A private Walking Tour in the Old City or a National Museum Tour with Denmark's
beloved poet and fairytale writer, Hans Christian Andersen, in his top hat and
long coat can be arranged as well as a private tour of Rosenborg Castle and the
Royal Treasuries with Sir Richard in his renaissance costume.
A private walking tour in English with Hans Christian Andersen in his 19-century
costume can begin at your hotel or at a convenient location of your choice such
as the Town Hall Square. The walking tour lasts 90 minutes and includes the main
sights of the city such as The Cathedral, The Old University Building, The Round
Tower, The Old Courthouse, The Castle Island, The Royal Library, The Christiansborg
Palace, The Old Synagogue, The Latin Quarter, The Walking Street, The Antique
Market and The Old Stock Exchange, among others. We will go into some of the buildings
and explore hidden courtyards behind the buildings, alleyways, statues and fountains.
Along the way you will meet famous Danes such as Queen Margrethe II and the royal
family; the philosopher, Soren Kierkegaard; the writer, Karen Blixen; the sculptor,
Bertel Thorvaldsen; the colorful renaissance King Christian IV and of course Hans
Christian Andersen, among others. There will also be an opportunity to learn something
about various aspects of Danish culture, it's government, education system, religion,
the economy, what products the Danes make and who they trade with, the Danish
Welfare Model and the tax system which makes it possible, marriage rituals and
the unique status of women, the treatment of the elderly and children, contemporary
issues such as immigration, even the Danes love affair with the bicycle as well
as where to find the city's best (and most affordable) smorrebrod sandwiches and
Danish pastries. Let an "insider" make your stay more enjoyable and
productive with helpful suggestions on museums, castle tours, tower tours, canal
and harbor tours, bus tours, bicycling in the city, antique markets, flea markets,
traditional Danish lunch cafes and dinner restaurants and up-to-date advice on
what's good (and what's not) in and around Copenhagen.
The price of a private walking tour is approximately 1000 Danish Kroner ($US 165
or 135 euros). depending on the size of the group and are available from May to
September. For more details and reservations contact copenhagenwalks@yahoo.com
or call (45) 32 84 74 35 (May to September).
A private tour of Rosenborg Castle and The Royal Treasuries in English with Sir
Richard in his renaissance costume can be arranged at your convenience. See "Rosenborg
Castle and Royal Treasuries Tour" on the main menu for a detailed description
of the tour. A tour lasts 90 minutes and costs 1000 Danish Kroner ($US 165 or
135 euros). This does not include the combined entry ticket to the castle and
treasuries (adults 60DKK, children 10DKK, student and senior-citizen discounts).
Tours are available from May to September.
For more information and reservations you may contact copenhagenwalks@yahoo.com
or from May to September call (45) 32 84 74 35.