Self Guided Treasure Hunt and Sightseeing Tour in Copenhagen

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Self Guided Treasure Hunt and Sightseeing Tour in Copenhagen

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Discover Copenhagen and learn about Danish history and culture while solving quests and having fun! This self-guided walking tour combines sightseeing with a fun scavenger hunt and takes you to Tivoli Gardens, Strøget and Gråbrødretorv - just to name a few. The tour is made exclusively for Copenhagen by Copenhageners. By focusing solely on the Danish capital (unlike generic treasure hunts that are found across many cities), we are able to delve deep into the city's rich history, culture, and

Discover Copenhagen and learn about Danish history and culture while solving quests and having fun! This self-guided walking tour combines sightseeing with a fun scavenger hunt and takes you to Tivoli Gardens, Strøget and Gråbrødretorv - just to name a few. The tour is made exclusively for Copenhagen by Copenhageners. By focusing solely on the Danish capital (unlike generic treasure hunts that are found across many cities), we are able to delve deep into the city's rich history, culture, and hidden treasures, ensuring an experience that's authentic and unforgettable. QUESTS: Solve location-based quests by finding items, logic reasoning, creativity and team work. CULTURE: Learn about Danish history and culture along the way. SIGHTSEEING: Visit both classic attractions and hidden gems. COFFEE BREAKS: Play and pause whenever you want. Coffee, restaurant and ice-cream recommendations are included.

Quick info

Duration
2 hours
Languages
English
Mobile ticket
Accepted

What's Included

Included

Guide book

Other

Solution card

Other

Pen

Other

Not Included

In-person guide (this is a self-guided tour)

Other

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Pick up your start kit from the tourist shop, C. G. Nordic. Then proceed to the Tivoli main entrance - a 2-minute walk away. Read the first page when you are standing in front of Tivoli.

End point

We have hidden a small surprise at the end of the tour. The exact location will be revealed, when you get there.

Itinerary

Private Tour

1

The self-guided tour starts in front of the iconic Tivoli Gardens, the world's third-oldest amusement park dating back to 1843. Learn about Tivoli s history and solve a location-based quest. You will collect words at each stop that lets you read a secret message at the end. You will not enter Tivoli or other sights, but see them from the outside. But should you want to visit the attractions, you can pause the City Hunt at any time.

10 minutes
2

You are free to visit all attractions along the way. You will for example pass the city hall, where you will learn about the city's founder and solve a location-based quest. Along the way, you will get nearby recommendations. For example, the city hall where you can visit the world's most precise mechanical clock (for free!)

10 minutes
3

Visit the historic Gråbrødretorv (Greyfriars square) named after the monastery ‘Gråbrødrekloster that was located here 1238 to 1530. You will also learn about the Great Copenhagen Fires, which destroyed almost all of Copenhagen's mediaeval and Renaissance heritage and solve a quest with help from the beautifully coloured houses.

10 minutes
4

Learn about the city's history and Danish culture while solving fun quests.

10 minutes
5

Rundetårn (round tower) was built in the 17 century by King Christian IV as an astronomical observatory. It is famous for its equestrian staircase (a.k.a. riders' staircase), which is a gently sloping ramp that can be climbed by horses. The tower is part of the Trinitatis Complex, which also includes a chapel, a church and a library, where Hans Christian. Note that entrance to Rundetårn is not included and not needed to solve the quest. If you would like to visit the tower, you can simply pause the City Hunt.

10 minutes
6

Copenhagen's famous pedestrian shopping street, Strøget, is actually not a street but an area covering four pedestrian streets and three squares. When it opened in 1962, it was the world's longest pedestrian street. Visit beautiful passages branching off Strøget to solve creative quests.

10 minutes
7

Enjoy the stunning August Bournonvilles Passage.

10 minutes
8

Christiansborg Palace houses all three supreme powers and the iconic Christiansborg Tower is Copenhagen's tallest structure (106 metres/347 ft), surpassing the city hall tower by a mere 40 centimetres (15 in). This stop is 10 minutes from the end stop, where you will be able to read a hidden message and maybe find a surprise, if you solved most the posts along the way!

10 minutes

Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The full tour is 5 km long and all participants should feel comfortable walking that distance

Available Languages

English (Written)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Refund Schedule

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Within 1 days
0% refund

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