Copenhagen Private Walking Tour: Royal Palaces & Nyhavn

Walk past four royal palaces and end at the waterfront where merchant houses line the canal

A private half-day walking tour of Copenhagen led by a local guide, covering the Royal Danish Theatre, Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen Cathedral, Rosenborg Castle, the Round Tower and Nyhavn. The tour includes time for photos and expert recommendations for restaurants, but does not include attraction tickets or transportation between stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Rosenborg Castle15m
2. Nyhavn30m

Explore Copenhagen's historic highlights

• Begin at Royal Danish Theatre
• Explore Christiansborg Palace surroundings
• Pass by Amalienborg Palace and watch Changing of the Guard
• Stroll through Gråbrødretorv Square
• Visit Copenhagen Cathedral
• Admire Rosenborg Castle
• Pass by Round Tower
• End at Nyhavn waterfront

The experience

The tour starts at the Royal Danish Theatre, founded in 1748, and moves through the political and royal heart of Copenhagen on foot. You'll walk past Christiansborg Palace, where the Danish Parliament and Prime Minister's office sit, then to Amalienborg Palace, the winter residence of the Royal Family: time your visit right and you'll catch the Changing of the Guard. The route takes you through Gråbrødretorv Square, a medieval courtyard, and into Copenhagen Cathedral next to the University of Copenhagen in the Latin Quarter.

Rosenborg Castle, a 400-year-old Renaissance building, sits in the middle of the city's green spaces. You'll walk past it and hear its history from your guide. The Round Tower, a 17th-century astronomical observatory, comes next. The tour ends at Nyhavn, where pastel-coloured merchant houses line the canal and your guide shares the history of Copenhagen's Jewish community during World War II as you stroll the waterfront.

Your guide is a local who knows where to eat and what to see beyond the main stops, and they lead only your private group. You'll have time to take photos at each spot, and the whole tour runs about four hours on foot. Attraction tickets are not included, so you can decide which palaces or museums to enter, if any.

What’s included

• A local, professional guide leading your private group.
• plenty of time to take photos at each stop.
• expert recommendations for restaurants and places to eat in the city.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 10:00 and 13:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years): free · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

Operated by Travel Curious

Is this one for you?The tour starts in central Copenhagen and stays on foot, so you don't need a car or hotel pickup to join. If you're staying in the city or arriving by train, you can walk to the Royal Danish Theatre and start from there.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years): free; Infant (under 4): free.

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.

What is Rosenborg Castle and why does the tour pass by it?

Rosenborg Castle is a 400-year-old Renaissance palace, one of the best-preserved in the world, and sits in the middle of Copenhagen's green spaces. Your guide will tell you its history as you walk past.

Does the tour include entry to the palaces and museums?

No, attraction tickets are not included. The tour walks past and around the palaces and other landmarks, and your guide explains their history and significance. You choose which ones to enter on your own.

Will I see the Changing of the Guard at Amalienborg Palace?

It depends on the time of day you take the tour. Amalienborg is the winter residence of the Royal Family, and the Changing of the Guard happens at specific times. Your guide will let you know if the timing works for your departure.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour is about four hours on foot through central Copenhagen, covering royal palaces, historic squares, a cathedral and the waterfront. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The route is on city streets and cobblestones.

What will I learn about Nyhavn at the end of the tour?

Nyhavn is a historic waterfront lined with pastel-coloured merchant houses. Your guide will share the story of Copenhagen's Jewish community during World War II as you walk along the canal, adding depth to the neighbourhood's past.