With Denmark Private Tours, experience a bespoke private day tour of Odense, immersing yourself in the history and charm of Hans Christian Andersen’s hometown. Learn of the literary legacy of the world-renowned author, exploring significant locations from his upbringing. Although the city is known for its links to Andersens, there are still so many other fascinating attractions, and you’ll see them all on this private day tour.
We’ve created a sample itinerary below for a private day tour of Odense, but every itinerary with Denmark Private Tours can be customized to make it just right for your travel group. Our tour designers will work with you to determine what sights are important to you and create a complimentary personalized itinerary based on your preferences. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, check our sample itinerary below to give you an idea of what to expect from a private day tour of Odense.
Odense Private Day Tour Itinerary
On the morning of your day tour, your private driver guide will collect you from your accommodation in Odense, and your tour will officially begin! You will travel from site to site in a luxurious, spacious vehicle just for you and your travel group, giving both luxury and privacy on this action-filled day. Your private guide will talk you through the day ahead and share some interesting stories about the attractions you’re about to see.
Hans Christian Andersen Museum
As Odense is often associated with the iconic author, we thought it only right that your day tour begins at the Hans Christian Andersen Museum. Here, you’ll step inside the very home where Andersen was born. This modest house has been carefully preserved with furnishings from his time. As you wander through the rooms and surrounding neighborhood, you’ll walk in the footsteps of the young boy who would one day become a literary icon.
The museum features interactive exhibits, immersive soundscapes, and imaginative displays that help to give you a sense of Andersen’s creative world. You can view original manuscripts, personal artifacts, and rare first editions of his famous works. It’s a dreamlike experience; even if you have never heard of the author, this museum draws you into the heart of his stories and makes you feel like you’ve stepped into one of them yourself.
Odense Old Town
Your private guide will take you on a walking tour of Odense’s old town. You’ll explore narrow, cobbled streets with half-timbered houses and have plenty of time to visit the artisan shops and local boutiques. Spend some time at Sankt Knuds Kirke (St. Canute’s Cathedral), a beautiful Gothic cathedral famous for being the resting place of King Canute the Holy. Your guide will tell you the history of the cathedral and the historical significance of the former Danish king. Your time in the old town will finish at the Odense Å Riverfront, where you can take in views of the peaceful river while your guide tells how the city has transformed from its medieval origins.
Brandts Art & Culture Complex
After lunch at a restaurant carefully chosen by our tour planners based on your lunch preferences, your private guide will take you to Brandts Klædefabrik. Start at the Brandt Art Museum, where you can see impressive exhibitions from Danish and international artists. You’ll have free time to explore the complex’s design shops and indie galleries, where you can pick up some unique souvenirs. Finish at the Media Museum, a fascinating experience allowing you to dive into the history of Danish film, TV, and journalism.
Coffee & Pastry Stop
Take a quick break and relax with a traditional Danish pastry and coffee at one of the city’s cozy cafés in charming historic surroundings. Take some time to unwind while your guide tells you about the importance of coffee culture in Danish life.
The Funen Village
The day’s final stop is a unique experience at the Funen Village, an open-air museum recreating a 19th-century Danish village. You’ll walk through authentic farmhouses, workshops, and village homes featuring appropriate furnishings from that period. The village is also an interesting link to the world Hans Christian Andersens would have known growing up in the 1800s, giving you extra depth into his surroundings and inspirations as an author.
There are live demonstrations, heritage farm animals, and a functioning blacksmith’s forge, making it the perfect way to explore life in Denmark’s rural past.
Return to Accommodation
As your day tour draws to a close, your private guide will drop you back to your accommodation, where you can relax after a busy day! If you would rather, your guide can drop you off in a city center location, where you can continue having fun in your free time!
