Private tour in Copenhagen Jens F

Democratic socialist paradise - or is Denmark just another capitalist country?

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Jens F.

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I am a native Copenhagener with a deep knowledge of Denmark. I have lived and travelled abroad extensively, and I really enjoy welcoming foreigners to the city I love so much. I both do walking tours in Copenhagen and bike or bus tours in or out of Copenhagen. My tours are always custom-designed to fit your interests and needs, and I hope you will experience that you both meet a local friend but also a deeply professional tour guide who really knows his city and culture and can put together a great tour and a great day/days for you. My interests span history over architecture and city planning to modern society and life in Denmark and beyond. I have guided professionally since 2014, but I also have a human resource background and a M. Sc. in Intercultural communication, and when I don't do guided tours, I teach Danish culture and Danish business culture to high-skilled foreigners coming to Copenhagen to work through my own company. Some of the low season, I also lead tours through Europe for an Australian company. Most of my tours in Copenhagen are walking tours, simply because it's the best way to explore inner Copenhagen and the surrounding districts - it's a compact city, and cars don't have a high priority, so walking (or biking) is the best way to get around the central parts of the city. (If you prefer biking or bussing instead of walking, that is also possible). For tours outside Copenhagen I mostly use a trusted bus driver and his bus, but I can also make (more economical) versions using public transport. I would like to give you a tour where you both see the Copenhagen highlights but also satisfy your curiosity of the modern life in Denmark, whatever your interests might be. During the longer tour, I like to include places where you can try a traditional Danish lunch - the "smørrebrød" (open faced sandwiches) - probably the most important addition from the Danish kitchen, and a thing I something do workshops in myself and like to present to guests. Apart from living in Copenhagen, I have spent 4-5 years living abroad (the United States, Argentina and Germany especially). I like to do outstanding tours and service, so if you need some help to plan the rest of your trip in Copenhagen before or after our tour, I am also happy to give advice. I really like meeting people from other countries, and hope to see you on one of my tours. MSc in Intercultural communication and management, university studies in Pennsylvania, USA and Buenos Aires, Argentina Official Danish tourist guide license from Roskilde University (one year full time studies) Broad and deep knowledge of Denmark, Europe and beyond - traveling, living abroad, and meeting people from different cultures have been my interest since childhood. I will not drive myself but hire a driver and van (or accompany you in your vehicle) on the tours that requires driving. (Both for insurance reasons and because I like to focus on the guiding).

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Overview of your Copenhagen tour

Is Denmark the "socialist" country as it is being portrayed in US Presidential campaigns? Denmark is mentioned in American politics as a model for politicians like Bernie Sanders, or as a scare for others. But how does the Danish system really work? Are we socialists? Capitalists? On this tour, you will get a deep understanding of how Danish society and the political system work. It is a custom-designed tour so you could be deep into politics yourself, or travel with children whom you would like to expose to another way of life, and how to build a society. As your guide, I have a great interest and personal experience of how Denmark works. I have worked for six years as a "bureaucrat" at the Copenhagen City Hall (local political level), three years for the national government in the Ministry of Integration, and for a while at the University of Copenhagen. I love to discuss both the good and bad sides of Danish society, and I often do so when I teach Danish culture and society to newcomers to Denmark.

Your Copenhagen tour itinerary

On our tour, we will understand Denmark but also take in some of the highlights of Copenhagen, so if this is your first time in Copenhagen, you will also get a good impression of the city! We will visit: Danish parliament Christiansborg - the center of politics in Denmark. Copenhagen City Hall - the landmark building and home of local Copenhagen governance Church of Our Lady - the city's most important church and neoclassical masterpiece - and much, much more, depending on your interests, our start location, etc. The topics will be adjusted to your interests but include: The Danish political system - and how it works in practice Local government Danish work culture (low hierarchy, informality, direct communication, etc) Religious practices and spiritual life Work-life balance and family life Daily life - "hygge", trust, one of the most "happy countries in the world", etc History - how Denmark went from a much bigger country to end up as a small, homogenous country - and answers to all your questions!

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking - the best way to get around central Copenhagen.

What's included
Other: A personal printed guide to the Vesterbro district with its best cafés, restaurant, and bars to be explored after your tour. A personal guide on "suggestions on what to do after a tour with me"! A map of the city.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
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Copenhagen, Denmark

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Tour categories
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
800379
Languages
Spanish
German
Danish
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Copenhagen is perfect for anyone interested in understanding the Danish political and social system. Whether you're deeply into politics or travelling with children to expose them to different societal structures, this tour offers valuable insights. It's also ideal for those who want to connect with a local expert like Jens F. for a deeper understanding of Denmark.

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