The 10 Private Tours in Scandinavia That Earn Their Price

1.Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,953 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

Walk Copenhagen’s central sights with a private English-speaking guide such as Paula, Fran, Jack, or Laura. Over about three hours, you’ll go from Rådhuspladsen along Strøget to Nyhavn and Amalienborg, with stops at Christiansborg, Marmorkirken, and more. The pace can suit your group, but palace interiors and food are not included.

“Learnt a lot from Paula, who is Spanish, about the Danish way of living while walking through the City.”

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2.Politically Incorrect Private Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk central Copenhagen with a private English-speaking guide such as Troels or Jack, hearing candid stories about Danish royalty, fires, WWII, and city life. In 90 minutes, you’ll see Højbro Plads, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Opera House area, Strøget, and Marble Church, ending near the royal palaces.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Troels! He was very knowledgeable and we got to see so much of the city! He catered it to it interests, gave us all the history, and made it really fun! I would absolutely book this!”

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3.Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 11 hours (approx.)

Travel by luxury minivan from Reykjavik to Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Vik, the Icelandic Lava Show, Solheimajokull Glacier, and Seljalandsfoss. Your English-speaking guide handles the long day, adds local stories, and leads a 15 to 20 minute walk to the glacier viewpoint. This is a glacier visit, not a glacier hike.

“Waterfalls, black beaches, lava show, beautiful scenery with Icelandic horses, sheep and farmlands. Our driver/guide Levi was personable, knowledgeable and added to this enjoyable experience that we will never forget,”

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4.Stockholm Private Golf Cart Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 444 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $65

Ride through Stockholm in a private, quiet golf cart with an English-speaking guide and audio commentary in eight languages. You will pass the Royal Palace, Gamla Stan, Djurgården, the Vasa Museum, Monteliusvägen, and more. Choose 60 or 120 minutes, ask for photo stops, and bring a small, well-behaved pet if needed.

“The very best way to cover a lot of territory, much of which is uneven terrain and cobblestones, as well as sharp hills. Outstanding opportunity to interact with people who really know their community and can respond to questions. Highly recommended way tour.”

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5.Private Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · from $62

Meet a private guide at your hotel or a central Helsinki landmark and shape a two to six hour walking tour around your interests. Guides such as Georg, Angela, Karim, and Maria have helped visitors with Finnish culture, transport, food halls, museums, design, and major sights. Meals, transit, and attraction tickets cost extra.

“Karim Moubarak our tourist guide was very excellent as a guide. He makes our walking tour very interesting & enjoyable. My husband & i enjoyed much our walking tour because he explained to us pleasantly the history of Helsinki.”

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6.Bike Tour Copenhagen. Private Guide, Concierge Service, Small Grp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $52Best value

Ride through Copenhagen’s historic center, harbor, royal quarter, Latin Quarter, and famous waterfront sights with a local guide. You’ll stop at Amalienborg, The Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Christiansborg, and more. The tour uses bicycles, though groups may sometimes combine with Segways or electric bikes. Radio receivers help you hear the guide while riding.

“This was a great way to learn a little about Copenhagen and see some of the main sites. Getting around on bikes was very safe. Peter was a fabulous guide!”

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7.Trondheim Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · from $62

Choose a two to six-hour private walk through Trondheim with an English-speaking Lokafyer such as Adrian, Rossana, or Ignacio. Meet at your hotel or Airbnb, set the pace, and focus on local life, food, transport, culture, or sights. This is a personal introduction, not a formal history tour.

“Such a great way to walk around Trondheim especially early in the morning when most things were closed.”

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8.Hiking with Husky in Akureyri (private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join Gunni and Maria at their goHusky home near Akureyri for a private walk with a sled dog, followed by time with the pack, coffee, photos, and stories about husky care. You’ll see woodland, countryside, mountains, and sea, with pickup available and room for up to eight people.

“Gunni, the vendor, met us at the cruise pier with a husky. It was love at first sight. We were driven to his home and surrounded by many friendly huskies once the fence was closed behind us. Our group of 9, 5 kids and 4 adults couldn't stop smiling and petting the dogs. After the petting session, we were harnessed and teamed up with a husky so they could take us for a walk. 😁 We strolled through the dirt trail and saw some beautiful scenery without the dogs losing control of us. We learned how the dogs are cared for and saw the effort involved in keeping them happy…”

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9.Private Northern Lights Search Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $494

Leave Svolvaer in a private minivan with an English-speaking guide and professional photographer. Andrea or Eric may lead the search, helping you use a camera and tripod while watching for the aurora over Lofoten’s bays, lagoons, and peaks. Warm drinks, biscuits, and next-day photos are included.

“We had a great time. The guide, Andrea, took good care of us.”

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10.Husky Petting in Akureyri (private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend about an hour with Gunni, Maria, and their friendly huskies at a private kennel outside Akureyri. You can pet the dogs, take photos and videos, hear how the family grew from one dog to 21, and enjoy coffee or tea. Pickup is available from Akureyri hotels, the airport, and cruise harbor.

“The host and the huskies. Just warns your heart to see how the host and huskies relate. I would go again”

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