Guided Tour about Copenhagen’s Architecture
Go on a private guided tour that unfolds Copenhagen’s urban development and diverse architecture and unveils why the Danish capital by the sea is such a liveable city.
Copenhagen City (and the Greater Copenhagen area) was UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture 2023–2025. The Danish capital received the title for its fine mix of old and new architecture, which lies side by side and complements each other. Experience the diverse Danish capital on this private architectural city walk where we will look at modern and old landmarks.
WHAT THE GUESTS SAY
Thank you! We really enjoyed the tour you gave us! It was excellent – the right amount of architecture and information. Perfect job!
Jennifer, Austria. Customized 4-hours architecture tour
Experience one of the newest Copenhagen districts, Postbyen
The guided tour starts at one of the very newest districts in Copenhagen, Postbyen (The Postal District). Right here next to the Central Station, the centre of postal distribution in Eastern Denmark was located from 1912–2017. The old Copenhagen’s Post Center closed itself off from the city and did not invite people in. Postbyen does.
Postbyen is an elevated, car-free urban district with green spaces. It has a mix of residential and commercial areas, and we look at which tools have been used to connect Postbyen with the existing city.
Photos from the tour – click at the photos to view a bigger version
Later on this private city walk we see, among other things, BLOX, designed by the Dutch design studio OMA – and home to Danish Architecture Center (DAC) – and the Black Diamond, the 1999 extension to The Danish National Library. But also, a 400-year-old brewery building, built by order of the Danish King Christian 4th, who’s architectural fingerprint is all over old Copenhagen. And you will see old warehouses from the time when Copenhagen was a bustling port city. Today the warehouses are reused as e.g. office buildings.
Copenhagen, a liveable city, with room for people and bicycles
More than once, Copenhagen has been named one of the world’s best cities to live in, a liveable city. A city with room for people and for the world-famous Danish cycling culture. You will hear more about that when we pass the swim zone at Kalvebod Bølge, the bicycle bridge Lille Langebro and the street Vester Voldgade, which has been redesigned from a street to a promenade and welcoming urban spaces.
WHAT THE GUESTS SAY
We had a lovely time on the tour with you. You are obviously very knowledgeable about the architecture in Copenhagen and had an answer for all of our many questions. Thanks again!
Bill, USA. Private architecture tour
The diversity of buildings and urban planning shows history’s imprint on Copenhagen. The architecture talks about the past of Copenhagen and what the city has developed into – and will become in the future.
Your guide is neither an architect nor an urban planner, but a guide and communicator who is passionate about communicating the architecture of Copenhagen and its urban development to both professionals and laymen. Once upon a time Copenhagen was a bustling port city, in the 1990s it was a run-down dull city and now the Danish capital is an accommodating, liveable modern city. Let your guide explain what happened.
This is a private tour, so you and your group have plenty of time to ask questions and get the insight about Copenhagen’s architecture and urban development that suits your interests best.
Important to know
- Meeting location: At the entrance to Postbyen, Tietgensgade 39 (look for Rug Bakery), 1704 Copenhagen K. Find location on map
- End point: Gammel Strand metro station
- Time: Flexible (ask for availability at booking@slowtourscopenhagen.dk – private tours only)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Tour length: 2.5 km/1.5 miles
- Guided Tour about Copenhagen’s Architecture is guided in English. Find the tour in Danish here
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NOTE: The itinerary of this private guided tour can be changed due to your wishes. Please contact Slow Tours Copenhagen and together we will make the itinerary that suits your group.
Please notice
- you will walk a lot so sturdy shoes are recommended
- the city walk is not suitable for walking-impaired persons
- the tour will run no matter how the weather is so dress for the weather.
Do you want to experience the guided tour Guided Tour about Copenhagen’s Architecture? Book your private tour here
Slow Tours Copenhagen has conducted guided tours about architecture and urban development since 2020 and was an official partner of World Capital of Architecture in 2023. I have guided both Danes and foreigners, private individuals, companies, journalists, pension funds, students etc. Should I (perhaps together with one of my skilled collaborators) also take you on a city walk about Copenhagen’s architecture?
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You are always welcome to contact Slow Tours Copenhagen if you have questions about the possibilities for guided tours about architecture.