Private tour in Copenhagen Jens F

The Danish Culture Private Tour - Three hour walking tour

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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

This tour mixes a city walk - with some of the well-known and lesser-known highlights of Copenhagen - with an introduction to Danish history and not least Danish culture!! Why Danish Culture? Danish culture is actually quite extreme compared to other countries! There's currently a lot of hype around the "Happiest Nation in the World", Danish "hygge" (cosiness), the Danish welfare system ("flexicurity"), low crime rates, Scandinavian "Noir", biking, sustainable energy, food, architecture and more. And a little less about the more shadowy sides - loneliness, falling birth rates, skepticism of "Bruxelles", or immigration. I have been teaching courses in Danish culture and Danish business culture for the last ten years, and this tour is a condensed version of such a course, folded out in central Copenhagen, so it's both good for seeing the main sights as a first-time visitor to the city, and coming under the surface for a returning traveler or ex-pat resident.

Recent Reviews

Jenny T.United Kingdom
April 2026

RESPONSIVENESS, FLEXIBILITY, STRAIGHTFORWARD COMMUNICATION, FRIENDLINESS… I had a splendid tour with Jens… truly what I wanted, not a typical tour but getting to know Copenhaguen with a local while enjoying the time as if I was with a friend. I got a mix of walking outside admiring the beautiful arquitecture and resting inside places like the Town Hall with is own magic while discussing multicultural topics with such a deep knowledge that come from Jens’ understanding of other cultures, eg. South America (Argentina) and his working life experiences. Truly a gem to find a person who can deliver what I needed from this tour. Jens was also very responsive and flexible, adjusting to my needs weather related as that day was very windy. My 5 day stay in Copenhaguen was very smooth thanks to Jens because he guided me through the main streets too and also let me know the main mall where I bought some of the Danish sweets. He also suggested the restaurant Ammans 1921, where I had a delicious dinner. I highly recommend Jens and sure looking forward to carry on our conversation re cultures and behaviours :) TAK Jens!

Frederic R.United States
July 2023

Jens has everything it takes to be a great guide - knowledge, passion, experience, empathy. As a Dane through and through just being with him is a cultural experience, yet as someone who has travelled widely outside of this country, he has the perspective and distance to help you understand what it really means to be Danish. He will take you to his beloved neighborhood and share the way he and his fellow Copenhageners live. You'll love it.

Samantha W.United States
June 2018

We enjoyed learning about Danish culture in this fun and informative tour. Jens was knowledgeable and engaging!

Lisey G.United States
July 2017

Excellent tour. Jens was a very knowledgeable and personable tour guide. We were very pleased and would recommend the tour to anyone visiting Copenhagen.

Thomas F.United States
May 2017

I highly recommend Jens. He is not only very informative but a pleasant person to be with. We would definitely use him again. Tom and Emma Flinn

Joanne C.Australia
September 2016

Jens provided a very informative and interesting tour responding to all our questions easily and comprehensively. We enjoyed the areas he took us to and those he told us about as well. He provided a useful information sheet that would benefit anyone staying a few days in Copenhagen.

Your Copenhagen tour itinerary

Danish Culture through some of the highlights of Copenhagen. The content will be adjusted to your interests but include: Low hierarchy Religious practices Work-life balance Gender equality and minority's rights Political development History - how Denmark went from a much bigger country to end up as a small country at the outskirts of Europe And the highlights we will visit include: - Vor Frue Kirke (Church of our Lady) - Christiansborg - the Danish Parliament - Thorvaldsens Museum - Gråbrødre Torv - Copenhagen Town Hall - Rainbow Square - The Hans Christian Andersen Statue - Tivoli (Christiansborg and Thorvaldsens Museum can be visited with extra time, but otherwise are only from the outside) I have a wide area of interests that I can draw on, and from living abroad (in the US, Argentina, and Germany), I can also put things into perspective. I thoroughly enjoy exploring Copenhagen, my native city, with visitors, and I look forward to making it the best possible day for you.

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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.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance to Tivoli at the end (if you like to enter)
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

8 Nørregade, København, 1165, Denmark

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Tour categories
Bike
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
245913
Languages
Spanish
German
Danish
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Copenhagen is perfect for travellers interested in exploring Danish culture and history. It's ideal for those who want to learn about the unique aspects of Danish society, such as 'hygge', the welfare system, and political development. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning traveller, Jens F. offers insights that will deepen your understanding of the city.

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