Begin your tour with a visit to possibly the most famous Dane of all, The Little Mermaid. Erected in 1913 in gratitude to Hans Christian Andersen, she gazes wistfully at the harbor, longing after her prince. Then pass through Nyhavn, which was once a haunt for sailors, but today it has become a fashionable area boasting shops, cafes, and nightlife. See pastel-colored houses, standing side-by side, the perfect backdrop for the wooden ships lining the canal. Pass Kings Square, near Nyhavn, and Cristiansborg Castle, home to the Danish Parliament and royal reception rooms. Then it's on to Tivoli Gardens and Amusement Park, next to the City Hall. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic park, one of the world's oldest. Delve into the park's history, and learn that Hans Christian Andersen gathered some inspiration for his writing here, and also that it narrowly avoided destruction during World War II. The tour will terminate at the exquisite Nimb, one of the oldest still existing buildings in Tivoli, where you'll relax over a glass of sparkling wine, accompanied by a small snack, and ponder your exploration of fascinating Copenhagen. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators.