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15 Highlights Tours in Copenhagen, With the Price and the Catch

34 tours  ·  from $38

The good highlights tours in Copenhagen go early up here and the winter dates go earliest. Below: the 15 to lock in, what each includes and where they differ.

Copenhagen Highlights Walking Tour - Nikolaj Kunsthal and the fires that changed the city
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Copenhagen Highlights Walking Tour

1.Copenhagen Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,324 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Walk central Copenhagen with guides such as Thor, Steen, Martin, Roger, or Sebastian. In about two hours, you’ll see Christiansborg, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, and the Marble Church while hearing Danish history, WWII stories, political jokes, and local suggestions. The outdoor route ends near the royal palaces and suits bookings of up to six people.

“Mike was a very knowledgeable, personable, and humorous tour guide. An American by birth and adopted Dane, he blends both cultures in his presentation. the tour touches on the history and unique aspects found in central Copenhagen. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR!”

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Copenhagen: Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with a Local Guide - Starting at Tropical Bikes on Vester Voldgade
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Copenhagen: Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with a Local Guide

2.Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,312 reviews · 3 hours · from $62

Ride about 8 km through Copenhagen in three hours with a local guide from Tropical Bikes. You’ll pass Tivoli, Christiansborg, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Rosenborg Castle, and Torvehallerne. Guides such as Sam, Fien, Laura, and Francesca add history, safety advice, and personal tips. Children’s bikes, seats, tandems, and cargo bikes are available by reservation.

“Well organised. Great way to get orientated in Copenhagen. Mariska was an excellent guide - very informative. Highly recommended.”

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Politically Incorrect Private Highlights Walking Tour - Nikolaj Kunsthal and the scars left by fire
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Politically Incorrect Private Highlights Walking Tour

3.Politically Incorrect Private Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll walk from Højbro Plads through Copenhagen’s old center, Strøget, Nyhavn, and Amalienborg, hearing candid stories about Danish royalty, fires, war, and city life. Guides including Troels, Truel, and Jack tailor the private tour to your interests. It ends near Marble Church after about 90 minutes.

“This tour is witty, and refreshing while being educational and informative. Troels (our guide) spoke better English than most Americans do. Great time. It went by too fast!”

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Copenhagen: 3-Hour City Highlights Bike Tour with Guide - From Inderhavnsbroen to Christiania
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Copenhagen: 3-Hour City Highlights Bike Tour with Guide

4.3-Hour City Highlights Bike Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,239 reviews · from $55

Ride a comfortable city bike through Copenhagen with guides such as Angus, Luke, Olivia, and Rafael. This relaxed three-hour route covers Christiania, the castles, Nyhavn, the Little Mermaid, and daily Danish life. Bikes, helmets, lockers, and toilets are provided at the central Holbergsgade meeting point.

“Loved it! Luke was an amazing guide - very knowledgeable but also very funny! Would highly recommend this tour as a great introduction to the delights of this wonderful city”

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Copenhagen Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with local Guide - Christiansborg, the Royal Library, and Børsen
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Copenhagen Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with local Guide

5.Copenhagen Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,125 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $61

Ride through Copenhagen with Tropical Bikes and a local guide such as Rene, Sarra, Fien, or Dominique. In three hours, you’ll pass Tivoli, Christiansborg, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Rosenborg Castle, and the Round Tower. Bikes, helmets, and rain ponchos on request are provided, with a maximum of 15 riders.

“Small group. Well paced and informative. Our guide Sarra was excellent. Highly recommend to see a great overview of the city in a short period of time.”

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Copenhagen: Group Walking Tour - City Highlights - 2 Hours - Absalon, Christiansborg, and the center of power
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Copenhagen: Group Walking Tour – City Highlights – 2 Hours

6.Group Walking Tour – City Highlights – 2 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,088 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Walk central Copenhagen from Gammel Strand to Amalienborg with an English-speaking guide such as Thor, Steen, Roger, or Martin. You’ll see Christiansborg, Strøget, Nyhavn, the Royal Theatre, and the Marble Church while hearing Danish history, royal scandals, fairytales, and local tips delivered with politically incorrect humor.

“Our guide Thor was brilliant! Very very knowledgeable and hilarious with it! Top bloke! Would definately recommend this tour!”

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3-hour Copenhagen City Highlights Bike Tour - Christiansborg and the center of public life
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3-hour Copenhagen City Highlights Bike Tour

7.3-hour Copenhagen City Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Cycle through Copenhagen with a professional English-speaking guide, stopping at 12 major sights from Nyhavn to Amalienborg. You’ll ride mostly on bike lanes, hear stories about Danish history and daily life, and pause for photos. Guides such as Mood, Rafael, Olivia, and Kuba are praised for clear storytelling and patient support. Bikes are included, and helmets are available on request.

“We had a great experience with Angus as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and informative on monuments, buildings, history etc. the biking was very easy with frequent stops. Would definitely recommend!”

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Walk & Canal Tour: Copenhagen Highlights + Changing of the Guards - Christiansborg explains Denmark’s power structure
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Walk & Canal Tour: Copenhagen Highlights + Changing of the Guards

8.Walk & Canal Tour: Copenhagen Highlights + Changing of the Guards

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $77

This three-hour small-group tour links Tivoli, Christiansborg, the Black Diamond, Nyhavn, the Little Mermaid, Kastellet, and Amalienborg. Guides such as Michael, Maybritt, Mia, and Otto lead the walk in English, with a short electric harbor ferry ride when service allows. Morning departures can end with the full noon guard ceremony.

“Our guide, May Britt, made our experience so enjoyable. We covered a lot of ground in 3 hours and she was very informative. We ended up having coffee together which is a nice touch and we all hugged each other when we parted.”

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Copenhagen: 1.5-Hour City Highlights Bike Tour - Starting at Holbergsgade 12
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Copenhagen: 1.5-Hour City Highlights Bike Tour

9.1.5-Hour City Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 477 reviews · from $38Best value

Cycle about 6 km through central Copenhagen on an easy, mostly flat route with stops at Christiansborg, Rosenborg Castle, the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, and Nyhavn. Guides such as Derek, Angus, Jacob, and Alex add history, humor, cycling advice, and local tips. Bikes are supplied, helmets are available on request, and the ride returns to Holbergsgade 12.

“Pasha was knowledgeable, funny and friendly. The ride was easy and safe. The tour flew by and we walked away with loads of great recommendations. Don’t hesitate, book this tour!”

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Copenhagen: Best of Danish Pastry Tasting Tour - Starting outside Lagkagehuset
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Copenhagen: Best of Danish Pastry Tasting Tour

10.Best of Danish Pastry Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 414 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Lagkagehuset for a two-hour walk to five Copenhagen bakeries. Try a Danish pastry at each stop, hear the stories behind Wienerbrød, Tebirkes, Kringle, and Hindbærsnitter, and see city sights along the way. Groups are limited to 10, with guides including Theo, Simon, Noah, Emily, and Linea.

“This tour was so worth it! Our guide brought us to 5 bakeries and at each she told us a little history about the bakery and what makes it unique. All of the pastries were amazing. My partner and I were the only ones on the tour that day so we got to have a very intimate tour and our guide was fantastic! We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who might enjoy it!”

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Copenhagen: Guided City Highlights Tour - Nyhavn brings the postcard Copenhagen to life
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Copenhagen: Guided City Highlights Tour

11.Guided City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 366 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Join an English-speaking guide for a three-hour Copenhagen walk limited to 10 people. See Nyhavn, Amagertorv, Christiansborg Palace, and lesser-known corners while guides such as Tom, Michel, Jose, and Diana explain the city’s past, present, food, and daily life.

“Alex was a great guide taking us around the city and explaining the history of what he was showing us. He also gave some tips of things to do and places to eat. Be prepared to have sore feet after 3 hours. ot was a great way to see the highlights but also to oreint yourself around the area. I had a great time and loved what we saw.”

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Copenhagen Highlights: Small Group Walking Tour - Max 10 people - Churchill Park, St. Alban’s Church, and the Citadel
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Copenhagen Highlights: Small Group Walking Tour – Max 10 people

12.Copenhagen Highlights: Small Group Walking Tour – Max 10 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Walk from Toldboden to Christiansborg with a guide such as Kenneth, Oskar, Liva, or Peter. In a group of no more than 10, you’ll see the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, Nyhavn, the Marble Church, and key historic squares while hearing Danish stories, royal gossip, and local recommendations.

“Our guide Peter perfectly balanced history, culture, and local charm, all while keeping things relaxed and personal. Peter was both knowledgeable and engaging, weaving together stories about Copenhagen’s past with insights into everyday Danish life. Rather than just listing facts, they brought the city to life with anecdotes, humor, and thoughtful context. Overall, this was a fantastic way to get to know Copenhagen. If you’re visiting for the first time (or even if you’ve been before), I’d highly recommend booking a small-group walking tour.”

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Copenhagen: City Highlights Guided Segway Tour - Nyhavn and the first city views
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Copenhagen: City Highlights Guided Segway Tour

13.City Highlights Guided Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 299 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Ride a self-balancing Segway through Copenhagen with an English-speaking guide and wireless helmet radio. In two hours, you’ll reach Nyhavn, The Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, Christiansborg, the Old Stock Exchange, Gefion Fountain, and the Citadel. Guides such as Peter, Albert, and Valdemar are praised for clear instruction, humor, and personal tips.

“We had so much fun! The tour was very interesting, we learnt a lot about the city as well as enjoyed cruising about on the segways. Definitely recommend to anyone, super easy to ride the segways too. Our tour guide was full of information and very friendly and fun!”

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Copenhagen Walking Tour: Highlights and Hygge w/Lunch - Royal Copenhagen at Marble Church and Amalienborg
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Copenhagen Walking Tour: Highlights and Hygge w/Lunch

14.Copenhagen Walking Tour: Highlights and Hygge w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend 5 to 6 hours walking about 10 km through Copenhagen with a native English-speaking guide such as Oskar, Jacob, Peter, or Therese. You’ll see Nyboder, Kastellet, the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, Nyhavn, Christiansborg, the Round Tower, and Rosenborg Castle, with lunch and a small sweet treat included. Expect outside visits only and a full day on your feet.

“Really enjoyed our tour with Oskar. As the only couple on the tour we had his undivided attention. Very knowledgeable on all aspects of Copenhagen history so much territory was covered both walking & historically we certainly got a lot out of it. Happy to recommend.”

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Copenhagen: City Highlights Walking Tour With Local Guide - Starting at Kastellet and the wartime memorial park
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Copenhagen: City Highlights Walking Tour With Local Guide

15.City Highlights Walking Tour With Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · from $38

Walk central Copenhagen with a local English-speaking guide in a group of no more than 10. Over 2.5 hours, see Kastellet, the Gefion Fountain, Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, and Nyhavn, then finish near Kongens Nytorv with personal tips for the rest of your stay.

“Fantastic and knowledgeable guide with great English and sense of history. Thoroughly recommend”

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New in Highlights Tours in Copenhagen

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★ 5.0Best of Copenhagen Biking Tour-3 Hours, Small Group max 10 peopleFrom $6322 reviews
★ 4.5Highlights Private Bike TourFrom $13820 reviews
★ 5.0Highlights & Hidden Gems of Copenhagen Private TourFrom $1688 reviews
★ 4.3Guided E-Scooter KickBike Tour- All HighlightsFrom $8626 reviews
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★ 4.9Hygge & Highlights Walking Tour with Local GuideFrom $6114 reviews
★ 4.9Highlights & Secrets Private Walking TourFrom $13339 reviews
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★ 4.9Best of Copenhagen Biking Tour-3 Hours, Small Group max 10From $10210 reviews
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