Scandinavia · TOURS IN DENMARK
Copenhagen is small, flat and best seen from the water or a saddle. These 15 cover the canal boats, the bike tours, the food and the castles within an hour of town, with prices and how long each one takes.
Spend one hour cruising Copenhagen’s harbor and canals with an English or Danish guide. You’ll pass Christiansborg, Amalienborg, the Opera House, the Little Mermaid, and the old Stock Exchange. Guides such as Peter, Kristian, and Ali are known for lively commentary, while some departures use multilingual audio instead.
“Great! Lovely to see the city by boat and learn more about it. Highly recommend!”
Use a 24 or 48-hour RED Sightseeing ticket to reach Copenhagen’s main sights, from Tivoli and Christiansborg to Amalienborg and the Little Mermaid. The optional blue Nettobådene canal cruise adds a one-hour water tour with live commentary, while bus audio is available in 10 languages. Use the app to track vehicles and find stops.
“Easy to get around and see the different neighborhoods. We ended up getting off a few times and saving other areas to bike to on another day. I’d definitely do just the 24hours if you are into walking/biking/taking local transportation since we ended up using those options to visit some of the areas on the tour. We purchased the 48hr ticket and did not use it on day two. It was nice to just get lost and hop on a Lime bike when we needed to head home.”
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.”
Travel from Copenhagen to Kronborg Castle, Helsingør, Lund, and Malmö in one well-packed day. Expect English commentary, a ferry across the Øresund, Lund Cathedral, Malmö’s Turning Torso, and free time for food or shopping. Guides such as Mario, Alan, Peter, and Steen are praised for useful tips and engaging local stories.
“An exceptionally picturesque road along the sea on the way to Helsingør. Our guide was Allen was very informative. The first stop was Kronborg castle - enough time for a brisk walk around the castle and Helsingør. A short ferry ride and we headed towards Lund, where we had the most delicious Swedish meatballs in all of Lund. The restaurant was recommended to us by locals. There is not enough time in Lund if one wants to have lunch and explore. I would add another hour for Lund. A short walk around Malmö. I would spend a little more time there. We managed to make two photo stops - the…”
Walk central Copenhagen with guides such as Thor, Steen, Martin, Roger, or Sebastian. In two hours, you’ll see Christiansborg, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, and the Marble Church while hearing Danish history, WWII stories, political jokes, and local tips. The tour is outdoors, English-speaking, wheelchair-friendly, and limited to bookings of six people.
“Steen, from Politically Incorrect walking tour was brilliant and humourous. He was informative.Thank you”
Ride about 8 km through Copenhagen with a local guide, passing Tivoli, Christiansborg, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Rosenborg, and Torvehallerne. Guides such as Sam, Francesca, Laura, and Aasa add local stories and cycling advice. Bikes, helmets, rain ponchos, luggage storage, and child options are available.
“Mariska was a fabulous guide today ! Informative in her style and approach with a lovely engaging edge we were captivated. She brought alive the city co Copenhagen and we cannot recommend her enough and the tour well worth the money !”
Travel from Copenhagen to Helsingør, Sweden’s Lund and Malmö by minibus, ferry, and coach. You’ll have free time at Kronborg Castle, Lund Cathedral, and Malmö’s old center, with commentary, maps, and an audio guide. The day suits independent explorers who want several highlights without managing trains and border crossings.
“It was fantastic! Mario is the best guide and we recommend this tour 100%!!! We visited beautiful cities”
Travel beyond Copenhagen with an English-speaking guide such as Sillas or Thomas, visiting Roskilde Cathedral, the Viking Ship Museum, Frederiksborg Castle, and Kronborg. The small-group minivan tour includes hotel pickup, transport, WiFi, water, and all entrance fees. Expect a full day of walking, castle stairs, and tightly planned sightseeing.
“Great, well-balanced, and knowledge-filled tour, enhanced by our guide Sillas’s mix of tasteful humor and helpful guidance in many scenarios. Was a nice adventure through several Danish attractions.”
Cruise Copenhagen’s canals and harbor for about an hour with a live Danish or English guide. You’ll pass Amalienborg Palace, the Little Mermaid, Christianshavn, Our Saviour’s Church, the Opera House, and Slotsholmen. Boats may offer covered heated seating in winter, plus open-air seats for clearer photos.
“I really liked this boat tour. The guide was knowledgeable with a fun sense of humour. Although a bit difficult to understand at times with how fast he spoke/mic quality. I had heard not to waste time walking to the mermaid. So this was the perfect way to see her and hear some fun facts. Beware though, I read it was heated and it is NOT. It’s a fully open boat lol. My fault for going in Jan but thought my toes would fall off”
Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Zealand with an English-speaking guide such as Sillas, Thomas, or Kenneth. See Hamlet’s Kronborg, Frederiksborg’s lake setting, royal tombs in Roskilde Cathedral, and Viking ships. Hotel pickup, transport, admission, water, and bus WiFi are included, but lunch is not.
“It was wonderful! Cillas was an excellent guide and driver. Thank you so much for magnificent trip.”
Spend about three hours aboard a covered boat with up to 12 passengers, sailing Copenhagen’s canals and harbor. Your English-speaking captain, such as Mathilde, Caroline, or Mats, adapts the talk to the group. You’ll stop at Trekroner Fort, pass Parliament and the navy command, and have time to chat over optional drinks.
“Great way to see the city with a small group. Our captain Caroline was excellent with information and humour. Being only a small group of twelve, the maximum our boat carried, she set the tone for a social afternoon whereby there was interaction between everyone. I would definitely recommend it as a must do activity and a very worthwhile 3 hours.”
Cruise Copenhagen’s canals from Ved Stranden in a small electric boat, with live Danish and English commentary. Guides such as Tony, Nina, and Kim mix city history with local stories and humor. The boat reaches narrower waterways than larger cruisers, and heated seats and blankets help on cold days.
“Good way to see Copenhagen from the water, Tony was an excelent Guise, had lots of jokes incomming.”
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!”
Ride a comfortable city bike through Copenhagen with a live English or German-speaking guide. In three hours, you’ll see Christiania, Christiansborg, Rosenborg Castle, the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, Nyhavn, and more. Guides such as Luke, Angus, Olivia, Rafael, and Derek add history, local life, humor, and useful tips for the rest of your stay.
“Liked the guide and the information provided was very comprehensive”
Ride through Copenhagen with Tropical Bikes and an English-speaking local guide such as Rene, Sarra, Fien, or Dominique. You’ll cover the city hall, Christiansborg, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Rosenborg, and the Round Tower. Standard bikes, helmets, and rain ponchos are available, with a maximum of 15 people.
“Great way to see the city and fit in a little exercise while on vacation. Hit all the main spots and your was at a good pace. The city is a true biking city where cars and pedestrians all have a mutual respect for each other so don’t feel uneasy if you don’t bike all the time. Our guide was great but I can’t remember her name, just remember she is from Italy.”
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