Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a stopover on your Northern Europe MSC cruise holiday that will enchant you with its heritage of legend and poetic storybook tales.

One of Scandinavia's most vibrant and affordable capital

Copenhagen is a stopover on your Northern Europe MSC cruise vacation that will enchant you with its heritage of legend and poetic storybook tales. Copenhagen is not only Scandinavia's most vibrant and affordable capital; it is one of Europe's most ‘user-friendly’ cities.

Small and welcoming, people rather than cars set the pace in Copenhagen, seen in the multitude of pavement cafés and thoroughfares given over to pedestrians. Cultural attractions, including major national museums, a selection of magical art galleries, a healthy assortment of performing arts events and one of Europe's most interesting film scenes will ensure that Copenhagen is a highlight of your cruise vacation.

Consult our package of city excursions and pick an itinerary to suit you. Whatever you choose, we are confident we can offer the best deals on sights in Copenhagen, to ensure you get the most from your time here. So, leave your luxury MSC cruise ship in the harbor and step off the ship into a city that will welcome you with open arms.

First stop, the ‘little mermaid’ sculpture, symbol of Copenhagen erected in 1913 and one of the most photographed statues in the world. Next stop Nyhavn, a colourful canal-side district rich in cafés and fabulous contemporary boutiques (design aficionados certainly won’t want to miss this area). Or, leave the material world behind and head to the fairytale castles of Frederiksborg, ‘the most beautiful castle in Denmark’, or Fredensborg, set in a glorious park with an idyllic lake, and finally on to Kronborg, ‘Hamlet’s Castle’.

Cruise to Copenhagen - Denmark - Ocean Voyages - MSC Cruises

Directions


Copenhagen cruise terminal offers clean, safe and highly efficient infrastructure and facilities. The main passenger piers, Langelinie and Free Port, are just 5 minutes from the city center and 25 minutes from Copenhagen Airport. Cruise Terminal Address: Containervej 9; DK-2100 Copenhagen; Denmark

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 COP01DGC - CITY TOUR (approx. 4 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: easy  Panoramic Tour  Wheelchair and disabled-friendly tour  Leave the port for a pleasant few hours touring through the Danish capital, taking in the key places of interest on the way. After a photo stop at the Little Mermaid, Copenhagen’s most iconic landmark, the tour continues on to the colourful canal-side Nyhavn district and its many trendy cafés and restaurants. You will then board a modern coach for a drive past the splendid Amalienborg Palace, the Danish Royal Family’s winter residence. There will also be some free time for you to enjoy at Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen’s famous amusement park, and for a brief outside view of Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Danish parliament. Please note: the tour ends at the port for transit guests and at the airport for guests who are disembarking and booked on flights after 16:30 hours. The duration of the tour also includes the time for transfer to the airport. To book and prepay this tour before your cruise, please use code COP01TGC if you will be in transit in Copenhagen or code COP01DGC if you will be disembarking in Copenhagen.

Price per person $83.00 Adults $58.00 Children

   


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 COP01TGC - CITY TOUR (approx. 4 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: easy  Panoramic Tour  Wheelchair and disabled-friendly tour  Leave the port for a pleasant few hours touring through the Danish capital, taking in the key places of interest on the way. After a photo stop at the Little Mermaid, Copenhagen’s most iconic landmark, the tour continues on to the colourful canal-side Nyhavn district and its many trendy cafés and restaurants. You will then board a modern coach for a drive past the splendid Amalienborg Palace, the Danish Royal Family’s winter residence. There will also be some free time for you to enjoy at Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen’s famous amusement park, and for a brief outside view of Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Danish parliament. Please note: the tour ends at the port for transit guests and at the airport for guests who are disembarking and booked on flights after 16:30 hours. The duration of the tour also includes the time for transfer to the airport. To book and prepay this tour before your cruise, please use code COP01TGC if you will be in transit in Copenhagen or code COP01DGC if you will be disembarking in Copenhagen.

Price per person $83.00 Adults $58.00 Children

   


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 COP02DGC - DRAGØR VILLAGE & COPENHAGEN SIGHTSEEING (approx. 4 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Panoramic Tour  Snack  Discover Copenhagen and the neighbouring town of Dragør on this enjoyable sightseeing tour, which begins with the main attractions of lovely Copenhagen, the Danish capital, with a first stop at the Little Mermaid, Copenhagen’s most iconic landmark. Other places of interest include the stock exchange building and the vibrant canal-side Nyhavn district. After leaving the city, a coach will then take you on an approx. 30-minute drive to Dragør, giving you a chance to get a look at the bridge that connects Denmark with Sweden. Known for its many preserved historical buildings, the old part of Dragør town forms a labyrinth of picturesque alleyways, cobbled streets and traditional brightly painted Danish houses. Your trip to this charming old seafaring town is rounded off by a drink and a delicious Danish pastry. Please note: the tour ends at the port for transit guests and at the airport for guests who are disembarking and booked on flights after 16:30 hours. As the tour involves long periods of walking on uneven ground, it is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. The duration of the tour also includes the time for transfer to the airport. To book and prepay this tour before your cruise, please use code COP02TGC if you will be in transit in Copenhagen or code COP02DGC if you will be disembarking in Copenhagen.

Price per person $78.00 Adults $55.00 Children

   


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 COP02TGC - DRAGØR VILLAGE & COPENHAGEN SIGHTSEEING (approx. 4 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Panoramic Tour  Snack  Discover Copenhagen and the neighbouring town of Dragør on this enjoyable sightseeing tour, which begins with the main attractions of lovely Copenhagen, the Danish capital, with a first stop at the Little Mermaid, Copenhagen’s most iconic landmark. Other places of interest include the stock exchange building and the vibrant canal-side Nyhavn district. After leaving the city, a coach will then take you on an approx. 30-minute drive to Dragør, giving you a chance to get a look at the bridge that connects Denmark with Sweden. Known for its many preserved historical buildings, the old part of Dragør town forms a labyrinth of picturesque alleyways, cobbled streets and traditional brightly painted Danish houses. Your trip to this charming old seafaring town is rounded off by a drink and a delicious Danish pastry. Please note: the tour ends at the port for transit guests and at the airport for guests who are disembarking and booked on flights after 16:30 hours. As the tour involves long periods of walking on uneven ground, it is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. The duration of the tour also includes the time for transfer to the airport. To book and prepay this tour before your cruise, please use code COP02TGC if you will be in transit in Copenhagen or code COP02DGC if you will be disembarking in Copenhagen.

Price per person $78.00 Adults $55.00 Children

   


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 COP03DGC - CHRISTIANSBORG PALACE & COPENHAGEN SIGHTSEEING TOUR (approx. 3 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Panoramic Tour  Cultural  Discover the beauty of Copenhagen on this enjoyable excursion that combines sightseeing with a visit to one of the city’s most important locations: Christiansborg Palace on the islet of Slotsholmen in the city centre. The complex was rebuilt three times over the years and also claims a unique status in the world as the only building to house all three supreme powers of a country at once: the parliament, the prime minister’s office and the supreme court. Some parts of the palace continue to be used by the Danish royal family as well. A guided tour of the palace’s richly adorned royal reception rooms and halls is followed by the sightseeing leg of the tour, which will take you to see the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, the Church of Holmen, Rosenborg Castle, the Old Stock Exchange and Tivoli Park. Please note: this tour ends at the port for transit guests and at the airport for guests who are disembarking and booked on flights from 15.30. The duration of the tour also includes the time for transfer to the airport. As the tour involves long periods of walking on uneven ground, it is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. Shooting videos or taking pictures inside Christiansborg Palace is prohibited. To book and prepay this tour before your cruise, please use code COP03TGC if you will be in transit in Copenhagen or code COP03DGC if you will be disembarking in Copenhagen.

Price per person $62.00 Adults $43.00 Children

   


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 COP03TGC - CHRISTIANSBORG PALACE & COPENHAGEN SIGHTSEEING TOUR (approx. 3 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Panoramic Tour  Cultural  Discover the beauty of Copenhagen on this enjoyable excursion that combines sightseeing with a visit to one of the city’s most important locations: Christiansborg Palace on the islet of Slotsholmen in the city centre. The complex was rebuilt three times over the years and also claims a unique status in the world as the only building to house all three supreme powers of a country at once: the parliament, the prime minister’s office and the supreme court. Some parts of the palace continue to be used by the Danish royal family as well. A guided tour of the palace’s richly adorned royal reception rooms and halls is followed by the sightseeing leg of the tour, which will take you to see the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, the Church of Holmen, Rosenborg Castle, the Old Stock Exchange and Tivoli Park. Please note: this tour ends at the port for transit guests and at the airport for guests who are disembarking and booked on flights from 15.30. The duration of the tour also includes the time for transfer to the airport. As the tour involves long periods of walking on uneven ground, it is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. Shooting videos or taking pictures inside Christiansborg Palace is prohibited. To book and prepay this tour before your cruise, please use code COP03TGC if you will be in transit in Copenhagen or code COP03DGC if you will be disembarking in Copenhagen.

Price per person $62.00 Adults $43.00 Children

   


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 COP04TGC - ONE DAY IN COPENHAGEN (full day, lunch not included) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Panoramic Tour  Cultural  Leave the port for a comprehensive tour of the Danish capital that will take you past the main points of interest. A photo stop at the Little Mermaid will be followed by a visit to Christiansborg Palace for a chance to view the lavish royal reception rooms and halls. The palace complex was actually rebuilt three times in the course of its history. Next up is Copenhagen’s Tivoli, the famous amusement park and pleasure gardens in the middle of the city. There will be time for you to enjoy the entertaining park, have a spot of lunch (not included in the price of the tour) or go shopping. Before returning to the ship, the tour will be brought to a close with a scenic boat trip around Copenhagen’s canal system, giving you a chance to discover the cityscape from a wholly new perspective. Please note: this excursion is only for transit guests in Copenhagen and is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. Shooting videos or taking pictures inside Christiansborg Palace is prohibited.

Price per person $118.00 Adults $83.00 Children

   


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 COP09DGC - CITY TOUR EXPRESS (approx. 2.5 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: easy  Panoramic Tour  Wheelchair and disabled-friendly tour  This short, but informative city tour starts with a photo stop at the statue of Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid, which was commissioned in honour of the fairytale by the founder of a Danish beer brand in 1909. Although only small in stature, the mermaid is beautifully sculpted and well worth a snapshot or two. Copenhagen’s stunning waterfront and canal district in Nyhavn is next, home to a plethora of fashionable cafés, bars and restaurants. Next to the harbour’s many historical ships, the quarter is also known for its brightly coloured 17th- and early 18th-century buildings. An outside viewing of Amalienborg Palace, which was bought by the Danish monarchy at the end of the 18th century and now sees service as the royal family’s winter residence, rounds off your tour before you are dropped at the airport. Please note: this excursion is only for guests who are disembarking and booked on an early flights from 14.00. The duration of the tour also includes the time for transfer to the airport.

Price per person $64.00 Adults $45.00 Children

   


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 COP13DGC - ROSENBORG CASTLE, CITY DRIVE & SHOPPING (approx. 4 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Panoramic Tour  Cultural  Shopping  Rosenborg Castle is set in tranquil green parkland and was designed and built in the XVII century by King Christian IV who used the Castle as his summer palace. Your visit will include the beautiful display rooms which highlight treasures such as the Royal Crown Jewels and ‘objets d’art’. Our excursion will continue with a city drive around the major sights such as the Parliament, Christiansborg, the Naval Church and the Old Stock Exchange. En route you will pass in front of Amalienborg Palace, the queen’s winter residence and where you will have a short break. Your next stop is Stroget, a long pedestrian shopping street and Copenhagen’s most famous and dynamic main street. Your guide will tell you about pick up and departure points back to the port and then you are free to shop and explore at your leisure. Please note: the excursion ends at the port for transit guests and at the airport for guests who are disembarking and booked on flights from 16.30. This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. The duration of the tour also includes the time for transfer to the airport. To book and prepay this tour before your cruise, please use code COP13TGC if you will be in transit or code COP13DGC if you will be disembarking in Copenhagen. A fee is requested to take pictures or shoot videos at Rosenborg Castle.

Price per person $77.00 Adults $54.00 Children

   


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 COP13TGC - ROSENBORG CASTLE, CITY DRIVE & SHOPPING (approx. 4 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Panoramic Tour  Cultural  Shopping  Rosenborg Castle is set in tranquil green parkland and was designed and built in the XVII century by King Christian IV who used the Castle as his summer palace. Your visit will include the beautiful display rooms which highlight treasures such as the Royal Crown Jewels and ‘objets d’art’. Our excursion will continue with a city drive around the major sights such as the Parliament, Christiansborg, the Naval Church and the Old Stock Exchange. En route you will pass in front of Amalienborg Palace, the queen’s winter residence and where you will have a short break. Your next stop is Stroget, a long pedestrian shopping street and Copenhagen’s most famous and dynamic main street. Your guide will tell you about pick up and departure points back to the port and then you are free to shop and explore at your leisure. Please note: the excursion ends at the port for transit guests and at the airport for guests who are disembarking and booked on flights from 16.30. This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. The duration of the tour also includes the time for transfer to the airport. To book and prepay this tour before your cruise, please use code COP13TGC if you will be in transit or code COP13DGC if you will be disembarking in Copenhagen. A fee is requested to take pictures or shoot videos at Rosenborg Castle.

Price per person $77.00 Adults $54.00 Children

   


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 COP15DGC - CITY HARBOUR CRUISE (approx. 3 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Panoramic Tour  Limited Availability  We will leave the pier for a short sightseeing tour through the city’s key sights; we will admire Christiansborg Palace and the old Stock Exchange which was built by King Christian IV and which boasts a spectacular spire of intertwining dragon tails, before continuing to the vibrant waterfront district of Nyhavn, once a favourite haunt for sailors and today a charming area lined with 400-year-old gabled houses, pavement café and bars. Next, we will continue to Amalienborg Palace for a short walking and to learn more about this important monument. In Gammel Strand we will board a boat for a trip on the city’s attractive canals, taking pictures from the water. We will sail through the picturesque canal district of Christianshavn and see the ultra-modern Black Diamond building which houses the Royal Library before passing through the old naval area to admire the Opera House. Please note: the excursion ends at the port for transit guests and at the airport for guests who are disembarking and booked on flights from 16.30. This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. The duration of the tour also includes the transfer to the airport. To book and prepay this tour before your cruise please use code COP15TGC if you will be in transit or code COP15DGC if you will be disembarking in Copenhagen.

Price per person $69.00 Adults $48.00 Children

   


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 COP15TGC - CITY HARBOUR CRUISE (approx. 3 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Panoramic Tour  Limited Availability  We will leave the pier for a short sightseeing tour through the city’s key sights; we will admire Christiansborg Palace and the old Stock Exchange which was built by King Christian IV and which boasts a spectacular spire of intertwining dragon tails, before continuing to the vibrant waterfront district of Nyhavn, once a favourite haunt for sailors and today a charming area lined with 400-year-old gabled houses, pavement café and bars. Next, we will continue to Amalienborg Palace for a short walking and to learn more about this important monument. In Gammel Strand we will board a boat for a trip on the city’s attractive canals, taking pictures from the water. We will sail through the picturesque canal district of Christianshavn and see the ultra-modern Black Diamond building which houses the Royal Library before passing through the old naval area to admire the Opera House. Please note: the excursion ends at the port for transit guests and at the airport for guests who are disembarking and booked on flights from 16.30. This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. The duration of the tour also includes the transfer to the airport. To book and prepay this tour before your cruise please use code COP15TGC if you will be in transit or code COP15DGC if you will be disembarking in Copenhagen.

Price per person $69.00 Adults $48.00 Children

   


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 COP16TGC - EXPERIMENTARIUM (approx. 4 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Recommended for families  A short drive from the port takes you to one of Denmark’s most exciting attractions: the Experimentarium, a new type of museum that aims at promoting the natural sciences and technology among the general public and especially among young people. The interactive museum was founded by the charitable Egmont Foundation based on an idea its chairman, Esben Dragsted, had while visiting similar centres in the USA. The museum offers a wide range of fun-packed exhibitions. Try the Hall of Mirrors to catch surprising reflections of yourself, discover the world of physics at the Cirkus Fysikus or check out the Kids’ Pavilion plus the Children’s Puddle, a great place for youngsters or those who want to indulge their inner child. Whichever exhibition you choose, you are sure to learn plenty and have a thoroughly wonderful time. Please note: the excursion is only for transit guests.

Price per person $85.00 Adults $60.00 Children

   


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 COP18TGC - CARLSBERG VISITORS’ CENTRE & CITY SIGHTSEEING (approx. 4 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Panoramic Tour  Limited Availability  Drink  Your enjoyable half-day sightseeing tour will first take you to see the main attractions of Copenhagen, including outside views of the magnificent Old Citadel and the famous Gefion Fountain, which represents the mythical creation of the island of Zealand, on which Copenhagen is located, according to Norse legend. After a photo stop at Amalienborg Palace, the Danish Royal Family’s winter residence, the tour continues on to the Carlsberg Visitors’ Centre for a chance to learn about one of the most famous beers in the world: the Carlsberg. In addition to exploring the historical buildings and beautiful gardens, home also to a stone replica of the Little Mermaid, you will also have a chance to relax in the centre’s new “Jacobsen Bar” and taste various beers from the assortment. Your tour ends with your return to the port and your ship. Please note: the excursion is only for transit guests. Under 18s will be served soft drinks instead of beer. This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems or using a wheelchair.

Price per person $81.00 Adults $57.00 Children

   


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The excursions in the program above are intended to provide MSC Guests with an idea of the different tours that can be arranged in each port of call; this program is merely a guide and confirmation of each excursion and its description and prices will be made during your cruise. Full information can be found in the onboard Tour Magazine.