Insight Tours
Copenhagen tours for professionals
— on professional topics
Insight Journeys’ predefined tours are targeted at professionals, schools or higher education. The tours are themed to fit different professional topics. This way we get to dive into other subjects than the classical tourist tour. However, our tours are mainly entertainment and not lectures, so you may get new knowledge, but you don’t have to write notes.
Predefined or customised tours
On this page you will find examples of predefined tours. If you have a special topic, other suggestions, or locations you want to explore feel free to contact us at: info@insightjourneys.dk
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Science Tour – Meet the scientists who shaped Denmark
Science has a huge influence on our lives – and Danish history is full of scientists with interesting and gripping lives.
On this tour, we will zoom in on the pioneers of Denmark, starting with the natural philosophers who lived a very different life in the Middle Ages.
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Sustainable Tour – See Copenhagen from the green side
Copenhagen is a green and eco-friendly capital city and is very determined to become even more sustainable.
On this tour, we will let you in on the sustainability strategies of Copenhagen, recycling waste, urban gardening, planning public transportation, organic food, and eco-friendly architecture.
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Borgen Tour - visit locations and learn about Danish society
Have you seen the Netflix series Borgen? Even though the show is fictional it portrays the Danish political community quite accurately.
On this tour, we will visit locations and you will hear anecdotes from the set and learn about the real events that inspired the storyline and episodes.
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Ancient Denmark – A walk through Danish history
Danish pagan history is full of mystery and rituals.
On this tour, we will visit some of the 5000 old monuments in Denmark and hear stories about the Old Norse Religion and the later kings and queens who had an influence on Danish society up till the first constitution.
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Women in Science Tour - Female pioneers of the past
Many women are written out of history, but recently historians have begun to revive some significant Danish women from obscurity.
On this city walk, we come across some Danish women who wanted to work in science. We will learn about the obstacles they encountered on their way, and how they nevertheless contributed to important scientific discoveries.
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Social Tour – How to meet the Danes
Danes are often described as difficult to get to know. Settling in a new country is easier when you know how to network and make friends with the locals.
On this tour we will explore life off the beaten track in Vesterbro, a neighborhood brimming with fun and diversity. We will also visit specific venues that offer activities for people living in Denmark.
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Danish Business Culture – A walk through Danish business history
Danish work culture is distinct. Most Danish businesses utilise a flat management system, maintain an informal tone, and encourage individual participation in a cooperative team setting.
On this walking tour, we will explore the origins of Danish business culture through the modern era and give you examples of the historical basis for the cultural aspects of the present-day Danish workplace.
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Danish Education Tour – Gain insight into the Danish school system
The Danish school system is based on problem-oriented learning and group work. On this tour, we will explore some of the historic key elements in the development of the Danish educational system from primary school to higher education.
