Full Day Tour, Spring (April)

Go on an interesting tour of Danish and Scandinavian history from a Danish perspective. Packed with insight into Danish history and culture.

• The full day tour also introduces you to the Roskilde Cathedral where almost all Christian Danish kings are buried. A UNESCO Heritage site dating 1000 years back.
• Even though it can be a bit cold this time of year and stroll at the Viking Ship Museum outdoors can reveal interesting parts of Viking shipbuilding. The museum itself displays Viking shipwrecks found it the very fjord. And the museum also has a nice little gift shop to get that special thing that defines this visit.
• Having the opportunity to, on your hand explore the magnificent renaissance place of Frederiksborg built in the 1700 century by one of the most famous kings of the at that time, the dual monarchy of Denmark-Norway.
• You will be on a guided tour of (the real Hamlet Castle), Kronborg Castle.
• A guide is also included for the Roskilde Cathedral.
• Here at Kronborg, you will be introduced to Danish history concerning the Castle; construction, the Oresund toll, Danish Swedish relations in the past 600 years, and the general use and history relating to the Kings who built and rebuild the Castle.

Take a full-day tour out of Copenhagen in the surrounding landscape of both farmland and city.

• Our guide will take you through the history of Denmark in both fact and not without some humor and fun facts.
• First stop will a guided tour of the Roskilde Cathedral getting some of the history of the cathedral and seeing some of the most distinct Christian monarch of Denmark.
• Hereafter a bus tour through the beautiful landscape with farming, forest, and small villages on the way to the town of Hillerod.
• Arriving in the town of Hillerød. Here you will on you own hand experience the incredible Frederiksborg renaissance palace.
• In the town of Hillerød you can also have your lunch. Either at local café or you might find something more of your taste.
• The last stop of the day will be the real Castle of Shakespeare's Hamlet ~ Kronborg Castle.

Pickup is provided from most hotels in the central part of Copenhagen and the cruise terminal. And is included the fare.

ATTENTION  The tour start time is from the Central Pickup Point (in front of Hotel Astoria). Individual hotel pickup is prior to that time!

• Pickups is not possible at hotels without parking or a private accommodation. Or at a central location near city hall square.

• If pickup can not be provided at your accommodation, you will be offered alternatives not to fare from you.

• Should you not be a user of PayPal? Easy payment can be made using the QR code in the gallery.

• It is possible to book your seating in the bus. Just contact: seat@opheliatours.com.

• Include: Your name, date of tour and seat number; according to seat plan in the gallery.

• Seat will be distribute as "First come, first served"!
  

Other worth to know information regarding the tour:

• Infotainment!, that's what we call it. Not so many facts that you lose yourself in years, Kings, and wars. And neither so humor and fun that it becomes a comedy. But a gentle mix of facts presented in an easy-going way and a twinkle in the eyes, by our excellent driver and guide.
• Your driver will be English speaking and also guide you at both Kronborg Castle and the cathedral of Roskilde.
• You will not miss out on your daily tour of the fitness center. No need for cardio exercise on this day. 10000 steps are reached before the end of the day, and you will have to walk up spiral staircases in medieval Castles crossed cobble-covered streets, and walkways to get to the site
• And with a lot of fresh air and a taste of the Danish weather. So for clothing, do as the Danes say; "There is no bad weather, just the wrong clothing!"

• Lunch is not included. But we can assist you to find lunch at a nice local café with both Danish and international lunch classics. Or if you prefer, a stroll of the local walking street might provide other lunch options.

BE AWARE

• People in wheelchair or using walking frame or walkers should not choose this tour. Cane users, please be aware that wet cobble stones are extremely slippery.
• Please note, that the driver might refuse you on the tour, should you, despite our recommendation choose this tour. In this case no refund will be granted.
• Please be aware that tours with fewer than 6 bookings are most likely to be cancelled. (of course it's 100% money back in case of cancellation). Alternative dates will often be offered.