Copenhagen Classic Canal Tour With Guide
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Copenhagen, Denmark
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- See many top Copenhagen attractions is one hour
- Glide past Amalienborg Castle, home to the Danish royal family
- Hear tales and trivia about the city from an onboard guide
- Ideal for first-time visitors to Copenhagen
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Discover Copenhagen by water instead of by foot on this guided canal tour with waterfront views.
What's Included
- 1-Hour Cruise
- Live Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Ved Stranden 26, 1061 København, Denmark
Please look at your ticket for correct meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Make your own way to the cruise jetty in central Copenhagen in time for your preferred departure slot.
Step aboard your boat and find a comfortable spot in the saloon or on the outdoor deck for your 1-hour journey. Then, sit back and take in the picturesque sights as you glide along Copenhagen’s canals and harbor waters. These pretty waterways weave through the history-steeped center, so every turn and twist reveals a new, photo-worthy sight.
Step aboard your boat and find a comfortable spot in the saloon or on the outdoor deck for your 1-hour journey. Then, sit back and take in the picturesque sights as you glide along Copenhagen’s canals and harbor waters. These pretty waterways weave through the history-steeped center, so every turn and twist reveals a new, photo-worthy sight.
Amalienborg (Pass By)
The Little Mermaid (Pass By)
Christianshavn (Pass By)
Our Saviour's Church (Pass By)
Copenhagen Opera House (Pass By)
Slotsholmen (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- In the winter, the boats are covered and heated
- Live guided in Danish and English.
- Tickets are for a specific departure time and you can go stright to the boat and show them your ticket
- For changing of tickets contact Viator directly
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Roxy_D
I don't usually leave reviews but this far exceeded my expectations so feel the need to share! Weather was on our side today, 17c and sunny blue skies, which made the perfect backdrop to see this stunning city via the canals. The guide was FANTASTIC. Light humour and interesting facts. Highlight of my Copenhagen trip.
Reviews
4.4
based on 1,955 reviews
Ruth_M, Apr 2026
This tour has a recorded guide, not live. Choice of languages. Some of the earphone ports did not work so I had to change seats.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Ruth,
Thank you for the feedback of our audioguided tour, we are sorry that the first port did not work . We hope you reported it to the staff so we could have it fixed. Please note that we do also have tours with a live guide if that is prefered, so it is for the guest to deside when they book.
Best Regards
Stromma Denmark
Simon_R, Apr 2026
It is a lovely way to see the city. It is well organised. The boat was comfortable.
I would have prefered a more informative commentary
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Simon,
Thank you for the feedback we are happy that you found our tours well organised. We would love to hear more about what you wished for more as informative commentary, we alway aim to improve our product. If you wish you can contact us at info@stromma.dk
Best Regards
Stromma Denmark
Jason_M, Apr 2026
Excellent tour. Guides were funny and knowledgeable. Central location and easy to find. Recommended.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Jason,
Thank you for recommending our tour. We are glad that you liked the guide and that we are central located.
Best Regards
Stromma Denmark
Joanna_E, Apr 2026
Nice big boat. Great views and interesting commentary. Definitely recommend as you get to see alot of Copenhagen.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Joanna,
Thank your recommending our boats and to see Copenhagen from the water.
Best Regards
Stromma Denmark
StanThomasson_K, Apr 2026
The Captain and the Tour Guide were friendly and knowledgeable. Lovely large boat and an hour was perfect.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review!
We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the Copenhagen Classic Canal Tour and found both the captain and guide to be friendly and knowledgeable. It’s great to know the pace and duration felt just right, and that you were able to take in so much during the trip.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you on board again in the future!
Sheila_G, Apr 2026
Enjoyed this harbor tour offering a unique perspective of Copenhagen from the water. I much prefer the human guide as opposed to headphones.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed seeing Copenhagen from the water—it really does offer a special perspective. It’s great to hear that you appreciated the live, human-guided experience as well; we believe it makes the tour much more engaging and personal.
We hope to welcome you on board again in the future!
Jacqueline_R, Apr 2026
Fun canal ride through Copenhagen. Weather was not very cooperative but the boat’s windows were down, helped to keep warm. Nice to see sights from the water!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you still had a fun time on the canal tour despite the weather. It’s great to hear the boat setup helped keep things comfortable, and that you enjoyed seeing Copenhagen from the water.
We hope to welcome you back again—hopefully with sunnier skies next time!
Samir_M, Apr 2026
It was a sunny chilly day on the water so pleasant. Enjoyable way to see Colgate in boat on the canal. Only an hour with earplugs for narration. Boat is fully open so go when warm or sunny unless you love the cold
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere on the water. It’s great to hear the one-hour tour felt just right as well. And yes—being an open boat definitely makes sunny days extra special. We hope to welcome you aboard again another time!
Carla_F, Apr 2026
Such a great way to see the city. The windows on the boat open so you still get great pictures, even when it is raining and you want to sit inside. We enjoyed seeing Copenhagen from this perspective. Great way to balance out all the walking at the end of the day!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed seeing the city from the water—it really does offer such a unique perspective.
Great to know the open windows made it easy to capture photos even while staying warm and dry inside. And we love that it was the perfect way to relax and recharge after a day of exploring on foot!
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Brendan_L, Apr 2026
Wonderful way to see Copenhagen from the water along the canals and bay. Good value compared with other tours
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed seeing Copenhagen from the water—it really is a special way to experience the canals and bay.
It’s also great to hear you found the tour to be good value compared to others. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you aboard again in the future!
Monica_J, Mar 2026
Our guide was great despite rain and fog and a boat full of non speaking English folks he shared a lot of history and pointed out stuff.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it.
We are glad to hear that you had a good trip despite rain.
Kimberly_R, Mar 2026
This was an informative and enjoyable tour! Always great to see a city from the water as well as the land. It was a chilly February day but still worth it!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate it. And we are very happy to
hear that you enjoyed the tour.
Chloe_F, Mar 2026
Tony was an informative tour guide and very funny too! Me & my friend had a great time and laughed a lot! Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Chloe,
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and we are happy to hear thar you had a good tour and enjoyed the guide aswell.
pfalzgrafjennifer, Mar 2026
Great moderator and good overview. If you can, sit on the left (most landmarks). There is a transparent roof/windows, in case it's cold/rainy. Comfy seats 😁
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback.
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and liked the boats design.
Elina_T, Mar 2026
Nice canal tour. Good way to see Copenhagen from a different angle. We boarded about 15 minutes before and left excellent on time. Wish it was a bit longer in the canals rather than open sea portion.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Elina,
Thank you for your nice feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed Copenhagen from the waterfront and thank you for your feedback on the time in the canals.
Best regards
Stromma Denmark
Fiona_M, Mar 2026
The tour took in a lot of the sights along the canals and the guide told us lots of the history but she was really funny so it didn’t get boring. I was worried it would be cold but the boat had a glass roof so not cold inside and still had a good view. Overall it was really good and I would recommend to people of all ages.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Fiona,
Thank you for your review. We are very happy to hear that you had a good tour. We hope you enjoyed your trip in Copenhagen.
- Stromma
Jasmine_W, Mar 2026
Great tour. Loved that there was lots of undercover seating. Tour guide was excellent and was a great way of seeing the city.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Jasmin,
Thank you for your review. We are very happy to hear that you had a good tour. We hope you enjoyed your trip in Copenhagen.
- Stromma
Nick_K, Mar 2026
Knowledgeable guide, funny, good to do on sunny days, gives a good in sight to the city. Best seats at the front
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for taking your time to leave us feedback. We really apprecciate it.
Todd_W, Mar 2026
Great way to see the city and areas that you may not see otherwise. Very knowledgeable guide with a lot of good information about current and historical events. This city feels a little like Amsterdam or Venice with all the canals.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for taking your time to leave us feedback. We really apprecciate it.
Ellis_P, Mar 2026
Great tour! Well worth doing even if you have limited time in Copenhagen as it covers a lot of the areas and the Little Mermaid statue.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for taking your time to leave us feedback. We really apprecciate it.
Danielle_K, Mar 2026
Presume it’s due to the time of year but open part of boat in back not accessible, so unless you get a window seat you can’t really get photos. I arrived 15 mins early, but would suggest trying for 30mins so that you can get on the boat first to get a seat.
Also, when boat revs it’s slightly hard to hear.
But nice trip and allows you to pick places you’d like to go back to, walking
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Danielle.
Thank you for taking your time to leave us feedback. We really apprecciate it.
KARYN_Y, Feb 2026
It was good length and enjoyable tour guide. He was a nice mix of humor and history. Many great photo opportunities.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Karyn.
We are happy to see that you enjoyed our Classic Canal tour and that you liked the guide aswell.
Thank you for taking your time to give us feedback. We appreciate it.
Laura_H, Feb 2026
The tour was cancelled due to weather and the operators didn’t bother to tell us. We travelled to the meeting point to then be told it was cancelled. They offered us tickets for the hop on hop off bus which we had already done to get to the boat tour… We asked for a refund to be told they couldn’t give us one and we would have to organise it ourselves.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Laura,
We are very sorry to hear that you did not receive information that the canal tours were cancelled. We had auto emails sent out, sounds like it unfortunatly missed yours.
It was also informed on our website.
Of course we offer a refund since the ttour was cancelled due to ice on the canals. Please contact us via info@stromma.dk
Rachel_M, Feb 2026
I really liked this boat tour. The guide was knowledgeable with a fun sense of humour. Although a bit difficult to understand at times with how fast he spoke/mic quality. I had heard not to waste time walking to the mermaid. So this was the perfect way to see her and hear some fun facts. Beware though, I read it was heated and it is NOT. It’s a fully open boat lol. My fault for going in Jan but thought my toes would fall off
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Rachel, thank you for taking time to leave us feedback. We really apprecciate it.
We are happy to hear that you liked our boat tour.
Best Regards Stromma Denmark
Justin_L, Jan 2026
Great, efficient and friendly tour of Copenhagen from the water. Covers many of the area’s most notable landmarks.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Justin,
Thank you for the nice feedback of our tour. We are happy that you liked to see Copenhagen from the waterfront.
Regards
Lauren_M, Jan 2026
Lovely tour with a very friendly and entertaining guide! Boat was covered and heated and you could open the windows for a better view and picture taking.
Stephen_D, Jan 2026
It was a lovely tour and the tour guide was exceptionally brilliant. I enjoyed the trip.
I will like to recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the nice feedback on our tour and the guide.
Regards
Clare_H, Dec 2025
Good tour! Although Could not hear tour guide explaining buildings etc which was disappointing - enthusiasim wasn’t there!! A great trip overall to see the sights , thoroughly enjoyed!
Julia_C, Dec 2025
Great tour! We went in December and it was cold, but there was a nice covered heated area to sit in. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was happy to answer additional questions. Our kids (ages 11 and 7) had fun and learned a lot about Copenhagen. Even if your kids weren’t interested in the history, there’s lots to look at and you go under a lot of cool bridges.
Anthony_M, Dec 2025
Is not a lot to see . The tour guide is very friendly.
Needs to have more activities in the boat , provide something to eat or drink
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Sir,
Thank you for you feedback on our tour. We try to tell the story and point out the most historic fetures of the city, we are sorry if you did not find that enough. You are always welcome to bring your own food and bavarage to our tours.
Best Regards
Stromma Denmark
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