Copenhagen's Christmas Spirit

Visiting Copenhagen and wondering what a typical Danish Christmas is like? We’ll fill you in! Join us for our Copenhagen’s Christmas Spirit Private Walking Tour for markets, traditions, a sweet treat and a “hygge” time!

The story about the tour

Forget all about the frosty weather as cheerful Christmas decorations illuminate the street. Locals and visitors alike are awed by the holiday designs that make up the decor of Tivoli Gardens and the Hotel D’Angleterre (they are different every year); Christmas cookies are offered for free in every store, and Christmas markets take over the city.

Finding yourself in Copenhagen, wondering how a typical Danish Christmas is celebrated? During our Copenhagen’s Christmas Spirit Private Walking Tour, we’ll learn about who nisse is, why the risengrød (rice porridge) is so important, and what the Danes put in their Christmas Eve dessert risalamande. Want to celebrate Christmas the Danish way even more? We, of course, can’t forget about common Danish traditions such as lille juleaften (little Christmas Eve), the ever so popular julefrokost (Christmas lunch) and how the Danes decorate their Christmas trees.

Oh! But we can’t forget to talk about one of our favourite Danes and his importance (as well as influence) on Danish Christmas traditions! Can you guess who we’re speaking about? We’re talking about fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen!

Finally, no holiday tour is complete without tasting a Danish Christmas classic: Æbleskiver. These delicious round pancake puffs served with strawberry jam and powdered sugar are so delightful we bet you’ll probably return for more during your stay!

Get ready for a crash course in genuine Danish Christmas that guarantees you leave with a Christmas Spirit that lasts through the whole season!

Good to know

Prebooking:Required

Length: 1h 30m

Distance: 1.7 km

Language:

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Included in the tour:

Professional guide Æbleskiver Tasting (round pancake puffs with strawberry jam and powdered sugar)

Cancellation policy: 3 days

Private tour prices & options: Per person

Group of 1 369 eur
Group of 2 190 eur
Group of 3 131 eur
Group of 4 101 eur
Group of 5 83 eur
Group of 6 71 eur
Group of 7 63 eur
Group of 8 56 eur
Group of 9 51 eur
Group of 10 47 eur
Group of 11 44 eur
Group of 12 41 eur
Group of 13 39 eur
Group of 14 37 eur
Group of 15 35 eur
Group of 16 34 eur
Group of 17 33 eur
Group of 18 31 eur
Group of 19 30 eur
Group of 20 29 eur
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The day of the tour

Where to meet

Please be at the departure point, Copenhagen Visitor Service, at Vesterbrogade 4B, outside the entrance – located in the City Centre, 10 minutes early to check in for your tour.

How to find the guide
Look for our guide holding the OURWAY logo as a sign.

If you have trouble locating the guide or the meeting point, please give us a call a few minutes before the start of the tour. When you call before the tour begins, we have a greater chance of helping you find your way.

How to get there
Bus: 2A, 7A, 5C, 11, 23, 26, 31, 37, 68 (Stop: Hovedbanegården, Tivoli (Bernstorffsgade))
2A, 5C, 11, 23, 33 (Stop: Rådhuspladsen (H.C. Andersens Boulevard))
Subway: M3, M4 (Stop: København H)

Please note
We suggest wearing warm shoes and clothes in many layers since the majority of this tour is outdoors, walking at a slow pace and stopping at various sights.

Weather
Denmark is a country with four seasons. Please dress accordingly.

In case you need to reach us

head quarter: +46 8 410 773 30

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