Walk & Canal Tour: Copenhagen Highlights + Changing of the Guards
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Copenhagen, Denmark
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Public harbor ferry ride through Copenhagen's main canal
- Personal recommendations
- Born-and-raised local host
- Premium small groups
- Gratuities
- Meals
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Banegårdspladsen 7, 1570 København, Denmark
We meet inside Copenhagen Central Station, in the main hall, directly under the large round analog clock on the central pillar - next to the 7-Eleven and the ticket machines. Please arrive 10 minutes early, so we can make the most of our tour.
End point
- Amalienborg Slotsplads, København, Denmark
The tour ends at Amalienborg Palace, just in time to see the Changing of the Guards – a memorable way to finish! Kongens Nytorv, Nyhavn and Marmorkirken metro station, are just a stone-throw away.
Itinerary
1
Banegårdspladsen 7
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Tivoli Gardens
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Christiansborg Slot
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Det Kgl. Bibliotek
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Havnebussen
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Børsen (Pass By)
Copenhagen Opera House (Pass By)
7
The Little Mermaid
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Gefionspringvandet
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Kastellet
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Churchillparken
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Amalienborg
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
13
Changing of her Majesty's guard at Amalienborg Castle
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,167 reviews
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We had a great time !! Wonderful tour guy !! Very interesting stories!! Great company . Good weather.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Anna, thank you so much for your kind words!
It’s really awesome to hear that you had such a great time with Go Like a Local! Having a wonderful host, interesting stories, and great company (plus having the Copenhagen weather on your side) really makes for the perfect vacation day.
I hope you left with plenty of fond memories from the Walk & Canal Tour, and we’d love to welcome you back for more stories whenever you return!
Cheers,
Kris
Go Like a Local
We are older but very fit. We walk daily and briskly but we would have appreciated regular stops for us to take a few pictures. If we stopped the guide kept walkiing no matter what. We hardly ever stopped as a 3 person group.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Pam.
We sincerely apologize that your tour experience fell a little short. You should always have plenty of opportunities to pause and take pictures without feeling rushed or left behind, regardless of the group size.
We really appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we will definitely address this directly with our host to make sure it doesn't happen again.
We still hope you had a good time seeing Copenhagen overall and enjoyed your visit to the city!
Best regards,
Kris
Go Like a Local
Kris was a great tour guide. She was very professional and knowledgeable. She made sure we saw all the sites and was very helpful pointing out other things to do in the city.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Michael! It was a pleasure showing you around Copenhagen. I really appreciate you saying that you found the tour both professional and knowledgeable. I sure hope my tips came in handy and you had the best time exploring the city on your own afterwards!
Kind regards,
Kris
Go Like a Local
Really nice tour. Lots of walking and got to see changing of the guards. Recommend comfortable shoes for the tour.
I had a wonderful walking tour of Copenhagen and really enjoyed the Changing of the Guards. Kris, my guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the history and sights come alive. The tour was well organized, interesting, and a great way to see the city. I would highly recommend this tour and especially Kris!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks so much for leaving this lovely review, Heather! I really enjoyed our time walking around my city together as well and bringing wonderful Copenhagen to life for you!
So glad the change of the guard hit the mark and that you had such a good time on the route I planned out for us.
I sure hope to welcome you back here again someday. I'll show you some hidden gems next time!
Warmest regards,
Kris
Go Like a Local
We had a fantastic day with Maybritt. We saw a ton of hidden gems and really enjoyed everything we saw. She was very engaging and I’d highly recommend any tour with her.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Erin.
I am glad to hear you had a great day with Maybritt and enjoyed exploring the city's hidden gems together. We really appreciate your recommendation.
I hope you enjoyed the remainder of your stay in Copenhagen.
Bes,
Kris
Go Like a Local
Really enjoyed this tour and Kris took us to a lot of interesting sites and kept us entertained with historical facts and anecdotes. In particular, her knowledge of the changing of the guard ceremony enabled us to get to two great spots. The boat trip was interesting and our time at the Little Mermaid statue was well worth doing.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the detailed review, Gavin! It was really nice chatting with you along the way; I love a guest that shows such great interest!
I'm glad those insider tricks came in handy for getting a prime view of the changing of the guard! Happy to hear you enjoyed the stories, the canal ride, and the Little Mermaid stop too.
I hope to welcome you back on another occasion, maybe for some hidden gems next time!
Cheers,
Kris
Go Like a Local
A wonderful tour of Copenhagen. Our guide Kris was Amazing as she covered the history, architecture and geography of the area. I highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Marty! It was such a joy guiding you through the city, and I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed diving into Copenhagen’s history, architecture, and geography with me.
I really appreciate the recommendation; it was so lovely to share my hometown with you! I hope you had an amazing rest of your trip!
Cheers,
Kris
Go Like a Local
Great tour! Kris was a super guide, very knowledgeable, personable, helped us know the sights as well as the heart of the Danish people. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Del,
Thank you for your kind words about the tour with Kris. We are so glad he helped you connect with Copenhagen and the Danish spirit.
We hope to see you again soon.
Isabella
Go Like a Local
The walk was so informative and our tour guide did an amazing job keeping it fast paced, fun, and getting everything in during our tour!
We are very happy we did it!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Paula,
Thank you for your kind words about the walking tour and your guide. We are so glad you enjoyed the fast pace and fun atmosphere, and that our guide managed to fit everything in.
We hope to see you again soon.
Isabella / Go Like a Local
Alex our guide was very informative. My experience in Copenhagen would not be the same if I didn’t take this tour. He was very knowledgeable and knew very intricate details about the city.
He ended on an excellent note by showing us the change of royal guards.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Farnaz! We are thrilled to hear that the tour made such a significant impact on your visit to Copenhagen, from the intricate local details to catching the changing of the guards at the end.
We truly appreciate your thoughtful praise for Alex and his depth of knowledge. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your time exploring the city!
Kindly,
Kris
Go Like a Local
Great tour with Alex! He shared so much information on the history and culture of Copenhagen in an interesting and engaging way. We saw lots of major sights and rode the Netto water bus, so we had great views of the opera house and much more. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Cathy,
Thank you for your kind words about the tour with Alex. We are so glad you enjoyed learning about Copenhagen's history and culture, and that the harbour bus gave you those wonderful views of Copenhagen.
We hope to see you again soon.
Good day,
Isabella
Go Like a Local
Our tour guide Kris was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable as well as very charming. We took in a lot during the three hours and got a good overview of Copenhagen, a beautiful city with interesting history.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Barbara!
Thank you so much for the lovely words! It was truly my pleasure showing you around Copenhagen. I'm so glad we could pack so much history and highlight spots into our three hours together and give you a great overview of the city. Hope to see you and Carol (with an e) back here again on your next adventure together!
Warmly,
Kris
Go Like a Local
Loved our guide Bo! He was very knowledgeable and fun. The walk was easy and we saw a lot of landmarks
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for the great review!
We’re so glad you had a fantastic walk with Bo. He has a wonderful way of making the city’s rich history easy to enjoy while covering all those landmark highlights along the way!
Thanks for exploring Copenhagen with us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Warmly,
Kris
Go Like a Local
Our guide Martin Wes excellent. Informative, down to earth and engaging The stops were all interesting with personal stories
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Susan,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Martin made such a positive impression on you. His ability to share engaging personal stories and make each stop memorable is exactly what we aim for on our tours. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back!
Good day,
Isabella / Go Like a Local
Great experience with Martin as our guide! Great mix of seeing the key sites of Copenhagen along with historical references and nice views of the canal via ferry. Martin let us see and hear about some nostalgic stories while walking throughout the city. We got a front row spot for the changing of the guard based on his knowledge/ experience, and he went out of his way to take the group to the Nyhayn area AFTER our tour was completed.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Jay,
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Martin as your guide. It's fantastic that he was able to share those nostalgic stories and provide such insightful historical context throughout Copenhagen. We're thrilled you secured a front row spot for the Changing of the Guard – that's always a highlight! We also appreciate you noting his extra effort in taking the group to the Nyhavn area after the tour concluded. Your kind words mean a lot to us!
Warm regards,
Isabella / Go Like a Local
We enjoyed the tour very much . Our tour guide Mathis was very knowledgeable and very danish. My only regret was missing the fairy, but it was not his fault. It was because the ferry left early.
He took us to the right spot to watch the changing of the guards where we could get good photos. I highly recommend this Tours if you are just a first time visitor to Copenhagen.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Steve! We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated Mathias' knowledge and authentic Danish charm. We are sorry to hear that you missed the ferry ride experience due to it leaving too early. We're thankful however, that you can appreciate that is how it can be when you deal with the public transportation system. A true local experience! We are thrilled that Mathias was able to guide you to the perfect spot for photographing the changing of the guards, and we are so thankful that you would recommend our tours to first-time visitors to Copenhagen. We certainly hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!
Best regards,
Kris
Go Like a Local
Our guide Alex gave us a great overview of Copenhagen. He really knows the city really well. We hit all the high points in a very efficient manner.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're delighted that Alex provided you with a great overview of Copenhagen and that you enjoyed visiting all the highlights in such an efficient way. His local knowledge really shines through on every tour. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to the city!
The walk covered a lot of history and territory. A good walk with a very knowledgeable leader. Thanks.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the history and territory with us. Our guide's knowledge and passion for the subject really do make all the difference in bringing these stories to life. We hope to see you on another walk soon!
Very informative. Ironman was on at the same time so couldn’t stick to the original tour but the guide reinvented and made it a great day.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review, Anthony!
We are thrilled to hear Martin inside-out knowledge of our city allowed him to pivot seamlessly and deliver a fantastic tour despite the Ironman route obstacles.
We hope to welcome you back for another walking tour, maybe next time we’ll take you off the beaten-triathlete path to show you some hidden gems!
Warm regards,
Kris
Go Like a Local
We found the tour guide very hard to understand. Head phones would have been useful. 15 minute break was not long enough to order a drink at the cafe.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Karen,
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback.
I am sincerely sorry that the experience did not meet our quality standards. Clear, easily understandable communication and a comfortable experience are essential, and it’s disappointing to hear we fell short here.
While our small-group format relies on a personal, conversational approach rather than audio systems, listening should always feel effortless. Rest assured, that I will be working with our team to ensure our hosts actively adapt their delivery and positioning so no information is ever lost.
We completely agree that 15 minutes is not enough time. While the stop is meant as a resting break, 15 minutes is never the intention, and our timing clearly fell short here. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure our hosts stick to the plan moving forward.
Thanks again for helping us improve, and I hope that you would help us make this right again by taking another tour with us next time you’re in town.
Best regards,
Kris
Go Like a Local
Everything as advertised. Nice walk around Copenhagen. The guide, Alex, was very knowledgable and friendly. Highly recommend him.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Alex,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Alex.
It’s fantastic to know that you found him knowledgeable and friendly, and that the tour was just as advertised.
We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation!
Good day,
Isabella / Go Like a Local
Amazing tour! Alex was a great guide, we had so much fun! We learned a lot about the history of Copenhagen and its main attractions.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Luisa,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you had such a fun and memorable tour with Alex.
It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed learning about Copenhagen’s history and main attractions along the way.
We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation!
Good day,
Isabella / Go Like a Local
Wear comfortable shoes as you do a fair amount of walking, over different surfaces. Well worth it though
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi John,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your first experience exploring Copenhagen with us.
It’s great to know that you found the walking well worth it, and thank you for the helpful tip about wearing comfortable shoes!
We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation.
Good day,
Isabella / Go Like a Local
Great information on a wonderful walk thru Copenhagen our guide was very informative. Nice canal ride
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed our walking tour through Copenhagen and found our guide's information helpful. The canal ride is always a highlight, and we're thrilled it enhanced your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
What a great tour! Personal. Interesting. Our guide Mathias was amazing and fun. We all
Enjoyed his commentary and good nature. What a beautiful city. You could see he was a big fan!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience on the tour. Mathias is truly passionate about the city and loves sharing its stories with our guests – your kind words will mean a lot to him. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour soon!
This walking tour provided a great introduction to Copenhagen. There is so much to see and do in this lovely city. Martin provided helpful information and fun facts about the city. You definitely need to put on your long legs as the tour moved at a quick pace. Some of the tourists had difficulty keeping up so perhaps not recommended for people with walking difficulties. I would highly recommend this tour as a must do if you are visiting Copenhagen.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful five-star review! We're delighted to hear that Martin made your Copenhagen walking tour such a memorable experience with his engaging commentary and fascinating insights. We appreciate you noting the brisk pace of the tour – this is indeed part of what makes it energizing and allows us to cover so much of this magnificent city. Your feedback about the walking intensity is valuable, and we'll continue to be transparent with future guests about the tour's pace so they can make informed decisions. We're thrilled you'd recommend it as a must-do experience, and we hope to welcome you back to explore more of Copenhagen with us soon!
Excellent directions for our meeting place. Our guide was very knowledgeable, relatable, and interesting. We left having not only a fun day, but with a broad awareness of Copenhagen’s history, culture and people. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback, Jenny! We're delighted that our host was able to share Copenhagen's rich history, culture, and stories in a way that was both engaging and relatable. It's gratifying to know that you left with a deeper appreciation for the city alongside the enjoyment of the day. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour soon!
Kind regards,
Kris
Go Like a Local
Our guide, Amalie, was from Copenhagen and gave us her incredible insight into the history and culture of the city - which elevated the tour to a higher level than a typical sightseeing tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, Andrea! We're delighted that Amalie was able to transform the tour into something truly special with her local knowledge and passion for Copenhagen with you. Her insights into the city's rich history and culture clearly resonated with you, and that's exactly what we strive for on our experiences at Go Like a Local. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Thanks again,
Kris
Go Like a Local
Had a wonderful guide (Kris), who was very knowledgeable, funny and interesting. Definitely recommend this tour to get to know Copenhagen
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Tami,
Thank you so much for your lovely words! I had a great time showing you around Copenhagen and making sure you got a great feel for the city. I really appreciate the personal recommendation.
I hope the rest of your trip was just as memorable, and I’d love to show you some hidden gems next time you’re in Copenhagen!
Warmly,
Kris
Go Like a Local
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