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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Once you have completed a booking and selected your payment method, you will receive an order confirmation by email.

Your booking is only valid upon receipt of an order confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, or if an error occurs during the booking process, it is your responsibility to contact us to ensure that the booking has been completed correctly.The Viking Ship Museum cannot be held liable for any loss related to bookings where no valid order confirmation has been issued.

Admission

Admission is generally charged based on the actual number of attendees, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Admission is a prerequisite for participation in the event and cannot be cancelled separately.

Services in Addition to Admission

All services beyond admission are charged in accordance with the agreed terms and are subject to the conditions below.

Changes and Cancellation

We understand that plans may change. The following terms apply to changes and cancellations:

  • Up to 5 weeks before the event: Changes or cancellations free of charge.
  • Between 5 and 2 weeks before the event: 50% of the agreed event price will be charged.
  • Less than 2 weeks before the event: 100% of the agreed event price will be charged.

These terms also apply to events with participant-based payments.

No-show

In case of non-attendance, the full price of the event will be charged.

Arrival and Registration

The customer is responsible for:

  • reporting arrival at the designated meeting point before the event starts.
  • registering and paying for the final number of participants before the event or first activity begins.

Failure to register does not exempt the customer from payment in accordance with the agreed terms.

Special Terms for Sailing

For events including sailing, the following applies:

  • Sailing may be cancelled or interrupted due to safety concerns, including weather conditions or if there are not enough participants to carry out the trip.
  • If cancelled by the museum, the sailing fee (140 DKK) will be refunded. You will still have access to the museum and all exhibitions on the day of your visit.
  • The full ticket price will be refunded if the ticket has not been scanned. If the ticket has already been scanned, only the sailing fee (DKK 140) will be refunded.
  • Sailing takes place in rain and wind as long as safety permits.
  • No refund is given if guests choose not to participate.
  • Guests must be dressed appropriately for weather and safety requirements.
  • Guests who do not follow safety instructions may be refused participation without refund.

Group sailing is charged at a minimum rate equivalent to 8 adult participants.

Café Knarr – Table Reservations

  • Cancellation of a regular table reservation with catering from Café Knarr for fewer than 20 people can be made free of charge up to one week before the event. After this, the full price will be charged.
  • Reduction in the number of guests for more than 20 people follows the museum’s general terms.
  • For table reservations or catering for groups at Café Knarr, payment can only be made collectively.

Other Terms

  • Discounts cannot be combined.
  • Gift cards can be used in accordance with their validity conditions.

Liability

It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure participants arrive on time. Delays do not extend the duration of the event.

The Viking Ship Museum cannot be held liable for:

  • non-attendance
  • late arrival
  • incorrect participant numbers
  • errors in customer-provided information or systems