Private Tour

The Ancient Viking Stronghold of Aros: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Aarhus

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Take in the history and charming neighborhoods of Aarhus, the crown jewel of Jutland, on this affordable walking tour.

• Learn about the ancient Viking settlement, once known as Aros, and discover how modern traffic signals demarcate where its boundaries once stood

• Hear from producer Emil Hansen, a historian and geographer from the University of Aalborg

• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish

• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it

• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone and headphones

Transportation

Food and drink

What To Expect

Dokk1

The tour starts outside the impressive DOKK1 public library in Aarhus’ waterfront area. From there, I’ll tell you what life would have been like in the area’s historical neighborhoods, where you’ll have an opportunity to visit the Viking Museum.

Admission Not Applicable

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll see the eye-catching Fountain of Endless Connection water feature.

Admission Not Applicable

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The Ancient Viking Stronghold of Aros: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Aarhus

Reviews

4.11

36 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great way to see the city
Vacation44388187104,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Decided to give a self-guided audio tour a try. We had a bit of trouble getting on the pathway, we went the wrong way around a large building because it wasn’t clear to us. But after a couple of false starts the app worked great. Highly recommend the Viking museum on this trip. Small, an hour or less investment of time, less than $5 US to enter - but a hidden gem if you are interested in that type of history and archaeology.
Disappointing
Peta K,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
It was really hard to get connected to the tour. We were given 3 different numbers to enter with no indication as to which one. When I finally got connected and paused the tour, it kept going back to the beginning. The content seemed informative but I gave up after a while. Overall disappointing
Never could find the starting point
Francine R,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
We never found the starting point and the place. No one knew where the place was. We were disappointed.
Fun guided tour
jac0rienv,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The starting point was at the library. So we went in with our reservation number assuming we would get an audio box and earpieces. However, they didn't know about it while you recommend that location for a drink. On closer inspection, we understood that it was through the app. My daughter and I could therefore easily do one tour together while we paid for two. Tip 1: download and buy not per person but per couple of two Tip 2: make sure they know about this tour at the starting point
A nice tour
Katarina B,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
All the basics of Aarhus in a short time, clearly explained, a nice tour, would definitely recommend it.
Small is good
raffaellod2024,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pleasant walk inside the town. Well preserved the city walls. Ideal for those who love visiting pleasant and historically important places.
Bad app, too expensive
colindah191,
Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
App did not work. Was totally messy. We kept walking in circles and didn't get anywhere. We always arrived at the starting point. Turned off the app and ran through Google. Waste of money
Good audio walking tour.
Justin W,
Sep 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
I liked being able to do a walking tour by just popping in my headphones and having someone tell me where to go and what I was seeing. Good length and good information.
Excellent priced tour
Dona Z,
Sep 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
I liked the self-paced tour. Nice price. Covered a lot of area. App worked very well. I usually prefer doing a tour with a small group but this was a nice option.
Practical and complete
11denas,
Aug 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Vital information of the city. Ideal for short walks where you want to know this town in general. I recommend.