Jewish Walking Tour of Copenhagen and Danish Jewish Museum
How did Danes help Jewish people escape from deportation to Nazi concentration camps during WWII? Discover the traces of the historic Jewish Quarter and see the Great Synagogue. Optional: visit the Jewish Museum with skip-the-line tickets.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Jewish Old Town Tour On a 2-hour Jewish tour you will learn about Danish-Jewish history and see the Great Synagogue, Nyhavn, Round Tower, University, Cathedral, and more.
3-hour: Jewish Old Town and Danish Jewish Museum Tour On a 3-hour Jewish tour you will visit the Danish Jewish Museum, learn about Danish-Jewish history and see the Great Synagogue, Nyhavn, Round Tower, University, Cathedral,and more.
The history of Jewish people in European countries is often turbulent, but never the same. On this walking tour of Copenhagen’s Old Town.
Options
2-hour: Jewish Old Town Tour
Duration: 2 hours: On a 2-hour Jewish tour you will learn about Danish-Jewish history and see the Great Synagogue, Nyhavn, Round Tower,
,: Cathedral, and more.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - DKCO004.
What's included in Jewish Walking Tour of Copenhagen and Danish Jewish Museum
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet your guide in front of Hotel d'Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 København, Denmark. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Our meeting point is at the King’s New Square near the Nyhavn harbor, which features the Memorial Anchor to WWII sailors, so we can begin our story with the dramatic rescue of Danish people from deportation to Nazi concentration camps. From there, we will go back in time to1662 when King Christian 4th invited Jewish people to the city, and learn about their contributions to the city, from science to art.
The Round Tower
We will pass the Danish Collection, which was founded by C.H. David, who is of Jewish descent, and the iconic Round Tower, which features the oldest still functioning observatory in Europe.
Inclusions
- Private walking tour with interesting facts about Jewish history and culture
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- Jewish History Tour of Copenhagen’s Old Town and Danish Jewish Museum -
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Danish Jewish Museum (3-hour tour only)
- Tips on Jewish Copenhagen, kosher restaurants and shops
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Entry to the Great Synagogue
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Danish Jewish 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
- Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Danish Jewish Museum tickets are not included in a 2-hour tour.
- Entry to the Great Synagogue is not included in this tour.
- WIth skip-the-line tickets to the Danish Jewish Museum you will have a reserved time slot to enter but you may have to wait for ticket validation and security checks. Admission is for the main exhibition.
- For the best experience, we will limit your group size to 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 in front of Hotel d'Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 København, Denmark. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Information for the customer (Know before you go) • Check your email the day before the tour for important information. • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Danish Jewish Museum tickets are not included in a 2-hour tour. • Entry to the Great Synagogue is not included in this tour. • WIth skip-the-line tickets to the Danish Jewish Museum you will have a reserved time slot to enter but you may have to wait for ticket validation and security checks. Admission is for the main exhibition. • For the best experience, we will limit your group size to 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.
