The 10 Best Canal Cruises in Copenhagen

1.Copenhagen Sightseeing Classic Canal Tour With Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,906 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33Our pick

Cruise Copenhagen’s canals and harbor for one hour with a live Danish and English guide. You’ll pass Amalienborg Palace, the Little Mermaid, Christianshavn, Our Saviour’s Church, the Opera House, and Slotsholmen. Choose an outdoor seat for photos, or use the covered heated area in colder weather.

“Lovely boat trip. Left on time, saw another side of Copenhagen. English speaking guide - all very interesting!! Good value for money! Would definitely recommend!”

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2.Electric Canal Tour with Guide and Hot Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 670 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

Board a silent electric boat at Islands Brygge for a one-hour guided canal tour limited to nine people. Your captain points out Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, the Opera House, Christianshavn, and Børsen, while you enjoy organic coffee or tea. Guides including Maria, Carl, and Karl are praised for friendly local advice.

“Guide was soooo cute, friendly and helpful. We really liked the tour so much! Thanks!”

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3.Walk & Canal Tour: Copenhagen Highlights + Changing of the Guards

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $77Top rated

Follow a local English-speaking guide through central Copenhagen, ride the electric harbor ferry when available, visit the Little Mermaid and Kastellet, then finish at Amalienborg. Guides include Michael, Maybritt, Mia, Otto, Eric, Signe, and others. Expect a small group of up to 15 and 5 to 7 km of walking.

“This was a great day tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour enjoyable even though the weather was not great. Highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Guided Harbor Cruise with Iconic Landmarks & Aarhus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 1h 10m · from $23Best value

Board beside DOKK1 for a 70-minute guided cruise through Aarhus Harbor. Your English- or Danish-speaking guide points out the Lighthouse, Old Cathedral, Toldboden, Marina, and modern Aarhus Ø. Weekday evening departures may follow the Riis Skov coastal route, with Christmas cruises offered seasonally.

“Sehr viel kürzere Fahrt (45min statt 70) Nach 30min gab es schon keine Getränke oder Speisen mehr, aus dem Grund dass es zu spät sei Guide spricht sehr viel mehr auf Dänisch als auf Englisch Enttäuschend”

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5.Private Walk & Canal Tour: Highlights + Changing of the Guards

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk Copenhagen with a private guide, then ride an electric harbor ferry past Børsen, the Opera House, and Nyhavn. The route covers Tivoli, Christiansborg, Kastellet, the Little Mermaid, and Amalienborg, ending with the noon Changing of the Guards on morning departures.

“Amalie was very informative and very educational. Very nice and really knows what she is talking about. Would recommend her yo family and friends in the future”

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6.Private City Walking Tour with Canal Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 3 hours

Spend two hours walking Copenhagen with a private English-speaking guide, then take a one-hour canal cruise from Nyhavn. You’ll see royal palaces, Christiansborg, the Royal Opera House, Paper Island, the Circle Bridge, and the Little Mermaid. Guide Alia Makhmud has led some highly praised tours.

“Mycket uppskattad rundtur av alla oss på SvalövsBostäder, Alia är en mycket trevlig och duktig guide.”

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7.Copenhagen Canal Boat Cruise and City, Nyhavn Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $281

Start beneath the Lur Blowers at City Hall for a private, English-language walk through Copenhagen’s Old Town and Nyhavn. Then board a one-hour canal boat with audio commentary, passing the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, Holmen, and Christianshavn. The four-hour option adds Rosenborg’s King’s Garden and Frederik’s Church.

“Our guide Caroline was charming and knowledgeable. She provided a detailed, informative and personal experience that we appreciated very much.”

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8.2-Hour Private City Walking Tour with a Canal Tour ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $250

Start with a roughly two-hour private walk through central Copenhagen, led in English by a local guide such as Rob, then use your included ticket for a one-hour public canal cruise. See City Hall, Christiansborg, Nyhavn, the Royal Opera House, Christianshavn, and the Little Mermaid.

“Rob was a very informative tour guide. We enjoyed learning about the Danish traditions and architecture”

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9.Christmas Harbour Cruise with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 1h 15m · from $25

Cruise Aarhus harbor for 75 minutes aboard a Christmas-lit ship. An English, German, or Danish-speaking guide points out old ships, houseboats, murals, modern buildings, and Aarhus Ø. You can buy drinks and snacks onboard, while children may enjoy hands-on activities.

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10.Canal Boat Cruise & Old Town/Nyhavn Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $274

Meet your private guide at City Hall for a 2 or 3-hour walk through Copenhagen’s Old Town and Nyhavn, then board a one-hour canal cruise. The longer route adds Rosenborg’s King’s Garden, Frederik’s Church, and Amalienborg Square. Audio commentary is in English, Danish, or German.

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