand, around 40 kms away from Copenhagen. You will visit the castle where Hamlet took place and Federico II held the most the well-known parties during the 16th century in the north of Europe and the castle that Christian IV converted into the most astonishing Renaissance castle. Today you will be picked up at your hotel at 9 am. Then you will be driven to Hamlet´s Castle, where you will learn everything about the Sound Dues, Hamlet, Holger Danske and where the most pompous parties used to take place. After Kronborg, you will have the opportunity to admire the great Renaissance castle, Frederiksborg, its beauty and its Baroque gardens. Here you will learn about the magnificence of this castle built as a hunting castle and converted in a National Museum during the 19th century. After this wonderful day full of stories about Danish history, you will end the tour at your hotel.

Gå i fodsporene på Louise Danner og få en uforglemmelig oplevelse omkring Frederiksborg Slot. Undervejs er der indlagt en lækker frokost med smørrebrød, drikkevarer, kaffe og kage på Cafe Havehuset. På turen vil din virtuelle guide, Lars, tage dig med tilbage til 1800-tallet, hvor den enevældig konge sidder på tronen i Danmark. Dog bevæger revolutionære kræfter sig igennem Europa, og da de nye tanker når Danmark, ændrer det vores land for altid. På turen vil du møde en særlig kvinde, som kommer fra ydmyge kår. Hun formår dog at gøre et dybt indtryk på Kongen af Danmark, og ender med at spille en afgørende rolle i indførelsen af den danske Grundlov. Er du klar til at tage med på eventyr?

You’ll be picked up from your cruise ship or hotel and can enjoy a relaxing, scenic drive through the Danish countryside, in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. On the way, your expert guide will share with you the history of this charming area. After a short journey, you’ll arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of King Christian V’s royal hunting ground – a beautiful Baroque park, where you’ll discover the great detail and care that went into designing the site. Next, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of Kronborg Castle – the setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet – where you can walk through the royal apartments and the beautiful Ballroom, and see the statue of the legendary sleeping warrior, Holger Danske. Afterward, you’ll be driven to the stunning Frederiksborg Castle. Built in the 16th century, in the Dutch Renaissance style, the castle is a marvel to behold. Stroll through the Baroque gardens and islets, admire the beautiful Castle Chapel, and explore the stunning Great Hall. Your knowledgeable guide will also escort you through the Museum of National History, located within the castle, where you can admire the vast collections of portraits, historical paintings, and modern art that are on display. Finally, you can explore the charming town of Hillerød, where you’ll be given free time to enjoy a peaceful lunch or to browse the local shops. At the end of your tour, you’ll be driven back to your cruise port or hotel.