Denmark · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Good self-guided tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Self-guided audio walk in Aarhus linking Vikings to cathedrals and old town, with offline maps and timed directions for $11.99.
“All the basics of Aarhus in a short time, clearly explained, a nice tour, would definitely recommend it.”
Copenhagen Little Mermaid exploration game, smartphone quest past royal sights to the statue. Flexible 2-3 hour self-guided tour.
“This was a great way to get around a city you aren’t familiar with but I wish it wasn’t timed. If you forget to hit pause you have to start over or go back to the last stop. But all in all it was cute”
A half-day Copenhagen audio walk through royal palaces, medieval squares, and Nyhavn, starting at Amagertorv. Self-paced via StoryHunt.
“A well planned and executed audio tour! i loved the variety and length of the tour. For some reason the app did not follow my iphone GPS very well, I had to force most of the play points.”
Self-guided Danish folk legends walk in Copenhagen, from Glyptotek gardens to Højbro Bridge sculptures, via VoiceMap audio.
“the narrator was very clear with the directions and had a kind intonation. the recording also gave us as much time to look at the places as we wanted, continuing the guide only after we started moving again, which provided a chill experience! the stories shared were very interesting and fun to learn about! we had a great time walking around the streets of copenhagen, discovering the many hidden gems with the guide!!”
Solve a Copenhagen murder mystery at your own pace, starting at the Round Tower and ending near Church of Our Lady, in English.
“Since more than a year, collection place is nitnrelated to thisnservice. Hope they refund soon please”
Self-guided Copenhagen audio route from City Hall to Tivoli, hitting Round Tower, Rosenborg, Frederiks Kirke, Amalienborg and more.
“Great info. However, the audio was difficult to hear. The background sounds and effects muffled the speaker. Quality became staticky when played loudly.”
Self-guided phone puzzle walk through Christiania, hitting eight landmarks, 12 challenges, and flexible timing for a low-cost adventure in Copenhagen.
“This was a lot of fun and took us off the beaten path. We would have never found this on our own. Directions got a little challenging at times but we were able to figure everything out.”
Solve clue challenges through Copenhagen royal sights, free stop admissions, and an app-guided 90-minute quest walk for $7.14.
“It was a fun way to walk around the city and see the famous statues. It did take a couple of goes to work out that the timer started as soon as you read the clue so we made sure we walked all the way to the location before reading. Great to have the extra facts about the buildings as you go along to put them into context.”
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..”
Self-guided Hans Christian Andersen tour in Copenhagen with offline audio and GPS, taking you from the Royal Danish Theatre to the Round Tower.
“Could well be your first adventure in the city, as it takes you through a lot of sights worthy sites, Hans related or not, through the lens of a local with interesting anecdotes. Afterwards you can further explore the city ion your own, but with some foundational knowledge this time.”
A self-guided Copenhagen treasure hunt where kids build a spaceship while you follow clues across top waterfront sights and street food.
“The treasure hunt was really fun and nice. It is great for both young kids and adults. The route is so beautiful and in such a great part of the city. It was a perfect way to enjoy a sunny day outside.”
Self-guided Copenhagen treasure hunt with puzzles and city sights, from Tivoli to Strøget and Christiansborg, in 2 to 3 hours for up to 4.
“A really fun way to explore Copenhagen. The clues were just challenging enough and the children (9 and 12) enjoyed taking the lead with directing us around the city. Led to a couple of hidden gems that we would probably not have found without it! We did it over 2 days because we had something else booked and that worked just as well - allow 2-4 hours, depending on how much you want to stop/enjoy the sights along the way. We had the Copenhagen card so it didn't cost us anything extra. Would definitely recommend if you are exploring the city with pre-teens.”
Walk Copenhagen on a self-guided VoiceMap audio tour about Søren Kierkegaard, ending at his gravesite. English and offline audio.
“Informative and witty experience. Lots of interesting information on Kierkegarrd and life in Copenhagen in the 19th century. Thoroughly enjoyed it!”
Solve a true-crime mystery at your own pace in Aarhus, visiting Aarhus Domkirke, Telefonsmøgen, and Møllestien, then reading the real case.
“The idea is good and it's a nice story. There were 6 stops/tasks, one of which no longer works as signs on some busts have been removed. A few were challenging but otherwise it was way too easy and overall we don't think the trip is worth the price. Request from here to change the price per Person or add more stops/tasks.”
A self-guided audio walk through Copenhagen’s Nørrebro with 8 Danish food stops, local history, and a route from Nørrebro Station to the Lakes.
“Admittedly I did this in one go and without reading how far I had to walk, so my advice would: wear trainers and make some stops! That being said, I thought this tour was really good. It was informative and not just about food, but the history of the parts of the city you were walking through. This definitely took me to parts of the city I would not have visited otherwise.”
Every kind of Danish day out, and where each one is best.
