TOURS IN COPENHAGEN
MEET KRISTIAN
Kristian Dahl Søttrup
I grew up in Jutland and came to Copenhagen in 1999 to serve in the Royal Guard. Somewhere between the palaces and the guard duty, I fell for the city's stories – and I never stopped collecting them. I have studied and worked in Argentina, Italy and England, so I know what it's like to be the visitor trying to make sense of a new city. Since 2008 I have guided more than 1,000 private tours. Today I work as an Associate Professor and guide on the side – it's the best part-time job in the world.
HOW I GUIDE
No two tours are the same. I build each one around your interests, your pace and what's happening in the city right now. If you want the extended version of Danish history, buy a book or download an app – it's much cheaper. With me you get the stories behind the sights, room for all your questions and a good dose of humour.
WHY A JESTER?
In the old days, the jester travelled from town to town, entertaining kings and common people alike. He told true stories with a twist of humour and knew both history and the latest gossip – the newspaper of his time. That's what I aim to be on a tour, and why a jester is my logo.
