The Philosopher’s Last Walk: An audio tour on the life of Søren Kierkegaard

Copenhagen gets philosophical. This self-guided walk brings Søren Kierkegaard’s life into focus as you move from his family home through churches, university streets, lakes, and Assistens Cemetery. I like the witty, well-written audio and the freedom to stop, wander, and listen at your own pace. I also like that the route ends at Kierkegaard’s actual burial place, giving the walk a clear sense of purpose. The main drawback is simple: you are on your own, so anyone wanting a live guide or conversation will need another kind of tour.

For $9.99, you get about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes of audio, maps, directions, and offline access through the VoiceMap app. The tour is in English and works well for visitors who want Kierkegaard and 19th-century Copenhagen together, not as two separate subjects.

Key points to know before you go

• The route begins at Kierkegaard’s family house on Nytorv, placing his story in a personal setting from the first stop.
• You pass Copenhagen landmarks along the way, including a church, Rundetårn, Copenhagen University, the Cathedral, the bridge, and the lakes.
• The walk ends at Assistens Cemetery, at Søren Kierkegaard’s gravesite on Kapelvej.
• The narration is informative and witty, with useful background on Kierkegaard and Copenhagen life in the 19th century.
• Offline maps and audio are included, so you do not need a constant data connection once the tour is set up.
• The tour costs $9.99 per person, making it a low-cost choice for a private experience, though you must bring your own phone and headphones.

A philosopher’s Copenhagen, one stop at a time

This is not a conventional guided tour with a person holding a flag. It is a GPS-based audio walk. You arrive at the starting point, open the VoiceMap app, and follow the route while the narration guides you through the city.

That format changes the mood. You can walk at your own pace instead of keeping up with a group. You can pause the audio, take a break, or spend more time at a place that interests you. The tradeoff is that you cannot ask the narrator a question or adjust the route through conversation.

The subject is Søren Kierkegaard, but the route also gives you a portrait of Copenhagen as he knew it. The strongest praise focuses on how the audio combines information about Kierkegaard with details about 19th-century city life. That makes the experience useful even if you know only the philosopher’s name.

You do not need to arrive as a Kierkegaard expert. In fact, this walk may work best if you know little about him. The narration has been described as a strong introduction, with clear delivery and a witty tone rather than a heavy academic approach.

Starting at Nytorv and Kierkegaard’s family home

The tour starts at Nytorv 2, 1450 København, by Søren Kierkegaard’s family house. This is a thoughtful place to begin because it gives the story a human starting point. Instead of opening with an abstract discussion of philosophy, the walk starts with the setting connected to his family life.

That personal focus can help you understand the route as a life story rather than a list of famous Copenhagen buildings. You are not simply collecting landmarks. You are following a thread from home, through the city, and finally to the cemetery.

The start is also practical. Nytorv is near public transportation, and the tour provides directions to the meeting point. When you reach the correct location, the GPS tour begins. I would still give yourself a few minutes to find the exact starting point, especially if you are navigating with a phone in a busy city center.

Because this is a self-guided tour, the start time is flexible. The listed hours cover every day from midnight to midnight, so you are not tied to a fixed departure. The actual experience lasts about 60 to 75 minutes, but allow extra time if you stop for photographs or pause the audio.

Churches, Rundetårn, and Copenhagen University

From the family house, the route passes by a church, Rundetårn, and Copenhagen University. These stops broaden the story beyond Kierkegaard’s private life and connect it to the institutions and public places around him.

The church adds a religious setting to a tour about a thinker whose work is closely associated with questions of faith, choice, and personal responsibility. The supplied details do not specify which church receives the most attention, so you should expect the audio to provide the meaning of the stop rather than a full architectural tour.

Rundetårn gives the route another kind of reference point. It is one of Copenhagen’s recognizable landmarks, and its appearance helps break up the walking with a major city sight. If you are already planning to see Rundetårn separately, this audio tour can still give you a different reason to pause there.

Copenhagen University matters because it connects the route to learning and intellectual life. The walk does not present Kierkegaard as a thinker floating above ordinary Copenhagen. Instead, it places him within the city’s educational and religious surroundings.

I like this section because it should appeal to two kinds of people at once. If you come for philosophy, the city context adds substance. If you come mainly for Copenhagen sightseeing, the Kierkegaard theme gives familiar places a sharper focus.

The Cathedral, bridge, and lakes

The route continues past the Cathedral, then goes along the bridge and by the lakes. These middle sections give the tour room to breathe. The experience is not packed with indoor admissions or long visits at a single site. You keep walking while the narration supplies the connections.

The Cathedral adds another important religious landmark to the route. Along with the earlier church, it helps show why the city’s religious spaces are part of Kierkegaard’s story. You can listen while looking at the building, but remember that this is an exterior walking route as described. Admission fees, if any are relevant to places along the way, are not included.

The bridge changes the feel of the walk. A bridge is a natural transition, and here it helps carry you from the central city toward the final section. The lakes then provide a more open stretch before the route enters Assistens Cemetery.

This part may be especially welcome if you prefer a walk with changing scenery. You move from streets and buildings to broader views around the water, then toward the cemetery. The route has a clear progression without requiring transportation between stops.

There is one practical point to keep in mind. The tour is listed at about one hour to one hour and 15 minutes, so the walk is not designed for a slow, full visit at every location. If you stop often, your total time will grow. That is not a problem with a self-guided format, but it means you should not schedule a tight appointment immediately afterward.

Entering Assistens Cemetery

The tour goes into Assistens Cemetery, which is more than a final waypoint. It changes the atmosphere and gives the walk a quiet closing stretch after the city streets.

The cemetery is where the personal and philosophical sides of the tour meet. You have followed Kierkegaard through places connected with home, religion, education, and the wider city. Now the route brings you to the place associated directly with his death and remembrance.

Since the tour is audio-led, the narration can carry the story as you walk through the cemetery. You do not need to manage a group or keep pace with a guide. That gives you room to pay attention to the surroundings, though you should keep your volume at a level that respects the setting.

The route ends at Søren Kierkegaard’s gravesite, listed at Kapelvej 2, 2200 København. Ending at his burial place is one of the tour’s best choices. It gives you a destination that feels connected to the subject, rather than finishing at a random city corner after the main story has ended.

What the VoiceMap format gives you

The VoiceMap app is available for Android and iOS. Your purchase includes lifetime access to the English tour, along with offline audio, maps, and geodata.

Offline access is useful in a practical way. You can follow the route without depending on a strong mobile connection throughout the walk. Download or prepare the tour before setting out, then use the map and audio as you move between stops.

You need to provide your own smartphone and headphones. Food, drinks, transportation, and personal expenses are not included. There are no listed admissions included, so you should not treat the $9.99 price as a ticket bundle.

The GPS format is also worth understanding. The tour is designed to start when you reach the correct location, and the app provides directions to get there. This is convenient, but your experience depends partly on using the app correctly and keeping your phone ready.

I would choose headphones that let you remain aware of your surroundings. The route passes through city streets, across a bridge, by the lakes, and into a cemetery. You want to hear the narration without losing awareness of bicycles, traffic, or people around you.

Is $9.99 good value?

At $9.99 per person, this is an inexpensive way to spend an hour in Copenhagen. You receive a complete English audio route, GPS guidance, maps, offline access, and lifetime use. If you value independence, that package makes sense.

The price is especially fair for a private experience. Only your group participates, so you are not joining strangers or following a schedule set by a guide. You can begin at a convenient time and move at a comfortable speed.

Still, low cost does not mean the tour is right for everyone. You are paying for narration and route guidance, not personal attention. There is no live guide to explain a point in another way, answer questions, or make spontaneous changes.

The value also depends on your interest in the subject. If Kierkegaard’s life and thought appeal to you, the route gives you a focused hour with a clear theme. If you want broad sightseeing or interior visits, you may find the experience too specialized.

The audio itself has received a 4.6 rating from five reviews, with particular praise for its informative, witty style and clear delivery. That is a small sample, so I would treat it as encouraging rather than final proof. Still, the praise points to the tour’s main strength: it seems to make a potentially serious subject approachable.

Who should book this walk?

I would recommend it to independent visitors who enjoy walking and want more meaning from central Copenhagen. It also suits anyone looking for an introduction to Kierkegaard without committing to a lecture or a long museum visit.

Students, readers, philosophy fans, and curious first-time visitors can all find something useful here. You do not need specialist knowledge, and the English narration is designed as an introduction rather than a technical course.

It is also a good option for couples, friends, and families who prefer a private outing. Since only your group participates, you can pause when needed and discuss the ideas as you go.

I would be more cautious about booking it for someone who dislikes phone-based tours. If you want eye contact, questions, local conversation, and a guide who reacts to your interests, choose a live walking tour instead.

You should also think about the ending. The route finishes at the gravesite in Assistens Cemetery, not back at Nytorv. That is meaningful, but you need to plan from the cemetery afterward. The supplied information does not include transportation back to the start, and transportation is not part of the tour.

Booking and cancellation details

Confirmation is received at the time of booking. The tour is available every day, around the clock, with the schedule listed through February 16, 2027.

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund, and the cut-off follows Copenhagen local time.

The provider is VoiceMap Audio Tours. Before you set out, make sure you have a charged smartphone, headphones, and enough time to walk from the starting point to the cemetery without rushing.

Should you book The Philosopher’s Last Walk?

Book it if you want a low-cost, flexible walk that connects Kierkegaard’s life with Copenhagen streets, religious sites, the university area, the lakes, and his final resting place. The clear narration and witty tone make it a friendly introduction, while the GPS format lets you explore without a group.

Skip it if you want a live guide, included transportation, food, or admission tickets. For everyone else, $9.99 is a reasonable price for a focused English audio walk with lifetime access and a strong ending at Kierkegaard’s gravesite.

FAQ

How long does The Philosopher’s Last Walk take?

The tour lasts approximately one hour to one hour and 15 minutes. Stops, photographs, and pauses may extend your total time.

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at Nytorv 2, 1450 København, Denmark, by Søren Kierkegaard’s family house.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Søren Kierkegaard’s gravesite in Assistens Cemetery, at Kapelvej 2, 2200 København.

What language is the audio tour in?

The tour is offered in English.

What does the price include?

The $9.99 price includes lifetime access to the English tour, the VoiceMap app for Android and iOS, offline audio, offline maps, offline geodata, and GPS directions to the starting point.

Do I need to bring anything?

You need your own smartphone and headphones. Transportation, food, drinks, personal expenses, and admission fees are not included.