Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek 2-hrs Guided Tour

Highlights

• Journey from the world of the pharaohs to French modern painting
• Begin beneath the palms and glass dome of the beautiful Winter Garden
• Decode symbols of gods, rulers, death, and the afterlife in ancient Egypt
• Compare Greek ideals of beauty with Roman images of status and power
• Hear how Carlsberg brewer Carl Jacobsen created Copenhagen’s cultural oasis

Description

Journey from the world of the pharaohs to French modern painting on a 2-hour guided tour of the Glyptotek, one of Copenhagen’s most atmospheric museums. Museum admission is included, and no previous knowledge of art or archaeology is needed. Meet your guide outside the museum’s main entrance at Dantes Plads 7. Enter together and begin beneath the palms and glass dome of the beautiful Winter Garden. I. The Winter Garden and Carl Jacobsen Hear how Carlsberg brewer and passionate collector Carl Jacobsen created a cultural oasis where architecture, sculpture, and nature meet. Discover the personal ambition behind one of Copenhagen’s most remarkable museums. II. Ancient Egypt Explore selected sculptures, funerary objects, and images from ancient Egypt. Learn how Egyptians represented gods and rulers, preserved memory, and prepared for the afterlife. Your guide will help you recognize symbols that bring these ancient objects to life. III. Greece and Rome Continue through the classical collection and compare Greek ideals of beauty with Roman expressions of identity, status, and authority. Discover how faces, clothing, poses, and materials communicated powerful messages. IV. French Masters Move from carved stone to expressive color and brushwork. Discover how French artists challenged traditional ways of representing light, nature, and modern life. Works by major artists may be included when displayed. V. A Danish Collector’s Legacy Finish by connecting the collections with Carl Jacobsen’s vision for Copenhagen. Hear how one Danish industrialist brought civilizations and artistic traditions together under one roof. The tour ends inside the museum, allowing you to revisit your favorite galleries or continue exploring independently during opening hours. Exhibitions, artworks, and gallery access may vary due to loans, conservation, or museum operations.

Includes

Museum admission ticket 2-hour guided highlights tour English-speaking guide Commentary on selected artworks and museum history Opportunities to ask questions throughout the tour

Excludes

Food and drinks Hotel pickup and drop-off Transportation Personal purchases

Important Information

• This is a highlights tour, not a complete visit to every gallery. This English-language highlights tour lasts two hours and involves walking, standing, and stairs. Museum admission is included; food, drinks, and transportation are not. Greek and Roman galleries are undergoing rearrangement until October 2026; closed sections will be replaced with other collection highlights. Specific artworks, including works by Gauguin and Van Gogh, cannot be guaranteed because displays and loans change. The Danish Golden Age stop is a core part of this tour, not an optional addition. If this stop is unavailable or skipped for any reason, you are entitled to a refund for the affected booking, or you may reschedule to another date.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund