Classic & Modern Copenhagen for Intransit Guests
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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activityLevel
Moderate Activity
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excursionType
Information Not Currently Available
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wheelchairAccessible
No
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startingAtPrice
$109
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Information Not Currently Available
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duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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mealsIncluded
Meals not included
Discover three very different areas of Copenhagen representing old, new and futuristic architecture. Drive through the inner city of Copenhagen called Frederiksstaden, passing several historical and ornate buildings such as the old Stock Exchange, dating back to 1621. During your orientation drive, pass Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish government and pause at Holmen for a photo stop of the city of Copenhagen.
Continue through Christianshavn, an idyllic area of Copenhagen with a vibrant atmosphere and canal which divides the area into two parts. Next, head towards the beach and catch a glimpse of the ultra-modern power plant Copenhill, with an artificial ski slope on the roof!
Drive along the beach of Amager, the place that locals seek out during hot summer days. Pass the National Aquarium, built by the architect trio 3xN, a masterpiece forming a tornado. Continue along the ocean and see the impressive Oeresundsbro, the bridge that connect Denmark to Sweden.
Stop at Dragør fishing village, once an international marketplace for hanseatic merchants who came to buy herring. Dragør has many very well-preserved historical buildings due to extensive preservation efforts. The old part of town is a cozy, picturesque maze of alleys with yellow painted houses, red tile roofs and cobblestone streets lined with colorful hollyhocks. Enjoy a guided stroll through the narrow streets before enjoying some free time to explore on your own.
Continue to Ørestad City, an area with some of the city’s most well-known new architecture. The most distinctive residential buildings in the area are the VM Houses and Mountain Dwellings by Bjarke Ingels and Julien De Smedt, while another noteworthy building is Ørestad College by 3XN.
Cross the bridge connecting the inner city with the island of Amager and pass City Hall, the famous Tivoli Gardens and continue to the Kings Garden where you will pass the quaint Rosenborg Castle, a former summer residence of King Christian the 4th.
Continue to the Little Mermaid for a photo stop while overlooking the harbor before returning to the pier.
Please note: Tour may operate in reverse order. Wear comfortable walking shoes.