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Top 11 Historical Tours in Denmark

11 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $9

Good historical tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

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Historical Walking Tour in Aarhus

1.Historical Walking Tour in Aarhus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23Our pick

A 2-hour English walking tour in Aarhus that gets you oriented fast, with fun history stories and an enthusiastic local guide.

“Our guide, Simon, was amazing - despite the stormy weather. He was knowledgeable, humorous and accommodating to our bilingual group.”

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Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour - Getting oriented: start at King’s New Square and finish at Amalienborg
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Copenhagen’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

2.Copenhagen’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $9Best value

Copenhagen’s royal walk with offline VoiceMap audio, stop anytime, lifetime access, and a $9.99 self-guided route to Amalienborg.

“Really loved the commentary and learned a lot of history and about the architecture and some about the modern royal family too. Would have liked less standing still, but not sure how that would work with all the info being imparted..”

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Danish National Museum Copenhagen Archeology History Tour - Lurblæserne Is More Than a Fancy Starting Point
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Danish National Museum Copenhagen Archeology History Tour

3.Danish National Museum Copenhagen Archeology History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $289

A private English-guided archaeology and history tour linking Copenhagen’s National Museum and Christiansborg Palace, with optional transfers.

“As set up, not for arthritis sufferers. We did not meet our guide at the museum itself, but about 3 or 4 blocks away. We then took a roundabout route from our meeting point that included walking on cobblestones, so by the time we got to the museum one of us (the husband) had gone from a tender ankle due to a mishap in the airport, to a sore ankle where every step was painful. Consequently the husband had to rest a lot in the museum’s atrium while his wife did the actual touring. The guide seemed to have trouble adjusting to us. We are not typical tourists in that…”

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Aalborg Historical Treasures: A Walking Tour - Start at Musikkens Plads, Then Let the Guide Set the Timeline
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Aalborg Historical Treasures: A Walking Tour

4.Aalborg Historical Treasures: A Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $251

A 2-hour guided walk through Aalborg’s landmarks, from the Zoo and KUNSTEN modern art to the Historical Museum and Jomfru Ane Gade.

“A captivating walking tour of Aalborg’s historical landmarks. The tour guide enlightened us about the city’s rich past and city’s fascinating history. Don’t miss out on this walking tour when visiting Aalborg.”

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Private E-Biking Copenhagen History and Nature Adventures - Amalienborg Palace Stop: Royal Denmark Up Close
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Private E-Biking Copenhagen History and Nature Adventures

5.Private E-Biking Copenhagen History and Nature Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $170Top rated

Private 3-hour e-bike tour of Copenhagen past parliament, palaces, and churches with guides Sam and Tomas (English).

“Sam and Tomas are wonderful guides and super knowledgeable about the city. We received a true insider’s tour of Copenhagen that explores both the top sites as well as interesting neighborhoods and areas of interest and off the beaten path. The e-bikes were new and top quality, allowing us to cover a lot of ground.All of this made for a terrific and unforgettable experience.”

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Helsingør Castle and Historic City Self-Guided Walking Tour - Entering Kronborg without getting disappointed
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Helsingør Castle and Historic City Self-Guided Walking Tour

Copenhagen: Private City E-Bike History & Nature Tour - Meeting at BetaFactory Trifolium and getting your Maravelo rolling
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Copenhagen: Private City E-Bike History & Nature Tour

7.Private City E-Bike History & Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Private 3-hour Copenhagen e-bike history and nature tour, from meatpacking district and Christiansborg to Grudtvig Church and Utterslev Mose.

“Fantastic experience! Learned a lot about Copenhagen and rode through areas not on typical tours. The bikes were easy and fun to use.”

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Stevn Klint UNESCO Heritage Tour and Vikingborg Fort.

9.Stevn Klint UNESCO Heritage Tour and Vikingborg Fort.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $102

See Stevns Klint UNESCO Fish Chalk line, Højerup Church and Cold War sites, then visit Borgring Viking ring fortress on a 6-hour tour.

“Very engaging and knowledgeable guide, thanks to Preben! I learned a lot along the way. Very smooth ride, plenty of water for everyone, and the beautiful sunny day was a bonus. Thanks”

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Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen - Price and value: $9.99 for a focused 90-minute loop
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Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $9

Self-guided audio walk on Copenhagen’s Slotsholmen. See Christiansborg, the Royal Library, Black Diamond, bridges, and Thorvaldsen.

“A city where joy and calm prevail, even though it is ancient. Linda, linda, linda. Canals, wonderful constructions that enchanted us. The city has a which of interior, but è Modern and has a civilized people.Auto-translated”

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Historical Pod Walk Tour on the Slaves of Copenhagen - What you bring matters: smartphone, headphones, and download time
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Historical Pod Walk Tour on the Slaves of Copenhagen

11.Historical Pod Walk Tour on the Slaves of Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $15

A self-guided audio podwalk through Copenhagen’s buildings tied to the Danish slave trade, with offline access and English narration.

“I wanted to take a black history tour when in Copenhagen but could not find one so when I came across this one I was a little skeptical. I am so glad that I gave this a chance. This tour was wonderful. It was very informative and was very easy to follow. I learned so much about the history of slavery in Copenhagen.”

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