Shore Excursion: Copenhagen Highlights and Christiansborg Palace

Shore Excursion: Copenhagen Highlights and Christiansborg Palace

The Copenhagen Highlights Tour is an excellent way to pack in a lot of sightseeing in just 5 hours, with the added benefit of commentary and insight by your local guide. The tour consists of a panoramic driving tour with photo stops, an inside visit to Christiansborg Palace, and some free time for shopping.

This is a great tour for those wanting a nice introductory tour to Copenhagen with some free time as well. 

If Copenhagen is your cruise's last port, you can request luggage storage space on the bus during your tour and a drop-off at the central train station, with good and easy connections to most downtown hotels or the airport. 

Itinerary
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Pass By: Copenhagen Central Station, Bernstorffsgade 16, Copenhagen 2004 Denmark

Our day begins with the sightseeing portion of the tour, first making our way towards the center of Copenhagen. There are numerous sights concentrated along the scenic shoreline that will give you a charming overview of Viking nation’s culture, history, and architecture.

Stop At: The Little Mermaid, Langelinie, Copenhagen 2100 Denmark

Right on the waterline, one of your first stops will be H.C. Andersen’s bathing odalisque, The Little Mermaid.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Amalienborg palace square, Copenhagen 1257 Denmark

The fairytale-like atmosphere of the shoreline is further experienced at your next stop at the impressive square of Amalienborg Palace, residence of the Danish Royal Family.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Copenhagen Opera House, Ekvipagemestervej 10, Copenhagen Denmark

You will also be able to follow the development of what was once the city’s medieval defence system to an architecturally beautified area boasting the Opera House across the water.

Pass By: Rosenborg Castle, Oster Voldgade 4A, Copenhagen 1350 Denmark

One of the most appealing ensembles of lush greenery and grand structures is the Rosenborg Castle, which you see on your way towards the modern town center.

Pass By: Tivoli Gardens, Vesterbrogade 3, Copenhagen 1630 Denmark

We will then pass by the city center’s highlights of the Town Hall Square and Tivoli Gardens onto an islet in the middle of the town, home to Christiansborg Palace.

Stop At: Christiansborg Palace, Prins Jørgens Gård 1, 1218 København, Denmark

Inside visit and tour of Christianbourg Palace and the Royal Reception Rooms. The impressive complex houses the Danish Parliament, The Supreme Court and Prime Minister’s Offices. The truly memorable charm of the castles multifaceted character comes out when visiting The Royal Reception Rooms. The Queen’s Tapestries lining the walls are a modern day interpretation of not only the local culture and history, but also of the world’s challenges over the last century.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hoejbro Plads, Copenhagen Denmark

After the visit, you will continue on foot toward Hojbro Plads, the heart of historic Copenhagen. There will be some free time to explore on your own, shop, or take a rewarding coffee break.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Stroeget, Stroget, Copenhagen Denmark

Continuation of the walking tour through old town, including the world's longest pedestrian street Stroget.

Duration: 1 hour