The 15 Best Food Tours in Denmark

1.The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Walk central Copenhagen with an English-speaking guide such as Toby, Marie, or Cassandra, stopping for Danish cheese, smørrebrød, beer or cider, an organic hot dog, pastries, sweets, licorice, and chocolate. The small group is capped at 12, and the route may change with local opening hours.

“Great tour with Toby! He was engaging, warm, friendly and we loved all the food, places we stopped and the goodies even along the way at the non-food stops. The beer was great too! Of all the tours we did while in Copenhagen, this was the best one. We really got to engage with each other and it was so nice!”

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2.Copenhagen Culinary Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend about three hours walking from Torvehallerne to City Hall Square while tasting smørrebrød, meatballs, roast pork, a Danish hot dog, cardamom pastry, Carlsberg, kombucha, and a secret dish. Guides such as Will, Sonia, Sofia, and Emily add food tips and Copenhagen context.

“Great tour! All the food was delicious. Sonia was great very knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommend”

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3.Politically Incorrect Beer Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 516 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Walk from Urban House through Central Station, Vesterbro, the Meatpacking District, and the red-light district while sampling eight Danish beers, about one liter in all. Guides such as Thor, Martin, Roger, and Derek mix local history with crude jokes. This is an outdoor beer walk, not a pub crawl.

“Zephyr was a truly amusing and fun and very personable tour guide. He did a great job at being a historian, comedian, and tour guide to some very fun parts of Copenhagen. I would easily recommend this tour to anyone who can walk the whole time and loves trying a bunch of different beers.”

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4.Copenhagen’s oldest and original food tour (Est. 2011).

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Join Copenhagen’s original food tour, founded in 2011, for eight tastings across the historic center. Try Arla Unika cheese, fresh pastry, smørrebrød, craft beer, an organic hot dog, Danish sweets, and Summerbird chocolate while guides such as Simon, Marie, and Peter add local food and history.

“Our guide Mino was incredible, so knowledgable about the history of the city. We loved the mix of places to eat and drink.”

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5.Best of Danish Pastry Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 414 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Join an English-speaking guide such as Theo, Simon, Noah, or Linea for a two-hour walk to five Copenhagen bakeries. Sample one pastry at each stop, learn about Danish baking and city history, and expect generous portions that are best shared.

“It was a very nice experience, our guide Linea did a great job! She answered all out questions about the city and other things Highly recommend”

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6.Politically Incorrect Beer Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 239 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Walk from Urban House through Vesterbro, the Meatpacking District, and Sønder Boulevard while tasting eight local and craft beers. Guides such as Thor, Roger, Martin, and Steen mix Copenhagen history with dark comedy. Bring warm, weatherproof clothing: this is an outdoor walk, not a pub crawl.

“Thor was a wonderful guide! this tour was my 18yo nephew's first experience with beer, and Thor did a great job at fostering a welcoming a supportive atmosphere among the group. Lots of fun, good history, great selections! Thanks, Thor!”

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7.Copenhagen Food & Drink Private Tour: Scandinavia Delight Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $197

Spend three hours walking central Copenhagen with a private guide such as Magda, Karolina, Jeff, or Rozelle. Taste nine Danish specialties, including hot dog, fish cake, roast pork, smørrebrød, pastry, beer, schnapps, and coffee. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly options are available with advance notice.

“Jeff, being a life time resident of Copenhagen, has a great perspective from which to share his thoughts and experiences with others. His knowledge and passion for the city, its history and culture were evident throughout our walking tour experience. If you are interested in a really enjoyable day with a delightful person, seek him out.”

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8.Vesterbro Tour With Beer & Pub Visits – Max 10 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Walk Copenhagen’s changing Vesterbro with an English-speaking local guide such as Kenneth, Liva, Oskar, or Lucas. Visit a traditional brown bar, Mikkeller, and a craft beer pub while hearing stories about prostitution, Carlsberg workers, graffiti, WWII, urban renewal, and local life. Three beers are included.

“Kenneth was THE BEST tour guide ever. I had a solo trip and he made it so fun and took me to all the coolest spots in Copenhagen. The tour flew by!”

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9.Copenhagen Private Food Walking Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $202

Walk Copenhagen with a private Withlocals guide such as Monica, Claudio, Fabrine, Grazi, or Caio, stopping for Danish pastries, hot dogs, smørrebrød, chocolates, drinks, and other local bites. Choose six or 10 tastings, discuss dietary needs in advance, and see city sights between food stops.

“Our host Monica, was energetic and knowledgeable about Copenhagen. The food varied and was really good. We had to pace ourselves as there was plenty of food at each tasting. One tasting was an amazing loaded hot dog (I know, right) that was like no other. The four of us had a good time and would recommend.”

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10.Scandinavian Delights Food & Drink Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 96 reviews · 3 hours · from $205

Explore Copenhagen by appetite on a private three-hour walk with a local guide. Stop for an organic Danish hot dog, flæskesteg, fish cakes at Torvehallerne, smørrebrød, schnapps, and a cinnamon roll with coffee. Guides such as Karolina, Magda, and Céline add local history and practical city tips.

“Our guide, Karolina, was fabulous. As well as leading us to many great food tastings she provided us with details of the Copenhagen city that we would not have otherwise known. We enjoyed discovering historical facts as well as getting to know a lot about current life in Denmark. All of the tastings were excellent and we struggled to eat everything that was offered. This is an ideal tour to do at the beginning of your visit to Copenhagen as it provides so many tips to do later.”

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11.Small Group Neighborhood Tour with Beer & Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · 3 hours · from $66

Walk from Copenhagen Central Station through Vesterbro with an English-speaking guide such as Kenneth or Oskar. Hear how the former red-light district changed, then visit Freddy’s Bar, Mikkeller Bar, and Fermentoren for about a liter of Danish and craft beer. Groups are limited to 10 adults.

“Very good tour and experience and would recommend to everyone”

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12.Copenhagen Private Culinary Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Classics

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $375

Explore Copenhagen through six generous tastings, from smørrebrød and pork crackling to a Danish hot dog and cardamom pastry. Your private English-speaking guide, including guides such as Merveille, MM, or William, leads you from Rømersgade through Strøget to City Hall Square.

“Merville was an excellent, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable guide. Best of all we all had great fun. Thanks and well done!”

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13.Copenhagen Modern Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend four hours tasting Copenhagen beyond the usual hot dog stops. With guides such as Sandra and Therese, you’ll visit Torvehallerne, Kødbyen, and Carlsbergbyen for snacks, drinks, stories, and a full sit-down lunch. The tour ends near Carlsberg Station.

“I chose this tour specifically because it seemed the most unique to the other Copenhagen food tours (specifically.. you didn't stop for a hotdog lol). It was definitely interesting! We stopped at a variety of places, including a middle eastern restaurant that I gladly revisited later on my trip. Our guide was also an archeologist, which was really cool because she provided fascinating historical information on the tour as we discussed food. I would recommend!”

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14.Copenhagen Best of Danish Pastry Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Start in Christianshavn and walk about 3 miles through Copenhagen, stopping at five bakeries for generous pastry samples. Guides such as Simon and Linnea add bakery stories, city history, and practical tips. The 2-hour tour begins at 9 a.m. and ends near Kongens Nytorv.

“Fantastic guide with Simon who was very informative. Pastries were lovely but a lot of food in the 2 hours so may want to skip a meal!”

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15.Modern City Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 4 hours · from $149

Meet your English-speaking local guide at Nørreport for four hours of Copenhagen food and stories. Visit Torvehallerne, try eight tastings and a full lunch, sample smørrebrød and pastries, and hear how Danish cooking meets Middle Eastern and Noma-inspired ideas.

“Oscar was a wonderful guide!! The walk was delightful, and the food was delicious. The level of information and history of Copenhagen incorporated into the tour was perfect!”

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