Top Copenhagen Cultural Tours

Discover Copenhagen in vivid detail with us! Dive into a fairy-tale-inspired adventure as we explore the city’s most iconic landmarks and their surrounding gems. We’ll take you to the heart of Copenhagen’s history and culture, from the Royal Palace of Amalienborg to the Little Mermaid herself. But that’s not all—discover the stunning Gefion Fountain, stroll through the historic Citadel, Kastellet, and marvel at the lively charm of Nyhavn harbor. To top it off, we’ll visit the impressive Christiansborg Slot, home to Denmark’s Parliament. • Visit 10+ of Copenhagen’s top sights in a small group of no more than 10 guests • Learn captivating stories of Danish history, fairy tales, and culture from passionate local guides • Enjoy a relaxed, personal experience with plenty of time for questions This isn’t just a tour—it’s the ultimate introduction to Copenhagen’s rich history and vibrant charm!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Copenhagen is the world's most livable city, but it was built by design. On this comprehensive bike tour, we explore the architecture, urban planning, and social policies that make the Danish capital thrive. We start in the center and ride to the waterfront to see its transformation from an industrial port into an active public space, passing Nyhavn and the modern Black Diamond. We will ride the iconic elevated Snake Bridge to experience world class bicycle urbanism firsthand before diving into the realities of gentrification in the Meatpacking District. Next we explore how clever design keeps families in the city at local schools and hidden parks like Skydebanehaven. We cross into Frederiksberg to see how local policy shapes neighborhoods, then navigate Nørrebro, the city's most diverse district. We will visit a living cemetery and see award winning social architecture before finishing your ride across the busiest bike bridge in the world.

Copenhagen’s original independent food tour (Est. 2011). As a locally-owned company - not a corporate chain - we provide a truly authentic experience. We don’t just share the food; we share the soul of the city through its most iconic landmarks. Beyond 8 authentic tastings (a full meal), we walk through the historic heart of Copenhagen. Discover the Botanical Garden, the Latin Quarter, and the Round Tower. Our expert local guides share insights into Danish life that global tours simply can't match. Highlights include: Exclusive access: Arla Unika (Michelin supplier) & historic Café & Ølhalle 1892. Gourmet flavors: Modern smørrebrød at RØRT and royal candy at Sømods Bolcher. Local icons: DØP organic hot dogs and local craft beer or cider at SKAAL. Small groups for an intimate, high-quality experience. Join the locals who started it all.

Visit two countries in one day—and explore castles, cathedrals, skyscrapers, and more—on this tour from Copenhagen. Travel via luxury minibus to Helsingør (Elsinore), where you can visit the UNESCO-listed Kronborg Castle (own expense), immortalized in Shakespeare’s 'Hamlet.' Then, hop on a ferry to Sweden. Enjoy free time to explore the historical university city of Lund, and get to know buzzing Malmö before returning to Copenhagen.

Explore the rich history of the Jewish Quarter in Copenhagen on this private walking tour. Begin your journey at Kongens Nytorv close to Nyhavn. Then admire the Great Synagogue from outside with its striking Moorish-revival design, then stroll through the Old Town to uncover the story of Jewish migration and the bravery of the Danish community during WWII. Visit the Danish Jewish Museum with skip-the-line access, where your expert guide will share insights on the architecture and significant artifacts. Please note we can not get inside the Great Synagogue for security reasons. - Private tour lasting 3 hours with an expert guide - Skip-the-Line entry to the Danish Jewish Museum included - Focused exploration of the Jewish Quarter and key historical sites

Discover why Time Out Magazine crowned Nørrebro the world’s coolest neighborhood on this engaging walking tour. To go like a local, we will jump on the modern metro, heading straight to Nørrebro. Throughout the experience, we will explore the roots of the World Happiness Index, tracing how Denmark's celebrated welfare system grew out of Nørrebro's historic working-class movements. Halfway through our walk, we’ll take a short break to fuel up on a delicious Danish pastry. Afterward, we'll visit the peaceful Assistens Cemetery to discover the final resting place of legendary Danes, including fairytale master Hans Christian Andersen. After soaking up the street art and community vibes along bustling hotspots like Jægersborggade and Blågårdsgade, we head towards the city center. We wrap up our group experience at Flindt & Ørsted inside the romantic Ørstedsparken. Here, we'll sit down for a well-deserved coffee break by the scenic lake that once served as the city's ancient defense moat.

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!

The TouringBee audio guide serves as a handy mobile companion for a self-guided tour in Copenhagen. This tour is specifically designed for those looking to explore the city in a short span of time (2-3 hours). Simply follow the route on the app's map, which takes you from City Hall Square to the Little Mermaid statue, passing through the city center's attractions. You're guaranteed to see: Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palaces, Rosenborg Castle, Opera House, Copenhagen Canal and Nyhavn waterfront, Frederick's Church, Kastellet Bastion, Various museums and celebrity residences. Once you've downloaded the tour, the app runs offline. The audio guide can always be heard clearly through your headphones. Enjoy captivating stories and legends at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group. If you only have a few hours to explore Copenhagen, make the most of it with the TouringBee audio guide, and you won't miss a thing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the historical highlights and cultural delights of Copenhagen by both bus and boat on a hop-on hop-off tour of the Danish capital. Mix and match multiple interconnected sightseeing routes to see all of the city’s spectacular sights; whenever an attraction captures your attention, hop off to find out more and then rejoin the route at a time and stop convenient to you. Tickets are valid for 48 hours from first use and can be used on both the double-decker bus and the open-air boat.

Discover a lesser-explored side of Copenhagen on this small-group bike tour that showcases its cutting-edge architecture and sustainable urban planning. Ride through harborside districts and modern residential areas, stopping at landmarks such as BLOX, Tietgen Residence Hall, and the harbour baths where your local guide shares a close-up look at innovative Danish design.

Get a local's perspective on Copenhagen as you cruise through the city's canals and waterways on this guided tour. Limited to a small group of people, the tour is tailored to the group's interests, meaning you get a personalized experience. Get a deeper insight than most visitors to Copenhagen, and discover many of its top landmarks in one tour as well as developing areas and new urban hotspots.

Copenhagen is at the forefront of liveability and accessibility. This tour is designed to give you a deeper understanding of the city's approach to urban living and how its residents live, work and play. To cover a good amount of distance, this tour will be conducted on our easy-to-ride e-bikes, which the group will get a demonstration of how works at the start of the tour. Copenhagen is made for riding a bike, and with the use of our e-bikes, you will get to discover much of the city in a relatively short amount of time. Join us on this tour and discover the real Copenhagen beyond castles and palaces.

Learn about Danish culture through its cuisine on this private food and drink tour. Your guide takes you to the finest food stands in Copenhagen to sample Danish and Nordic specialties like pastries, schnapps, elderberry juice, and fish dumplings. Tastings suit every palate on this personalized experience.

Explore Copenhagen's most important landmarks aboard an open-air, double-decker bus during this hop-on hop-off tour. Disembark at attractions like Amalienborg, Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, and Tivoli Gardens. Spend as much or as little time as you like at each stop and enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the city on the way.