City Center Walking Tour: Meet the Danes

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Duration: 1h 30m
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark | Copenhagen, Denmark


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Meeting the Danes–known as the happiest people in the world
Peaceful ambience of the once-medieval fishing village
Insight into Copenhagen's quality of life & population
History & stories of the city from an expert guide
Scenic stroll through the old city center & harbor front

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of Copenhagen
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Copenhagen has been ranked high in international surveys for quality of life, and Danes are convinced they live in the best of all countries. This walking tour shows you the true city, and provides insight into the residents’ day-to-day lives and what makes them allegedly the happiest people in the world.

Founded as a Viking fishing village in the 10th century, the capital of Denmark has now approximately 500,000 inhabitants and a lot to offer—from a metropolitan atmosphere to a peaceful ambiance.

Wander through the streets and explore what characterizes the Danes. Are they really that happy? Listen as your guide explains how the Danes describe their capital with the term hygge, a unique Danish word meaning coziness, conviviality, and the sense of security that comes when spending quality time with people they care about.

Continue to the old town as you watch locals go about their day-to-day life. Bicyclists pass you in every corner of the city. After all, it is a city of bikes—whether it's sunny, rainy, or even snowy.

Next, head to the harbor front and pass quaint taverns and admire the modern architecture on this side of town.

Your tour comes with a bonus—a local guide who lets you immerse yourself in his/her own life story, and they’re more than happy to share their own secrets for happiness. Spend a day with a joyful married Dane—who has spent most of her life teaching in an elementary school and has a long happy marriage. Or, tour around with a jolly librarian—who lives alone and spends her free time biking.