Private Tour

Monstour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Danish Folk Legends

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

The legendary creatures of Danish folklore are more than just the Little Mermaid immortalised by H. C. Andersen. The Danish bestiary also includes such monsters as man-eating trolls, dragons who hoard treasures and fight against bulls, the heraldic wild men depicted on the royal coat of arms and the strange creature known as the ”Sea Bishop”. Even the centre of Copenhagen that draws the most tourists and traffic is haunted by mythical beasts who are seen in statues, reliefs and artwork on buildings.

Yet many of these monsters remain unknown to most visitors. You can, however, now fill this gap in your folkloric knowledge with this self-guided GPS audio tour. Download the HidDenmark Monstour VoiceMap unto your Smartphone. It will guide you on a journey from the Tivoli amusement park over the Copenhagen Stock Exchange to the canals, while narrating how weird tales of strange and terrible beings have shaped the capitol of the country.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

VoiceMap app for Andriod or iOS

Lifetime access to this English audio tour

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone and headphones

Transportation

Food and drinks

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

What To Expect

Tivoli Gardens

You start the tour outside the gardens.

Admission Not Applicable

Copenhagen Central Station

You start the tour outside Copenhagen Central Station

Admission Not Applicable

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Monstour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Danish Folk Legends

Reviews

4.47

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Quirky Sample
Allison O,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great sampling of a focused experience. Interesting anecdotes and references opened the possibility for more research.
Great walking tour of Copenhagen
Diane D,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a fun way to do a walking tour of Copenhagen. The narrative was interesting and entertaining. We enjoyed how it integrated gps technology so that the narrator started when we arrived at the next stop. No need to hit pause and restart-just walk at your own pace.
Well worth it
franm142,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We saw places we would never have found by ourselves and enjoyed the stories. This tour was one of the best experiences we had in Copenhagen.
Not as interesting as it sounds, but worth the money
437iliag,
Jun 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Two questions should be asked about the "Monstour tour:" Is it good, and is it worth the money? These two questions, which are usually inseparable, get opposite answers in this case due to the relatively low price. In fact, the tour offers very little of what it promised (Danish Folk Legends), with too many pauses in between the statues (many of them are already unavailable or damaged). However, it can help you to get acknowledged with a bit of the history and city's geography. So, the tour can be helpful if it is your first day in Copenhagen.
Fun way to see some sites in Copenhagen
Z5425UCmattp,
May 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a fun and interesting way to see some major sites in Copenhagen as well as some details you might miss, while learning about Danish folklore and history.
Interesting tour
Stephanie A,
Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
My family really enjoyed to tour. Good for our older children. The navigation instructions were helpful as well.
Off beat tour
R914DElindag,
Apr 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I loved and can not say enough great things about this tour. It was full of off beat statues, locations and information. It was unlike any other self guided or group tour I took on my trip. If you like sites that are not usually visited this tour is for you.
entertaining and informative experience!!
Ccilia S,
Jan 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
the narrator was very clear with the directions and had a kind intonation. the recording also gave us as much time to look at the places as we wanted, continuing the guide only after we started moving again, which provided a chill experience! the stories shared were very interesting and fun to learn about! we had a great time walking around the streets of copenhagen, discovering the many hidden gems with the guide!!
Walk to discover Danish legends
annedR7978KJ,
Dec 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A good way to get closer to Danish legends while walking around Copenhagen. We visited modern neighborhoods that we would not have seen without this treasure hunt.
Nice tour, but nothing to write home about
Tony D,
Jul 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice tour to walk around the city and see some sights that are sometimes easily missed. Is it a replacement for an actual walking tour? Not really, as depending on your phone, it can be a janky experience. But it's good value for your money and you learn some interesting facts!