Copenhagen: Christianshavn & Freetown Christiania Walking Tour

The bridge is right there. Your guide waits under the orange umbrella.

You meet at a colourful bridge, walk through Copenhagen's food scene and counterculture history, learn how Christiania governs itself, and end at the canals with the freedom to explore on your own. The guide is paid by tips, and groups never exceed six people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Christian's Harbor15m
2. Freetown Christianiapass by

Walking tour of Christianshavn and Christiania

• Meet by Inderhavnsbroen bridge
• Hear story of the colourful bridge
• Learn about Copenhagen's culinary history
• Discuss Christiania's architecture and governance
• Walk past a beautiful church
• End near Christianshavn canals by Christiania
• Tour ends outside Christiania

The experience

You arrive at Inderhavnsbroen (the colourful bridge that cuts across Copenhagen's Inner Harbour), and spot the orange umbrella. That's where the Christianshavn walking tour starts, a few minutes before the group moves. The guide checks you in, and then you're walking across a bridge that goes by several names, each one tied to a different story about the city. It's the kind of detail that doesn't make it into the standard guidebook, which is exactly the point.

From there, the tour drifts through Copenhagen's food history. The old Noma site gets a mention, along with the gap between award-winning dining and street food that defines the city's appetite right now. Then it pivots to Christiania itself, the autonomous neighbourhood that sits just beyond where the tour ends. Your guide talks about the architecture, the governance structure that makes it unlike anywhere else, and the people who live there. One of them is a troll, apparently. You'll hear about that too. There's also a church nearby, beautiful but built by an architect who didn't quite get what he wanted: the kind of small, human failure that sticks with you more than perfection ever does.

The tour wraps at the Christianshavn canals, close enough to Freetown Christiania that you can see it, but outside the boundary. That's intentional: outside tours aren't welcome in the hippie town itself, so the guide leaves you equipped to wander in on your own if you want to. You're not herded through. You're handed the keys and told where the door is. It's a tips-based tour, which means you pay what you think it was worth when you're done walking. Groups stay small, capped at six people, so it never feels crowded or rushed.

What’s included

Your tour includes a guide who leads you across Inderhavnsbroen, tells you the stories of the bridge and its names, walks you through Copenhagen's culinary history and the old Noma site, explains Christiania's architecture and unique governance structure, shows you one of the city's most beautiful churches, and ends at the Christianshavn canals near Freetown Christiania. You pay the guide by tips at the end.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 14:30

Book up toStart time

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

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Politically Incorrect Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travellers who want Copenhagen's counterculture and food scene without the standard museum route, and who don't mind paying by tips. Groups cap at six, so expect an intimate pace, not a crowd being herded through landmarks.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (under 18).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Where exactly do I meet the guide?

At Inderhavnsbroen (the colourful Inner Harbour Bridge). Look for the orange umbrella. Arrive a few minutes early so the guide can check you in.

What happens if I'm late?

The tour cannot guarantee your spot if you don't arrive on time. Punctuality is required to join.

Do we actually go inside Freetown Christiania?

No. The tour ends outside Christiania, at the Christianshavn canals. You're then free to venture in on your own if you choose.

Is this tour suitable for history buffs?

The tour description says it's probably not for traditional history buffs. It's designed for people who want curious, creative stories rather than conventional sightseeing.

What's the maximum group size?

Six people. Larger bookings may be charged an additional fee or rejected.

How much does it cost?

It's tips-based, so you decide what to pay the guide at the end of the tour.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children in prams or strollers are welcome.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted on the tour.

Is public transport nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the meeting point and throughout the route.