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Frederiksborg Castle and Gardens: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore Denmark's most spectacular Renaissance castle on this self-guided audio tour around Frederiksborg's courtyards and baroque gardens. Built by ambitious King Christian IV in the 1620s as a pleasure palace, you'll hear stories of Swedish raiders, stuffed horses, and beer-funded reconstructions that bring its dramatic past to life. Wander from the medieval castle bridge through baroque gardens inspired by Versailles with annual replanting of 12,000 tulips in intricate geometric patterns, cross the unusual S-shaped bridge with its horse legend, and discover Neptune fountain where Christian IV depicted himself as the Greek god. This 30-minute walking tour ends beside peaceful Slotssøen lake. Please note this is a tour of the Frederiksborg castle which is free to enter, and not a ticket to the castle museum.

Frederiksborg Castle and Gardens: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

30 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

Grand Day Trip around Copenhagen

It's all castles and cathedrals. Head out of Copenhagen for the day on this guided small-group tour, visiting UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kronborg Castle, the sitting for Shakespeare's Hamlet, and then Frederiksborg Castle, the largest Renaissance-era castle in Scandinavia. After a tour of the fortresses head to stunning Roskilde Cathedral, the burial spot for more kings and queens than any other place in the world. Finally, finish the tour at the Viking Ship Museum. This small-group tour is limited to just 16 people or fewer.

Grand Day Trip around Copenhagen

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Easy Tour; Kronborg Castle and Frederiksborg Palace

The Easy-Pace Tour focuses on a short day tour visiting two interesting sites outside Copenhagen. Your English-speaking driver and guide, will guide you at Kronborg Castle. After the guided tour you will have time to explore the castle and maybe a visit to the gift shop. The Frederiksborg Palace in Hillerod will take your breath away. An unbelievable renaissance palace from 17th century. The visit at Frederiksborg Palace is on you own. Exploration of the palace and maybe the baroque garden. Our Guide will provide info-tainment— a delightful mix of facts presented in an easy-going manner, with a twinkle in the eyes of our excellent driver and guide. The narrative strikes a balance, offering just enough facts without overwhelming you with years, kings, and wars, coupled with a touch of humor and fun. You will not miss out on cardio exercise on this day. For slow walkers or walkers using simple walking aids, this is also accommodated on this tour.

Easy Tour; Kronborg Castle and Frederiksborg Palace

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Copenhagen Card - DISCOVER 80+ attractions and public transport

Make the most of Denmark’s vibrant capital with a money-saving COPENHAGEN CARD - DISCOVER. Get unlimited pubic transport in the entire capital region and free admission to 80+ attractions and museums, including the must-visit Tivoli Gardens* and much more. COPENHAGEN CARD is 100% digital. Download the app and redeem the card with the code from your voucher. After redeeming and activating the card you're ready to explore Copenhagen! Please do not activate the card before you want to use it. The time starts once you activate the card. *please note that the card only grants entrance, you must pay for rides.

Copenhagen Card - DISCOVER 80+ attractions and public transport

1 to 5 daysFree Cancellation

Half-Day Private Tour to Kronborg and Frederiksborg Castle

Departing from your cruise ship or hotel, you will drive across the Danish countryside, in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, whilst your expert guide shares the history of this beautiful region. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where King Christian V's royal hunting grounds once thrived, before making your way to Kronborg Castle, the iconic setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Wander through the royal apartments and the exquisite Ballroom, while marveling at the statue of the legendary sleeping warrior, Holger Danske. Next, you will visit Frederiksborg Castle, where you can stroll through the Baroque gardens and islets, admire the splendor of the Castle Chapel, and delve into the mesmerizing Great Hall. At the end of the excursion, you can enjoy a peaceful lunch or peruse the local shops in the idyllic town of Hillerød, before being chauffeured back to your cruise port or hotel.

Half-Day Private Tour to Kronborg and Frederiksborg Castle

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,226

Price varies by group size

Kronborg (Hamlet Castle) & Frederiksborg Castles: PRIVATE TOUR

Kronborg (Hamlet Castle) & Frederiksborg Castles: PRIVATE TOUR

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,485

Day Tour, Palace, Cathedral & Viking Ships (Cruise Ship Special)

This day tour not only provides pickup at your Cruise Ship and transport you to the meet up with the rest of the travelers for a journey to see the unique palace Frederiksborg Plalace. But also takes you to the UNESCO Heritage listed a cathedral and end the day at the shore of of the bay of Roskilde at the dynamic Viking Ship museum. Your English-speaking driver will guide you at Roskilde's Cathedral, providing info-tainment a delightful mix of facts presented in an easy-going manner, with a twinkle in the eyes of our excellent driver and guide. The narrative strikes a balance, offering just enough facts without overwhelming you with years, kings, and wars, coupled with a touch of humor and fun. No need for cardio exercise on this day. 8000 steps is reached before the end of the day, and you will have walked up spiral staircases in medieval castles, crossed cobblestone covered streets. Dress code for the day: do like the Danes says; There is no bad weather, just the wrong clothing!

Day Tour, Palace, Cathedral & Viking Ships (Cruise Ship Special)

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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

Discover Denmark beyond the capital on a hassle-free day trip from Copenhagen. Instead of juggling train schedules and entry logistics, relax in comfortable transport as a guide brings the country’s history to life at highlights like Kronborg Castle, Frederiksborg Castle, and the Viking Ship Museum. With hotel pickup included, it’s an easy way to see more in one seamless, well-paced day.

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

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Half Day Private Tour to Frederiksborg Castle

Take our Half Day Private Tour to Frederiksborg Castle! Maximize your time in Copenhagen with a day trip to a magnificent Renaissance-style castle that dates back to the 17th century—Frederiksborg Castle. Don’t worry about riding there on a local bus; this tour offers the luxurious alternative of a private round-trip transfer. Also, after purchasing your tickets, a guide joins you for an in-depth tour around the castle grounds. Leave us the details and we will take you on an extraordinary adventure that will create memories that will stand the test of time!

Half Day Private Tour to Frederiksborg Castle

Price varies by group size

A Big Easy Tour, moderate pace tour

The Big Easy Tour is for all those who want extra time at the sites, or are slow walkers, or you are a fan "slow-living", then this is the tour. -The first stop is the UNESCO Heritage-listed Roskilde Cathedral. Here is a 1-hour guided tour. - The next stop is the Viking Ship Museum at the bay of Roskilde, with its little harbor filled with replicated Viking ships (in the summer time), all built at the museum's shipyard. - The guide will make a short introduction to the museum. And then you have time to explore the museum and its activities on your own. -The town of Hillerod is a typical mid-sized Danish town with a walking street where you can find different kinds of lunch options from cafés, takeaways, Danish-style hotdog stands, or at the local Danish-style bakery. - In Hillerod the Frederiksborg Palace is located. This magnificent renaissance palace, built in the 1700s, century packed with historical artifacts and an amazing architecture, and a unique baroque garden at the palace.

A Big Easy Tour, moderate pace tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4-Hour Private Half-Day Frederiksborg Castle Tour

Walk through 400 years of Danish history on this half-day private tour of Frederiksborg Castle. Enjoy personalized attention from your dedicated guide and the ability to explore at your own pace while learning about the history and culture of the Danish royalty and seeing the important Renaissance-era art collection. This tour for up to four people travels to the town of Hillerød in the Danish countryside via train from Copenhagen Central Station.

4-Hour Private Half-Day Frederiksborg Castle Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Cathedral ,Viking ships Tour, Palace and Castle (April)

This full-day tour not only provides a journey to two castles, one of which is listed on the UNESCO Heritage list, and a cathedral, also on the UNESCO Heritage list, but it also includes a visit to a dynamic Viking Ship museum. Your English-speaking driver will guide you to Kronborg Castle and Roskilde's Cathedral, providing info-tainment— a delightful mix of facts presented in an easy-going manner, with a twinkle in the eyes of our excellent driver and guide. The narrative strikes a balance, offering just enough facts without overwhelming you with years, kings, and wars, coupled with a touch of humor and fun. No need for cardio exercise on this day. 10000 steps is reach before the end of the day, and you will have walk up spiral staircases in medieval Castles crossed cobble stone covered streets to get to the site. A lot of fresh air and a taste of the Danish weather. So for clothing, do like the Danes says; There is no bad weather, just the wrong clothing!

Cathedral ,Viking ships Tour, Palace and Castle (April)

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Roskilde, Frederiksborg y Kronborg Private Tour from Copenhague

Enjoy a scenic tour of northern Sealand on an 9 hour tour from Copenhagen and visit the royal monuments of Kronborg Castle and Frederiksborg Castle and the World Heritage site of Roskilde Cathedral. Ideal for those who want to explore beyond the city centre to see as much of historic Denmark as possible. The tour includes time to explore the imposing exteriors and interiors of Frederiksborg and Kronborg Castles, the latter located on the shores of the Sound between Denmark and Sweden, and most notable as the site of Elsinore in Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Roskilde, Frederiksborg y Kronborg Private Tour from Copenhague

from $2,176

Price varies by group size

Castles of Kronborg and Frederiksborg from Copenhagen by Car

One of the most beautiful castles from the Danish Renaissance period. Enjoy a private half-day tour from Copenhagen. Optional: visit Kronborg Castle and Frederiksborg Castle in 1 day. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 5-hour: Kronborg Castle with Private Guide Book a private guided tour of Kronborg Castle with skip-the-line tickets and private transportation from Copenhagen. You will see the Fredensborg Palace (outside only) along the way. 5,5-hour: Kronborg Castle with Audio Guide Book an audio guided guided tour of Kronborg Castle with skip-the-line tickets and private transportation from Copenhagen. You will see the Fredensborg Palace (outside only) along the way. 8-hour: Kronborg & Frederiksborg Castle with Audio Guide Book an audio guided guided tour of Kronborg Castle and Frederiksborg Castle with skip-the-line tickets and private transportation from Copenhagen. You will see the Fredensborg Palace (outside only) along the way.

Castles of Kronborg and Frederiksborg from Copenhagen by Car

5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Copenhagen: Private VIP Tour to Frederiksborg Castle (snack incl)

Copenhagen: Private VIP Tour to Frederiksborg Castle (snack incl)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

a day at North Zealand Castle Tour

The northern area of Zealand island in Denmark is home to a variety of castles and palaces, but getting between these magnificent buildings can be challenging if relying on public transport. With this North Zealand Private Castles Tour, enjoy the perk of exploring in a private group. You’ll travel to Frederiksborg Castle, Fredensborg Palace, and the UNESCO-listed Kronborg Castle all in a day.

a day at North Zealand Castle Tour

5 hours 6 minutesFree Cancellation

from $1,283

Price varies by group size

Frederiksborg Castle Private Tour from Copenhagen

Enjoy this private tour with an official tour guide and see the highlights of Frederiksborg Castle. Enjoy this Private Tour of Frederiksborg Castle from Copenhagen. A private vehicle with a chauffeur will pick you up from your hotel or place of choice in Copenhagen. Take the chance to visit one of the most emblematic sites in Denmark. Frederiksborg Castle is a palace complex located in Hillerød, Denmark, built on three islets of the Slotssø, "castle lake" and attached to a large baroque garden. We will appreciate some elements of its exterior architecture, such as the clock tower or the magnificent Neptune fountain that symbolizes the power of Denmark.

Frederiksborg Castle Private Tour from Copenhagen

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Pre-paid admission tickets for attactions for tours

Booking these tour versions requires that all the attractions are covered by the pre-paid card/ticket/voucher. Examples of cards: ICOM, ODM, Copenhagen Card and others. Go on an interesting tour of Danish and Scandinavian history from a Danish perspective. Packed with insight into Danish history and culture. Tour details can be found in the main menu. For the Easy tours: "Easy Tour"; Kronborg Castle & Frederiksborg Palace, Summer/Winter "The Big Easy"; Roskilde Cathedral, Viking Ship Museum & Frederiksborg Palace. The Roskilde Cathedral is always guided for at least 50 minutes. The Viking Ship Museum at the bay of Roskilde. The guide will make a short intro and then you have time to explore the museum on your own. Frederiksborg Palace in town of Hillerod is a magnificent renaissance palace. Hillerod is also the place for your lunch. Kronborg Castle is the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet and Ophelia. Kornborg Castle is always guided for a minimum of 50 minutes.

Pre-paid admission tickets for attactions for tours

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Cruise Special & Full-Day Tour

This tour provides the one-day cruise traveler with a glimpse of some of Denmark's most iconic palaces, the oldest Cathedral, and the Viking Ship Museum. All depending on the tour that match your cruise ship. For Cruise Ship Travelers with departure before 1700 Guided tour at the Kronborg Castle - 1h and a self-guided tour for the Frederiksborg Palace -3h. Lunch can be enjoyed in the town of Hillerod, surrounding the Frederiksborg Palace. Pickup in Hillerod a drop-off at your ship included. For Cruise Ship with late arrival after 0900 Self-guided tour for the Frederiksborg Palace - 2 to 3h. Lunch can be enjoyed in the town of Hillerod, surrounding the Frederiksborg Palace. Guided at the Roskilde Cathedral - 1h Self exploration of the Viking Ship Museum - 1h English-speaking driver and guide. provides a delightful mix of facts presented in an easy-going manner. No need for cardio exercise on this day. 4000 steps is reached before the end of the day. Seating booking is advisable

Cruise Special & Full-Day Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Frederiksborg & Kronborg Castles: Private Day Trip

Take the stress out of combining visits to Frederiksborg and Kronborg castles by allowing your guide to handle the logistics and show you around on this private tour from Copenhagen. Travel by train to first enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent interior of Frederiksborg, before continuing to Helsingor for a guided tour of Kronborg Castle. There is a limit of seven travelers on this private tour.

Frederiksborg & Kronborg Castles: Private Day Trip

Price varies by group size

Copenhagen Kings & Vikings Private Guided Tour in Luxury Vehicle

Discover the best of Denmark’s history on this immersive full-day tour! Begin at Kronborg Castle, the UNESCO-listed fortress made famous as Hamlet’s Castle, and wander its grand halls, ramparts, and underground passages. Next, explore Frederiksborg Castle, Denmark’s largest Renaissance palace, with stunning gardens, elegant interiors, and the National History Museum’s royal collection. Step back in time at the Viking Ship Museum, where authentic 11th-century ships and a working boatyard bring Viking seafaring to life. Enjoy scenic drives through charming towns, lakes, and countryside as your guide shares fascinating stories of kings, queens, battles, and legendary Vikings. Perfect for history and culture lovers, this hassle-free tour offers hands-on experiences, unforgettable photo opportunities, and a seamless journey through Denmark’s top historic attractions—an essential day for travelers seeking culture, adventure, and heritage in one extraordinary experience.

Copenhagen Kings & Vikings Private Guided Tour in Luxury Vehicle

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,649

National History Museum (Frederiksborg Slot)

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National History Museum (Frederiksborg Slot)

Entrance to the National History Museum is free with a Copenhagen Card.
An on-site restaurant offers traditional Danish lunch and outside seating with views of the lake.
Two public parking lots are located within walking distance of the castle.
The museum is accessible to wheelchair users, and you can borrow wheelchairs from the ticket box on a first-come, first-served basis.

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