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Cultural Christianshavn Private Walking Tour: Exploring Maritime Vibes and Scenic Waterways
København
Meandering canals, spanning bridges, water lapping at houseboats. Could we be in Amsterdam or Copenhagen? Explore the richly cultural, nautical neighborhood of Christianshavn on our Private Cultural Christianshavn Walking Tour.
Meandering canals, spanning bridges, water lapping at houseboats. Could we be in Amsterdam or Copenhagen? Explore the richly cultural, nautical neighborhood of Christianshavn on our Private Cultural Christianshavn Walking Tour.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Memorial Anchor - Nyhavn was originally a bustling port. The canal was filled with ships and lined with pubs for sailors and ladies of pleasure to enjoy. King Christian V established the area as a gateway to the inner city, and at that time, the canal extended all the way to Kongens Nytorv.
- Nyhavn 20 - Hans Christian Andersen once resided in…
- Memorial Anchor - Nyhavn was originally a bustling port. The canal was filled with ships and lined with pubs for sailors and ladies of pleasure to enjoy. King Christian V established the area as a gateway to the inner city, and at that time, the canal extended all the way to Kongens Nytorv.
- Nyhavn 20 - Hans Christian Andersen once resided in Nyhavn. In house No. 20, he penned the famous fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea.” During his lifetime, he also lived in No. 67 and No. 18.
- Inderhavnsbroen - Inderhavnsbroen—the Inner Harbor Bridge—is a 180-meter-long bridge that spans between Harbor Street in Nyhavn and the North Atlantic House/Greenland Trade Area. It was constructed to facilitate pedestrian and cyclist travel from the city center to the islands that comprise Christianshavn. From the bridge, you have a fantastic view of Copenhagen Harbour.
- North Atlantic House - North Atlantic House, or Nordatlantens Brygge, is a cultural center located on the harbor front of Copenhagen. It is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and communicating culture and art from the North Atlantic area. It is a collaboration between Denmark, Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands and includes three galleries and conference facilities.
- Strandgade - Strandgade translates to “Beach Street” and is one of the main streets of Christianshavn. It runs along the neighborhood, following the harborfront, from Christian’s Church in the southwest to Grønlandske Handels Plads in the north. We’ll walk along parts of the canal and learn about the history of Christianshavn.
- Sankt Annæ Gade - Sankt Annæ Gade is one of the oldest streets in Christianshavn. It is named after Saint Anne, a patron saint of seamen, and connects the main harborfront to the Christianshavn Rampart.
- Our Saviour’s Church - Church of Our Saviour (Vor Frelsers Kirke) is a baroque church, most famous for its helix spire with an external winding staircase that can be climbed to the top, offering extensive views over central Copenhagen. It is also noted for its carillon, which is the largest in northern Europe and plays melodies every hour from 8 am to midnight. Christianshavn was intended to be an independent merchant’s town, so a church was needed.
- Christiania - Christiania was “stolen” from a military area in 1971 and has been a source of controversy since. As the military moved out of the existing buildings, homeless hippies moved right in. Initially, the takeover was not necessarily organized; however, some claim that the “takeover” came about as a protest against the Danish government, as Copenhagen lacked affordable housing at the time. We end the tour outside the entrance to Christiania as we are not allowed to guide inside. Christiania has their guides.

What's Included
- Professional Guide
- Professional Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortably and appropriately.
- This tour ends outside the entrance to Christiania - it does not go inside (only Christiania’s own guides are allowed to guide inside). Guests are welcome to continue into Christiania after the tour on their own (it is approx. a 15 min walk back to Nyhavn).
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortably and appropriately.
- This tour ends outside the entrance to Christiania - it does not go inside (only Christiania’s own guides are allowed to guide inside). Guests are welcome to continue into Christiania after the tour on their own (it is approx. a 15 min walk back to Nyhavn).
Location
Memorial Anchor
Nyhavn
Next to the Memorial Anchor (Mindeankeret), in front of the canal boat tours - located at Nyhavn 1F.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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