14 Food Experiences in Denmark Worth Booking

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.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.The Foodie Tour of Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $161

Spend about four hours tasting Copenhagen with guides such as Laura and Rikke, moving from Vesterport through Gammeltorv, Strædet, Nyhavn, and the Opera Park. Expect traditional and modern bites, a beer stop, city stories, and a maximum group of 15. Vegetarian options cover six of seven food stops.

“Our Foodie Tour was amazing! Laura was a knowledge and helpful guide! We got a good feel of the city and had a great time - would highly recommend!”

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10.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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11.Copenhagen Walking Tour with Food Testing (smorrebrod dish & snap)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Start at Højbro Plads and walk Copenhagen’s historic center with a local English-speaking guide. See Christiansborg, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, and the Gefion Fountain, then finish with smørrebrød and a Danish snap at Restaurant Vita. The food tasting is a pleasant finale, not the tour’s main focus.

“Our tour guide, Vasco had a depth of knowledge and an easy and engaging manner which made for an interesting and enjoyable day. Recommended!”

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12.Cool Nørrebro and Foodie Tips Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $15Best value

Use the StoryHunt app to guide you from Nørrebro Station through the multicultural outer district to the Copenhagen Lakes. Along the way, learn local history and stop at eight places for Danish food ideas. Food costs extra, and you should allow 3 to 4 hours, with comfortable shoes.

“Interesting and vibrant district with really good food recommendations. We tried the hotdog, sweet fries, local beer and the Danish pastry.”

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13.Food Tour In Copenhagen – 5 Delicious Tastings, Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

Walk central Copenhagen with an English-speaking guide and stop for five Danish tastings: smørrebrød, pastry, cheese, fishcake, dessert, and coffee. The three-hour route includes Torvehallerne, Kongens Nytorv, King’s Garden, and Strøget, with water provided.

“Lækre 5 stops hvor man får et godt indblik i dansk mad. Rigtig hyggeligt stops ved kultorvet. guiden ved meget om stederne og københavn generelt, hvilket gjorde turen rigtig god.”

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14.Best Copenhagen Food Tour with 5+ Tastings of Danish Foods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Start at Rosenborg Castle and follow an English, Spanish, Italian, or French-speaking guide through Copenhagen’s food halls, streets, and pubs. You’ll try seasonal and modern smørrebrød, Danish candy, pastries, an organic hot dog, and local beer. Private groups and dietary arrangements are available.

“Frank was a great tour guide, enormously friendly and knowledgeable. Very considerate to our preferences around food we’d like to try and attractions we’d like to see. Would definitely recommend.”

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