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Explore Carlsberg Byen on a guided walking tour. Discover the stories behind the iconic brewery, learn about the Jacobsen family, and see the area’s transformation.

Highlights

• Discover the stories behind Carlsberg Byen on a guided walking tour
• Explore iconic stops like the Dipylon Gate and Elephant Tower
• Learn about the Jacobsen family and their brewing legacy
• Get insider insights into Carlsberg Byen’s transformation
• Hear stories of secret tunnels, smuggled beer, and family drama

Description

Step into a world of innovation, industrial grandeur, and intense family feuds with this guided walking tour through Copenhagen's Carlsberg Byen. 'Bricks, Beer & Family Drama' is not just a history tour—it's a deep dive into how architecture, ambition, and artistic obsession shaped one of the world's most iconic breweries and the urban space that surrounds it. From the elegant Dipylon Gate to the quirky Elephant Tower, from stormwater-saving basketball courts to 7km of underground tunnels, this tour is packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Led by an experienced and charismatic guide, you'll be taken through a rich narrative split into two thematic threads: architecture and family legacy. Discover how bricks became the heart of Carlsberg's visual identity, and how the Jacobsen family's rivalries created a dynasty soaked in drama as well as beer. Explore over 20 iconic stops including the Dipylon Gate, Elephant Tower, Hanging Gardens, Pasteur’s Tower, and the Carlsberg Station. Learn about I.C. Jacobsen and Carl Jacobsen—the father-son duo who brewed greatness but also battled bitterly. Get insider architectural insight into Carlsberg Byen’s transformation: historic breweries meet award-winning modern design. Hear unforgettable stories, from secret tunnels and smuggled beer to art donations, tragic deaths, and unrequited love. Understand how this area evolved from Denmark's beer capital to one of its most ambitious urban redevelopment projects. Enjoy interactive moments: touch historic bricks, guess architectural influences, and spot hidden swastikas (don’t worry—we explain!). See where Thor watches over Gasoline Grill, one of the best burger joints in the world.

Includes

Guided walking tour Experienced and charismatic guide Iconic stops in a hip neighborhood, Vesterbro Enghave Plads Enghave Parken & Rose Garden Købkes Square (The Brick Story) Dipylon Gate & Elephant Gate Bindesbøll Square & Six Shooter The Grey House & Research HQ Carl Jacobsen’s House & Ottilia Square Hotel Ottilia & The Brewers Square Pasteur’s Tower & The Scientist Houses The Hanging Gardens Carlsberg Station

Important Information

• The price for booking this tour covers the booking fee for the platform. The professional guide works on a pay-what-you-wish model. You can pay the guide at the end of the tour what you think the tour is worth. We appreciate your booking through Get Your Guide. Dress for the weather; this is an outdoor tour Bathrooms are limited (some available mid-way) Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs due to cobbled streets and occasional stairs

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund