Denmark Castle Tours: The 12 We Would Book

1.Kronborg, Frederiksborg Castle and Roskilde Tour

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

Spend 8.5 hours exploring Zealand with an English-speaking guide such as Thomas, Sillas, or Kenneth. Visit Kronborg Castle, Frederiksborg Palace, Roskilde Cathedral, and the Viking Ship Museum, with transport, entry fees, hotel pickup, water, and WiFi included. Expect history, castles, cobblestones, and a full schedule.

“I throughly enjoyed our day with Sillas! Fantastic guide and narrator, the best parts of the trip were when we had him as a guide. We got to see the sleeping Viking and the basement in Kronborg. i am a big Viking fan so this tour was a great addition to my birthday trip! I learnt a lot about Denmark thank you Sillas!!! Saima and David 12/02”

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2.Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket

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

Enter Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen’s King’s Garden and explore preserved royal rooms, Christian IV’s 1596 crown, the Crown Jewels, Royal Regalia, armoury, and the baptismal font used for Danish princes and princesses. This is a self-guided visit, with a free paper guide and QR codes for extra information.

“Beautiful castle and gorgeous crown jewels. The staff were extremely friendly too! Highly recommend booking tickets on here instead of getting them directly there because they were sold out pretty quick, leaving a long line of people without a chance of entry.”

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

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

Spend a full day beyond Copenhagen with a small group of up to 16, visiting Hamlet’s Kronborg Castle, grand Frederiksborg Palace, Roskilde Cathedral, and the Viking Ship Museum. Hotel pickup, entry fees, water, WiFi, and an English-speaking guide are included. Expect a long day with plenty of walking and stairs.

“This tour gave an excellent overview of Danish history and culture. Our guide Remi was very knowlegable and explained things clearly. Although we covered 4 major sites, we did not seem too rushed. Also our 5 grandchildren ages 6 to 14 years old all seemed to enjoy the trip.”

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4.Kronborg Castle Entry Ticket

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

Visit Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, the UNESCO-listed setting linked with Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Explore royal rooms, wall hangings, antique furniture, dungeons, ramparts, changing exhibitions, and Holger Danske in the basement. Guided tours may be available at extra cost, and you can cancel up to 24 hours ahead.

“A wonderful day trip out of Copenhagen. About a 40 minute train ride and a very short walk. We got there close to opening time and there were not a lot of people there (it got busy by lunch time). Lots to explore at the castle - very interesting. We went to the street food area between the castle and old town for lunch - highly recommend, lots of choices, great food and lots of seating areas.”

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5.Hillerød: Frederiksborg Castle Entry Ticket

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

Visit Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød, about 35 minutes north of Copenhagen, with a one-day entry ticket covering the castle, museum, exhibitions, Baroque Garden, and free audio-guide app. See Christian IV’s Renaissance rooms, royal portraits, the Chapel, Great Hall, and Audience House, then add a garden walk, seasonal ferry ride, or meal at Rabarbergaarden Slottet.

“The city where the castle is located is very nice and cozy and also the castle itself stands out. The money paired for the ticket were worth it. Loved walking around the castele which was I think fully opened for the public and I also liked the gardens outside the castle which were very pretty even tho I visited the castle in February. It’s a worth to try experience. I liked it.”

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6.Out of Copenhagen; 2x Castles, Cathedral & (Viking Ships)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · 9 hours - 630 minutes · from $157

Travel from Copenhagen through North Zealand to Kronborg Castle, Frederiksborg Palace, Roskilde Cathedral, and the Viking Ship Museum. Kenneth leads the English tour with clear historical context and an easy-going style. Entry, water, Wi-Fi, and central hotel or cruise-terminal pickup are included. Lunch is not.

“Kenneth hem tarihi hem güncel bilgiler açısından bizi çok güzel ve eğlenceli şekilde bilgilendirdi. Gezdiğimiz yerlerde yeterince vakit geçirebildik. Fakat bilet açıklamasında dahil olarak görünen Viking Gemi Müzesi’ne gidemedik. Muhtemelen zaman yetmeyeceği içindi, ancak firmanın planı yaparken bunu göz önünde bulundurması ve fiyatlandırmayı da ona göre yapması gerekirdi.”

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

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

Meet your private guide near the Round Tower or add Copenhagen hotel pickup. Walk through King’s Garden to Rosenborg Castle, where reserved entry leads you to Christian IV’s rooms, crown jewels, coronation thrones, silver lions, and Venetian glass. Longer options add Amalienborg Palace and the Marble Church.

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

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8.4-hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 4 hours

Travel by train from Copenhagen to Helsingør for a private four-hour tour of Kronborg Castle, Shakespeare’s Hamlet setting. Your guide leads you through royal chambers, ballrooms, the cannon tower, and dungeons, then walks with you through town. Bruno, Nicholas, and Joachim have all guided this experience, though guide assignment varies.

“Joachim was very knowledgable and pleasant. He made the experience very enjoyable”

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9.Castles: Kronborg (Hamlet) & Frederiksborg

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours exploring Kronborg, Hamlet’s Castle, and Frederiksborg Castle with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. Your city-center hotel pickup, limousine-van transport, and return are included. Guides such as Elisabeth, Edgar, Svend, and Eva have led past tours, while castle entry fees and meals are extra.

“Svend did a great job. We learned a lot and enjoyed the day.”

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10.Easy Pace Tour of Kronborg Castle and Frederiksborg Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8h 30m · from $157

Spend a relaxed day visiting Kronborg Castle, Shakespeare’s Hamlet setting, then explore Frederiksborg Palace and Hillerød. Guide Rene is praised for warm, funny storytelling, while the small group, free water, WiFi, and generous stop times suit anyone who prefers a slower pace. Lunch is not included.

“Our guide Rene was fantastic! He made our group of four, consisting of an 18 year old, two aunts and grandmother so comfortable with our varying mobilities. We learned a lot from him and he ensured that each of us had a great day.”

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11.Private Frederiksborg Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours

Travel from Copenhagen to Frederiksborg Castle with a private English or Portuguese-speaking guide. See the castle lake, Dutch Renaissance interiors, royal art, and key moments in Danish history. Hotel pickup is available, and guides such as Bruno, Fatima, and Boris have led this four-hour outing.

“What a fantastic day, and Bruno made it lots of fun and very interesting. He even took time to ride with us and get us closer to our hotel on the return. Book him!!!!”

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12.Castles of Kronborg and Frederiksborg from Copenhagen by Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · from $614

Travel from Copenhagen to Kronborg and, on the longest option, Frederiksborg Castle in a private car. Choose a 5-hour visit with a licensed guide or a 5.5-hour and 8-hour self-guided tour with audio commentary. Fredensborg Palace is seen from outside along the route.

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