Bob R.United States
Henriette did a great job sharing her extensive knowledge of the Roskilde Cathedral and Viking ships, and making us feel welcome in Copenhagen. Strongly recommend her.
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Private tour in Copenhagen Henriette B
Viking Ship Museum and Roskilde Cathedral - Half-day trip by train - Carbon low
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5 hours
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Henriette B.
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Visit the old and new parts of Copenhagen and sense the atmosphere of this laid back city. Discover why we are known as the world's happiest people. I love sharing knowledge about my home country and about Copenhagen, the city where I was born and where I live. Telling the history about old Denmark and showing the sights, the landscape and my favorite spots is what attracts me about being a tourist guide. I qualified as a tourist guide from the Tourist Guide Diploma Program at Roskilde University in 1996 and I have been teaching there too. In 2006, I obtained a Master degree in History from the University of Copenhagen. For a couple of years, I have lived and worked in England. I teach coming tourist guides at Nordic Guide Academy and I combine my work there with working as a freelance tourist guide in Copenhagen and with Copenhagen as a starting point. Having been a tourist guide for 25 years, I have extensive experience and I have guided for just one person as well as for larger groups and for people having many different nationalities as English is my guide language. It is always my aim to give a positive and memorable experience. I emphasize to show and to tell about both the old and the new Denmark and living conditions before and now. Most of my tours are walking tours and/or using public transport, as I wish to participate in a sustainable future for our planet. However, I also do tours by in and out of Copenhagen. Tours can be adapted to your specific interests, needs and time. I hope you will come to see why I love Wonderful Copenhagen! 1996 - Authorized Tourist Guide from Roskilde Univercity 2006 - MA History from Copenhagen University 2000 - Teacher at the Tourist Guide Diploma Program at Roskilde University 2013 - Founder and director of Danish Heritage Tours 2017 - 2020 Project Leader at Innovation and Development of Urban EcoTourism at Roskilde University 2024 - Teacher at Nordic Guide Academy I will not drive myself but hire a car or van with driver on the tours that requires driving.
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5-hour tour from Copenhagen to Roskilde
Overview of your Copenhagen tour
Are you also fascinated by the Vikings, as I am? Learn more about the Scandinavian Vikings that conquered large parts of Europe and managed to travel all the way to America 500 years before Christopher Columbus. Our 5-hour tour by train to Roskilde will include a visit to the Viking Ship Museum where you will be able to watch an introductory film in English. You will see the remains of the five 1000-year-old Viking ships found in Roskilde Fjord in 1969 as well as replicas made in recent years. We continue to the impressive Roskilde Cathedral built some 800 years ago when Denmark was a Catholic church. Now, the beautiful church is Lutheran and used by the local parish. This World Heritage Site is where 38 Danish kings and queens have been buried throughout 500 years. The interior of the church is worth traveling for and you will no doubt especially enjoy the spectacular guilt alter piece.
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Holly E.Canada
Henriette was fantastic. She was knowledgeable and showed us everything we requested.
Walter O.United States
Thanks Henriette for a wonderful tour. We appreciated your flexibility and including as much as you did in our tour.
Your Copenhagen tour itinerary
We take the train from Copenhagen Central Station to Roskilde Station and walk to the Viking Ship Museum. There you can see the remains of the 5 ships found in 1969. On the museum island, it is also possible to see replicas of the ships and how they were made. The Vikings were warriors but also farmers and traders. They had a great impact on not just Scandinavia but also many other parts of Europe. The Vikings introduced Christianity in Denmark and founded our Monarchy. I cannot help but admire them. We continue by foot to Roskilde Cathedral. According to Unesco, the impressive church is worth a visit when in Denmark and I totally agree. It is adorned with several side chapels built in different eras and architectural styles. Here you will see many varieties of grave monuments for Danish royalty. So much history and an impressive interior in one spot. During the trip, we walk about 60 minutes in total.
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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train
By regional train
What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. DKK 230 per person covering entrance fees to The Viking Ship Museum and Roskilde Cathedral. Admission is free for children up to 18 years. Mastercard and Visa credit cards are accepted.
DKK 125 per person for return train tickets. I will purchase tickets if needed.
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Tickets: For museum and Cathedral
Meeting location
16 Bernstorffsgade, København, 1577, Denmark
The tour starts and end at Copenhagen Central Station
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Other details
Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
399529
Languages
English
DanishActivity level
Moderate
Traveller reviews
5.0
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This private tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and those fascinated by Viking culture. It's ideal for travellers interested in exploring Scandinavian history, architecture, and royal heritage. With Henriette B. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into the Viking era and Danish royalty.
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5 hours
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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