Guided tours and activities for groups
The Viking Ship Museum offers guided tours in Danish and English.
Our guided tours take place during the museum’s opening hours and are led by the museum’s guides, who are students of history or archaeology.
We offer both indoor and outdoor guided tours throughout the year, adapted to the season. All tours are centered around the five original Viking ships on display at the Viking Ship Museum.
We look forward to welcoming you!
The five Viking ships
The five impressive Viking ships are the focal point for the story about the ships’ significance for Viking Age society, about war and raids, trading and voyages and about life in the North 1000 years ago.
Price: 1000 DKK per group + admission
Duration: 1 hour
Group size: Max 30 persons
The reconstructed ships
This tour starts with the five original Viking ships, and tell the story of how it was possible to reconstruct the 1000-year-old ships as sailing examples of fantastic Viking Age craftsmanship in full-size.
Price: 1350 DKK per group + admission
Duration: 1½ hour
Group size: Max 30 persons
Secrets of the Viking Ship
Join this tour, which goes behind the scenes of how we reconstruct Viking ships, with a special focus on the Skuldelev 5 ship.
Price: 1000 DKK per group + admission
Duration: 1 hour
Group size: Max 30 persons
Boatyard Tour
from may - october
Discover how we recreate Viking ships using Viking Age tools and techniques on a guided tour of the Viking Ship Museum’s boatyard and harbour area on Museum Island.
Price: 1000 DKK per group + admission
Duration: 1 hour
Group size: Max 30 persons
Taste the Viking Age
Do you dare to taste the Viking Age? What did they eat on board during their long sea voyages? We will tell about life at sea and give samples of food and drinks.
Price: 2500 DKK per grouo + admission
Duration: 30 minuts
Group size: Max 15 persons
Additional participants can be added .
Please contact us by e-mail for this option.
Viking Games
from may - september
During the summer season your group can compete against each other in Viking games on the lawn in front of the Ship Hall.
Price: 1900 DKK per group + admission
Duration: 1 hour
Group size: Max 28 persons
Meet Our Specialists
Join a special tour with one of our specialists. As a guest, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, delve into details, and experience the passion that drives our work with the Vikings ships, advanced craftsmanship, and society.
Price: 3500 DKK per hour + admission
Duration: 1-2 hour
Group size: Max 30 persons
Introduction film
The Viking Ship Museum’s introduction film provides good background information for your visit and can be seen in Danish, English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish and Italian. A good choice in connection with a guided tour.
Price: Free of charge + admission
Duration: 15 minuts
Group size: Max 70 persons
Special events
Do you have any special requests for your visit? Our booking team will be happy to help tailor an arrangement to suit your needs.
Contact us for more information.
Guided tours outside opening hours
Having the ships, the hall and the view all to yourselves is an indescribable experience that creates a special atmosphere. If you want your guided tour to be something really special, you can book a tour after closing time and add an extra dimension to your visit.
Price per hour: 1400 DKK per group, in addition to the price for the tour.
Accessibility in the Viking Ship Museum
Access to parts of the Viking Ship Museum is limited due to stairs, and unfortunately there are currently no lifts or stairlifts available. Guests using a wheelchair receive free admission to the Viking Ship Museum, together with one accompanying person.
For inquiries regarding your booked event at the Viking Ship Museum, please contact our booking team.
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