Top Copenhagen Cultural Tours

Copenhagen can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments and museums while learning about the city’s history and culture. Please note that museum visits are not included. If you would like to visit a museum inside, you will need to contact us in advance, and a supplement will apply depending on the selected museum. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring that you only visit the places you care about. As you wander the city, gain insider knowledge and insights into local life, uncovering Copenhagen’s hidden gems and rich culture. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples seeking a deeper connection to the city.

Experience the best of the city with a local host on this tour, with 5 to 7 km of walking and a 25 minute ride on the public commuter ferry* that the locals use (not a tourist boat ride). Discover top sights, hidden gems, and witness the Changing of the Guards at the royal palace, Amalienborg. We begin with a 1-hour walk before boarding the public electric harbor ferry, (if it´s not full). Your host shares stories, and tips as we glide through the city’s waterways. *If the ferry is full or out of service (this is rare: it mostly happens on weekends and sunny afternoons in peak season), we follow the scenic canal route on foot instead, covering the full itinerary with 2 extra km of walking. After the ferry, we continue on foot to the Little Mermaid and take a short break on a café for a boost of energy before ending the tour at Amalienborg Palace. Note: This walking tour from Go Like a Local requires a steady pace and is not suitable for those with walking difficulties.

Hey Captain is a charming canal tour with a local vibe. Our ambition is to deliver a personal, social and informative tour in a unique way that will make our guests remember as the highlight of their trip. This 2-hour Hidden Gems tour will take you to the captain's favorite spots, which are off the beaten track from the standard path in the inner city. We will explore upcoming residential areas of the North harbor where the Venice-inspired residential homes and buildings are emerging in areas formerly used for industrial purposes. You will gain a sense of the city and how the Danish lifestyle and design influences the development of the harbor, more than an overload of historical facts.

Copenhagen is one of the world's best cycling cities, so it would be a shame to explore it by motor vehicle. On this small-group guided tour, pedal like a local through the streets to see top attractions and your guide's favorite hidden gems. Along the way, enjoy a dialogue with your guide as you ask questions and learn about local life and culture while experiencing the city on two wheels.

Get acquainted with Denmark’s capital from the water on a 1-hour Copenhagen boat tour. Glide along the city’s picturesque canals and soak up stellar views of top Copenhagen attractions. Pass landmarks such as the Amalienborg Palace, the Little Mermaid Statue, and the Copenhagen Opera House, and drift past colorful townhouses, cobbled lanes, and houseboats in the Christianshavn neighborhood. An easy way to see a lot in a short time.

Spend a hilarious two hours walking around the city and tasting nine different beers with a fun and funny guide who’ll have you laughing your way through Copenhagen. This drinking/walking/comedy tour isn’t just about beer, but the city’s history too. Your tour leader will tell you all about how Vesterbro went from its seedy past to its hotspot present as you explore and sip.

Join us for the full Copenhagen package on this fairy-tale and hygge-filled walking tour of the greatest hits of Copenhagen. This is a great introduction to your Danish experience, offering you a whole day of fun! - Tick off Copenhagen’s greatest hits on a full-day tour with a passionate and knowing native guide by your side - Admire the city’s many iconic and cute castles, picturesque Nyhavn and don't worry, you'll of course say hello to the Little Mermaid and much more! - Arrive at the Royal Palace just in time for the infamous changing of the Royal Guards - Explore The Danish way of living and score some tips on how to get more of that world-famous ‘hygge’ in your life - Discover Danish culture and history, tranquil green havens, and hidden gems that only locals know about on a more immersive cultural experience of Copenhagen than most tours - Get personalized recommendations straight from a local to make your Copenhagen stay even better!

If you want to understand Denmark, you need to understand hygge. The concept can be difficult to explain, but is easy to experience on a slow-paced walk with a native — and once you have it in you, you’ll know why Danes are some of the happiest people in the world! Take a peek into Copenhagen’s local life and find your own happy hygge place. - Get a better understanding of Danish culture and why the world-famous Danish concept of hygge is so important in an increasingly fast-paced world - Visit city sites that ooze hygge and find out how you can bring some of that vibe back home with you from your native guide - Learn why people say Denmark is utopian, and how the local culture contributes to Danes being among the happiest people in the world year after year - Savour Danish treats and visit gems that simply scream hygge! If you want to include Copenhagen’s best sights with a local to this tour, please consider upgrading to our Copenhagen Walking Tour: Highlights and Hygge w/Lunch

Explore the best of Copenhagen—and see more of the city than is possible on foot—with this bike tour. Ride like a local through the Danish capital's cycle-friendly streets,to top attractions including the Little Mermaid statue, Rosenborg Castle, and Christiania while learning about Danish culture and history.

See more of Copenhagen in less time—and travel like the locals do—on this relaxed 2-hour bike tour. Perfect for first-time visitors, this outing introduces you to the city’s most popular landmarks, from Christiania and The Little Mermaid to Nyhavn, Rosenborg Castle, and more. Learn the stories behind the landmarks from your guide’s commentary; additional sightseeing stops can also be made on request.

Discover Vesterbro, the epicenter of Copenhagen’s hipster culture, on this beer and culture walking tour. Spend an afternoon with a couple of brews exploring the former red-light district of Vesterbro, while you find out why Lonely Planet have called this neighborhood one of the coolest in the world with a local guide and a small group of like-minded travelers. - Tune into seedy Vesterbro tales of the past through a couple of brews with locals who have walked these streets most of their life. - Discover where the locals live and love to hang out with pit-stops in 3 beloved and markedly distinctive pubs, where you of course get to taste the golden and distinctive beers with the locals - Experience how gentrification is transforming a shady neighborhood into a hip urban area without compromising the neighborhoods past identity, while you support a range of good causes - Discover that beer makes Vesterbro better!

This day trip allows you to travel by train and visit another country—Sweden. Avoid the hassle of booking transport tickets and planning an itinerary, and let someone else do the hard work instead. Decide whether to start your experience in Copenhagen or meet your guide directly in Malmö, head to the beautiful city of Malmö and enjoy a private tour of local highlights such as the Old Town, the Church of St. Peter, Malmö Castle, and Malmö City Library. Upgrade to include a delicious Swedish lunch and drink along the way.

Discover the magical city of Copenhagen at your own pace with this guided tour. With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore emblematic attractions such as the Cathedral of Our Lady or the Christiania neighborhood. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. - Self-guided tour of + 5h with + 25 points of interest - This visit includes 3 routes: Must-sees, Royal Copenhagen, and Christiania. - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian, and German - Explore iconic attractions and receive gastronomic recommendations. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

Join your local guide for an engaging walking tour through Christianshavn, home to the famous Freetown Christiania. We’ll start by exploring the neighborhood’s scenic canals and rich history before stepping into Christiania, a self-proclaimed autonomous community known for its colorful street art, alternative culture, and unique way of life. After learning about its fascinating history, you’ll have free time to explore Christiania on your own and experience its atmosphere at your own pace. We’ll then contrast this with the modern side of Christianshavn, showcasing the neighborhood’s diversity. Along the way, your guide will share insider tips on the best local spots for food and culture, ensuring you experience the true essence of Christianshavn.

Discover Denmark beyond the capital on a hassle-free day trip from Copenhagen. Instead of juggling train schedules and entry logistics, relax in comfortable transport as a guide brings the country’s history to life at highlights like Kronborg Castle, Frederiksborg Castle, and the Viking Ship Museum. With hotel pickup included, it’s an easy way to see more in one seamless, well-paced day.

Swap the crowds and hassle of big bus tours for a private and personalized experience of Copenhagen. This private walking tour lets you discover the history and culture of Denmark's capital at your own pace as you walk from the Old Town to the old port of Nyhavn and stroll around the gardens of Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg Palace. Upgrade to include a Danish pastry and coffee in a local shop.

It's all castles and cathedrals. Head out of Copenhagen for the day on this guided small-group tour, visiting UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kronborg Castle, the sitting for Shakespeare's Hamlet, and then Frederiksborg Castle, the largest Renaissance-era castle in Scandinavia. After a tour of the fortresses head to stunning Roskilde Cathedral, the burial spot for more kings and queens than any other place in the world. Finally, finish the tour at the Viking Ship Museum. This small-group tour is limited to just 16 people or fewer.

Bike Copenhagen - Just like a Dane! Your native Copenhagener guides will show you the main highlights of the city and share all their knowledge with you. Max. 10 people on each tour. "The earth bears your mark" That is a very true confirmation, and we propose climate-friendly bike tours when you visit Copenhagen. Learn about the past, the present and hear about daily life too, on this entertaining 3 hours ‘must see’ bike tour. Experience the city at an easy pace with plenty of time to interact with your guide. Kings and queens, hundreds of years of history, wars, democracy, ups and downs, all together it shaped the city of Copenhagen. So don't think more about it! Sign up, come along and feel the bike spirit. Tour length 10-11 km/6-7 miles. To join this tour, you must be able to ride the bike. Seats can be adjusted to fit everyone with a height between 1,40 m to 1,85 m / 4,7 ft. to 6,1 ft. Children are welcome, if they can ride the bike with security and the bikes fit them.

Enjoy a fun and funny 1.5 hours learning all about one of the most unique neighborhoods in Copenhagen. Hear all about classic Scandinavian film noirs, the local food scene, and Freetown Christiania as you stroll through the city with a tour leader who’s keen to make you laugh and learn at the same time.

Settle into the city for the first time with this 2-hour walking tour designed to help you get your bearings in Copenhagen. Learn all about the city from a fun and funny guide, from how Copenhagen was founded to what it’s like to live in it today. Get top tips from your tour leader on what to do and where to go next on your trip.

Discover one of Denmark’s most-visited museums—and make getting there and back hassle-free—on this private trip from Copenhagen to the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. Following morning pickup directly from your Copenhagen hotel, travel via comfortable vehicle through the Danish countryside. Upon arrival at the Louisiana, explore its wide collection and striking setting at your own pace.

The Philosopher's Last Walk is a self guided audio tour by foot through the life of the famous Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. You'll get an introduction to his life, his city and his philosophy, before ending up at his grave in Nørrebro. Along the way you'll see some of Copenhagen's most famous historical and cultural sights.

There are plenty of great tour options that help you see as much as possible in a short period of time, but what if you want to slow your pace down and relax instead? With this chilled-out, small-group tour from Copenhagen, you get an unhurried look at Kronborg Castle and Frederiksborg Palace, all while your guide shares the stories behind the sights that you don’t get from the average brochure.