WWII Copenhagen Nyhavn and War Museum Private Walking Tour
Experience the "hygge" on a private walking tour of Copenhagen’s beautiful Old Town and Nyhavn, culminating in a relaxing 1-hour cruise through the picturesque canals. Optional: enjoy an extended walking tour and visit Frederik’s Church (Marble Church).
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: WWII Old Town Tour On a 2-hour walking tour you will learn about the German occupation of Denmark during World War II while exploring Copenhagen’s Old Town, Nyhavn, and Nyholm, the old navy base.
3.5-hour: WWII Old Town and Danish War Museum Tour On a 3.5-hour walking tour, you will visit the War Museum and learn about the German occupation of Denmark during World War II while exploring Copenhagen’s Old Town, Nyhavn, and Nyholm.
The history of World War II in Denmark is complex and full of contracts so it’s best to hear it from an Expert Guide who is truly passionate about history.
Options
2-hour: WWII Old Town Tour
Duration: 2 hours: On a 2-hour walking tour you will learn about the German occupation of Denmark during World War II while exploring Copenhagen
,: Old Town, Nyhavn, and Nyholm, the old navy base.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. DKCO008
Starting point:
Hotel D'Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 København, Denmark
What's included in WWII Copenhagen Nyhavn and War Museum Private Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet your guide next to the statue of Christian the 4’th by Hans Pauli Olsen, Slotsholmsgade, 1216 Copenhagen, Denmark (Børsen bus stop)
Visit the Danish War Museum and learn more about World War II and Danish history and politics. This extended walking tour will begin in front of Christiansborg Palace, which is the seat of the Danish Parliament. The Royal Arsenal from the 1600s houses the War Museum with exhibitions on military history and a large weaponry collection. After visiting the museum you will continue your walking tour through Nyhavn to Nyholm, learning more details about the wartime in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Scandinavia along the way.
Nyhavn
While not many war memorials can be found in the city center, the German occupation of Denmark has left a bloody stain on this city. Your Private Guide will meet you in the King’s New Square and take you on a walk through the colorful Nyhavn harbor, where you'll see a Memorial Anchor to Danish sailors who died at war. You will walk along the waterfront to Nyholm, one of the islands of Holmen, where the old navy base was located. Here, you’ll see a historic submarine and warship, which now serves as a floating cold war museum. At every turn you will discover new interesting facts about the impact of World War II on Denmark and Danish society and hear the little-known stories about the German occupation and liberation of Denmark, Operation Carthage, the heroic rescue of Danish Jews, and more.
Inclusions
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- Private experience tailored to your pace, needs and interests
- Private WWII History Walking Tour in Copenhagen (number of attractions depends on selected option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Danish War Museum (3,5-hour tour only)
- Expert commentary on World War II
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Danish War Museum (in 2-hour tour)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- The number of attractions and meeting points depend on the selected option.
- Please note some of the sights are located outside the city center and it is a walking tour, so you should wear comfortable shoes.
- With skip-the-line tickets to the War Museum you will save time by skipping the line to the tickets office, but you may have to wait for ticket control and security checks at the entrance.
- For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 1-23 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. We can arrange additional guides for larger groups.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your guide next to the statue of Christian the 4’th by Hans Pauli Olsen, Slotsholmsgade, 1216 Copenhagen, Denmark (Børsen bus stop)
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Know before you Go: - Please check your email the day before the tour. - The number of attractions and meeting points depend on the selected option. - Please note some of the sights are located outside the city center and it is a walking tour, so you should wear comfortable shoes. - With skip-the-line tickets to the War Museum you will save time by skipping the line to the tickets office, but you may have to wait for ticket control and security checks at the entrance. - For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 1-23 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. We can arrange additional guides for larger groups.
