Copenhagen: Alternative 1.5-Hour Private Walking Tour Private Tour in Spanish, French, or English
ID: GYG153183-229281
Category:
Country: Denmark
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Get off the usual tourist trail and take a 1.5-hour private guided walk through the alternative Christianshavn neighborhood of Copenhagen. Learn more about the Freetown of Christiania, where the old and new exist in harmony to create a free-spirited vibe.
Explore the free-spirited neighbourhood of Christianshavn and learn more about the lifestyles of the different communities and how the area came about.
Cross the bridge from Nyhavn to see a newly built residential complex. Then, turn a corner to discover the typical narrow houses of Christianshavn. Venture off the beaten track and hear how the area developed from a former military site, with the aim of becoming a self-governing society.
Discover an acclaimed restaurant with 2 Michelin stars and the site where the women’s prison used to be. Hear why the area became known as "free-spirited Copenhagen" for its progressive values, including a relaxed attitude to cannabis and its popularity with activists, hippies and the gay rights movement.
End on the doorstep of Christiana at the most free-spirited place of them all. Note, the tour does not take place in or enter the area of Christiania, as guides are not allowed to do tours inside the area.
Highlights
- Venture off the beaten track and explore the alternative communities of Christianshavn
- See the colorful houses of Nyhavn and the Church of Our Saviour
- Travel back in time and listen to some great stories about Freetown Christiana
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing
• Bring a water bottle
• The tour does not take place inside the area of Christiania, as guides are not allowed to do tours there. Guests are welcome to continue into Christiania after the tour on their own (it is approximately a 15-minute walk back to Nyhavn).
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Next to the Memorial Anchor (Mindeankeret), in front of the canal boat tours - located at Nyhavn 1F. Please be at the departure point 10 minutes early to check-in for your tour. Look for your guide holding the ‘Ourway’ logo as a sign. If you have trouble locating the guide or the meeting point, please give the local operator a call a few minutes before the start of the tour. When you call before the tour begins, they have a greater chance of helping.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
