Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen

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Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen

2 Adults x $7.99

$15.98

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$15.98

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Tour app for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Slotsholmen, Copenhagen's Castle Island without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Find out how the original fortress evolved over the centuries into a series of castles and, later, spectacular palaces • Hear from producer James Cowan, a Welsh tour guide who moved to Copenhagen in 2019 • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Meeting points

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

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This self-guided audio tours ends at Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads.

Itinerary

Slotsholmen (Pass By)

Slotsholmen, the island in Copenhagen’s harbor, has been a power base for nearly 900 years, for Copenhagen’s founder, Denmark’s kings, and today’s Danish parliament, housed in the beautiful Christiansborg Palace. This walking tour starts at the very spot where Copenhagen’s story began in the 1100s, Højbro Plads, before crossing over to ‘the Castle Island’, as Slotsholmen is known.
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Highlights you can look forward to on this tour include seeing the statue of Copenhagen’s founder, Bishop Absalon.
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Highlights you can look forward to on this tour include spotting the Christiansborg Palace balcony, from which new monarchs are proclaimed to the people.
Copenhagen Stock Exchange (Pass By)

In Slotsholmen, there are centuries worth of fascinating tales to listen to and several historical buildings. You'll see some of them including the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.
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Highlights you can look forward to on this tour include discovering the peaceful tranquility of the Royal Library Garden, one of the city’s best kept secrets with an unlikely history.
Danish Jewish Museum (Pass By)

In Slotsholmen, there are centuries worth of fascinating tales to listen to and several historical buildings. You'll see some of them including the Danish Jewish Museum.
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In Slotsholmen, there are centuries worth of fascinating tales to listen to and several historical buildings. You'll see some of them including the Danish War Museum.
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Highlights you can look forward to on this tour include hearing about the Royal Library and its bold modern extension, the Black Diamond.
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You’ll also hear about Denmark’s rulers, including Christian IV, the larger-than-life “builder king” who created beautiful buildings but bankrupted the country.
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You'll pass over the Marble Bridge and hear more about the city's history.
Equestrian statue of Christian IX (Pass By)

You’ll also hear about Denmark’s rulers, including Christian IX as you gaze up at his statue.
Thorvaldsens Museum (Pass By)

The tour ends in front of Thorvaldsen Museum, dedicated to Bertel Thorvaldsen who inspired kings and nobles.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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