Meet the Vikings Day Tour

The itinerary:

• The tour begins at the Land of Legends, the crossroads between the Iron Age and the Viking era.
• A visit to the "Land of Legends" with our guide and entry to the incredible Viking Kings Hall.
• The visit to the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde will display the ship-building techniques, and our guide will show and explain why the Vikings became so successful.
• Lunch is available either at the Viking Ship Museum's own café or at other nearby cafés. A short walk away, you will find a local Danish-style bakery and a local pizzeria.

Site description:

Land of Legends 

Step out of everyday life and travel to the distant past.

Experience the mix of idyllic village life and harsh living conditions with all your senses.

The road to the Iron Age village of Lethra winds between soft hills, and on both sides of the path are the village sheep munching on the wild grass.

The Land of Legends displays the crossroads between the Iron Age and the Viking era.
At the "Land of Legends",  our guide tells the story of the origin of the Vikings, their society, and beliefs, and ends the tour in front of the incredible Viking Kings Hall.
Hereafter, there is time to explore the site and the Kings Hall on your own.

Viking Ship Museum

1000 years ago, the Vikings sailed along the shores of Europe, up rivers and across the open sea throughout the North Atlantic area.

Ships are the essence of the Viking Age. With them, the Scandinavian countries were founded.

The Viking Ship Museum is built around the five original Viking ships from Skuldelev. They are part of a global story about ships, people, and
things on voyages.

Where will you be guided?

• The Land of Legends, but not inside the great King's hall.
• The Viking Ship Museum. But not in the hall of the Viking Ships.
• In the bus between the sites, our guide will elaborate on Danish and Scandinavian present and past.
• The guide speaks English only.

Pickup information:

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

• Pickups are impossible at hotels without parking for the bus, private accommodations, and Airbnb. Or locations around City Hall Square.

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

• Please note pickup begins up to 45 minutes before the announced tour starts.

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

  • The seat booking is free! But you must include: Your name, date of tour, and seat number, according to the seat plan in the gallery.

  • Seats will be distributed on a "first-come, first-served" basis!

  
  

Other worth to know information regarding the tour:

• Info-tainment!, that's what we call it. Not so many facts that you lose yourself in years, Kings, and wars. And not so humorous and fun that it becomes a comedy. 
  But a gentle mix of facts presented in an easy-going way, with a twinkle in the eye, by our excellent driver and guide.

• Your driver will be English-speaking and also guide you at the sites.

• No need for cardio exercise on this day. 8000 steps are reached before the end of the day, and you will have to walk on uneven and sometimes muddy tracks.

• 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!"

• Don't wear your Sunday clothing. This can be messy, and your shoes will certainly not thank you for this tour.

• Lunch is not included. But the Viking Ship Museum has a café, and nearby is a local Danish-style bakery and a local pizzeria.

  
  

BE AWARE

• People
  in wheelchairs should not choose this tour. 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.

• Cane and walking frame users are welcome. But they may be outpaced by the group,

• Please be aware that wet cobblestones and muddy surfaces are extremely slippery; this is especially important
  for users of walking aids.

• Entering the replicated houses or Viking ship, walking on the pier, or in the shipyard is at one's own risk for injury, loss, or damage to clothing
  and personal items.

• Please be aware that tours with fewer than 6 travelers are most likely to be canceled. (Of course, it's 100% money back in case of cancellation. Alternative dates will often be
  offered.

Ophelia Tours thanks Director Charlotte Frantzdatter of Land of Legends for taking the time to edit and ensure the accuracy of our guided content.