Jewish Copenhagen - Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Denmark has had a Jewish minority for centuries, but the Jewish presence in Denmark has always been small, yet extraordinary. The Danish-Jewish history always went against the European trend - from the 17th century when wealthy Sephardi Jews invited especially by the king to help boost the economy, to Danish Jews gaining citizen rights at a time where Jews were violently persecuted across Europe. During Europe's darkest times, the devastating effects of the Holocaust were minimized in Denmark, where Danes staged a secret rescue of Danish Jews. On this 3-hour walking tour we will combine the highlights of Copenhagen's general historic sights with a visit to the most significant parts of Jewish history in Copenhagen, from the synagogue and brass stones memorial for victims of the Holocaust, to the church where the Torah scrolls were hidden during the Nazi occupation. This tour focuses on Copenhagen's history and Danish-Jewish history from 17th century to present day.