Let’s take you on a colourful and lively walk through Copenhagen where we explore history seen through Danish drinking traditions. You will visit some of the iconic bars where the spirited poets and painters fueled their pen and wit emptying yet another glass. We are following in the footsteps of monks who had more than enough of their own brew, sailors dipping their beard in huge beer heads in Nyhavn, as many as they could before the ship sailed off again – and the noble miss sipping her madeira, hardly able to wait to tell her friends about this new discovery.

Well, well. Let’s just begin by stating the obvious; – nothing compares to social drinking with good friends. That’s the way it is today, and it was always like that! On this tour we will combine tasting, chatting and learning. We will tell you about the traditions of brewing beer and wine through the centuries in the Danish capital and visit some of the iconic bars full of atmosphere and anecdotes.

You will hear what the poor man, the kings and nobles and the virtuous monks poured into their glasses. It may well be that the church preached strict rules and condemned the evils of alcohol and all the frivolity following from it. And sometimes national tragedy made way for invention. In 1807 the British bombarded Copenhagen and eventually stole our fleet. Horrendous! It was a defeat and humiliation of incredible proportions that we can hardly imagine today. But after this catastrophe Nyhavn with the iconic coloured houses changed to a very lively area! And who can imagine the city of Copenhagen without all the decorated bars and restaurants on the sunny side of this harbor promenade where the tough sailors used to enjoy their time off and spend the money they just earned at sea.

So good and bad come together and often in the company of alcohol. Another example of this paradox is King Christian the 4th, beloved for his great architecture that we still enjoy today. But his economic administration of the kingdom leaves no space for admiration. However, who else would have had 35.000 drinking glasses made specially for his crowning ceremony and replaced the streams of water in the fountains with wine..? O, did we mention he was not very lucky with his military adventures either?

On this tour you are in for a treat of beer and wine traditions from the middle ages to The Renaissance and today. And we will of course also get to Carlsberg’s fascinating mix of eager innovation, sense og quality and family drama.

And one important thing: The walking pace is comfortable. There are five stops with tastings of beverage on the route, some of them on the road and others in cosy places, among them some of the oldest remaining bars in Copenhagen. If these walls could talk! A, but listen closely, they actually do…

Do you want to explore some of the cool areas in Copenhagen?

  • CHEERS Vesterbro
  • Cheers Nørrebro
  • Cheers Christianshavn
  • Cheers Frederiksberg
  • The Carlsberg Tour

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What does Beer and Science have in common ?

Well, probably more than you think! Did you know that the founder of Carlsberg – Mr. Jacobsen had a keen interest in science, and saw his beer making as much more, than just brewing beer?

On this tour we explore the first steps towards understanding the world through science. From the  renaissance up until the 20th century, we introduce some of the first movers in Danish science and try to understand what inspired them and led to their discoveries.

Description of the tour From Brahe to Bohr

Ever heard of a Tycho Brahe day?
Hear about our famous astronomers Tycho Brahe and Ole Rømer, our renaissance star gazers. They changed the way we perceived the universe. Learn what it means to have a Tycho Brahe day and why this noble scientist wore a metal shield on his nose.

Electromagnetism and Epidemics
Groundbreaking science and big personalities influenced the 19th century, we will tell you about H.C Ørsteds successes and fiascos on the path to discover electromagnetism, and why the Jacobsen family (founders of Carlsberg), can thank him for making great tasting beer even today.

Peter Panum
is the name of our medical faculty, find out why his travels to the Faroe Islands and a breakout of measles led to a revolution in Danish medical history.

Science and War
Niels Bohr gave us the understanding of the structure of an atom and dedicated his life to restore world peace after WW2 . Hear the amazing story of how Bohr helped his German colleagues make their Nobel gold medals vanish into thin air!
The female seismologist Inge Lehmann didn’t earn fame until after her death – find out why it took so long to recognise her scientific work that has put her in the top 10 of most important female scientists today.

Green Living in Copenhagen – A city of sustainability 

Jump on the metro and join us on a tour with emphasis on green urban planning, cutting edge architecture and sustainability. We begin our tour in the neighbourhood called Ørestad, an area that emerged in the early nineties, and is known for their green profile. First stop is Bella Center Station , where a general introduction to the area and its history will be unfolded.

The innovative duo Bjarke Ingels and Julien de Smedt (PLOT architects) are the forces behind the spectacular apartment blocks  ” The Mountain” & ” VM Houses”. Hear about their sources of inspiration, ideas about sustainability and their love of mountains!

Up-cycling at Copenhagen Towers Hotel

Second stop is at Ørestad Station where we will experience the cool oasis in the lobby of Hotel Copenhagen Towers. They have taken up-cycling to a whole new level, by using recycled building materials like concrete remains, old car tyres and old sails in the decorating of this hotel.

The Savannah and the 8-House

From Vestamager station – the final frontier – we pass an unusual retirement home and enjoy the breathtaking view over ” The Savannah ” on Amager Common.  Experience the contrast between grazing cows and the award winning apartment complex the 8-house, designed by our superstar architect Bjarke Ingels.

Christianshavn and Krøyers Place

The tour continues to Christianshavn, where a change of location from new sharp architecture, meets old Copenhagen.

We tell about the transition from an industrial harbour to a playground for the locals, where enjoying citylife means a swim in the canals.

Old and new architecture go hand in hand in this old part of Copenhagen.   We end the tour by the inner harbour bridge, where you can enjoy something to eat and drink from The Bridge street food kitchen – or in one of the many cafes around Nyhavn.

Did you know that the water in Copenhagen Harbour is clean enough to swim in?
Would you like to taste honey produced by more than 1.00.000 bees?
Did you know that we have intelligent rubbish bins, which ask to be emptied themselves?

If you want to know more about this tour or book it please contact us.

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Denmark and Sweden in one day

On this Two Kingdoms Tour you will visit to rival countries! Sweden and Denmark have fought each other for centuries and holds the record for most wars fought between them. It all adds up to around 30 wars since the 15th century. We even beat the biggest enemies of Europe, England and France, who have fought 16 wars.

Tour Copenhagen Malmö Lund

About the tour

The countries are separated by the Öresund, which links the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. The tour will take us on a mini round trip, starting with sightseing in Copenhagen and proceeding north to Elsinore to see Kronborg Castle. Then followed by a small ferry ride across to Helsingborg in Sweden, we proceed south and visit Lund and Malmö, before heading back to Copenhagen.

This tour is also possible in five hours: We will cross the bridge both ways and exclude Kronborg Castle visit.

The picturesque fishing village Dragør

Join us on a tour in the picturesque Fishing Village Dragør-  just half an hour from Copenhagen. The city is on the top 10 of the most beautiful towns in Denmark!
Feel the fresh, cool breeze of sea air coming in from the South, absorb the tranquility in the charming narrow streets among the distinctive yellow fishermen’s houses.

In order to be a true local in Dragør, it is said that you need to be able to trace your ancestors back at least three generations! The first people in the city were Dutch – brought to Denmark by the king to grow vegetables for his mistress.

Get a good view of the bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden and listen to the riveting stories of the fishermen in Dragør and how they helped saving the Danish jews during the WWII.

Watch our movie to get a glimpse of the this idyllic village…..

This tour is very suitable to do in combination with the  Copenhagen highlight tour or the Jewish tour. We can also arrange the tour for a larger group.

 

 

Kronborg Castle – home of Hamlet

“No jocund health that Denmark drinks today

But the great cannon to the clouds shall tell,
And the King’s rouse the heaven shall bruit again,
Respeaking earthly thunder”

Welcome to UNESCO’s world heritage, welcome to the King’s Castle and to the world of Hamlet. Join us on this tour, where we will take the scenic route along the coast of Oresund to the historic castle of Kronborg.
Thousands of ships passed Elsinore on their way to the Baltic Sea and all of them had to pay a toll, which made the kings very wealthy. On our first stop you will see the fantastic view of the Sound and get a glimpse of Sweden on the other side. Experience the splendid castle inside and hear the lovestory of King Frederik and Sophie. Experience the huge dance hall and hear about life at court in the 15th and 16th century.

Find out why Shakespeare chose this location for his story of Hamlet, and learn how the famous play is a vibrant part of the Kronborg Castle today.
Feel the atmosphere in the dark and humid cassemates under the castles and meet Holger the Dane- an old sleepy warrior, who will wake up and fight for Denmark when it is needed.


 

Practical information
Duration: 4 hours
Start/end: At your hotel
Including: Authorized guide and private van

This tour is very suitable to do in combination with other venues and activities. We can also arrange the tour for a larger group.

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A tour about medical science

Come with us on a walk through the history of medical science from the Medieval times to 1900. Hear about medicines, herbs, surgery, plague, cholera and poverty in Copenhagen. We will tell stories about some of the colorful people who lived and influenced the beginning of the medical era. A time when beliefs and superstition collided with knowledge. A tale of the Medieval, Renaissance, Enlightenment and the transformation of Copenhagen from a fortress to a modern metropolis.


 

Practical information
Duration: 2 hours
Start/end: Nørreport / Christiansborg
Including: Authorized guide

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What makes Danish Christmas unique? Join us on a guided tour in the beautiful, ornamented Copenhagen, and see how it lights up in the darkness of December. Experience Danish “hygge”  and get to know our traditions with candles, cookies and cosiness. Hear about the many different dishes that we eat for Christmas, and find out why Danes hide an almond in their rice pudding and dance around the Christmas tree! See typical Danish Christmas ornaments and listen to the story behind them. Learn about the Danes’ relationship to church and Christianity, and understand how the old yuletide celebrations still influence our traditions. Taste some of the traditional things we eat and drink and get suggestions on where to do your shopping.

Christmas tour description

The tour starts in Nyhavn, that sets the perfectly Christmas-lit setting for your holiday in Copenhagen. The cafés and restaurants offer Danish Christmas delicacies and the annual Christmas market fills the cobbled street with decorated stalls. We will tell you about the best Christmas markets and where to go christmas shopping in Copenhagen as we make our way through the beatiful old part of Copenhagen.

We will continue through the streets of the inner part of Copenhagen: Kongens Nytorv, Amagertorv, Gråbrødretorv, Our Lady’s church, Old Square and end the tour at the Town Hall Square.

On the tour we will tell you all about Danish Christmas and the many traditions that we have in December. Why do we enjoy Christmas
this much? It may have something to do with “hygge”. Of course you will not only learn about the the Christmas traditions – you will also taste the mulled wine and the Christmas cookies.

Facts about Christmas

  • When the first Christian missionaries tried to convince the Vikings that Christ was a better god – and more and less succeded after 200 years – the church tried to change the name jul to Kristmesse – like Christmas –but the people in the North were pretty stubborn and sticked to the word jul.
  • Even though we became Lutherans in Denmark in 1536, we still have 3 days that refers to catholic saints. One of them is Saint Lucia. In Copenhagen the latest edition of the Lucia celebration is in kayaks in the canals of Copenhagen.
  • In December you will hear the Danes talk a lot about Christmas lunches and for a foreigner it can be a little confusing since Christmas “lunch” is often eaten in the evening and more is the Danish word for Christmas party.
  • In Denmark the Christmas elf is called a ”Nisse”. He was a pagan thing and in the old days he was not a happy helpful guy who would be Santa Claus’ assistent. No he had a hot temper and the farmers would try to please him in any way they could, they would give him porridge, because they saw him like a protector of the farm who were around all year.

Practical information
Duration: 2 hours
Start/end: At New Harbour / City Hall Square
Including: Homemade Danish Christmas cookies and a warm beverage

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Christianshavn: Canals, warehouses and colonial reminiscence

Join us on a walking tour that will take you through the charming neighborhood of Christianshavn. This 17th century part of Copenhagen is oozing with atmosphere. Strolling down the cobbled streets and the narrow canals, you get really close to the locals. We will also visit several back yards to get a closer look at everyday life of the Copenhageners

On this guided walk you will hear the fascinating stories of slave captains, slum and high society in the past. The city tour will also take you to the old ramparts that used to surround Copenhagen.

You will also see the fascinating Church of our Savior and visit the free town of Christiania where you can get lost in a different world for a few moments.