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Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading..

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Overview

Take in Copenhagen’s historical landmarks at your own pace with this affordable audio tour.

• Immerse yourself in the city's history with dramatic tales of the 1795 catastrophic fire, the 1807 deadly bombardment, and the secret tunnel built to rescue a king
• Hear from producer James Cowan who moved to Copenhagen in 2019 and whose passion for history inspired him to create this VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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What's Included

✓ Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

✗ Not Included

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Transportation

Itinerary

Stop 1

The tour starts inside the King's New Square. You'll hear about how VoiceMap works before you begin the walk.

Stop 2

You'll see the outside of Charlottenborg, the Queen Charlotte Amalie of Denmark and Norway's castle and hear a bit about the queen, her castle and its architecture.

Stop 3

You see the outside of the Royal Danish Theatre and learn a bit about its history before moving on with the tour.

Stop 4

The tour passes by the entrance to Stroeget. You'll hear about this well-known and well-trodden street as you continue the tour.

Stop 5

The tour takes you across Nyhavn, the New Harbour. As you walk, you'll hear the history of the area.

Stop 6

You'll go around the Amaliehaven (Amalie Garden) where you'll hear its history before continuing to the last attraction on the tour.

Stop 7

The final venue on the tour is Amalienborg, the Copenhagen residence of the Danish Royal family. Here you'll hear more history while you walk around the outside of the palaces.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

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End Point

The tour ends in front of Christian IX's Palace.

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Good to Know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Special Instructions

VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me