Free tour
“Working-Class Copenhagen: The story of Industrial Era and former Red Light area"
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Guru: Bahadir
Registered on 2 April 2025
I am born and raised in Copenhagen where i still live and really want to show parts of my city outside of the centrum to show a differet history and how the city has evolved from past to today.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
I'm Bahadir, guru of Copenhagen! And yes i am local, born in Copenhagen and still lives in Copenhagen where i have lived my entire life and see the change of the Copenhagen from the 90´s where Copenhagen was not popular as today, and where families tried to get out of.
I am very interested in history and will show you the industrial area and working class of Copenhagen in particular the "Istedgade" which was famous for being "Red Light" area of Copenhagen and bring you to the new modern part called "Carlsberg Byen" from the world danish famous beer brand.
Join to see the raw Copenhagen!
Key stops include:
- Copenhagen Central Station
- Istedgade & Halmtorvet
- The old Meatpacking District (Kødbyen)
- Skydebanegade’s iconic housing blocks
- Enghave Plads & Sorte Hest pub (outside only)
What we’ll explore:
- The rise of Copenhagen’s working class during the industrial revolution
- Istedgade’s rebellious reputation – from red-light past to cultural rebirth
- The Meatpacking District: slaughterhouses, unions, and urban renewal
- Life in early social housing and the dreams of better conditions
- Hidden stories of resistance, resilience, and radical change
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Hovedbanegården, 1577 København, Denmark
Come into the main train station of Copenhagen at the center there is a watch where i will wait for you with a brown hat.
1
Outside visit
Hovedbanegården
We will start inside main station - where the Industrial Era is also connected to the main railway station of Copenhagen today.
2
Outside visit
Meatpacking District
One of the most important areas of the industrial era in Copenhagen and also a important venue today is "Kødbyen" or as translated to english - Meat Packaging District
3
Outside visit
istedgade
We will walk through one of the most important street in the Industrial era of Copenhagen.
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
“Working-Class Copenhagen: The story of Industrial Era and former Red Light area"
