Self-Guided Tour of Hans Christian Andersen's Copenhagen
Overview
On this self-guided walking tour, step into renowned Hans Christian Andersen's world, taking in his former homes and haunts.
Hans Christian Andersen, the beloved fairytale author, got his start in Copenhagen and spent many years of his life in the city. On this walking tour, you’ll step into his enchanting world, exploring the places that ignited his imagination and gave birth to enduring stories.
This tour takes you past the Nyhavn area and Amalienborg (the Danish royal family’s official residence) and through the King’s Garden. Along the way, you’ll delve into Andersen’s literary career. Your guide, Pernille, will tell you about the friendships Hans Christian Andersen cultivated within the artistic community and how theatre became a source of inspiration for his timeless tales.
By the end of this tour, you’ll have a greater appreciation for the places and events that helped shape the author’s creative life.
What's Included
- 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
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
Meeting Location
August Bournonvilles Passage 8
1055 København K, Denmark
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Ploug House
Højbro Pl. 21, 1200 København, Denmark
The tour ends at Ploug House, Højbro Pl. 21, 1200 København, Denmark.
What To Expect
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The Royal Playhouse and The Old Stage (pass by)
Magasin Du Nord (pass by)
Nyhavn (pass by)
H.C. Andersens Cafe (pass by)
Amalienborg Palace (pass by)
Frederik's Church (pass by)
The King's Garden (pass by)
Monument Hans Christian Andersen (pass by)
Rosenborg Castle (pass by)
The Round Tower (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- 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.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
- Smartphone and headphones.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Self-Guided Tour of Hans Christian Andersen's Copenhagen is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Self-Guided Tour of Hans Christian Andersen’s Copenhagen will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 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
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
