Copenhagen Day Trip: Kronborg Castle & Roskilde Cathedral

Two Royal Castles & Denmark's Burial Cathedral in One Day

You get picked up from your Copenhagen hotel and spend the day visiting three major Danish royal sites: Kronborg Castle (Hamlet's real setting), Frederiksborg Castle with included entry and a lunch break, and Roskilde Cathedral. All entrance fees, transport, and an English-speaking guide are included. Groups stay small, under 16 people, and you return to your hotel by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. National History Museum2h 15m · entry included
2. Kronborg Castle1h 15m · entry included

Visit Roskilde, Frederiksborg, and Kronborg Castles

• See Roskilde Cathedral outside (Nov-Mar)
• Visit Viking Museum and learn history
• Explore Frederiksborg Castle and lunch
• Tour Kronborg Castle and Hamlet story

The experience

You wonder if you'll actually see everything they promise, or if it's just the usual Copenhagen loop repeated. This tour goes further. It takes you out to Kronborg Castle in Elsinore (the real Hamlet's castle, not the Shakespeare version in your head), then backtracks to Frederiksborg Castle where you get 2 hours and 15 minutes to wander the rooms and grab lunch on your own time, and stops at Roskilde Cathedral, where more Danish royals are buried than anywhere else in Northern Europe. The group stays under 16 people, which means you're not herded through in a crowd of forty.

Hotel pickup happens from central Copenhagen, and you travel in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide who actually knows the history, not just reading from a script. The route takes you north first to Kronborg, where the guide walks you through the castle's connection to Hamlet and the real stories behind the walls. Then you head inland to Frederiksborg, which sits on three islands in a lake and is genuinely worth the time to explore. The castle entry is included, so you're not paying extra at the gate. You decide how much of those 2 hours and 15 minutes you spend inside versus grabbing food nearby. After that, Roskilde Cathedral is either a full stop (if it's April through October) or a photo stop outside (November to March), depending on the season.

The tour includes all entrance fees, bottled water, and WiFi on the minivan, which matters if you want to look up something about the Vikings or check in with someone back home. You're not scrambling to buy tickets at each stop or figuring out which card they take. The day runs about 9 hours door to door, so it's long but not exhausting if you're comfortable with walking and climbing stairs. There are quite a few of those, especially inside the castles.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from central Copenhagen, transport in an air-conditioned minivan, all entrance fees to Kronborg Castle, Frederiksborg Castle, and Roskilde Cathedral, a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, bottled water, and WiFi on board. At Frederiksborg Castle, you have 2 hours and 15 minutes to explore the rooms and take a lunch break at your own pace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:15

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18)

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hamlet Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the main royal castles and Roskilde Cathedral outside Copenhagen without arranging separate transport, tickets, and timing: the small group size and included entry fees mean you skip the logistics and just show up at your hotel.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

How long is the tour?

About 9 hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off.

Are entrance fees really included?

Yes, all castle and cathedral entry fees are included in the price. Unlike some competing tours, you don't pay extra at the gate.

What if I have mobility issues?

The tour involves significant walking and steep stairs inside the castles. It's not recommended for travelers with mobility problems or those who have difficulty with stairs.

Can I skip lunch and spend more time in the castle?

Yes. The 2 hours and 15 minutes at Frederiksborg includes both castle time and a lunch break. You decide how to split it.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes, the guide is English-speaking and knowledgeable about Danish history and the castles.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, all entrance fees, transport in an air-conditioned minivan, bottled water, and WiFi on board.

How big are the groups?

Small groups of 16 people or fewer, usually smaller.

Is Roskilde Cathedral always open?

From April to October, you can enter and explore. From November to March, it's a photo stop outside only.

Do infants need a ticket?

Infants can sit on an adult's lap and don't require a separate ticket.

Is there public transport to these castles?

Public transportation is available to reach these sites, but the tour handles transport and timing for you.