Copenhagen's Jewish History: Walking Tour of Old Town and Optional Museum Visit
København
Uncover the heroic efforts of Danes during WWII to save Jewish people from Nazi concentration camps on a walking tour of Copenhagen's Old Town. Explore the historic Jewish Quarter and visit the Great Synagogue. Optional: delve deeper at the Jewish Museum.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hotel D’Angleterre - Meet your guide in front of Hotel d’Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 København, Denmark. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
What's Included
  • Varied tour options with different attraction counts
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in your chosen language
  • Private walking tour featuring Jewish history and culture
  • Explore Copenhagen’s Old Town on a Jewish History Tour
  • Skip-the-line access to the Danish Jewish Museum (on the 3-hour tour)
  • Personal recommendations for Jewish Copenhagen, restaurants, and shops
What's Not Included
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Danish Jewish Museum (in 2-hour tour)
Additional Information

Explore how the Danish people assisted the Jews in evading expulsion to the Nazi’s concentration camps during World War II. Trace the historical roots of the Jewish Quarter and appreciate the architecture of the Grand Synagogue. There’s an optional chance to get into the Jewish Museum without having to wait in line.

Select from one of our meticulously designed tour packages that fits your preferences and timelines:

2-hour: Old Jewish District Tour
Embark on a 2-hour Jewish trip where you’ll discover the rich Danish-Jewish history and visit significant landmarks like the Grand Synagogue, Nyhavn, Round Tower, University, Cathedral, among others.

3-hour: Old Jewish District and Danish Jewish Museum Tour
On a 3-hour Jewish excursion, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Danish Jewish Museum, learn about the history of Jews in Denmark, and visit noted spots such as the Grand Synagogue, Nyhavn, Round Tower, University, Cathedral, and so on.

Jewish history in European nations is often a stirring journey, rarely being the same across different countries. Through this Old Town walking tour in Copenhagen, you get to uncover 400 years worth of Danish-Jewish history, complete with captivating accounts from the Second World War.

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Danish Jewish Museum tickets are not included in a 2-hour tour.
  • WIth skip-the-line tickets to the Danish Jewish Museum you will 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.
  • For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 23 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. We can arrange additional guides for larger groups.
Location
Hotel D'Angleterre
Kongens Nytorv
Meet your guide in front of Hotel d'Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 København, Denmark. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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