Explore Copenhagen’s Jewish history with a guided tour. Visit the Great Synagogue, learn WWII rescue stories, and enjoy the Danish Jewish Museum.
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Hotel D’Angleterre - Meet your guide in front of Hotel d’Angleterre, Kongens Nytorv 34, 1050 København, Denmark. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
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Nyhavn - Our meeting point is at the King’s New Square near the Nyhavn harbor, which features the Memorial Anchor to WWII sailors, so we can begin our story with the dramatic rescue of Danish people from deportation to Nazi concentration camps. From there, we will go back in time to1662 when King Christian 4th invited Jewish people to the city, and learn about their contributions to the city, from science to art.
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Rundetarn - We will pass the Danish Collection, which was founded by C.H. David, who is of Jewish descent, and the iconic Round Tower, which features the oldest still functioning observatory in Europe.
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Københavns Synagoge - One of the main highlights will be the Great Synagogue, the center of the local Jewish community. You will also see the Copenhagen University and Cathedral, along with some hidden gems along the way.
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Danish Jewish Museum - Jewish tour of Copenhagen to visit the Danish Jewish Museum! With us you can skip the line at the ticket office and spend more time exploring the museum exhibitions. The Jewish museum in Copenhagen is the best place to learn about the concept of Mitzvah and other Jewish rituals and traditions. Part of the collection tells the modern history of Jewish people in Denmark.
- Private walking tour with interesting facts about Jewish history and culture
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- Jewish History Tour of Copenhagen’s Old Town and Danish Jewish Museum
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Danish Jewish Museum (3-hour tour only)
- Tips on Jewish Copenhagen, kosher restaurants and shops
- Number of attractions depends on the selected option
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Danish Jewish Museum (in 2-hour tour)
- Entry to the Great Synagogue
How did Danes help Jewish people escape from deportation to Nazi concentration camps during WWII? Discover the traces of the historic Jewish Quarter and see the Great Synagogue. Optional: visit the Jewish Museum with skip-the-line tickets.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Jewish Old Town Tour
On a 2-hour Jewish tour you will learn about Danish-Jewish history and see the Great Synagogue, Nyhavn, Round Tower, University, Cathedral, and more.
3-hour: Jewish Old Town and Danish Jewish Museum Tour
On a 3-hour Jewish tour you will visit the Danish Jewish Museum, learn about Danish-Jewish history and see the Great Synagogue, Nyhavn, Round Tower, University, Cathedral,and more.
The history of Jewish people in European countries is often turbulent, but never the same. On this walking tour of Copenhagen’s Old Town.
- Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Danish Jewish Museum tickets are not included in a 2-hour tour.
- Entry to the Great Synagogue is not included in this tour.
- WIth skip-the-line tickets to the Danish Jewish Museum you will have a reserved time slot to enter but you may have to wait for ticket validation and security checks. Admission is for the main exhibition.
- For the best experience, we will limit your group size to 23 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. We can arrange additional guides for larger groups.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
