Tour de France Grand Depart
VIP Spectator Tour
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The 2023 Tour de France route will be announced towards the end of October.
Soon after the 2023 Tour de France route has been announced, we’ll publish details of our 2023 Tour de France trips.
Whilst we await next year’s Tour de France route, we’ve left the details of our 2022 Tour de France trip on the website – as a reference for what to expect in 2023.
Tour de France VIP Spectator Tour – Grand Depart
Has travelling to the Tour de France been your dream? If so, then open your eyes and let the show begin
The rolling circus, hordes of fans, gleaming bikes, fresh legs , excited teams, Danish Islands, delicious food, medieval towns, Vikings, a trip to Sweden, crisp sea air – welcome to the Grand Depart in Denmark!
Live Race Viewing
Team Presentation Ceremony
Stage 1: Copenhagen to Copenhagen
VIP Relais Etape
Stage 2: Roskilde to Nyborg
VIP Finish-Line Tribune in Nyborg
Stage 3: Vejle to Sønderborg
VIP Departure Village
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Overview
Join us for the Grand Depart to see the Team Presentation Ceremony and the first 3 stages of the 2022 Tour de France in Delightful Denmark!. The Nordic adventure starts in Copenhagen, on the island of Zealand, travels to the island of Funen and onto the Jutland Peninsula. We’ll visit them all! Add Viking ancestry, Medieval streets, palaces, harbors, a strong cycling influence and a trip to Sweden, for this EPIC itinerary.
Discover the area and stages with minimal travel time. The first week of the Tour de France is amazing – it’s quieter, everyone is full of positive energy with plenty of time for the fans, plus we have secured amazing Hotels! Stay in the heart of vibrant Copenhagen a stone’s throw from major Historical attractions and on the Time Trial route! Then onto Odense, the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen on the island of Funen.
Official Premium Tour Operator – Thomson Bike Tours is one of only 3 Official Tour Operators awarded “Premium” status to the Tour de France. Our partnership with the race organizers allows us to provide the ultimate insider Tour de France experience, complete with exclusive VIP hospitality and unprecedented race viewing opportunities.
Live Race Viewing
Team Presentation
Team Presentation
Stage 1
Copenhagen > Copenhagen
Stage 2
Roskilde > Nyborg
Stage 3
Vejle > Sønderborg
Christopher Tuohy, USA — 2022
Marlene Anderson Guba, USA — 2022
Ruth Cook, USA — 2022
Exclusive VIP Access
You can’t get closer to the race without joining a World Tour team
Insider Access
Meet the riders and Tour celebrities before the race start at the Departure Village and mix and mingle in the team area with Team Paddock access — a Spectator favorite!
Relais-Etape VIP
A great view of the race and more. Start with an aperitif at the bar and a seated lunch before watching the peloton race by in the company of an ex pro.
Izoard VIP Tribune
The Izoard VIP Tribune, situated opposite the Finish Line, offers VIP hospitality and unparalleled viewing of the stage finish.
A Passionate Team
Our passionate and knowledgable Spectator team are dedicated to providing you with a truly exceptional time at major Pro Tour bike races. The infectious personality of our team add an extra dimension to an unrivalled VIP experience. Simply the most fun you can have at a bike race.
ASO Premium Status
As the number one Official Premium Tour de France Tour Operater we can offer the ultimate in race access and exclusive goodies, such as the Tour de France Roadbook – the Holy Grail - given only to teams, media & Official Tour Operators and a special 25% discount card for Official Tour de France stores.
Break Away
Our guide has relationships with the commentators, teams and an extensive network of insider contacts, that means on the rest days you will be treated to a backstage pass experience
Itinerary
| Day | Headline | Description | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Welcome to Copenhagen | Hotel Admiral Copenhagen | ||
| 02 | Sweden & the Team Presentation | Hotel Admiral Copenhagen | ||
| 03 | Breakaway - Roskilde | Hotel Admiral Copenhagen | ||
| 04 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Relais Etape in Copenhagen | Hotel Admiral Copenhagen | ||
| 05 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Finish-Line Tribune in Nyborg | Hotel Odeon Odense | ||
| 06 | LIVE Race-Viewing: VIP Departure Village in Vejle | Hotel Admiral Copenhagen | ||
| 07 | Au Revoir |
Itinerary Detail
Day 1
Welcome to Copenhagen
Our staff will meet you at Copenhagen Kastrup airport. From here we’ll transfer you to our hotel in the centre of Copenhagen! After checking in we’ll have lunch where you’ll get a chance to meet your fellow Tour de France fans. Then it’s a short orientation meeting where we’ll run through the plans for the upcoming week. After lunch we will explore this magnificent city from the water! Glide along the city’s picturesque canals and harbor waters, and soak up stellar views of top Copenhagen attractions. Pass landmarks such as the Amalienborg Palace, the Little Mermaid statue and stunning Copenhagen Opera House; and drift around the canals of the Christianshavn neighborhood past colorful townhouses, cobbled lanes and houseboats. A couple of free hours will allow you to head into the city to explore further.
Day 2
Sweden & the Team Presentation
Today we are going to Sweden! The journey itself is outstanding as we take the fast train across the Öresund Bridge, one of the world’s longest bridges, to Lund. This picturesque small town is one of the oldest cities in Sweden. You can visit Lund cathedral built in 1145 and explore the tiny streets with houses that date back to 1700! After lunch (maybe you can try the famous meatballs?) we will head back to Copenhagen for the Team Presentation! This superb experience will allow you to see all the teams before their gruelling tour, get lots of photos and see every rider take the stage! It’s an amazing pre-race event with a really exciting atmosphere.
Day 3
Breakaway - Roskilde
On a Breakaway day anything can happen! We are heading to the legendary Roskilde, which will see the departure of Stage 2 of this year’s Tour! Famous for its Vikings, Music festival and Gothic Cathedral, it’s a must do in Denmark. Your guides will lead you for the day as we take the local train for the short journey. Upon arrival we will visit the final resting place for Kings and Queens through the last thousand years. The Gothic Cathedral majestically overlooks the city and the Fjord. Then we will head to the Fjord where the famous Viking Museum is situated. You will be given free time to explore and have lunch so feel free to meander through checking out the Viking ships. Co incidentally the famous music festival will also be taking place! We’ll head back to Copenhagen in the afternoon.
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Stage 1
Copenhagen > Copenhagen
The Queen Louise Bridge is reputed to be the busiest cycling route in the world. The riders will start the Tour by heading down the time trial start ramp one by one to tackle a circuit within the city that will take them past Tivoli Gardens and the Little Mermaid. There are a handful of bends on a course that’s quite technical, but these shouldn’t prevent the day’s most powerful rider from taking the first yellow jersey.
Stage 2
Roskilde > Nyborg
The Tour’s riders have already savoured the experience of riding over the sea to reach the finish at Zeeland in 2015. On this occasion, the Great Belt crossing is 18 kilometres long and there’s a strong possibility that the riders will have to battle with a gusting wind. The teams that are best adept at dealing with windy conditions will have a tactical card to play. If any of the favourites aren’t vigilant enough, they’ll have good reason to regret the finish.
Stage 3
Vejle > Sønderborg
Although the route never strays far from the coast on the Jutland peninsula, it will be less exposed to the wind than the day before and that should make it easier for the sprinters’ teams to control the race. Before a transfer and an unusually early first rest day, this stage should see the first round in the battle between the sprinters.
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Transfer Day
Tour de France
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | ||
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Closed
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July 2023 |
Closed |
USD $100
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Merchandising
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
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Copenhagen Kastrup Airport |
10:00 |
Departure
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Copenhagen Kastrup Airport |
08:30 |
Tour de France VIP Spectator Tour – Grand Depart
Dreaming with your eyes wide open!
