Copenhagen Alternative Private Tour: Vesterbro & Christianshavn
Copenhagen is one of the most interesting and fun cities in Europe. But it can be hard to find out what to visit and where to go. This Copenhagen Alternative Tour has been curated to include some of the most interesting sights and hidden gems of Danish culture.
Get an insight into Copenhagen's quirky side, from a former red-light district turned into a super cool area to an 800 residents micronation. Get an up-close look at some of the city's more offbeat places, all in half a day with a Local Private Guide.
Options
Full Option
Duration: 4 hours
Full Option. Lunch Included
What's included in Copenhagen Alternative Private Tour: Vesterbro & Christianshavn
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Formerly this was an area of fortifications, created by Christian IV, in 1600. These fortifications were in turn protected by a moat. In 1950, the process of redevelopment of the area began and this moat looked more like an open sewer. It was decided to place this now famous street over the old moat. The land along the street was sold in lots starting in 1856. Mostly buildings dedicated to charity, such as for officers' widows, were constructed. The buildings at numbers 8, 10 and 12, built in the mid-1800s, are listed in the Danish register of protected buildings and sites.
Det Ny Teater
Opened in September 1908, it is one of the largest theaters in Denmark. The idea of construction was to create a large theater and at the same time open a passage between Gammel Kongevej and the new Vesterbro Passage (now part of Vesterbrogade).
Its name refers to the name of a beer collector, Werner Dam, who acquired a piece of land in the 1700s and opened a popular beer garden on the site. It was also known as Slagtergaden (literally "Butchers' Street"), due to its large volume of butchers.
Inclusions
- Metro Tickets
- 3:30 to 4 hs. Private Tour with a local guide
- Local Tasting and a drink in a traditional restaurant (Only included in the Full Option)
- The guide will not go with you into Christiania as they are not allowed.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour will not be cancelled in case of rain.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- In front of Mikkeller Bar.
End Points
- Freetown Christiania, a car free zone where 800 people reside in one of the most interesting, organized and open minded communities in the world started by squatters in the 70’s on a former military structure, now among Copenhagen´s most visited places.
