Helsingør Castle and Historic City Self-Guided Walking Tour
Be swept up by tales of stone and sea while taking in murals and sculptures on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Helsingør.
Off the windy coast of Denmark, where the whispers of history echo through cobbled streets and the scent of saltwater lingers in the air, lies Helsingør. You’ll stroll from the train station along Helsingør Harbor Promenade and through the old shipyards, once the lifeblood of Helsingør, to Kronborg Castle. There, you’ll walk the seaside stone ramparts.
But there’s more to this tour than just Kronborg Castle. You’ll also explore the medieval town of Helsingør, a charming tapestry of half-timbered houses and narrow streets. You’ll visit St. Mary’s Church and Priory, with its quiet cloister that’s even older than Kronborg Castle, and have the opportunity to enjoy a coffee on Axeltorv, the town square – or, in summer, a frozen treat at the 100-year-old Brostræde Ice Cream, where our tour ends.
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Helsingør Castle and Historic City Self-Guided Walking Tour
What's included in Helsingør Castle and Historic City Self-Guided Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Start at the magnificent Kronborg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Stroll along the seaside stone ramparts where Hamlet once saw the ghostly vision of his father. Learn about the real-life Kings and Queens who resided here and explore the castle’s rich Renaissance architecture.
Admire the Svea Column, a notable monument in Helsingør. This column commemorates the historical ties between Denmark and Sweden and adds a touch of historical significance to your tour.
The Culture YardPass-by Only
Visit the Culture Yard, a modern cultural complex that includes the innovative M/S Maritime Museum. This underground museum offers a fascinating look at Denmark’s maritime history. Don’t miss the “He” statue, a male counterpart to Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid, located nearby.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)
- Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We'll start in the plaza outside Helsingør main train station. You should be standing by statues of Hamlet and Ophelia as we begin, looking out at Helsingør Harbour Promenade and Kronborg Castle in the distance.
End Points
- The tour ends at Brostræde Ice Cream Shop.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
