Itinerary
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Stop At: Copenhagen Central Station, Bernstorffsgade 16, Copenhagen 2004 Denmark
Meet your native guide right in front of the gates that used to be the entrance point to Copenhagen. To get a better understanding of the neighborhood, your native guide will present some context of how the neighborhood's identity was formed back in the days.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Istedgade, København, Denmark
Walk through Istedgade, Copenhagen’s former red light district, that have a glorious history of drugs and prostitution and still a seedy reputation around Denmark but is completely safe too frequent today. Here tune into stories on how Copenhagen maintain its more shady elements that is part of the neighborhoods identity through a variety of awesome government programs.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Freddy`s bar, Gasvaerksvej 28, Copenhagen 1656 Denmark
Traditional Danish dive bar, Copenhagen: Come on in to the first stop of the tour, a traditional Danish dive bar, beloved by the locals. Here enjoy a classic pilsner with the locals and take in the common room atmosphere of the past and tune into tales about the Carlsberg workers and everyone else from the working class who used to frequent these bars after work and why it was so important to them and the community
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Meatpacking District, Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Walk through Copenhagen’s meatpacking district that have won several design awards for its contemporary use of these old buildings and we will walk through all of the 3 areas and tell you the fantastic story of how it was used and how it has turned into a very hip and popular place today for the locals. We will end the tour close by, so you can come back and explore the cool restaurants, bars, and shops on your own afterwards if you would like.
Stop At: Viktoriagade, København, Denmark
Marvel at Vesterbro’s heart that might not look like much, but mean a lot to the locals as a token of the neighborhoods rebellious and more chaotic past. If you’re lucky, your guide may even have a pen with them, so you can make your own little drawing on it - don’t worry, it’s of course allowed.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mikkeller Bar, Viktoriagade 8 BC, Copenhagen Denmark
Sit down and tune into a drama-filled story of two siblings who had a nag for beer, which they turned into a hugely popular beer brand nearly over night that resonates so well with the city’s contemporary way of life. Their beer is of course world-known today, but this is the bar where it all started and if you would like taste one of the four initial beers they took the world by storm with. All while you of course get to see the very distinct contrast between the dive bar you just visited and this very minimalistic one.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Det Ny Teater, Gammel Kongevej 29, Copenhagen 1610 Denmark
Walk by the new theatre, which of course is a very beautiful building in and of itself. But your native guide will point out a minor detail as you pass by from the Vesterbro side to the Frederiksberg neighborhood side showcasing something very unique and symbolic of this neighborhoods past.
Pass By: Central Hotel & Café, Tullinsgade 1, 1618 København, Denmark
As we walk, your guide will lead your gaze toward a charming small building with an upper floor and one window with a very nice story highlighting the neighborhoods wonderful history.
Stop At: Westend, København, Denmark
As we walk through the French quarter, we’ll take a right turn in and here you’ll be met by a few art pieces made by graffiti artists sanctioned by the municipality. Take in the stories of these magnificent pieces and learn why sanctioned places for graffiti is important in such a historical city like Copenhagen.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Skydebanehaven, Absalonsgade 12, Copenhagen 1658 Denmark
Proceeding onwards, we’ll open a gate where you might suspect there is a castle and there is not. Your local guide will let you know why and let you feel what this kind of place used to be for the royals and why they built a seemingly pointless wall right next to this fantastic green haven and playground. Here you will also learn where the Danish phrase ‘To Shoot The Parrot’ come from, as the saying actually originate from this fantastic place.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Sønder Boulevard, Sønder Blvd., København, Denmark
With a change in the public planning processes in the late 1990s, Vesterbro changed significantly for the better. Sønder Boulevard is one of those areas that used to be very polluted and heavily trafficked, but now is one of the locals favorite places to relax with its awesome green leisure spaces.
Stop At: Fermentoren Beer Bar, Halmtorvet 29C, Copenhagen 1700 Denmark
If we decided not to stop for the beer outside and the weather didn’t allow it, we’ll head for one of our favorite local bars to conclude the tour. The place mix the homely atmosphere of the first traditional bar and the new golden craft brew from the other in a fantastic way. They also got a lot of different taps that change every week, so if you would like to keep the simple you can even roll the dice if their selection get too overwhelming. Stay as long as you like, or, if you feel like exploring further, your guide is happy to share dinner recommendations — there are many excellent places just around the corner.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Reventlowsgade, 1620 København V, Denmark
3 hours(approx.)
Halmtorvet 27E, 1700 København, Denmark
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Passengers under 18 are not permitted on this tour
For your Copenhagen By Mie & Friends tour you will be in a small group of a maximum of 10 people.
Comfortable footwear for walking recommended
Bring an umbrella or rain jacket in case of rain
1 Euro per guest will be donated to the ‘Mændenes Hjem’ organisation – a social welfare initiative dating back more than 100 years that aims to help the homeless and other disadvantaged local people
Travelers who show symptoms for COVID-19 will not be allowed to participate in the experience.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : John_H
Liva was great! Personable and funny. Made the whole trip worthwhile.
Would STRONGLY recommend advance warning during sign-up about smoking bars. My wife is asthmatic.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Casey_R
Oscar was a wonderful your guide. He was very knowledgeable and personable. Would highly recommend for a fun walking tour, especially if you like beer.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : Jack_H
Our guide was knowledgeable. Delightful tour. Great all around. Local guide. Got the people to interact well.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Footprints214669
Such a great tour led my Therese and Oskar! Therese is extremely knowledgeable about the Vesterbro neighborhood. We went to three very different bars and learned a lot about the history of the neighborhood along the way. I highly recommend if you want to have a super fun afternoon with some delicious beers and great company!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : Kaity_K
We loved this tour. We loved getting to go to local bars we never would have known about, learning about Danish history, and getting to talk to local about culture that is so different from ours. Our tour guide was excellent and was able to take us to wonderful spots and make us laugh the whole time.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : PatriciaM_H
I was really happy with all the history involved with the tour. Guide was wonderful and tour was very relaxed.
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Posted On : 2024-04-16
Posted By : Alicia_D
Our tour guide, Leeva (spelling?) was a lot of fun. She took us to three very different bars in an interesting area of Copenhagen. We met new people and had a great time. The only con would be the cost — 120€ for two people was quite expensive considering two of the three beers were small, and most of the tour was sitting around drinking and chatting :)
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Posted On : 2024-04-01
Posted By : AndyT749
A great tour with genuine insights into Denmark and the Danes as well as great beer! As it happens the three of us were the only ones booked on the tour but that was no problem. Our excellent guide gave us her undivided attention and we had a lively and funny discussion about Copenhagen and the Danes. We were shown round the streets of Vesterbro including many areas we would not otherwise have discovered, interspersed with visiting three bars with contrasting ambiences and beers.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : rosemarie_m
Fab tour with a great guide. Loved getting to see a local neighbourhood and discovering the microbreweries.
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Posted On : 2024-03-23
Posted By : grantsA4996CE
We had a great tour with Karen, she gave us lots of history on the area and we got to sample a range of local beers while immersed in good conversation. Definitely recommend if you want to spend an afternoon learning from a local!
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Posted On : 2024-03-16