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Royal Castles & Roskilde: Small Group Tour
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Embark on a grand day trip around Copenhagen and discover the royal castles and the former capital, Roskilde. Explore more attractions than other tours, with small group sizes and an English-speaking guide.
Embark on a grand day trip around Copenhagen and discover the royal castles and the former capital, Roskilde. Explore more attractions than other tours, with small group sizes and an English-speaking guide.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Roskilde Domkirke - Visit Denmark’s largest cathedral, which is also the final resting place for the most royals in Northern Europe.
From November to March, it will be an external photo stop only at Roskilde Cathedral. - Viking Ship Museum - Discover the tales of the Vikings and the early history of Denmark.
- Frederiksborg Castle - Enjoy…
- Roskilde Domkirke - Visit Denmark’s largest cathedral, which is also the final resting place for the most royals in Northern Europe.
From November to March, it will be an external photo stop only at Roskilde Cathedral.
- Viking Ship Museum - Discover the tales of the Vikings and the early history of Denmark.
- Frederiksborg Castle - Enjoy the freedom to explore Frederiksborg Castle at your own pace. Tickets are provided. The 2 hours and 15 minutes include a lunch break. You can choose how much time to spend exploring the castle and how much to allocate for lunch.
- Kronborg Slot - Experience a guided tour of Hamlet’s Castle in Elsinore, Kronborg, where your driver-guide will explain the castle’s significance in Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Small group size (no more than 16 people - usually less)
- Entrance fees
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- English speaking and knowledgeable guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in the center of Copenhagen
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Small group size (no more than 16 people - usually less)
- Entrance fees
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- English speaking and knowledgeable guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in the center of Copenhagen
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Discover the attractions beyond Copenhagen. This is the only tour that not only includes the royal castles but also visits the former capital, Roskilde, with its magnificent cathedral and original Viking ships. Guests see far more than on other tours and enjoy a more personal experience, as the Operator runs small groups of 16 people or fewer. A…
Discover the attractions beyond Copenhagen. This is the only tour that not only includes the royal castles but also visits the former capital, Roskilde, with its magnificent cathedral and original Viking ships. Guests see far more than on other tours and enjoy a more personal experience, as the Operator runs small groups of 16 people or fewer. A knowledgeable, English-speaking guide leads the way.
- The tour is unfortunately NOT suited for people that do not walk well. There is a lot of walking and steep stairs
- No recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Location
H. C. Andersens Blvd. 26
H. C. Andersens Boulevard
The starting point is a parking area for tour busses by the back of Tivoli Gardens right across the street from Copenhagen City Hall (Rådhuset).
If you have any problems finding the pick-up point please feel free to call the local operator, Hamlet Tours, for directions at +4530700667.
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.
Customer Ratings
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Catherine_k
Sep 13, 2026
A Must Do When in Copenhagen - This was an amazing experience touring the highlights of Copenhagen. Sillas, our guide was knowledgeable, full of facts and humor and a wonderful tone. He is one of the best guides we have had and we have taken many tours in many countries. Highly recommend!
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Sharni239
Sep 12, 2026
Lovely trip outside Copenhagen - I would like to thank and recommend a guide named Silles. We went on an 8.5-hour tour outside Copenhagen with him. The trip was delightful, and Silles was a perfect guide—knowledgeable and funny. The minibus was excellent, featuring good air conditioning and a power outlet for charging phones. The price was reasonable and included admission to the castles, the church, and the ship museum. I highly recommend it.
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Eddy406
Sep 12, 2026
Full day of fortresses & Viking ships - If you only have a few days in Copenhagen but would like to get out of the centre of the city, this is the ideal trip. Our driver & guide, Brian, was incredibly well informed, enthusiastic with a great sense of humour. The sites are wonderful but you are packing a LOT in one day, so be prepared to get round Hamlet's castle, Kronborg, quickly. Frederiksborg castle & Roskilde Cathedral were really interesting but for me the highlight was sitting in the replica longboat at the Viking Museum, with Brian telling us enthusiasticly about the life and times of the Vikings. Great day out!
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Joseph_m
Sep 12, 2026
Great all day tour and... - Great all day tour and Brian was a wonderful guide. Wonderful Castles, Cathedral and Viking sights!! Highly recommend
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Compass141830
Sep 11, 2026
Enjoyed the whole day - Our driver/guide was great! Very amazing tour.
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Bomi_g
Sep 11, 2026
Copenhagen Day Tours with an Expert Guide - I initially signed up for a Korean-guided tour, but it got canceled due to a booking error, so I hurriedly searched for and booked a local tour instead. However, after completing it, I felt it was truly a blessing in disguise as the day turned out to be absolutely amazing. Our guide, Thomas, was a deeply knowledgeable person who provided rich historical context for every place we visited and kept us engaged with insightful explanations even during the long bus rides. Since I couldn't understand about 90% of the English, I had to use Gemini voice translation and read the translated text, but even through translation, his explanations were remarkably intelligent and fascinating. Moreover, as a local Dane, he knew almost all the sights and site staff personally, which allowed everything to run seamlessly; the time management and route planning were so perfect that it felt like a total blessing for a planner like me (MBTI 'J'). The lunch we had in between was delicious, and visiting the Viking Ship Museum with my child was a wonderful, rich experience, making this tour ideal for families with kids. Although it started as a sudden change of plans, it ended up being the best and most memorable choice of the entire trip.
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Susan_r
Sep 11, 2026
Highly enjoyable trip - This trip was a great way to see several important and interesting Danish sites in one day that are spread about the country. Each was different yet memorable. I also especially enjoyed the drive through the countryside. Brian, our guide, was both knowledgeable and entertaining. I highly recommend this enjoyable trip!
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Gerald_s
Sep 11, 2026
A Great Day in Copenhagen - A long day, but so worth it. You get to see castles, cathedrals, Viking ships and even Shakespeare’s inspirations. Tour guide Brian delivered an extremely knowledgeable commentary on all the sites and kept us both interested and laughing. Highly recommended.
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Jamesli2549cc
Sep 10, 2026
A taste of Copenhagen - An amazing day of insight, history, and all logistics taken care of for a full day to capture several locations or rather destinations that could be explored for a day singularly if only time would permit
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Bevg545
Sep 9, 2026
Thanks Thomas for a fun & educational tour - Thank you Thomas for a fantastic day! I learned so much about past and present Danish culture. Your caring nature and sense of humour are so appreciated. Our comfort and safety were your priority. As a senior solo traveller you ensured I was not left behind. I must also comment on what great drivers the Danish people are and you are at the top of the list.
Your recommendations for further local adventures including restaurants, tours, Copenhagen must-see-sites, etc. are invaluable. What a perfect ambassador you are for Copenhagen and the Danish people. Thanks for making a Saskatchewan traveller so welcome into your homeland.
You and your company are A+++ in my books. Thanks again.
Bev
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