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Canal tours

Copenhagen operates on an extensive and vast canal system. Canal tours are either pre-recorded in different languages or a guide is usually involved who informs the riders about the attractions passing by. Canal tours come under three companies: • DFDS Canal Tours, Nyhavn 3, +45 32 96 30 00 ([email protected]), [43]. 9.30AM-8PM. Waterbus (unguided): Single 40 Kr, All day 60 Kr; Tour (guided): Single 60 Kr, All day 75 Kr. various discounts available. • Netto-bådene, Heibergsgade (Nyhavn), +45 32 54 41 02, [44]. 10AM-5PM (7PM in July & August). 30 Kr • Movia, Customer center at Rådhuspladen, +45 36 13 14 15, [45]. 7AM-7PM. Uses public ticketing system.

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Association of Authorized Guides

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Established in 1933, this is a semi-private tour company which aims at providing professional guided tours to tourists visiting Copenhagen annually. The people in this organization are well equipped, experienced and trained in 24 different languages from a three year government approved university course.

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History tours

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These are organized tours which take you to all historical places in Copenhagen and provide off hand information about major sights, attractions, monuments and museums. People organizing such tours are usually mastered in the field of history.

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Running tours

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Running along the streets of Copenhagen to witness all the wonderful sights seems like the perfect way to lose a calorie or two!

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The Grand Tour of Copenhagen

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The two and a half hour guided tour covers the major and prime tourist attractions all around Copenhagen. This service is operational everyday and leaves from the City Hall Square. Comfortable and luxurious tour buses are parked near the City Hall and the charge $37 USD / £25 GBP per tour. Time duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Contact details: 32/66-00-00 Departure Point: City Hall Square, Copenhagen Departure Time: 11:00am Return details: Returns to original departure point

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The Hamlet Castle Tour from Copenhagen

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This tour guide deals with visiting all the historical monuments if Copenhagen. These include Elsinore Castle, Queen Margrethe's summer castle Fredensbor and the like. This tour is highly informative and interesting. It is operational daily during the summers and thrice every week during the winters.

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The "Hop On Hop Off" Bus Tour of Copenhagen

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As the name suggests, the tour consists of a double Decker bus with a guide who informs about the various places that pass by. The fun bit about this guide is that anyone can get off anywhere for sightseeing. It offers three routes under one ticket which is valid for 24 hours after issue. The three routes are: Mermaid Tour The entire tour takes 1 hour and you will see such highlights as: Amalienborg Palace, The Little Mermaid and Rosenberg Castle

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A Guided Tour Using the Copenhagen Card (CPHCard)

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The Copenhagen Card is the best way to get around Copenhagen within a limited budget. You can travel to and fro the airport and many other tourist places for free! Alongside free transportation, CPH Card also gives the benefit of admission in up to 60 museums free of cost! Departure Point: Collect your Copenhagen Card at Copenhagen Right Now or Copenhagen Airport Departure Time: At leisure Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected. Duration: 1 or 3 days Price for a 24 hour or 72 hour card ranges from 37 USD / £25 GBP.

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"Sweden Day Trip", A Guided Tour From Copenhagen

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Seen everything or done everything in Copenhagen? Hop onto the nearest ferry for a day trip to Sweden. this tour will take you to the cities of Helsingborg, Lund and Malmo. Departure Point: City Hall Square, in front of the Palace Hotel Departure Time: 9:45am Duration: 8 hours (approx.) Return details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:00pm Price: Around $87 USD / £60 GBP Copenhagen bike tours Due to the state-of-the-part infrastructure in Copenhagen, most locals prefer to travel by bike. There are bike stands available in many places which enable one to rent a bike simply by inserting a DKr 20 coin which is usually given back upon return. Rentals: DKr 75-DKr 300 a day, with a deposit of DKr 500-DKr 1,000

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City Safari

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They provide tours of the major contemporary as well as historic sights of Copenhagen during the night time.

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Copenhagen Zoo

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The most exciting and amazing place for children to spend a fun-filled day, the Copenhagen Zoo houses over 3,600 animals with a species of 250. The oldest zoo in Europe is a very popular attraction for the 1.3 million tourists who visit Copenhagen every year. Address: Zoologisk Have, Roskildevej 32 Transport: Bus no. 6A - 18 and 26

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Children’s Museum

Museum

Children’s museum is a children’s attraction in Copenhagen where the main aim of the museum is to relive the history of Denmark in the eyes of children. Children are dressed up as historical figures and are given an environment to act out historical events.

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Children's Millennium Garden

Park

The striking feature about this place is that it was designed by third grade students! In includes two gardens, one being heart-shaped while the other a shadow garden. Children can play soccer, football or Frisbees.

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Remiseparken

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For the little bundles of joy, a range of fun-filled activities have been designed. These include petting zoo and horse rides, skateboard facilities, stilts, trikes, sandpit, swings and indoor game area as well as a wading pool. Address: Peder Lykkes Vej 71-73

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Denmark's Aquarium

Aquarium

A perfect underwater experience for you and especially your kids, The Denmark Aquarium is home to a wide variety of topical and Danish fish. Address: Kavalergården 1, DK-2920 Charlottenlund Transport: Bus no. 14 and 166

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Gammeldok

Building

Tourists who are interested in architecture should make it a point to visit the Gammeldok at least once during their stay at Copenhagen. Located at Strandgade 27B in Christianshavn, the Gammeldok is a forum where architects and other interest groups can gather and appreciate contemporary as well as historic architecture. It holds daily exhibitions from 10 am to 5 pm. Address: Strandgade 27B Christianshav Transport: 350S, 2A, 66, 19, 47, Christianshavn Phone: 32 57 19 30 Price: full kr40, child kr: free, concession kr25

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Christians Kirke

Churches

Formally known as Frederik's German Church, the Christians Kirke is a famous tourist attraction in the Christianshavn District of Copenhagen. It is famous for its architecture and interior. Constructed in the 1617s by D. G. Anthon, the tower is approximately 70 meters high resting on a granite platform. The yellow bricked building gleams like gold in the sun and attracts many Christian as well as non-christian tourists.

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Christiania

Town

Christiania is a small town in Copenhagen which was founded in 1971 by a bunch of hippies who took control of the area which was previously abandoned by the military. This small town is popular for its artistic sculptures, monuments and paintings. The best thing about this town is that tourists can enter free of cost.

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Danish Navy Museum

Museum

Naval artifacts, documents, ship models, navigation equipment and weapons are all exhibited in this museum. Address: Overgaden oven Vandet 58 1415 København K Opening hours: Tues to Sun, 12:00 - 16:00 Contact: +45 33 11 60 37 Transport: Metro to Christianshavn

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Lille Molle

Sight

Formerly a windmill built in 1783, the Dutch mill was transformed into a museum which has an indoor restaurant called Bastionen & Løven. The interior of the museum depicts the ancient German culture with lofty ceilings and dangling chandeliers.

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Era Ora

Since 1982, Era Ora has maintained its stance of being the most famous Italian restaurants in Denmark. Every dish on the menu portrays authentic Italian essence, however chefs try to manipulate and play with ingredients to come up with something exciting every time. The menu includes Italian delicacies like pasta topped with rich Italian sauce, lasagna, seafood variations and many more mouth-watering items. The entire ambiance of the restaurant is based on elegance and extravagance. Therefore, eating out here can be very expensive! Cuisine: Italian Address: Overgaden Neden Vandet 33B, Copenhagen Phone: 32-54-06-93 Transportation: Bus: 2 or 8

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Formel B

Tempting, delicious and absolutely divine! These are the words which describe the food at Formel B. the outstanding element about this restaurant is that its menu is very flexible as it changes every season, valuing customer choices. The hotel is open during weekdays from 6 to 10 pm.

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Godt

Even known as the Queens personal favorite restaurant, Godt is a formal elegant dine-out with classy interior and superior taste! Serving all the major international dishes, it caters to the demand of a variety of tourists searching for their cuisine in a foreign land. Being a small restaurant it does not house more than 20 people at a time. Despite this, it is one of the most expansive restaurants in Copenhagen with fixed prices varying from DKK480-DKK660 ($82-$112/£48-£66).

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Krogs Fiskerestaurant

For the best underwater delicacies experience what else can beat Krogs? Over 3 centuries old, the restaurant is a classic and modern transformation from a menial fish shop in 1789. The interior of the place is decorated in pure Danish style with paintings and mirrored ceilings. Krogs offers one of the best seafood varieties in all of Copenhagen with professional and dedicated chefs working their way to prepare modern as well as traditional delicacies. However, the bill might come as a bit of a shock to tourists who are not aware of Krogs high prices so make sure you are decked up before you even think of dining out here. Visiting times are Monday to Saturday between 6 to 11 pm.

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Geranium

Cuisine: Danish, International Awarded the title of “ restaurant of the year” in 2008, Geranium continues on its legacy to excite and captivate its customers through its exotic line of cuisine. The interior is very welcoming and comfortable and is facilitated by a summer terrace. From its smoked salmon to its king crab, all the dishes are divine! The chefs here like to play around with spices and flavors from all over the world so international tourists would find a touch of their culture and tradition. The timings for this restaurant are Tuesday to Friday from noon to half past one, whereas the night timings are from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Tuesdays till Saturdays.

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Kong Hans

Located in one of the most ancient places in Copenhagen, the positioning of the restaurant is just about perfect! The chefs are innovative and adventurous when it comes to food and are always searching for a combination between French, Danish and the Asian cuisine. Kong Hans is quite famous for its presentation of food on the platter which is artistic and thoroughly creative. It’s like going in with an empty stomach and coming out with a content and satisfied one!

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Salt

Overlooking a waterside setting, the restaurant offers a tranquil and peaceful environment for its customers to sit back and enjoy their meal. The chefs pick up fresh ingredients in the morning and convert them into mouthwatering delights in just a matter of hours! Ranging from main courses to desserts, Salt is an emblem of taste and quality. For chocolate lovers, the chocolate layer cake with nutmeg ice cream is a must try! To save up on time, it’s always advisable to make a reservation prior to the visit.

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Sult

Sult not only offers delicious food, it goes beyond that. The restaurant offers you with an experience like never before! Situated inside the Danish Film Institute's center, it is staged as a museum with high ceilings, wooden floors and large windows. Eating in style is redefined here! The food is equally good and chefs try to make it as authentic and cultural as possible. Sult is available for public Tuesday till Saturday, 12 onwards till midnight and on Sundays from 11 am to 10 pm.

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Hansens Old Familiy Garden

Known as one of the oldest garden restaurants, it is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful meal with your family.

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Café Victor

An informal setting promoting the café culture that has sprung up worldwide, Café Victor is stylish, outgoing and young. This is the reason it’s jam-packed with customers, majority being youngsters and artistic people. Business delegates can also discuss corporate mattes over a steaming cup of cappuccino or tea in the morning or during the evening. Affordable yet stylish, it’s the perfect place to hang out with your friends or loved ones! It’s open Monday till Wednesday from 8 am to 1 am, Thursday to Saturday from 8 am to 2 am and on Sundays from 8 am to 11 am. Café Victor also has a bar where it offers good quality wine and cognacs.