7 Old Town Tours in Copenhagen, With the Price and the Catch

1.2-hour Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 64 reviews · 2 hours Our pick

You’ll walk Copenhagen’s compact Old Town with a private guide, visiting City Hall, Gammeltorv, Our Lady’s Church, the Round Tower, Gråbrødretorv, and Strøget. A handmade candy tasting adds a sweet local touch. Tours run in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Danish, or German, with several start times available.

“Guide très sympa et agréable, très joli tour. on s'attendait à plus d'informations sur le Danemark, Copenhague et l'histoire”

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2.Walking tour – Copenhagen Old Town & Tivoli Park included

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79Best value

Start at Højbro Plads at 10:00 for a roughly two-hour English walking tour through Copenhagen’s Old Town. See Nyhavn, Amalienborg, Rosenborg, the cathedral, Strøget, and City Hall Square, then enter Tivoli Gardens on your own. The group can reach 21 people, and general Tivoli admission is included.

“We had a tour guide and just the two of us she was amazing so smart - great tour guide we learned a lot !”

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3.Copenhagen Old Town, Nyhavn, Canal Walking Tour & Christiana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $219Top rated

Meet your private licensed guide at Hotel d’Angleterre and walk from King’s New Square to the Marble Church, Nyhavn, Christianshavn, and Christiania. Choose two hours for Nyhavn or three hours for the longer route with Our Savior’s Church. Expect local stories, Scandinavian culture, accessible routes, and practical dining tips.

“Great experience. Found great spots and places. Would go back anytime. Thank you.”

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4.Copenhagen Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $352

Explore Copenhagen’s historic center on a private, English-language walk from City Hall to Amagertorv. You’ll see old squares, the cathedral, university, Round Tower, Gråbrødretorv, and Strøget in about two hours. The guide sets the pace for your group, but Round Tower admission is not included.

“After traveling to Copenhagen a few times we finally decided to take a tour. We learned so much about the history of the town. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was real nice. Top notch guide and I highly recommend this tour”

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5.Canal Boat Cruise & Old Town/Nyhavn Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $274

Start opposite Copenhagen City Hall with a private guide, then walk through the Old Town and Nyhavn before taking a one-hour canal cruise. Choose three hours for the core sights, or four hours to add Rosenborg’s King’s Garden, Frederik’s Church, and Amalienborg Square. Walking commentary is available in English, German, or Danish.

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6.Round Tower, Rosenborg Castle and Old Town Copenhagen Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $249

Explore Copenhagen’s Old Town with a private licensed guide, climb the Round Tower’s spiral ramp to its 34.8-meter viewing deck, and, on longer options, visit Rosenborg Castle. Choose a 2 to 5-hour plan, with optional hotel transfers and reserved castle entry. The tour is private, with one guide for up to 23 people.

“The round tower is absolutely worth a visit. 40DKK was a bargain. The walk on the sloping path is very manageable, with a short flight of stairs at the end. Traffic is managed by a simple light system so the viewing platform”

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7.Old Town and Nyhavn Private Family Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $240

Meet your private guide beneath the Lur Blowers in City Hall Square for a family tour through Copenhagen’s Old Town and Nyhavn. Expect fairy tales, riddles, the Round Tower, King’s Garden, and H.C. Andersen connections. Choose the 3-hour option for the Children’s Museum, or add the canal cruise where available.

“Our guide Papito was excellent, very knowledgeable about Danish history and culture.”

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