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

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