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The 15 Best Guided Tours in Denmark

66 tours  ·  from $7

A live guide is the difference between a pretty canal and a thousand years of harbour politics. The 15 below cover walks, rides and boats, priced, with group sizes and languages noted.

Copenhagen: Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with a Local Guide - Rådhuspladsen and Tivoli: a lively opening
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Copenhagen: Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with a Local Guide

1.Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,312 reviews · 3 hours · from $62Our pick

Cycle about 8 km through Copenhagen with a local guide such as Sam, Laura, Francesca, or Aasa. See Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Rosenborg, and more, with family bikes, safety instruction, rain ponchos, and post-tour advice included.

“Laura was so knowledgeable & friendly! We had a lovely group & she catered for everyone’s abilities. Thoroughly enjoyed & would highly recommend.”

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Copenhagen Sightseeing Classic Canal Tour With Live Guide - Christianshavn, Canals, and Christian IV’s Plan
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Copenhagen Sightseeing Classic Canal Tour With Live Guide

2.Copenhagen Sightseeing Classic Canal Tour With Live Guide

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

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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Copenhagen Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with local Guide - Børsen and Kongens Nytorv connect the harbor to the royal quarter
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Copenhagen Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with local Guide

3.Copenhagen Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,125 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $61Top rated

Ride through central Copenhagen with a local English-speaking guide and a provided bicycle. You’ll see Christiansborg, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Rosenborg Castle, and more, with time for stories, photos, and practical cycling tips. Small groups are capped at 15.

“The tour is a wonderful overview of Copenhagen sights. Highly recommend it on the beginning of your stay in order to then best spend your time. Tour pace was comfortable and enjoyable.”

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Copenhagen: Guided Segway Tour - The Little Mermaid and Opera House: a gentle first stretch
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Copenhagen: Guided Segway Tour

4.Guided Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 710 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $67

Cruise Copenhagen’s waterfront and center on a small-group Segway tour led in English by guides such as Sabina, Mikkel, Andreas, or Sergio. After individual training, you’ll pass the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, Christiansborg, and more, using a radio headset to hear the guide clearly.

“We just returned from our trip abroad. The last day we were in Copenhagen and the 4 of us (seniors) took the 2 hour Segway tour with Andreas. We had perfect weather and a wonderful time. We were given sufficient time to familiarize ourselves with our machines and headed off to see the sights. Andreas was so nice, attentive and informative always seeing to our safety through the lovely town, along the water etc. so glad we decided on this tour. You will surely enjoy!”

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Copenhagen: Electric Canal Tour with Guide and Hot Drink - Nyhavn from the canal
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Copenhagen: Electric Canal Tour with Guide and Hot Drink

5.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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Copenhagen: Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink - Four more stops, each with a different mood
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Copenhagen: Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink

6.Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 603 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Meet your English-speaking guide inside Barcelona Bar, then walk through four more Copenhagen venues over four hours. Four shots, one final drink, photos, games, karaoke, and dancing are included. Guides such as UV, Remi, Eduardo, and Daniella are known for keeping large international groups together.

“Yuvi And Remi made it a great experience, it was greatly organized, everything was great, but in the end I lost them (after the last place). I would be happy to join but would always stick to organizers, cause you may be distracted as well and lose them (not always recommended). The Drinks were good. Guys made the time good. Thanks a lot.”

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Segway Tours Copenhagen w. Guide & Concierge Service. 2 Hours+ - Strøget and Kongens Nytorv: a lively opening
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Segway Tours Copenhagen w. Guide & Concierge Service. 2 Hours+

7.Segway Tours Copenhagen w. Guide & Concierge Service. 2 Hours+

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 550 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Start at Nikolaj Plads for training, then follow a guide such as Peter, Jakob, Matias, Albert, or Emily past Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Christiansborg, and more. Expect a small group, radio commentary, photo stops, rain gear, storage, and a complimentary drink afterward.

“Great way to see the city sights in Copenhagen and fun also. Our guide was knowledgeable and even though we had no experience on a Segway we found it easy to ride”

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Bike Tour Copenhagen. Private Guide, Concierge Service, Small Grp - Vikings, the Little Mermaid, and Kastellet
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Bike Tour Copenhagen. Private Guide, Concierge Service, Small Grp

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

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

Ride through Copenhagen with an English-speaking guide such as Peter, Jonas, Jacob, or Mathias. This 2-hour-15-minute tour links Strøget, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Christiansborg, and quieter local streets. Bikes, radio receivers, photo stops, and a post-tour drink are included.

“The bike shop was efficient and everyone so nice .Jonas was an amazing guide- funny and knowledgeable.”

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Copenhagen: Guided City Highlights Tour - Nyhavn: Copenhagen’s famous waterfront face
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Copenhagen: Guided City Highlights Tour

9.Guided City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 366 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Join an English-speaking guide for a three-hour Copenhagen walk with up to 10 people. See Nyhavn, Amagertorv, Christiansborg Palace, and other key sights, while guides such as Tom, Michel, Jose, and Diana add local history, food tips, and practical advice.

“Morgan was an AMAZING guide—knowledgeable and funny and helpful to folks who needed assistance or extra time.”

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Copenhagen: City Highlights Walking Tour With Local Guide - The Little Mermaid: a quick stop with a larger story
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Copenhagen: City Highlights Walking Tour With Local Guide

10.City Highlights Walking Tour With Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 316 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Walk central Copenhagen with a born-and-raised local guide such as Kenneth, Oskar, or Liva. In 150 minutes, see the Little Mermaid, Kastellet, Amalienborg, Nyhavn, and Christiansborg, while hearing royal stories, local tips, and Danish life explained in clear English.

“Nice tour around central Copenhagen! The guide was very knowledgeable about the city and history.”

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Copenhagen: City Highlights Guided Segway Tour - Learning to ride before entering the city
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Copenhagen: City Highlights Guided Segway Tour

11.City Highlights Guided Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 299 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Ride a self-balancing Segway through Copenhagen with an English-speaking guide such as Peter or Albert. After practice and a safety briefing, you’ll pass Nyhavn, The Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, Christiansborg, the Old Stock Exchange, Gefion Fountain, and the Citadel, with time for photos and questions.

“Great tour visiting many of the sights of Copenhagen.”

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2 Hours Copenhagen E-Bike Guided Tours - The Playhouse, Nyhavn, and the Opera House
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2 Hours Copenhagen E-Bike Guided Tours

12.2 Hours Copenhagen E-Bike Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Ride a provided e-bike through Copenhagen with guides such as Szabina, Jenny, Freddy, and Mikkel. This small-group tour covers The Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Christiania, Christiansborg, Amalienborg, and more, with photo stops, local stories, and a short break to explore Christiania.

“We’ve rented e bikes before and it’s a great way to see the city while being outside and getting “some” exercise.”

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Copenhagen: The Opera House Guided Tour - Behind the curtain, where scenery moves
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Copenhagen: The Opera House Guided Tour

13.The Opera House Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 156 reviews · 1h 15m · from $24Best value

Join an English-speaking guide at Copenhagen’s Royal Opera House for a 75-minute tour of its dazzling foyer, maple-clad main stage, gilded auditorium, and technical backstage areas. See how movable stage fields handle huge sets, and learn about costumes, staging, and scenography.

“Great tour, the guide was very informative and the building is super impressive!”

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Copenhagen: Guided Walking Tour - City Hall, Ny Torv, and Gammel Torv
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Copenhagen: Guided Walking Tour

14.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 154 reviews · 3 hours

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Copenhagen Central Station for a private three-hour walk through the old city. Expect major sights such as Tivoli, Strøget, Christiansborg, Nyhavn, and Amalienborg, with the route adjusted to your interests. Guides include Stuart, Facundo, Lucy, Edgar, Tina, and Alessio.

“Martin was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun as well as informative. Saw a lot of the city in a short space of time which has made us want to explore more. We were the only 2 people on the tour so Martin was happy to adapt the tour to our preferences.”

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Copenhagen Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) - Starting at your hotel and getting oriented
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Copenhagen Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

15.Copenhagen Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

Explore Copenhagen privately with guides such as Simona, Mood, Finn, or Virginia. Choose a two to eight hour walk shaped around your interests, from old-city sights and Danish culture to food, shopping, and local transport advice. Hotel pickup is available within the city.

“Charles was a great guide! We had a good time walking around Copenhagen, seeing the sites, and chatting.”

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