Private Tour

Self-Guided Tour of Hans Christian Andersen's Copenhagen

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

On this self-guided walking tour, step into renowned Hans Christian Andersen's world, taking in his former homes and haunts.

Hans Christian Andersen, the beloved fairytale author, got his start in Copenhagen and spent many years of his life in the city. On this walking tour, you’ll step into his enchanting world, exploring the places that ignited his imagination and gave birth to enduring stories.

This tour takes you past the Nyhavn area and Amalienborg (the Danish royal family’s official residence) and through the King’s Garden. Along the way, you’ll delve into Andersen’s literary career. Your guide, Pernille, will tell you about the friendships Hans Christian Andersen cultivated within the artistic community and how theatre became a source of inspiration for his timeless tales.

By the end of this tour, you’ll have a greater appreciation for the places and events that helped shape the author’s creative life.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

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

Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it

The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones

What To Expect

Start your journey outside the prestigious Royal Danish Theatre, where Hans Christian Andersen found inspiration, and was the reason why he came to Copenhagen.

Admission Not Applicable

Magasin Du Nord

Marvel at the reconstruction of Andersen's former room inside Magasin du Nord, a surprising gem tucked away in a department store.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Self-Guided Tour of Hans Christian Andersen's Copenhagen

Reviews

4.67

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Beautiful tour with fantastic local guide
Zhaoyang L,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Could well be your first adventure in the city, as it takes you through a lot of sights worthy sites, Hans related or not, through the lens of a local with interesting anecdotes. Afterwards you can further explore the city ion your own, but with some foundational knowledge this time.
HC Anderson walking tour
fswillis3,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We signed up for this thinking it will be a total of approximately 2 hours. Both of us ran out of battery on our phones and had to stop the first day. There is alot of walking, and crowds which ate up our time. Unfortunately we didn’t get to finish the tour as we ran out of time. What we did see was very informative. The narrative was superb!
Fantastic trip on HC Andersen
487trineb,
Dec 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a well-organized tour, with plenty of good information on how HC Andersen’s life and thoughts are reflected in his stories. The guide has definitely worked hard and knows a lot about both HC Andersen and the places I visited. Clearly recommended value!
Fairytale in Copenhagen
L329ISkimj,
Nov 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An excellent tour with some of the best walking directions I have experienced. The guide knows a lot about Hans Christian Andersen and this tour is full of information and passion. Not only did we get to visit some of the places that meant a lot to Hans Christian Andersen, but these are also some of the iconic places of Copenhagen Walking through the cobbled streets, I felt as if I had stepped into one of Andersen's fairytales. The tour brought Andersen's stories to life in a new way for me. Excellent directions, excellent story telling, fantastic places. Wholeheartedly recommended
An outstanding tour
birgitbjeverskov,
Jun 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An outstanding tour, rich in information and humor. The guide is incredibly knowledgeable, and it's not just the historical facts that matter, but also the charming anecdotes and hidden gems that make it so captivating. Highly recommended.
Wonderful and informative tour of Copenhagen
tinahH2579FC,
May 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a wonderful tour around Copenhagen with many facts of H.C. Andersen, bits of story telling too as you stride along from one spot to another. Very clear speaking english, and good guidience of where to go, so you do not have to look at your phone all the time. Even though I am a danish citizen knowing Copenhagen I really enjoied the tour and also learned new things. I can highly recommend this tour 🤗