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Self-Guided Tour of Hans Christian Andersen's Copenhagen

4.7(7)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews2 h 10 minFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours
Self-Guided Tour of Hans Christian Andersen's Copenhagen

About this activity

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.

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

Not included

  • ✕Smartphone and headphones

Meeting and pickup

  • The tour begins at the Royal Danish Theatre, conveniently located near Kongens Nytorv metro station, where all four metro lines—M1, M2, M3, and M4—make stops.

Good to know

  • 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.

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