City Tour of Copenhagen

Sightseeing  :  Denmark  :  Copenhagen  :  Copenhagen  :  Bus & Minivan Tours

See all the major highlights of Denmark's capital on this introductory city tour of Copenhagen. You will see the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Christiansborg Palace, Thorvaldsen's Museum and The National Museum to name a few and of course the symbol of Copenhagen - The Little Mermaid. You will pass many of the city's great museums on this 2 hour tour of Copenhagen including the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, built by the founder of the Carlsberg breweries over a century ago. The museum houses collections including classical Egyptian, Roman and Greek antiquities, Romanticist sculptures, and paintings, as well as Golden Age Danish Art and an extensive collection of Etruscan art.

Thorvaldsen's Museum houses the art work of Denmark's most famous artist - Bertel Thorvaldsen. You will also pass the National Museum, Denmark's largest museum of cultural history.

Pass by Christiansborgs' Palace, now home to the Danish Parliament, the Supreme Court and the State Rooms. If you choose the afternoon tour you will pass through Christiansborg Palace 'secret' gardens, to admire their beauty and tranquility.The Palace is located on a small island and is separated from the city center by a moat-like canal.

Not to forget The Little Mermaid inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale. The Little Mermaid is the most popular tourist attraction in Denmark and is one of the most photographed statues in the world.

If you opt for the morning tour you will also get to see the Changing of the Guard taking place at Amaliensborg Palace.

A great tour to get a feel for the city and get yourself familiar with the main sights.