Denmark · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 self-guided tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
A self-guided audio walk through Aarhus landmarks tied to Viking roots, mixing cathedral sights, old-town streets, and easy app navigation.
“Download was impossible due to speed and large size. After 30 minutes I gave up and went back to the boat.”
A Little Mermaid themed smartphone quest that leads you from Kongens Nytorv to the statue at Langelinie, self-paced in 2 to 3 hours.
“This was a great way to get around a city you aren’t familiar with but I wish it wasn’t timed. If you forget to hit pause you have to start over or go back to the last stop. But all in all it was cute”
Self-guided audio walk in Copenhagen linking Amagertorv, Royal Copenhagen, castles, churches, and Nyhavn at your pace.
“This was a fantastic walking tour! I thoroughly enjoyed being able to take my time and touring at my own pace. I learned a great deal about Copenhagen history. Highly highly recommend.”
Self-guided English audio walk of Danish folk legends in Copenhagen, starting by gardens and ending at Agnete and the Merman.
“Great sampling of a focused experience. Interesting anecdotes and references opened the possibility for more research.”
Self-guided Copenhagen murder mystery starting at Maria’s Kiosk, ending by Church of Our Lady. Visit the Round Tower, at your pace.
“Since more than a year, collection place is nitnrelated to thisnservice. Hope they refund soon please”
Self-guided audio tour of Copenhagen with GPS map and 7 major sights, built for a smooth 2 to 3 hour walk in English.
“Great info. However, the audio was difficult to hear. The background sounds and effects muffled the speaker. Quality became staticky when played loudly.”
A low-cost smartphone escape game through Copenhagen’s Christiania, with 12 clue challenges and flexible pacing from Christianshavn to Kid’s Zone.
“This was a lot of fun and took us off the beaten path. We would have never found this on our own. Directions got a little challenging at times but we were able to figure everything out.”
Solve clue puzzles on a Copenhagen walk linking royal sites, churches, design, and fortress views, with free stop entry and an app timer.
“It was a fun way to walk around the city and see the famous statues. It did take a couple of goes to work out that the timer started as soon as you read the clue so we made sure we walked all the way to the location before reading. Great to have the extra facts about the buildings as you go along to put them into context.”
Copenhagen’s Royal History self-guided audio walk with VoiceMap, offline GPS, and English narration. Explore Nyhavn, Stroeget, Amalienborg.
“Really loved the commentary and learned a lot of history and about the architecture and some about the modern royal family too. Would have liked less standing still, but not sure how that would work with all the info being imparted..”
Follow Hans Christian Andersen through Copenhagen with a self-guided VoiceMap audio route, including Nyhavn, Marble Church, and the monument.
“Could well be your first adventure in the city, as it takes you through a lot of sights worthy sites, Hans related or not, through the lens of a local with interesting anecdotes. Afterwards you can further explore the city ion your own, but with some foundational knowledge this time.”
A self-guided Copenhagen spaceship treasure hunt for families, using your phone to solve clues through iconic squares, bridges, and Nyhavn.
“This was the perfect way to engage and encourage our kids (aged between 8-11) to walk through Copenhagen. They were so excited to complete the hunt that they were leading the way, which let the adults chat.”
A self-guided Copenhagen treasure hunt with location quests, word clues, and a secret message ending, from Tivoli to Christiansborg.
“We had a wonderful day in Copenhagen. We highly recommend this treasure hunt and it was a great way to see a lot of Copenhagen and learn a lot as well. The questions and information were interesting, and you could see not only the main attractions but also small, wonderful places like Jorcks Passage.”
A GPS-guided, self-paced English audio walk through Søren Kierkegaard’s Copenhagen landmarks, ending at his gravesite. Offline included.
“Informative and witty experience. Lots of interesting information on Kierkegarrd and life in Copenhagen in the 19th century. Thoroughly enjoyed it!”
A GPS audio walk in Helsingør linking Kronborg Castle, maritime museums, medieval streets, and waterfront views for $11.99.
“This is not a guide to Helsingør Castle. Once you reach the castle inner entry point, the audio says "enjoy the many attractions at Helsingør Castle."”
Self-guided true-crime mystery walk in Aarhus, Denmark. Outdoors only, 1.5 to 2 hours, mobile ticket, starts at Bispetorvet.
“Cozy and exciting story, and strolling around Aarhus, 4 of us went and three had the right solution, but we had to look a little extra for the red roosters.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
