The Philosopher’s Last Walk: An audio tour on the life of Søren Kierkegaard

Kierkegaard’s final walk through Copenhagen is the heart of this self-guided tour. You begin near his family house and follow an audio route through churches, university buildings, the old tower, city streets, the lakes, and Assistens Cemetery, ending at his grave. It gives you a physical route through the city tied to one of Denmark’s best-known thinkers.

I like the short one-hour-to-75-minute length, which fits neatly into a day of sightseeing. I also like the witty, well-written narration, which brings in both Kierkegaard and everyday Copenhagen life in the 19th century. The main drawback is that you need your own smartphone and headphones, and there is no live guide to answer questions or adjust the pace.

Key points to know before you go

• Starts at Kierkegaard’s family house: The route begins at Nytorv 2, linking the walk to his personal story from the first minutes.
• Covers major Copenhagen landmarks: You pass Rundetårn, Copenhagen University, the Cathedral, a church, the bridge, and the lakes.
• Ends at his burial place: The final stop is Søren Kierkegaard’s grave in Assistens Cemetery.
• Works without mobile data: The VoiceMap app provides offline audio, maps, and geodata.
• Costs $9.99 per person: The price buys lifetime access in English, but not transport, food, drinks, or personal expenses.
• Private by design: Only your group takes part, with no scheduled group departure or guide-led pace.

A literary walk from Nytorv to Assistens Cemetery

This is not a general Copenhagen sightseeing walk with a few lines about Kierkegaard added on top. The route is built around his connection to the city, beginning at Nytorv 2 by his family house and finishing at his burial place in Assistens Cemetery.

That beginning and ending give the hour a clear shape. You start with the setting of his family life, then move through central Copenhagen before leaving the tighter city streets and reaching the cemetery. The final stop feels like a natural closing point because the route ends at Kierkegaard himself, not at a random landmark nearby.

You should expect a walking experience rather than a museum visit. The audio provides the story while you look around, so your attention can shift between the narration and the buildings, streets, and public spaces along the way. The format is especially useful if you prefer to stop for a moment, catch up with someone in your group, or pause the story without holding up a guide.

The published length is about one hour to one hour and 15 minutes. Allow a little flexibility if you want to look at the landmarks or take short pauses. The tour is available all day, every day, according to its listed operating hours, so you are not tied to a morning departure or a fixed meeting time.

The family house gives the story a personal starting point

The tour starts at Nytorv 2, 1450 København, by Kierkegaard’s family house. This is a stronger opening than meeting at a generic square or transit stop because the first setting immediately connects the walk to his life.

The audio focuses on Kierkegaard and Copenhagen in the 19th century. That pairing matters. You are not only hearing about a thinker in isolation. You are also moving through the city that shaped the setting around him.

The starting point is near public transportation, which helps if you are approaching from another part of Copenhagen. You will need to arrive with the VoiceMap app ready on your Android or iOS phone. Directions to the starting point are included, and the tour is designed to begin when you reach the correct location.

One practical point: this is not a staffed meeting point. There is no guide waiting with a sign, and no transport is arranged for you. The app and GPS directions do the job, so it is worth checking that your phone is charged before setting off.

Church, Rundetårn, and the city’s old center

From the family house, the route passes by a church and then continues toward Rundetårn. The church is not identified by name in the supplied tour details, so you should treat it as a stop along the route rather than plan around a particular interior visit.

Rundetårn gives the walk a recognizable Copenhagen landmark. The tower is one of the city’s best-known sights, and its presence helps you connect the spoken story with a very visible part of the city. You pass by it rather than receiving a separate admission visit, so the value here is in the route and narration, not in a ticketed climb.

That distinction is useful when planning. The $9.99 price covers access to the audio tour, map, and GPS route. It does not cover admission fees if any are needed along the way, and no specific admission is included in the experience.

I like this part of the walk because it keeps the story in public spaces. You are not being moved from one isolated attraction to the next. The route uses Copenhagen itself as the setting, with the audio adding context as you go.

Copenhagen University and the Cathedral

The next section passes Copenhagen University and the Cathedral. These stops broaden the route beyond Kierkegaard’s family setting and give the walk a stronger sense of the city’s intellectual and religious life.

The tour information does not promise entry into either building. You should expect to pass by them while listening, not join a guided visit inside. That keeps the tour short and affordable, but it also means you will want to book a separate visit if your main goal is interior architecture or extended time at either site.

Copenhagen University is a natural stop in a walk about ideas and education, while the Cathedral adds another major civic and religious setting. The audio connects these places to the wider story, and the published feedback points to this broader city context as one of the tour’s strongest features.

The narration has been described as informative and witty, with useful detail about Kierkegaard and 19th-century Copenhagen. That balance is important. A purely academic account could make an outdoor walk feel heavy, while a tour focused only on jokes would leave you with little to remember. Here, the aim is an accessible introduction.

If Kierkegaard is a name you recognize but little more, this route is a sensible first step. It does not require you to arrive as a philosophy expert. You can simply follow the walk, listen, and let the city provide the visual side of the story.

Across the bridge and beside the lakes

After the central landmarks, the route goes along a bridge and passes by the lakes. This changes the feel of the walk. The earlier stops are tied closely to buildings and formal city sights, while the bridge and lakes give you more open space and a chance to keep walking while the narration continues.

The details supplied for the tour do not name the bridge or individual lakes. That means I would not use this experience as a substitute for a separate, location-specific lakes tour. Instead, think of these sections as part of the transition toward Assistens Cemetery.

This part may also help you judge the tour’s pace. The full route is long enough to feel like a proper city walk, but short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon. You can explore at your own speed, pause the audio, and restart when ready. The GPS format is useful here because you do not need to watch a guide’s hand signals or keep up with a group.

The offline map and geodata are another practical advantage. Once the tour content is downloaded, the audio, route information, and map can be used offline. That can save you from relying on a steady data connection while walking.

Assistens Cemetery and the final stop

The route eventually goes into Assistens Cemetery and ends at Søren Kierkegaard’s burial place at Kapelvej 2, 2200 København. This gives the walk a quiet, purposeful finish after the central streets, public buildings, bridge, and lakes.

The cemetery is not just the final address on the map. It completes the route’s movement from family home to final resting place. The audio tour’s structure makes sense because the ending is tied directly to Kierkegaard rather than stopping at the last general landmark.

You should plan your timing with the cemetery as the finish, not the start of your next tightly scheduled activity. The tour is listed at roughly one hour to one hour and 15 minutes, but walking speed and pauses vary. Since the experience is self-guided, you control the pace, yet you also need to manage your own arrival time.

The end point is specific: Søren Kierkegaard Gravesite, Kapelvej 2. The tour does not include transportation back to central Copenhagen. If you have an evening reservation or train to catch, check your own route from the cemetery rather than assuming the audio tour will return you to Nytorv.

What the $9.99 price really includes

At $9.99 per person, this is a low-cost way to add a focused literary walk to your Copenhagen plans. You are paying for lifetime access to the English tour, the VoiceMap app, offline audio, maps, geodata, and directions to the starting point.

Lifetime access is useful if you do not finish the route on the first attempt or want to listen again later. It also makes the tour less demanding than a fixed departure. You can fit it around museum visits, meals, or changing weather rather than rearrange your day around a guide’s timetable.

The price does not include a smartphone, headphones, transportation, food, drinks, or personal expenses. There are also no included admission fees. Bring your own working phone and headphones, and download the tour before you begin if you plan to use the offline features.

The value is strongest for someone who wants a compact introduction to Kierkegaard and a self-paced walk through central Copenhagen. It is less compelling if you want a live historian, a question-and-answer format, or entry into the buildings along the route.

The best way to use the VoiceMap format

Before leaving, install the VoiceMap app on an Android or iOS phone and make sure you know how to start the tour. The directions lead you to Nytorv 2, and the GPS system is intended to trigger the experience when you reach the correct place.

Use headphones so you can hear the narration while staying aware of the route. Since the tour is audio-led, you should not expect printed explanations at each stop. The app is your guide, map, and source of directions.

The private format means only your group participates. That gives you control over pauses and conversation, but it also means there is no live person to clarify a point or help if you miss a turn. If you enjoy independent sightseeing, this is a strength. If you want the ease of following a guide who handles every detail, it is a limitation.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded, and changes made inside that period are not accepted.

Who will enjoy this Copenhagen audio tour?

I would choose this walk if you have some interest in philosophy, biography, literature, or the way a city shapes a person’s life. You do not need prior knowledge of Kierkegaard. The audio is designed as an introduction, and the strongest praise is aimed at its clear, well-delivered, and witty presentation.

It also suits independent visitors who dislike fixed group schedules. You can walk with only your own group, pause when you like, and use the route at a time that suits your day.

The tour may be less suitable if your priority is a deep academic study, a live discussion, or interior visits to Copenhagen’s landmarks. The supplied details do not promise entry to the church, Rundetårn, University, or Cathedral. This is an outdoor route with audio commentary.

At 60 to 75 minutes, it is also a good choice when you want a focused activity rather than a full-day excursion. You get a clear beginning, a series of central Copenhagen sights, and a meaningful final stop without committing half a day.

Should you book The Philosopher’s Last Walk?

Book it if you want a short, affordable, English-language introduction to Søren Kierkegaard tied to real places in Copenhagen. The route from his family house to his grave gives the experience a strong shape, while Rundetårn, Copenhagen University, the Cathedral, the bridge, and the lakes keep the walk connected to the city around him.

I especially like it for first-time Kierkegaard readers who want something more grounded than a lecture. The audio is praised for being informative, witty, well-written, and easy to follow. Just bring your own phone and headphones, accept that there is no live guide, and leave enough time to reach Assistens Cemetery at the end.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at Nytorv 2, 1450 København, Denmark, by Søren Kierkegaard’s family house.

Where does the tour end?

It ends at Søren Kierkegaard’s burial place in Assistens Cemetery, at Kapelvej 2, 2200 København, Denmark.

How long does the audio tour take?

The tour takes approximately one hour to one hour and 15 minutes.

What language is available?

The tour is offered in English.

What places does the route pass?

The route passes a church, Rundetårn, Copenhagen University, the Cathedral, a bridge, and the lakes before going into Assistens Cemetery.

Do I need a smartphone?

Yes. A smartphone is required because the tour uses the VoiceMap app. A smartphone and headphones are not included.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. The tour includes offline access to the audio, maps, and geodata.

Is this a group tour with a live guide?

No. It is a private, self-guided GPS tour, so only your group participates and you explore at your own pace.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience’s start time. Cancellations and changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted, and the amount paid is not refunded.