15 Boat Tours in Copenhagen to Book Before the Season Turns

1.Canal Cruise with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,115 reviews · from $26Our pick

Cruise Copenhagen’s harbor and canals for one hour with an English or Danish guide. You’ll pass Christiansborg and Amalienborg palaces, the Opera House, the Little Mermaid, the Royal Library, and the old Stock Exchange. Guides such as Peter, Tony, Ali, and Kristian have earned praise for lively storytelling. Boats may be open, so dress for the weather.

“we had a great trip with Kristian, and Captain Max, great banter, so friendly and very informative in a fun way! would recommend! 😊”

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2.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Boat Tour Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,122 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $35

Use a 24 or 48-hour RED Sightseeing ticket to explore Copenhagen by open-air double-decker bus, with 22 stops, WiFi, and commentary in 10 languages. Add the one-hour blue Nettobådene canal cruise from Nyhavn to pass Christianshavn, Amalienborg, and the Little Mermaid. The app tracks buses and boats in real time.

“We had wonderful 2 days getting to the different places in the city riding on hop on- hop off . Very happy that booked and we will do it again”

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3.Social Sailing – Copenhagen Canal Tour – Captain’s Favorite

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,610 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105Top rated

Spend three hours aboard a covered boat with up to 12 people, sailing Copenhagen’s canals with an English-speaking captain. You’ll visit Trekroner Fort, see the future Lynetteholmen island, pass the navy command and Parliament, and enjoy a relaxed social setting with blankets and drinks available to buy.

“Enjoyable tour in a small group. Relaxing and educational way to see Copenhagen and meet people from all over the world.”

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4.Guided Canal Tour by Electric Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,341 reviews · from $41

Cruise Copenhagen’s old harbor and smaller canals from Ved Stranden in a quiet electric boat. A bilingual Danish-English captain such as Tony, Nina, or Kim guides the 65-minute trip with local stories, history, jokes, and time for questions. Small boats can reach places larger canal cruisers cannot, while heated seats help in cold weather.

“Fun way to see the city and get some history and facts. Guide was funny and knowledgeable”

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5.Copenhagen Bus and Boat ticket, Valid 48 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 565 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Explore Copenhagen by open-air boat and double-decker bus for 48 hours. Choose the classic city route, Carlsberg route, Christiania route, and canal cruise, with stops near Tivoli, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, Rosenborg Castle, Christianshavn, and the Little Mermaid. Audio commentary is available in up to six languages.

“I booked via Viator a trip from Bergen to Flam and a hop on/off bus+boat tour in Coppenhagen. The experience was good. Booking online is easy and convenient.”

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6.Copenhagen Hop-on Hop-Off Bus with Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 541 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Ride Red Sightseeing’s Copenhagen bus past Tivoli, Christiania, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, and the Little Mermaid. Your ticket is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours after first use, with audio commentary in 10 languages. Add the canal boat at Nyhavn, but exchange your voucher on the bus first and confirm the boat boarding details before joining the queue.

“This is the first time we ever used the hop on & off type bus. Super easy and you get free ear buds with an audio guide. I think you could choose from 8 languages. We probably took the ride 4 times in one day and still learned something new each time. You have to watch as I think there are 3 companies and all of them look like the same bus but just watch for your company and hop on. All the drivers were friendly and helpful.”

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7.Old Canals and Hidden Gems Social Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 342 reviews · from $99

Join Hey Captain for a three-hour English-language cruise from Ofelia Plads. Your captain guides a small black RIB through old canals, Trekroner Fort, Lynetteholmen, Nordhavn, and Copenhagen Harbor. Expect conversation, city planning stories, Danish life, and drinks for purchase, with an informal stop ashore.

“We really enjoyed our trip. Our guide, Tis, was very friendly and knowledgeable. The activity was 2 hours and the time flew by. Would definitely recommend!”

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8.1, 2 or 3-Hour Boat Rental (No License Required)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 228 reviews · 2 - 3 hours

Take the wheel of a private GoBoat from Islands Brygge and cruise Copenhagen Harbour and canals with up to eight people. Staff provide a safety briefing, simple controls, life vests, blankets, and a route map. Bring a picnic or drinks, and enjoy a relaxed self-guided outing with no boating license required.

“Very gentle people! The boat was perfect and they gave us clear instructions for the tour we had to follow. It was very easy to sail the boat.”

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9.Private Copenhagen Boat cruise in Scandinavian mahogany boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $97

Spend about an hour on Copenhagen’s canals in a private Scandinavian mahogany boat with Maria, a lifelong local guide. See Christiansborg, the Old Stock Exchange, Amalienborg, the Opera, Copenhill, Christiania, houseboats, and Christianshavn’s canals. The small-group setting lets you ask questions, choose parts of the route, and enjoy a relaxed Scandinavian-style outing.

“From start to finish Maria was like being out with a good friend . We booked this activity since we didn’t want to be caught on the canal trip treadmill , and we weren’t disappointed.”

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10.Shore Excursion: 2-Hour Copenhagen Segway Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Glide through Copenhagen with a guide such as Mikkel, Pierre, Sabina, or Jonas, starting with hands-on training before visiting the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Christiansborg, Amalienborg, and the Citadel. The small group, radio headset, car-free opening route, cafe stop, and complimentary drink make this a lively city overview, though cruise-terminal transport is not included.

“Fantastic Segway tour! Our guide was really great she was safety conscious and very informative- we saw everything Copenhagen had to offer in such a fun way, and easy to find the tour from the ship too. Highly recommend this tour!”

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11.Private Boat Tour with Captain (Lite)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 - 4 hours

Take a private electric GoBoat around Copenhagen Harbor with a Danish or English-speaking captain. Choose one to four hours, leave the steering to your skipper, and enjoy landmarks, calm water, and your own company. Sophie and Maria have earned praise for friendly, flexible guiding. Drinks and snacks are available to buy at GoBoat before departure.

“This was a brilliant tour, we were lucky as a group of 7 to fill the whole boat so it was great value for money. However even if there’s less people book the tour with the captain. Maria was lovely, so friendly and easy to chat to. A little bit of history and information, I’m sure she could have given us more info, but we were more interested in the general lifestyle of the city. A real highlight of our trip”

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12.Deluxe Copenhagen Shore Excursion from Cruise Ship Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $66

Meet your English-speaking guide at Copenhagen’s cruise terminal for a five-hour coach tour of the city. See Christiansborg, Amalienborg Palace, Nyhavn, and the Little Mermaid, with short walks, photo stops, free time, and a guaranteed return to your ship.

“Our host, Anders, made the tour fun and informative. He was very flexible, adjusting the itinerary after asking us what things we had already seen. He went above and beyond, even buying us some Danish pastries to enjoy. The Mercedes van was very comfortable and the driver was excellent. We could not have asked for anything more. The price of the tour was a bargain considering the overall experience.”

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13.Copenhagen Canal Boat Cruise and City, Nyhavn Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $281

Meet your private guide at City Hall for a walking tour through Copenhagen’s Old Town and Nyhavn, then board a one-hour canal boat with audio commentary in English, Danish, or German. The four-hour option adds the King’s Garden, Rosenborg Castle area, Frederik’s Church, and Amalienborg. Guides have included Caroline, Jane, and Chiara.

“Gaining insight into the history of Copenhagen and seeing parts of the city we would not have visited without tour guide”

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14.Lyngby & Bagsværd Lake: Baadfarten Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · from $20Best value

Spend a day on Baadfarten cruising Mølleå, Lyngby Lake, and Bagsværd Lake. Hop off at six lakeside stops, including Sophienholm for art and events, then reboard later with your all-day ticket. The Danish-speaking crew provides an English pamphlet. The ride suits families, though mobility access is limited.

“I loved it Very pleasant Just a shame that there weren't enough places for the return because the boat was half full so 1h20 of waiting for the next one. After that there are worse places to wait :) and above all the team is very nice. I had time so no problem for me ❤️ I recommend!”

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15.Private Guided Boat Tour with City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Captain Oni takes your private group around Copenhagen aboard a Joda Tender 710. Choose a one-hour city cruise, a three-hour trip with Reffen and the Little Mermaid, or a four-hour outing that adds Trekroner Fort. Bring swimwear, a towel, and weather-ready clothes.

“Great tour, great captain, great city, great weather, great experience. Thank you! Highly recommended!”

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