Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen
Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen
Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen
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Are you looking for a way to see Slotsholmen, Copenhagen's Castle Island without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Find out how the original fortress evolved over the centuries into a series of castles and, later, spectacular palaces
• Hear from producer James Cowan, a Welsh tour guide who moved to Copenhagen in 2019
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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Slotsholmen(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSlotsholmen, the island in Copenhagen’s harbor, has been a power base for nearly 900 years, for Copenhagen’s founder, Denmark’s kings, and today’s Danish parliament, housed in the beautiful Christiansborg Palace. This walking tour starts at the very spot where Copenhagen’s story began in the 1100s, Højbro Plads, before crossing over to ‘the Castle Island’, as Slotsholmen is known.Bishop Absalon(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeHighlights you can look forward to on this tour include seeing the statue of Copenhagen’s founder, Bishop Absalon.Christiansborg Palace(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeHighlights you can look forward to on this tour include spotting the Christiansborg Palace balcony, from which new monarchs are proclaimed to the people.Copenhagen Stock Exchange(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeIn Slotsholmen, there are centuries worth of fascinating tales to listen to and several historical buildings. You'll see some of them including the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.Garden of the Royal Library(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeHighlights you can look forward to on this tour include discovering the peaceful tranquility of the Royal Library Garden, one of the city’s best kept secrets with an unlikely history.Danish Jewish Museum(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeIn Slotsholmen, there are centuries worth of fascinating tales to listen to and several historical buildings. You'll see some of them including the Danish Jewish Museum.The War Museum(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeIn Slotsholmen, there are centuries worth of fascinating tales to listen to and several historical buildings. You'll see some of them including the Danish War Museum.Black Diamond(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeHighlights you can look forward to on this tour include hearing about the Royal Library and its bold modern extension, the Black Diamond.Christian IV's Brewhouse(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeYou’ll also hear about Denmark’s rulers, including Christian IV, the larger-than-life “builder king” who created beautiful buildings but bankrupted the country.Marmorbroen(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeYou'll pass over the Marble Bridge and hear more about the city's history.Equestrian statue of Christian IX(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeYou’ll also hear about Denmark’s rulers, including Christian IX as you gaze up at his statue.Thorvaldsens Museum(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour ends in front of Thorvaldsen Museum, dedicated to Bertel Thorvaldsen who inspired kings and nobles.
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