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The 15 Best Castle Tours from Copenhagen

31 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Kronborg guards the narrows, Frederiksborg sits on three islets in a lake, and Rosenborg keeps the crown jewels in the middle of town. The 15 below sort them by what you see, what it costs and how long the journey north really takes.

Copenhagen: Kronborg, Frederiksborg Castle and Roskilde Tour - Roskilde Cathedral and Denmark’s royal tombs
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Copenhagen: Kronborg, Frederiksborg Castle and Roskilde Tour

1.Kronborg, Frederiksborg Castle and Roskilde Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,763 reviews · 8h 30m · from $205Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring three major Danish sights with hotel pickup, transport, entry fees, WiFi, water, and an English-speaking guide. Hear Hamlet stories at Kronborg, walk Frederiksborg’s gardens, see royal tombs in Roskilde Cathedral, and view Viking ships. Guides including Sillas, Thomas, and Kenneth are praised for humor and clear storytelling.

“Kenneth was fantastic! Knowledgeable, witty, and engaging, he was a true pro! He made a long day of touring fly by, and I learned far more than I thought possible. Highly recommend!”

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Copenhagen: Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket - The Treasury, armoury, and Order of the Elephant
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Copenhagen: Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket

2.Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 381 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Visit Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen’s King’s Garden with a one-day entry ticket. Walk through preserved royal rooms, then descend to the Treasury for Denmark’s Crown Jewels, Christian IV’s 1596 crown, the Royal Regalia, and the Order of the Elephant. This is a self-guided visit, with no transport, food, or live guide included.

“The experience of Rosenborg Castle is something that you should have. You will get transferred back to the 18th century even by looking out of the windows, as it is located next to the King’s Garden in the heart of Copenhagen. Do not forget to go in the Treasury beneath the castle, where you can see the Danish Armoury, crown jewels, the magnificent royal crowns and the Crown regalia. Walking around the castle and the King's park is a memorable moment.”

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Full-Day; Castle, Palace, Cathedral & Viking ships Tour - Kronborg Castle and the Hamlet connection
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Full-Day; Castle, Palace, Cathedral & Viking ships Tour

3.Full-Day; Castle, Palace, Cathedral & Viking ships Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $217Top rated

Spend 9.5 hours exploring four major Danish sights with a small group of up to 16 people. Visit Hamlet’s Kronborg, grand Frederiksborg Palace, Roskilde Cathedral, and the Viking Ship Museum. Guides such as Simon, René, and Kenneth add history, humor, and local context, while free time lets you explore at your own pace.

“Excellet tour. Every place worth visiting. Could easily spend more time at each attraction but can only do so much in a day! Guide Renee was excellent. Great commentary and kept the tour moving and interesting. Bus size and smaller group number was ideal, rather than a full size coach. Highly recommend this tour if you only have a few days in Denmark.”

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Copenhagen: Amalienborg Palace Museum Entry Ticket - A Palace That Feels Like a Family Home
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Copenhagen: Amalienborg Palace Museum Entry Ticket

4.Amalienborg Palace Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 291 reviews · from $19

Visit Christian VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg and explore royal apartments, Christian X’s study, Queen Louise’s salon, the Fabergé Chamber, and the grand Gala Hall. Your ticket covers all exhibitions for one day, but there is no guided tour. Allow about 45 to 60 minutes inside.

“The tour route was well planned. The exhibits were very nicely done with plenty of historical facts.”

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Kronborg Castle Entry Ticket - Entering the courtyards and defensive walls
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Kronborg Castle Entry Ticket

5.Kronborg Castle Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 209 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Spend a full day exploring Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, the UNESCO-listed fortress linked with Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Walk through royal rooms, the ballroom, dungeons, ramparts, changing exhibitions, and Holger Danske’s basement chamber. Guided tours may be available for an added fee, while some visitors find free introductions on site.

“Beautiful location. Picturesque with the snow we luckily had! Such a cool castle and moat! Huge Shakespeare fans so it was a must! Great to be near the sea. The street food hall is a must just down the road!!”

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Hillerød: Frederiksborg Castle Entry Ticket - The Chapel, Audience House, and Great Hall
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Hillerød: Frederiksborg Castle Entry Ticket

6.Hillerød: Frederiksborg Castle Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · from $17Best value

Visit Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød, 35 minutes north of Copenhagen, with a one-day entry ticket covering the castle, museum, exhibitions, Baroque Garden, and free app-based audio guide. See Christian IV’s Renaissance rooms, portraits, the Chapel, Great Hall, and royal gardens at your own pace. The Little Ferry and restaurant are extra.

“This castle was not in our plan to visit but was recommended to us by a local. We are so glad we listened because this castle was INCREDIBLE!! A must see for anyone visiting Copenhagen. We drove and it only took us about 40 minutes from our Airbnb in Ishøj!”

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Kolding: Koldinghus Palace Entry Ticket - The approach to the castle mound
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Kolding: Koldinghus Palace Entry Ticket

7.Kolding: Koldinghus Palace Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Visit Koldinghus for a full day of castle rooms, modern exhibitions, and the royal dress-up workshop. See the fire-damaged ruins, the former chapel, and the Giants’ Tower, then enjoy views over Kolding, the fjord, and the castle lake. Entry includes the palace and all exhibitions, but not a guided tour.

“Super beau et bien entretenu. Magnifique vue. Il manquait des traductions en français.”

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Kronborg (Hamlet Castle) & Frederiksborg Castles: PRIVATE TOUR - Leaving Copenhagen at 10:00 am
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Kronborg (Hamlet Castle) & Frederiksborg Castles: PRIVATE TOUR

8.Kronborg (Hamlet Castle) & Frederiksborg Castles: PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours with a private guide and driver visiting Kronborg, Shakespeare’s Hamlet castle, and Frederiksborg, Denmark’s grand Renaissance showpiece. Expect roughly two hours at each castle, English guiding, private transport, and the flexibility that comes with a small group. Admission, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“Our guide Edgar was excellent. Super knowledgeable. He and Jose were very accommodating. It was a fabulous experience!”

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Copenhagen City & Christiansborg Palace Private Walking Tour - Nyhavn and the city’s waterfront character
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Copenhagen City & Christiansborg Palace Private Walking Tour

9.Copenhagen City & Christiansborg Palace Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three hours with a private guide walking from Nyhavn through Copenhagen’s central sights, including Kongens Nytorv, Rosenborg Castle, the Round Tower, Strøget, and Gråbrødretorv. The tour ends inside Christiansborg Palace, where you visit the seat of Parliament and see its royal rooms and historic textile panels. English, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish, and German tours are available.

“My tour guide was very informative and this was a great tour. I learned a lot from her.”

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Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket in Copenhagen - The Crown Jewels in the treasury
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Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket in Copenhagen

10.Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket in Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 22 reviews · from $38

Visit Rosenborg Castle with a timed entry ticket and explore Christian IV’s 17th-century royal rooms, the Great Hall, historic portraits, tapestries, and the Crown Jewels. Allow about one to two hours, then stroll through the formal gardens. This is self-guided entry only, with no guide or hotel transport included.

“The castle was good. The ticketing was a problem and not so smooth was should be. The staff at the venue were excellent but Viator need to make this work better with cross references so that entry issues are not as I experienced.”

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Full-Day Tour; Castle, Palace, Cathedral and Viking Ships - Kronborg Castle, Hamlet’s fortress by the water
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Full-Day Tour; Castle, Palace, Cathedral and Viking Ships

11.Full-Day Tour; Castle, Palace, Cathedral and Viking Ships

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · from $259

Spend 9.5 hours exploring four major Danish sights with an English-speaking guide. Walk through Hamlet’s Kronborg Castle, see Frederiksborg Palace, visit Roskilde Cathedral, and finish beside the fjord at the Viking Ship Museum. Guides such as Benji and Rene bring a relaxed mix of history and humor. Lunch is not included.

“this was a great tour to be able to see viking ships. would highly recommend for a day trip out of the city”

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4-Hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour from Copenhagen - Exploring Kronborg’s royal rooms and dungeons
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4-Hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour from Copenhagen

12.4-Hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour from Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Travel by train from Copenhagen to Elsinore with a private guide, then explore Kronborg Castle, the setting linked with Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Guides Bruno and Nicolas are praised for personal service, local insight, and flexible help. The four-hour tour includes train transport and castle admission, but requires walking to and between stations.

“We actually changed it up and went to Fredericksburg Castle instead, which was way more fun for a family style tour. Nicholas was amazing so ask for him regardless of going to Hamlet or Fredericksburg...or BOTH!”

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a day at North Zealand Castle Tour - Frederiksborg Castle: the tour’s strongest interior stop
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a day at North Zealand Castle Tour

13.a day at North Zealand Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 5 hours 6 minutes (approx.) · from $1,284

Travel north from Copenhagen with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, often Luis, to see Frederiksborg Castle, Fredensborg Palace, Helsingør, and Kronborg. You get private air-conditioned transport, WiFi, and a flexible small-group setting, but castle admission and food cost extra. The five-hour schedule favors highlights over a full castle visit.

“Luis was great and told us many different things about the Monarchs of Denmark :) There was only myself and one other person on the tour but it was really enjoyable!”

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Copenhagen: Rosenborg Castle Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket - The King’s Garden provides the best first view
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Copenhagen: Rosenborg Castle Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

14.Rosenborg Castle Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $288

Walk through Copenhagen’s King’s Garden to Rosenborg Castle, where a private guide explains Christian IV, royal life, crown jewels, silver lions, and Venetian glass. Choose a 2 to 5-hour option, with Amalienborg Palace and hotel transfers available on selected bookings. Guides speak six languages, including English.

“Felix was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. He was friendly and helpful too! 5 star rating!”

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From Copenhagen: 4-hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour - From Copenhagen to Helsingør by train
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From Copenhagen: 4-hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour

15.4-hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 4 hours

Travel by train from Copenhagen to Helsingør for a private visit to Kronborg Castle, Shakespeare’s Hamlet setting. Your guide leads you through royal rooms, sea-facing towers, dungeons, and local streets. Bruno, Nicholas, and Joachim have earned strong praise, though guide quality can vary.

“Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and fun. We learned so much about the castle! The train ride was convenient and clean. If you want a lovely day out of the city, this is a great tour. If you like history, this is a great tour. Ask for Nicholas!”

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