Sights & Gems: Medieval Copenhagen & Nyhavn with a local host
Overview
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2 hours
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Step into Copenhagen the way locals experience it, relaxed, personal, and full of little discoveries you wouldn't find on your own.
Experience Copenhagen on this fun and authentic small group walk. You’ll explore the city with a local, who will show you a mix of highlights and hidden gems along the way.
In just two hours, you’ll get an introduction to many of the most important sights as well as some of Copenhagen’s picture perfect hidden pearls, from medieval streets and royal landmarks to colorful Nyhavn and secret courtyards known mainly to locals.
Your host brings the city to life through stories filled with history, humor, and everyday culture. Perfect for curious travelers, this relaxed walk is all about connection and understanding Copenhagen from within.
After the guided walk has officially ended, those who wish are warmly invited to join the host at a nearby cozy café, where there is extra time to unwind and receive personal tips, recommendations, and local insights.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken)
The Marble Church – an architectural masterpiece in the heart of Copenhagen We meet between the stairs leading down to the Marble Church Metro Station, right next to a 7-Eleven, making it an easy and convenient spot to find your guide before we begin exploring this elegant area. Discover one of Copenhagen’s most iconic landmarks, the Marble Church (Frederik’s Church), celebrated for its magnificent dome, the largest in Scandinavia. Inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, this architectural gem took more than 150 years to complete and is built from striking Norwegian marble with beautifully detailed craftsmanship throughout. As part of our Copenhagen walking tour, it’s a highlight for anyone who loves architecture, history, and culture, and a perfect place to pause and admire the charm of Frederiksstaden, the royal district surrounding the church.
Nyboders Mindestuer
Nyboder – Copenhagen’s historic naval quarter and hidden gem Step into the story of Nyboder, one of Copenhagen’s most distinctive neighborhoods, founded in 1631 by King Christian IV to house Denmark’s naval families. As part of our Copenhagen walking tour, we stop by the small Nyboder Memorial Rooms, a true hidden gem in Copenhagen, where you can peek through the windows and glimpse scenes from centuries past. Inside, the preserved museum spaces reveal the everyday lives of sailors and their families, with original artifacts, uniforms, and maritime relics that tell the story of Denmark’s proud naval heritage. A quiet, authentic corner of the city that captures Copenhagen’s history in its purest form.
What‘s Included
Live and local guide
Gratuities
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Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Copenhagen Guide
Q8861GXjamesw,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amalie was an excellent guide and gave us an interesting overview of Copenhagen Very engaging and knowledgeable. Our family had an amazing time . Thank you!
Excellent presentation of history, culture and trends in this very informative tour. Anderson, Kierkegaard and more!
MD Chu,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this walking tour on a bright sunny day in December. The time passed too quickly for a 3 hour tour. Can’t wait to return next year.
Great Addition To My Trip
VictorNewman,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect compliment to our Copenhagen trip! The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Nice pace. I learned great things about Danish history and the city of Copenhagen. I highly recommend the tour.
Good walking tour of Copenhagen
Suzanne S,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Maybritt was a great guide, we did an English tour, her English was very clear and easy to understand. She is very knowledgeable about the city, we learned a lot about Copenhagen. Definitely worth the tour, I recommend this one.
Copenhagen city tour
sagamore73,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maybritt was a lovely guide, knows her history and shares it in an easy to understand manner. I would throughly recommend this tour.
Great overview of the city
Christopher S,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable and addressed all of our questions. Took time to show hidden gems in the city. Maybritt was a lovely guide and I highly recommend this tour
The wet and windy weather...
hockingspeight,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The wet and windy weather was against us from the start but our guide found us a warm coffee lounge and communicated the history and highlights of the city from the warmth of being inside the cafe , well done to our tour guide “ Maybee”
Hyugge good!
Raymund T,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hygge good!. Enjoyed the tour! Highly recommend with double guides. This was the second part of the tour. Very professional and always on time
A very knowledgeable tour guide.
Quilter2400,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a walking tour with Maebritt today in Copenhagen and she was wonderful. Her knowledge of the history and origin of various buildings made the tour so enjoyable. She answered questions and was very easy to interact with
Excellent way to learn about Copenhagen
E8197BInicoled,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent walking tour. Our tour guide Maybritt was fantastic and personable. Easy to follow the stories and history. You could tell she really enjoyed sharing the stories of Copenhagen and we learned so much. I would highly recommend this tour! Loved being able to end in an Nyhavn, an area with lots of places to eat and we could have done a canal tour easily afterwards.
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