Top Denmark Day Trips

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.

Skip the stress of arranging cross-border transport with this full-day private tour from Copenhagen to Malmo and Lund, Sweden. Cross the iconic Oresund Bridge and explore highlights like Malmo city center and Lund Cathedral with guided insight along the way. With hotel pickup and hassle-free transportation included, enjoy a seamless Scandinavian adventure without worrying about logistics.

Explore Denmark’s Forest Tower—an attraction you’re unlikely to find anywhere else in the world—without the hassle of arranging your own round-trip transportation during this half-day excursion. Ideal for architecture and nature lovers alike, climb to the observation deck and walk along wooden walkways while enjoying the surrounding scenery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Venture out from Torshavn on a private tour of the Faroe Islands’ most captivating waterfalls. Travel in comfort to natural highlights including Múlafossur, Fossá, and the many hillside streams near Saksun. Take in the views, immerse yourself in the rugged landscape, and let your private driver handle the winding routes. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, simply relax and enjoy the journey.

Uncover the Magic of Copenhagen with Your Personal Audio Guide Tired of feeling touristy — but still want to experience Copenhagen? With 100 captivating audio stories straight to your phone, this self-guided audio tour is your key to discovering Copenhagen’s most iconic landmarks such as The Little Mermaid and Kastellet, as well as hidden gems. Weave through the bustling Strøget and the lively Nørrebro while this flexible walking tour lets you explore at your own pace — no groups, no schedules. Get a personal guide in your pocket at a fraction of traditional tour prices: ✅ No app download — works directly from your browser ✅ Start anytime, anywhere ✅ Explore top sights & hidden gems ✅ Enjoy full flexibility with pause and resume features ✅ Vivid storytelling with soundscapes and voice narration ✅ Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families After booking, just submit the last 5 digits of your phone number in the “promo code” field at App.trales.io to activate your access.

Soak in the wild landscape of the Faroe Islands—and see the best of the local sights, all in a single tour—on this small-group, full-day excursion. See the towering mountains around Saksun Church; Tjørnuvík’s black beach with views of its mythical sea stacks; and Fossá, the islands’ tallest waterfall. Stop for lunch in the picturesque village of Gjógv, and learn insider facts and stories along the way.

Explore Copenhagen at your own pace with a 24, 48, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass. This convenient double-decker bus tour allows you to hop on and off at key attractions, including the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Copenhagen Zoo, and the Opera House. Enjoy panoramic views of the city's iconic architecture, waterways, and greenery while listening to audio commentary providing fascinating historical insights. Discover the best of Copenhagen your own way.

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.

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.

The Easy-Pace Tour focuses on a short day tour visiting two interesting sites outside Copenhagen. Your English-speaking driver and guide, will guide you at Kronborg Castle. After the guided tour you will have time to explore the castle and maybe a visit to the gift shop. The Frederiksborg Palace in Hillerod will take your breath away. An unbelievable renaissance palace from 17th century. The visit at Frederiksborg Palace is on you own. Exploration of the palace and maybe the baroque garden. Our Guide will provide info-tainment— a delightful mix of facts presented in an easy-going manner, with a twinkle in the eyes of our excellent driver and guide. The narrative strikes a balance, offering just enough facts without overwhelming you with years, kings, and wars, coupled with a touch of humor and fun. You will not miss out on cardio exercise on this day. For slow walkers or walkers using simple walking aids, this is also accommodated on this tour.

The Big Easy Tour is for all those who want extra time at the sites, or are slow walkers, or you are a fan "slow-living", then this is the tour. -The first stop is the UNESCO Heritage-listed Roskilde Cathedral. Here is a 1-hour guided tour. - The next stop is the Viking Ship Museum at the bay of Roskilde, with its little harbor filled with replicated Viking ships (in the summer time), all built at the museum's shipyard. - The guide will make a short introduction to the museum. And then you have time to explore the museum and its activities on your own. -The town of Hillerod is a typical mid-sized Danish town with a walking street where you can find different kinds of lunch options from cafés, takeaways, Danish-style hotdog stands, or at the local Danish-style bakery. - In Hillerod the Frederiksborg Palace is located. This magnificent renaissance palace, built in the 1700s, century packed with historical artifacts and an amazing architecture, and a unique baroque garden at the palace.

Discover the beauty and royal history of North Zealand on a scenic excursion from Copenhagen. Travel through peaceful forests and charming countryside to admire the elegant Fredensborg Palace, the summer residence of the Danish Royal Family, where you will stop for memorable photos of this graceful royal retreat. Continue through the landscapes of North Zealand to the historic coastal town of Helsingør, famous for its maritime heritage and medieval streets. Here you will visit the legendary Kronborg Castle, known worldwide as Hamlet’s Castle from William Shakespeare’s famous play. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers impressive ramparts with panoramic views of the Øresund strait. The journey also includes a stop at Ermitage Lodge, located within the historic Jægersborg Dyrehave, a UNESCO-listed royal hunting park known for its open landscapes and roaming deer. This excursion blends royal history, Shakespearean legend, and Denmark’s beautiful countryside.

Embrace yourself for day filled with Viking ship and history. This is truly an unique experience in the Viking ship harbor, Shipyard, and the ship wrecks, and tasting of Viking food, and Viking history. You will have a professional museum guide. Whom will take you through the Vikings era, telling about society, raids, trade, seafaring all explained amongst the wrecks and outside in shipyard and reconstructed Viking Ships. The tour includes a “Taste of the Vikings” food. The museum Café has followed recipes and archaeological evidence and create a kind of buffet which allow you to taste food from the Viking era and of course taste the Vikings brew, mjod.(mjød). There is of course time for you to enjoy the Viking Ship launch, almost like the Vikings themselves did, and in between a stroll around the entire museum. BE AWARE - Entering the replicated Viking ship, walking on the pier, or in the shipyard is at its own risk for injury or loss or damage to clothing and personal items.

Visit one of the most beautiful of the Faroe Islands the easy way on a small-group guided tour to Suduroy Island. During the two-hour ferry ride from Torshavn you’ll pass a number of other picturesque islands. On Suduroy, visit small villages and beautiful viewpoints while listening to your guide’s tales from Faroese Norse history. Relax over lunch in Tvoroyri, the largest town on the island. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Discover the best of Denmark’s history on this immersive full-day tour! Begin at Kronborg Castle, the UNESCO-listed fortress made famous as Hamlet’s Castle, and wander its grand halls, ramparts, and underground passages. Next, explore Frederiksborg Castle, Denmark’s largest Renaissance palace, with stunning gardens, elegant interiors, and the National History Museum’s royal collection. Step back in time at the Viking Ship Museum, where authentic 11th-century ships and a working boatyard bring Viking seafaring to life. Enjoy scenic drives through charming towns, lakes, and countryside as your guide shares fascinating stories of kings, queens, battles, and legendary Vikings. Perfect for history and culture lovers, this hassle-free tour offers hands-on experiences, unforgettable photo opportunities, and a seamless journey through Denmark’s top historic attractions—an essential day for travelers seeking culture, adventure, and heritage in one extraordinary experience.

A whole day with activities and transport being taken care of. All you and your family have to do: simply enjoying the day! This tour combines forest walking, unique architecture, glass artwork and option to unfold your creativity. We meet you up from Copenhagen City and bring you back to same pick-up location.

This full-day tour not only provides a journey to two castles, one of which is listed on the UNESCO Heritage list, and a cathedral, also on the UNESCO Heritage list, but it also includes a visit to a dynamic Viking Ship museum. Your English-speaking driver will guide you to Kronborg Castle and Roskilde's Cathedral, providing info-tainment— a delightful mix of facts presented in an easy-going manner, with a twinkle in the eyes of our excellent driver and guide. The narrative strikes a balance, offering just enough facts without overwhelming you with years, kings, and wars, coupled with a touch of humor and fun. No need for cardio exercise on this day. 10000 steps is reach before the end of the day, and you will have walk up spiral staircases in medieval Castles crossed cobble stone covered streets to get to the site. A lot of fresh air and a taste of the Danish weather. So for clothing, do like the Danes says; There is no bad weather, just the wrong clothing!

This private tour saves time waiting around for public transport and helps you get the most out of your time in Denmark. Tick off two castles in the north of Zealand island in a day—the enchanting Kronborg Castle, and the Renaissance castle of Frederiksborg. The guide enhances the tour with commentary about the history of Denmark and background information about its beautiful castles.

If you enjoy Christmas Market, well this will be unique. The setting is the "Den Gamle By" ~ The Old Town, so don't miss out on this unique tour. Awarded 3-star by the Michelin Journey. This tour surely has everything but a tour in a balloon. A bus ride, a ferry tour with brunch and evening Christmas buffet, and an entire museum "town" created with houses and buildings stretching 400 years of Danish history. AND then is Christmas in these settings. Below here are some of the descriptions of the Old Town, in their own words: "Embark on a fascinating time journey through 400 years of Danish history. Sense taste, and enjoy Christmas through time with shining lanterns, Christmas-decorated streets, and floating apple slice pancake puffs. Have a chat with the town citizens and servants, Visit historical shops and homes, and see the Christmas decorations. Buy old-fashioned Christmas decorations and Christmas gifts, and show your children the pixie attic, or visit Cone Town."