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The 15 Best Castle & Palace Visits in Denmark

39 tours  ·  from $17

Kronborg, Frederiksborg, Rosenborg and Amalienborg sit within an hour of each other. These 15 cover the entry tickets and the combined coach loops, priced, with travel time included.

Copenhagen: Kronborg, Frederiksborg Castle and Roskilde Tour - Roskilde Cathedral and Denmark’s royal tombs
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Copenhagen: Kronborg, Frederiksborg Castle and Roskilde Tour

1.Kronborg, Frederiksborg Castle and Roskilde Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,763 reviews · 8h 30m · from $205Our pick

Travel from Copenhagen to Roskilde, Hillerød, and Helsingør with an English-speaking guide such as Sillas, Thomas, or Kenneth. Visit a royal cathedral, Viking ships, two castles, and the setting linked to Hamlet. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, WiFi, water, and transport are included. Expect a full 8.5-hour day with plenty of walking.

“Best tour EVER thanks to Syllas ! what an unforgettable day! The cathedral, the Viking museum, two amazing castles… every moment was exciting and full of incredible stories! Syllas is truly one-of-a-kind: passionate, knowledgeable, funny, energetic, and genuinely caring about his group. He turned history into a fantastic adventure and made us smile the whole time! I highly recommend this tour and I hope Syllas gets to lead many more — he truly deserves it and he deserves all the stars ✨✨✨ ✨ !”

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Copenhagen: Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket - Christian IV’s preserved royal rooms
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Copenhagen: Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket

2.Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 381 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Enter Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen’s King’s Garden and explore preserved royal rooms, the Treasury, Danish Crown Jewels, and Christian IV’s nearly 3-kilo crown. This self-guided visit takes about 30 minutes to an hour, with a free paper guide and QR codes for added information. Reserve a timed ticket and arrive within 20 minutes of your slot.

“Audioguide not working, outdated. Staff was ok. But in the end when I wanted to just take picture of castle from other side, guide frightened me very bad way. They should have at least emotional intelligence to differentiate tourists. Inside was quite memorable. I loved the HovensGarden outside, but look at written things, otherwise they shoot you lol.”

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Full-Day; Castle, Palace, Cathedral & Viking ships Tour - Frederiksborg Palace beside the lake
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Full-Day; Castle, Palace, Cathedral & Viking ships Tour

3.Full-Day; Castle, Palace, Cathedral & Viking ships Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $217Top rated

Spend 9.5 hours touring Kronborg Castle, Frederiksborg Palace, Roskilde Cathedral, and the Viking Ship Museum from Copenhagen. You’ll ride in a small air-conditioned van with WiFi and bottled water, hear lively commentary from guides such as Simon and René, and have free time for lunch and exploring. Expect many steps and a full day on your feet.

“It was a very enjoyable experience and done at a comfortable pace with free time to explore. The tour is for history and culture buffs. It is too long for young children, except the Viking museum which has a hands on carpenter shop for kids to build a boat. The guide is key to your tour experience and we had Simon from Ophelia Tours, a trained archeologist with a keen knowledge of the sights, culture, and history. He was terrific.”

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Copenhagen: Amalienborg Palace Museum Entry Ticket - Christian X’s study and the royal dining room
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Copenhagen: Amalienborg Palace Museum Entry Ticket

4.Amalienborg Palace Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 291 reviews · from $19

Visit Christian VIII’s Palace at Amalienborg, one of four royal buildings around Copenhagen’s palace square. Your ticket gives access to preserved royal rooms, the Fabergé Chamber, the Gala Hall, and all current exhibitions. Allow about 45 minutes to an hour inside, with an audio guide available, including material for children.

“With the Qr code, we had to exchange for the ticket before going upstairs for the exhibition. There’s audio guide and takes around 45 minutes to an hour to visit the museum. Enjoyable!”

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Kronborg Castle Entry Ticket - Getting from Copenhagen to Helsingør
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Kronborg Castle Entry Ticket

5.Kronborg Castle Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 209 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Spend a full day exploring Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, the UNESCO-listed setting linked with Shakespeare’s Hamlet. See royal rooms, old furniture, changing displays, ramparts, dungeons, and Holger Danske below the castle. Walk from the station, join available guided activities at extra cost, and leave time for Helsingør’s old town and street food hall.

“It’s interactive and shows so much characters history. Improved by a little golf cart shuttle from the station.”

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Hillerød: Frederiksborg Castle Entry Ticket - Entering Christian IV’s Renaissance complex
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Hillerød: Frederiksborg Castle Entry Ticket

6.Frederiksborg Castle Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · from $17Best value

Visit Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød, about 35 minutes north of Copenhagen, with a one-day entry ticket covering the castle, museum, exhibitions, Baroque Garden, and a free audio guide app. See Christian IV’s grand Renaissance rooms, portraits, the Chapel, Great Hall, and 500 years of Danish art and history. Restaurant dining and the summer ferry cost extra.

“This castle was not in our plan to visit but was recommended to us by a local. We are so glad we listened because this castle was INCREDIBLE!! A must see for anyone visiting Copenhagen. We drove and it only took us about 40 minutes from our Airbnb in Ishøj!”

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Kolding: Koldinghus Palace Entry Ticket - Inside the restored halls and old castle rooms
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Kolding: Koldinghus Palace Entry Ticket

7.Kolding: Koldinghus Palace Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Spend a full day exploring Koldinghus, a 750-year-old royal castle above Kolding. Your ticket includes the palace and all exhibitions, including the royal dress-up workshop. See the castle’s fire-damaged chapel, enjoy views from the Giants’ Tower, and stop for lunch at Madkælderen. Guided tours are not included.

“Super beau et bien entretenu. Magnifique vue. Il manquait des traductions en français.”

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Kronborg (Hamlet Castle) & Frederiksborg Castles: PRIVATE TOUR - Frederiksborg: Denmark’s royal showpiece
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Kronborg (Hamlet Castle) & Frederiksborg Castles: PRIVATE TOUR

8.Kronborg (Hamlet Castle) & Frederiksborg Castles: PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel by private vehicle from Copenhagen to Kronborg and Frederiksborg castles, spending about two hours at each. Your English-speaking guide, such as Edgar, Elizabeth, Lucy, or Daniele, brings Danish royal stories and Hamlet’s setting to life. Admissions and lunch cost extra, and hotel pickup depends on your location.

“Edgar was the best guide and really spent time sharing his experience and knowledge with us on this great trip thru Denmark. This was our first full day in town and Edgar was extremely welcoming and knowledgeable about the sites and the history of Denmark. We enjoyed the day really appreciated the time he took to spend it with us and to help us learn more about the history of this beautiful country.”

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Copenhagen City & Christiansborg Palace Private Walking Tour - Kongens Nytorv and the royal city center
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Copenhagen City & Christiansborg Palace Private Walking Tour

9.Copenhagen City & Christiansborg Palace Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three hours with a private guide walking Copenhagen’s central sights, from Nyhavn and the Round Tower to Christiansborg Palace. You’ll see where Parliament, the royal family, and Denmark’s Supreme Court share one building, then finish inside the palace. English, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish, and German tours are available.

“Very enjoyable walk through the streets of Copenhagen. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept our group interested throughout.”

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Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket in Copenhagen - Inside the royal rooms and Great Hall
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Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket in Copenhagen

10.Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket in Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 22 reviews · from $38

Visit Rosenborg Castle on your own with a timed entry ticket. See the Great Hall, royal rooms, portraits, tapestries, and Denmark’s Crown Jewels, then stroll through the manicured gardens. No guide is included. Allow about one to two hours, and remember that backpacks are stored in lockers and the castle is not wheelchair accessible.

“The castle was good. The ticketing was a problem and not so smooth was should be. The staff at the venue were excellent but Viator need to make this work better with cross references so that entry issues are not as I experienced.”

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Full-Day Tour; Castle, Palace, Cathedral and Viking Ships - Kronborg Castle, Shakespeare’s fortress by the water
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Full-Day Tour; Castle, Palace, Cathedral and Viking Ships

11.Full-Day Tour; Castle, Palace, Cathedral and Viking Ships

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · from $259

Spend 9.5 hours exploring four major sights in Zealand with an English-speaking guide. Tour Hamlet’s Kronborg, enjoy free time at Frederiksborg Palace, see Danish royal tombs at Roskilde Cathedral, and inspect Viking ships beside Roskilde Fjord. Hotel and cruise-terminal pickup, entry fees, Wi-Fi, and water are included. Lunch is not.

“this was a great tour to be able to see viking ships. would highly recommend for a day trip out of the city”

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4-Hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour from Copenhagen - Exploring Elsinore before entering the castle
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4-Hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour from Copenhagen

12.4-Hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour from Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Travel by train from Copenhagen to Elsinore with a private guide such as Bruno or Nicolas, then explore Kronborg Castle, the setting linked with Hamlet. The four-hour outing includes train transport, admission, and a guided visit through royal rooms and dungeons. Hotel meetups may be arranged, but you will walk to the station.

“Wonderful experience. Bruno was an excellent tour guide. Very informative and personable. Our entire family enjoyed this trip.”

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a day at North Zealand Castle Tour - Frederiksborg Castle and Denmark’s royal story
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a day at North Zealand Castle Tour

13.a day at North Zealand Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 5 hours 6 minutes (approx.) · from $1,284

Travel north from Copenhagen in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to visit Frederiksborg Castle, pause at Fredensborg Palace, and explore Helsingør and Kronborg, Shakespeare’s Hamlet setting. English and Spanish guiding is available, with WiFi and headphones onboard. Castle admission costs extra, and the short schedule favors highlights over a full day at each site.

“Luis was an amazing guide. We felt as if we were touring with a family member. He went above and beyond making us feel welcomed. He helped my 89 year old grandmother tremendously.”

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Stockholm Royal Palace Museums Gamla Stan Skip-the-line Tour - Inside the Royal Apartments
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Stockholm Royal Palace Museums Gamla Stan Skip-the-line Tour

14.Stockholm Royal Palace Museums Gamla Stan Skip-the-line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $241

Meet your private guide near Stockholm’s Royal Palace and explore the Royal Apartments, Treasury, and Three Crowns Museum with reserved entry. Choose two hours for the palace or four hours to add Stockholm Cathedral and Gamla Stan sights. Guides include Cedric, Fredrik, Marja Länn, and other licensed multilingual experts.

“Excelente visita y muy amable, cordial, preparada nuestra guía Marja Länn quien nos hizo pasar un estupendo paseo por el Palacio Real. Altamente recomendable.”

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Grand Castle Tour Drottningholm and Gripsholm (private service) - Drottningholm Palace and Sweden’s royal home
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Grand Castle Tour Drottningholm and Gripsholm (private service)

15.Grand Castle Tour Drottningholm and Gripsholm (private service)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $478

Travel by private, air-conditioned car from your Stockholm hotel to Drottningholm Palace and Gripsholm Castle. Guides such as Herman, Katarina, and Katy bring Swedish royal history to life, while bottled water, snacks, child seats, and city sightseeing make this a comfortable half-day outing.

“The guide gave us many details from history. Very knowledgeable. The castle and palace were beautiful as well as the surrounding scenery.”

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