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him try to catch up with the tour at the next stop on Rådhuspladsen). Richard's
tours, while all different, complement each other and are of equal introductory
value. Go whichever day is convenient for you. The earlier you take this tour,
the earlier you'll have a good historical orientation.
Richard also does excellent tours of Rosenborg Castle (80 kr, doesn't in-
clude castle entry, mid-May-mid-Sept Mon and Thu at 13:30, one hour, led by
dapper Renaissance “Sir Richard,” meet outside castle ticket office). You can
also hire him for a private tour of the city or of Rosenborg Castle (1,000 kr, or
save a bit by paying $165 in US dollars, May-Sept, advance notice required,
mobile 60 43 48 26,
copenhagenwalks@yahoo.com
).
For details, see
www.copenhagenwalks.com
. No reservations are needed
for Richard's scheduled tours—just show up.
▲▲Copenhagen History Tours
—Christian Donatzky, a charming young
Danewithamaster'sdegreeinhistory,runsawalkingtouronSaturdaymorn-
ings. Themes vary by month: In April and May, Christian offers “Reformed
Copenhagen” (covering the period from 1400-1600); in June and July, he
runs the “King's Copenhagen” (1600-1800); and in August and September,
he leads special themed tours—in 2013, he will focus on Danish philosopher
Søren Kierkegaard (in honor of the thinker's 200th birthday), while in 2014
and beyond, the tour will feature “Hans Christian Andersen's Copenhagen”
(1800-present). The tours are thoughtfully designed, and those with a seri-
ous interest in Danish history find them time well spent. Strolling with Chris-
tian is like walking with your own private Danish encyclopedia (80 kr, Sat
at 10:00, approximately 1.5 hours, small groups of 5-15 people, tours de-
part from statue of Bishop Absalon on Højbro Plads between the Strøget and
Christiansborg Palace, English only, no reservations necessary—just show
up, tel. 28 49 44 35,
www.historytours.dk
,
info@historytours.dk
)
.
