Hans Christian Andersen - walking-tour
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Walk through Copenhagen in the footsteps of world famous author Hans Christian Andersen - you know: The ugly duckling, Little Mermaid, the Tinderbox, the Nigtingale etc... The first part of the tour follows the path he took on his very first day in the city, arriving from his hometown of Odense, only 14 years of age in 1819. You'll get the story of the strangest boy in town and how he made his way from rags to riches in a society, where social mobility was almost non-existant. Part two gives you the story of his fight to make it in the big city, how he tried his luck as an actor, dancer and singer, before finally cashing in on his ability to befriend the right people - and be sent back to school. The final part of the tour concentrates on his first years as a struggling author and how the first of his famous fairytales came to life. On this tour you will also get the story of Copenhagen's transformation from the dirtiest capitol in Europe to ... well, something a little better.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide
Itinerary
We'll pass the busiest pedestrian street in the city - and one of the longest in the world - and end the tour close to it, if you want to do a bit of shopping later.
We'll pass the palace that houses the danish parliament, the royal stables and the old court theatre, where Andersen pusued his ambitions.
Al through Andersen's more than 50 years as a copenhagener, he always lived asclose as possible to his beloved Royal Theatre. So it's only fitting that we end the tour here.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The statue is situated right next to City Hall, at the corner closest to the busy street bearing his name. Only a 5 min. walk from the Central Station.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Storywalks Copenhagen
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Copenhagen
- Its from-price is 155% above the median of the 528 experiences we list in Copenhagen.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 210 of 528.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Copenhagen
Copenhagen is Denmark's harbour capital, a low-rise city of canals, royal palaces, bicycles, pastries and a pleasure garden in the middle of town.
Copenhagen spreads across the islands of Zealand and Amager, with harbours and canals shaping the centre. Nyhavn, a seventeenth-century canal lined with coloured houses and old ships, is the classic view. Amalienborg Palace, the royal family's residence, stands on a square near the water, Rosenborg Castle holds the crown jewels, and Tivoli Gardens, open since 1843, mixes flowers, rides and concerts beside the train station.
Top-ranked sights in Copenhagen: Christiansborg Palace (Christiansborg Slot), Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace.
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