Denmark · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
An app, a map and your own pace, for a fraction of a guided ticket. The 15 below cover Copenhagen and Aarhus on foot, priced, with how long each route takes and whether it works offline.
Walk through Aarhus at your own pace with an English VoiceMap audio guide. Starting at DOKK1, the route covers Viking-era Aarhus, the cathedral, Latin Quarter, Millers Street, ARoS, and Den Gamle By before ending at the Botanical Garden.
“Precise navigation, just right amount of information, a lovely voice and accent. A wonderful experience!”
Follow a Little Mermaid-themed self-guided quest from Kongens Nytorv to Langelinie, passing the Royal Danish Theatre, Stork Fountain, Amalienborg, and more. Use your smartphone for directions, puzzles, and audio stories, with no physical guide or admission tickets included.
“It was scam! Why were there an option of adding tickets when only one game was played? I paid for two tickets to get "free admission tickets" to the places as described on the website. But guess what? There were no tickets to get inside them. I paid €15 to just walk by places that I could go by myself for free! Is this a new way to soak up people's money?”
Use the StoryHunt app for a private, self-guided walk through central Copenhagen. The route links Amagertorv, Christiansborg, Rosenborg, Amalienborg, Nyhavn, and more, with audio about history and everyday Danish life. It is offered in English and takes about 3 to 4 hours.
“For first timer to Copenhagen. This is a super cool experience. Flexible, self controllable, repeatable.”
Monstour uses the VoiceMap app to lead you from Copenhagen Central Station through the Glyptotek garden, past the Stock Exchange and Christiansborg, ending at the Agnete and the Merman sculptures. The English audio starts by GPS, works offline, and lets you explore without a guide or fixed schedule.
“the narrator was very clear with the directions and had a kind intonation. the recording also gave us as much time to look at the places as we wanted, continuing the guide only after we started moving again, which provided a chill experience! the stories shared were very interesting and fun to learn about! we had a great time walking around the streets of copenhagen, discovering the many hidden gems with the guide!!”
Pick up an English-language murder mystery at Maria’s Kiosk, then follow self-guided clues through central Copenhagen from the Round Tower to Our Lady’s Church. Your private group controls the pace, with about 90 minutes to two hours of walking and standing. Round Tower admission is not included.
“Since more than a year, collection place is nitnrelated to thisnservice. Hope they refund soon please”
Use downloadable English audio files and a GPS map to walk from Copenhagen City Hall through the Round Tower, Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg, and Christiansborg. The self-paced route takes about two to three hours, with admission fees, transport, and a listening device left to you.
“Great info. However, the audio was difficult to hear. The background sounds and effects muffled the speaker. Quality became staticky when played loudly.”
Use your phone to follow a self-guided story from Christianshavn Metro to Christiania’s Kid’s Zone. Solve 12 puzzles at eight stops, including Our Saviour’s Church, a Thomas Dambo troll, Den Grå Hal, Månefiskeren Cafe, and the Christiania Art Gallery.
“This was a lot of fun and took us off the beaten path. We would have never found this on our own. Directions got a little challenging at times but we were able to figure everything out.”
You follow an English-language mobile game from Amalienborg Palace through Frederiksstaden to Kastellet. Solve clues at eight free-access stops, including the Marble Church, Designmuseum Danmark, Gefion Fountain, and the waterfront. Plan for about 80 to 100 minutes, and remember that each clue timer starts when you open it.
“It was a fun way to walk around the city and see the famous statues. It did take a couple of goes to work out that the timer started as soon as you read the clue so we made sure we walked all the way to the location before reading. Great to have the extra facts about the buildings as you go along to put them into context.”
Use the VoiceMap app to walk from Kongens Nytorv through Charlottenborg, the Royal Danish Theatre, Strøget, Nyhavn, Amaliehaven, and Amalienborg. GPS audio, offline maps, and lifetime access make this a flexible English tour, though you may need to start some audio manually.
“We enjoyed our audio tour. We found it to be educational and liked that we could do it at our own pace. The app worked perfectly! Will look for more self-guided audio tours in the future.”
Use an English GPS audio tour to trace Hans Christian Andersen’s Copenhagen, starting at the Royal Playhouse and ending near Nyhavn. You’ll pass royal landmarks, his former room at Magasin du Nord, Rosenborg Castle, the Round Tower, and his monument in the King’s Garden. Bring your own phone and headphones.
“Could well be your first adventure in the city, as it takes you through a lot of sights worthy sites, Hans related or not, through the lens of a local with interesting anecdotes. Afterwards you can further explore the city ion your own, but with some foundational knowledge this time.”
Follow Skyla’s spaceship mission through central Copenhagen using your phone and English clues. The route links Højbro Plads, Christiansborg Palace, canals, bridges, and Broens Gadekøkken, taking about 1 to 3 hours with breaks whenever you like.
“This was the perfect way to engage and encourage our kids (aged between 8-11) to walk through Copenhagen. They were so excited to complete the hunt that they were leading the way, which let the adults chat.”
Follow Søren Kierkegaard’s life through central Copenhagen on a one-hour self-guided audio walk. VoiceMap leads you from Nytorv past churches, Rundetårn, the university, lakes, and Assistens Cemetery to his gravesite. English audio, offline maps, and lifetime access let you walk at your own pace.
“Informative and witty experience. Lots of interesting information on Kierkegarrd and life in Copenhagen in the 19th century. Thoroughly enjoyed it!”
Use your phone to solve a true-crime mystery while walking through central Aarhus. The route takes about 90 minutes to two hours and includes Aarhus Cathedral, Telefonsmøgen, and colorful Møllestien. Pause whenever you like, then read about the real case behind the story.
“The idea is good and it's a nice story. There were 6 stops/tasks, one of which no longer works as signs on some busts have been removed. A few were challenging but otherwise it was way too easy and overall we don't think the trip is worth the price. Request from here to change the price per Person or add more stops/tasks.”
Use the StoryHunt app to guide you from Nørrebro Station through the multicultural outer district to the Copenhagen Lakes. Along the way, learn local history and stop at eight places for Danish food ideas. Food costs extra, and you should allow 3 to 4 hours, with comfortable shoes.
“Interesting and vibrant district with really good food recommendations. We tried the hotdog, sweet fries, local beer and the Danish pastry.”
Follow a self-guided VoiceMap audio tour from Helsingør Station to Kronborg Castle, the harbor, old churches, M/S Maritime Museum, and medieval streets. You set the pace, use offline maps, and finish at Brostræde Ice Cream. Castle and museum admission cost extra.
“This is not a guide to Helsingør Castle. Once you reach the castle inner entry point, the audio says "enjoy the many attractions at Helsingør Castle."”
Pick a canal, a castle or a bakery.
