the best of Helsingør walking tour

Did you know that Helsingør is the home of the castle that inspired Shakespeare in Hamlet? What other inspirations built Helsingør to be the city it is today? You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What does the name Helsingør mean to the locals? Is it true that Helsingør has a church that was built in the 13th century? Is it true that Helsingør has a museum that honors all the marine history of Denmark? The tour includes a stroll around the city’s most iconic monument, the Kronborg Castle, and other enthralling attractions. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Helsingør. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most out of it!

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Included

  • Professional local tour guide

Excluded

  • National Maritime Museum of Denmark Entrance Fee 17 Euros
  • Kronborg Castle Entrance Fee 11 - 19.50 Euros

Route & Duration

Duration
Duration
2 hours
  • 1

    St. Mary's Church and Carmelite Monastery

    The St. Mary's Church was founded in 1430 as a Carmelite friary in Helsingør. Today, it character as one of the best-preserved cloisters in Scandinavia. The priories, the church, and the chapter house are venues throughout the time for musicals and lectures

    27 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 2

    The Culture Yard

    Kulturvaerftet, also known as the Culture Yard in English, is a cultural center that was established in 2010 in the building of the former Helsingør Værft or Elsinore Shipyard. It is designed to offer a variety of cultural experiences to residents and visitors that consists of space dedicated to concerts, theater, performances, events, and exhibitions

    27 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 3

    National Maritime Museum of Denmark

    One of the top places to explore Denmark's seafaring legacy with collections dedicated to the country's rich maritime history. It collects Danish trade and shipping from the 15th century to the present, which are displayed through model ships since 1880, several thousand paintings, and over 33,000 photographs

    27 minutes
    Admission ticket not included 17 Euros
  • 4

    Kronborg Slot

    Visit one of the world’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Kronborg Castle is the setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet and the top tourist attraction in Helsingor. Kronborg is one of Northern Europe's most important Renaissance castles, having been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000. One fascinating feature is that the castle contains a chapel within its gates

    28 minutes
    Admission ticket not included 11 - 19.50 Euros

Meeting Point

By the main entrance of St. Mary's Church (Sct Anna Gade 38, 3000 Helsingør, Denmark) See Map

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.