This tour is operated by our partner Copenhagen Free Walking Tours.
Christianshavn offers a glimpse into Copenhagen that few tourists get to experience. This walking tour takes visitors beyond the postcard-perfect harbor to discover a neighborhood rich in maritime history, cutting-edge culture, and radical social experiments. With a knowledgeable local guide leading the way, travelers explore this diverse and vibrant part of the city while uncovering stories that define Copenhagen’s rebellious spirit.
From Historic Bridges to Counterculture Icons
The route starts in the city center and leads across Knippels Bridge to one of Copenhagen’s most fascinating areas. Along the way, the tour passes historic sites such as the 17th-century Holmen Church and the beautifully preserved canals of Christianshavn. Highlights include the dramatic Church of Our Saviour with its spiraling tower, the historic Børsen building with its iconic dragon spire, and a walk past the entrance to the Free Town of Christiania, home to one of the most unique communities in Europe.
A Local Experience with Personality
Led by passionate guides who know the city inside out, this Walking Tour is ideal for curious travelers looking for a local experience that blends architecture, history, and modern-day culture. Whether it’s your first time in Copenhagen or you're a returning visitor, this walk offers fresh insights and unforgettable views of Denmark’s capital.
Tours in Copenhagen are offered by our partners, Copenhagen Free Walking Tours. While you may not see the trademark SANDEMANs red umbrellas (look instead for the Copenhagen Free Walking Tours umbrellas), we only work with partners we know, trust, and who have been vetted by us to ensure they meet the same standards you are used to enjoying in SANDEMANs’ own cities. We are proud to partner with Copenhagen Free Walking Tours and are sure you’ll love their tours as much as we do!
This activity is operated by our partner Copenhagen Free Walking Tours. This experience is not provided by SANDEMANs, but has been chosen by our specialists from an array of offers based on their quality and value.
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts.
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Your Tour starts at Højbro Plads
Your Tour ends near The Free Town of Christiania
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What is the SANDEMANs Partner Network?
Tours in Copenhagen are offered by a partner, not SANDEMANs Tours.
We only work with partners we know, trust, and who have been vetted by us to ensure they meet the same standards you are used to enjoying in SANDEMANs’ own cities.
We are proud to partner with Copenhagen Free Walking Tours and are sure you’ll love their tours as much as we do.
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Copenhagen’s Coolest Quarter: From Classic Copenhagen to the Gates of Free-spirited Christiania
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