• Viktoriagade - Originally a fortified area established by Christian IV in 1600, protected by a moat. By 1950, redevelopment began, and the moat resembled an open sewer. The decision was made to construct the now-famous street over the old moat. Land along the street was sold in lots starting in 1856, primarily for charitable buildings, such as those for officers’ widows. Buildings at numbers 8, 10, and 12, built in the mid-1800s, are listed in the Danish register of protected buildings and sites.
• Det Ny Teater - Opened in September 1908, it stands as one of Denmark’s largest theaters. The construction aimed to create a large theater while opening a passage between Gammel Kongevej and the new Vesterbro Passage (now part of Vesterbrogade).
• Værnedamsvej - Named after Werner Dam, a beer collector who acquired land in the 1700s and opened a popular beer garden. It was also known as Slagtergaden (“Butchers’ Street”) due to its many butchers.
• Saxogade - In the early 1950s, residents sent a protest letter due to poor housing conditions. Initially home to factory workers from the countryside seeking better living conditions, the neighborhood’s housing issues were particularly concerning for families, as they lived in overcrowded, small one-room apartments, sometimes with up to 10 people.
• Skydemuren - The shooting range wall, resembling a castle, is flanked by two residential properties between Skydebanehaven and Istedgade. Built as a bullet trap to protect traffic on Istedgade from projectiles from the Royal Danish Army at Skydebane (now Skydebanehaven). The wall forms the point de vue for Skydebanegade, which features uniform, richly decorated houses starting from the opposite side of Istedgade.
• Istedgade - Named in memory of the 1850 Battle of Isted in the First Schleswig War, it is a significant street in Vesterbro, known for its role in WWII and as a major red-light district in Scandinavia. During WWII, it was a refuge for the Danish resistance, with the slogan: “They can take Rome, they can take Paris, but Istedgade will never fall.”
• Istedgade 31 - Stjerne Radio, opened in September 1942 by Carl Munck and JK Søndergård, soon began broadcasting the English BBC radio through loudspeakers, playing a crucial role in the Danish resistance.
• Meatpacking District, Copenhagen - A revitalized industrial area celebrated for its trendy dining scene and vibrant nightlife.
• Oksnehallen - An exhibition space in an old market, part of the Meatpacking District’s brown area. Built in 1891 to house merchant offices, it could accommodate 1,600 cattle. The market was active until the White Zone opened in the 1950s.
• Halmtorvet - Originally Copenhagen’s haymarket, located just inside the Western City Gate where City Hall Square is today. It closed on January 1, 1888, and moved to the area outside the new Livestock Market, which opened in 1879. Market days were Wednesday and Saturday, with hundreds of loads of hay and straw traded and distributed to cattle and horse stables around the city.
• Men’s Home for Homeless - Established in 1910, this private organization, subsidized by the Danish state, helps homeless and vulnerable individuals recognize and utilize their resources to lead fulfilling lives and contribute to a diverse society.
• Istedgade 20 - Maria Church, a small church opened in 1909, now serves as a shelter for homeless people, families in need, and socially marginalized groups. It actively engages with the neighborhood, providing daily care and support to those seeking spiritual and economic assistance, including vulnerable groups such as illegal immigrants, drug addicts, prostitutes, and those with criminalized lives.
• Copenhagen - Enjoy lunch in a classic Danish restaurant. (Only included in the Full Option)
• København H - Built in 1911, inspired by the architectural style of the town hall building, it is Denmark’s largest railway station (Nørreport St. has the highest passenger flow per day). It features 7 platforms and 13 tracks.
• Knippelsbro - A 115-meter-long drawbridge built in 1937, connecting Copenhagen with Christianshavn island. Named after Hans Knip, who operated the bridge and collected tolls from passing ships in 1641, living with his family on the bridge.
• Christians Kirke - A rococo-style church built between 1754-59, originally called Frederik’s German Church, named after Frederick V (1746-1766). It served the German-speaking congregation in Copenhagen, who desired their own church.
• Strandgade 4 - This 1780s building, until recently, housed the DieselHouse Museum (now relocated to København SV), which tells the story of B&W, dating back to 1843, starting as a one-man smithing workshop. B&W evolved into one of Denmark’s largest workplaces, maintaining that status for a century. A symbol of Danish industry (1865-1979, today MAN Energy Solutions).
• Asiatisk Plads - Former base of the Danish Asia Company (1732-1843), now home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a convention center.
• Sankt Annae Kirke - A site to see listed buildings from the 1600s-1700s, including houses 8-22 with remnants of some of Copenhagen’s oldest houses (built around 1650), with no. 14 being the best preserved.
• Wildersgade - A street dating from 1617-22 (from the founding of Christianshavn), now a quiet residential, cobblestone street with mansions, old houses, and warehouses from the 1700s-1800s.
• Wilders Kanal - Once a bustling market square, now an ideal spot to relax and enjoy water views. It features one of Copenhagen’s most expensive marinas (accessible only to yacht club members). The Wilders Plads 10 building, a beautiful 2-story timber-framed house built in 1736, originally served as a sailmaker’s workshop and housing.
• Søkvæsthuset - A large yellow neoclassical building from 1754-6, now listed, it was a naval hospice and later housed the Danish Naval Museum/Orlogsmuseet until 2016.
• Church of Our Saviour - A baroque church, renowned for its twisted spire with an external spiral staircase, allowing visitors to climb to the top. It serves as a living parish church for about 8,000 people.
• Christianshavns Voldgade - A defense zone created during Christian IV’s time to complete the capital’s protective ring and prevent Swedish attacks.
• Freetown Christiania - A partially self-governed neighborhood of about 1,000 residents, established in 1971 by hippies protesting housing shortages on military land abandoned by the Danish army. Covering approximately 34 hectares, it is Copenhagen’s second most visited site after Tivoli, attracting half a million tourists annually.

• 3:30 to 4 hours private tour with a local guide
• Metro tickets
• Local tasting and a drink in a traditional restaurant (only included in the full option)

• The guide will not go with you into Christiania as they are not allowed.

Copenhagen ranks among Europe’s most fascinating and enjoyable destinations. However, identifying the must-visit locales and enticing spots could be challenging. This Alternative Tour of Copenhagen is meticulously crafted to enlist some of the most intriguing attractions and concealed treasures of the Danish culture.

Delve into the peculiar aspects of Copenhagen, spanning from an erstwhile red-light district now transformed into a supremely trendy zone to a micronation housing 800 citizens. Experience an intimate viewing of some of the city’s unique locations, all within the span of half a day, guided personally by a local.

• The tour will not be cancelled in case of rain.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.