Round Tower, Rosenborg Castle and Old Town Copenhagen Tour
Description
Gaze up at the sky and see the highlights of Copenhagen’s old Latiin Quarter from the Round Tower, the oldest Observatory in Europe. Discover local history and legends from a Private Guide. Optional: transfers and skip-the-line tickets to Rosenborg Castle. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Round Tower Tour Visit the Round Tower observation deck and see the nearby highlights of Copenhagen's Old Town. 3-hour: Round Tower & Transfer Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour tour of the Round Tower observation deck and nearby highlights of Copenhagen's Old Town. 4-hour: Round Tower & Rosenborg Castle Tour Visit the Round Tower observation deck and Rosenborg Castle and see the nearby highlights of Copenhagen's Old Town. 5-hour: Round Tower, Rosenborg Castle & Transfer Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour tour of the Round Tower and Rosenborg Castle along with nearby highlights of Copenhagen's Old Town.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide in front of the 25hours Hotel (opposite Trinitatis Kirke, next to the Round Tower), Pilestræde 65, 1112 København, Denmark. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Copenhagen’s Old Town to visit one of the most popular attractions: the Round Tower. This 17th century observatory is a symbol of Denmark’s pride in its contributions to the science of astronomy. Your Private Guide will meet you at a convenient meeting point near the Round Tower and introduce you to its history, architecture and purpose. Round Tower entrance tickets are included in this tour, so you can walk up the Spiral Ramp to the observation deck located 34.8 m above street level. Rundetaarn offers sweeping panoramic views of one of Copenhagen’s oldest neighborhoods.The guide will tell you interesting facts about the visible landmarks and also tell you about famous Danish astronomers who used the tower’s sky observatory, which is the world’s oldest operating observatory It will be a wonderful experience, especially if you’re interested in astronomy! The guide will also be happy to tell you more about nearby attractions, restaurants, cafes and bars.
Enjoy round-trip transfers on a guided tour. With an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off by private car, you are guaranteed comfort and safety when exploring Copenhagen and its top tourist attractions. Book private transport in advance for a hassle-free experience. Includes both pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, so you can easily reach the meeting point from any part of the city. Travel in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle only with your family or friends, and don’t worry about getting lost or being late for your tour.
Visit 2 iconic buildings built by Christian IV: the Round Tower and Rosenborg Castle. We provide skip-the-line tickets with reserved time slots to enter Rosenborg Castle to save you time, Located in the center of Copenhagen, this 16th-century castle l will amaze you with its stunning Danish Renaissance architecture and royal treasures such as the crown jewels, crowns and coronation chairs. You will also have an opportunity to stroll around the wonderful King's Garden, discovering more histroy and legends about the Danish Royal Family.
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What's included
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Round-trip transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Transfers and tickets to Rosenborg Castle are not included in a 2-hour tour.
- At peak times, the expected wait time to enter the Round Tower is up to 1 hour.
- WIth skip-the-line tickets to Rosenborg Castle, you have a reserved time slot to enter, but you may have to wait for ticket validation and security checks. Admission is for the main exhibition.
- The 3- and 5-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer from your accommodation, depending on the distance and traffic. We will arrange a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, and a larger van for 5+ people.You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.
- For the best experience, 1 licensed guide can lead 1-23 guests. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.
Reviews(6)
Ambra was amazing!! Knowledgeable and pleasant, great at giving you what you want, chatting all about life in Copenhagen. I can’t speak of her highly enough! Communication from tour company was not great. The Round Tower is closed but they are advertising tours to it. Then I got vague communication about changing to a walking tour, no reply for hours when I questioned them. Finally, the morning of the tour I got confirmation that Rosenborg Castle was indeed part of the tour. It’s the main reason I bought this tour. Very strange experience with the tour company.
We actually did not go in (they were sold out for the day) but toured the outside and the gardens. Nice way to spend an hour or so.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear that even just exploring the exteriors and gardens made for a pleasant experience. We hope you’ll have the chance to return another time to see the interiors as well — they’re well worth a visit!
The round tower is a 17th century observatory and is a cheap way to see the skyline of Copenhagen. There is a circular winding walkway up to near the top, with the final part a short stretch of stairs to get to the deck to the gorgeous views across the city. A great, short attraction that has a fast queue line and can turn up and pay on the door, no pre booking required.
The round tower is absolutely worth a visit. 40DKK was a bargain. The walk on the sloping path is very manageable, with a short flight of stairs at the end. Traffic is managed by a simple light system so the viewing platform Is not overcrowded. There are also three small museum displays on the way up. My adult son is scared of heights but found this manageable as there is no sheer drop at the top. And yes, we could see all the way to Sweden
Worth a visit and included on the Copenhagen card. To go up the tower you climb a round slope which is quite easy but long. The final part is made of steps controlled by a traffic light system which works well. The views at the top are fantastic and can see 360 views of Copenhagen. Would be lovely on a warm day as was freezing !!
A round tower, the clue is in the name, it uniquely uses a spiral ramp instead of steps to wind its way to the top. It’s a pleasant enough experience although one individual was recording video on their way up which I imagine would make for a very dull clip when they load it onto social media. At the top there is a 360 view which on a fine day would be quite exhilarating. Unfortunately it was a dull January day and it was freezing so I just stood around looking miserable while my other half took the pictures. I could wait to get back down to warm up. Perishing! Interestingly the last section is via narrow stairs and so to avoid congestion between those wishing to go up and those wishing to return downstairs there is a stair traffic light, perhaps unique, which directs the queue to ascend or descend accordingly. It works intuitively and with the famed Danish adherence to public conduct works perfectly. A worthwhile visit unless you are sensitive to the cold.
