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15 Private Tours in Scandinavia, With the Price and the Catch

292 tours  ·  from $47

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

Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen - Strøget and Magasin Du Nord: shopping streets with a local angle
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Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen

1.Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,953 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

Walk from Rådhuspladsen to Amalienborg Palace with a private English-speaking guide. You’ll see Strøget, Nyhavn, Marble Church, Christiansborg, and royal landmarks while learning about Danish life, politics, architecture, and customs. Guides may include Paula, Fran, Jack, Laura, Wayne, Luca, or Gabriela.

“Paula was a fantastic guide - informative, funny, and kind. Since we have kids (5 and 8 year olds), we felt best about booking a private tour so we could go at a pace that worked for the kids. I have to say, the tour is doable with kids, with Copenhagen being very walkable. It’s flat, and the sites on the tour are not a long distance from start to end. It helps to have an accommodating guide like Paula who allowed us to stop for a restroom break or to pick up some bottles of water along the way.”

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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

2.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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Stockholm Private Golf Cart Tours - Starting at Skeppsbron and entering the royal center
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Stockholm Private Golf Cart Tours

3.Stockholm Private Golf Cart Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 444 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $65

Ride through Stockholm in a private, quiet golf cart with an English-speaking guide such as Oscar, Monica, Michael, or Karoline. In 60 or 120 minutes, you can pass the Royal Palace, Gamla Stan, Djurgården, Monteliusvägen, and Katarinahissen, with photo stops and audio commentary in eight languages. Small pets are welcome.

“What a great tour. We saw so much today. We were able to go down narrow cobblestone streets to see some of the original homes here. We got right up to the palace for the changing of the guards. Micheal was a great guide/driver who is passionate about sharing his knowledge of the city. This is a MUST DO tour for Stockholm”

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Bike Tour Copenhagen. Private Guide, Concierge Service, Small Grp - Amalienborg brings the royal stories
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Bike Tour Copenhagen. Private Guide, Concierge Service, Small Grp

4.Bike Tour Copenhagen. Private Guide, Concierge Service, Small Grp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $52Best value

Ride through Copenhagen’s main sights and quieter streets with guides such as Peter, Jonas, Jacob, and Valdemar. The 2-hour-15-minute tour covers Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Christiansborg, the harbor, and more. Bikes, radio receivers, photo stops, and a small-group format make it a useful first look at the city.

“Wonderful tour! We saw so much and the biking was so easy. Highly recommend for an intro to Copenhagen.”

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Welcome to Stockholm: Private Tour with a Local - Why Three or Four Hours May Be the Sweet Spot
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Welcome to Stockholm: Private Tour with a Local

5.Welcome to Stockholm: Private Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 291 reviews · from $62

Meet a local guide such as Andres, Monika, Khaled, or Stefani at your hotel or a central landmark. Choose two to eight hours of private walking, with a route shaped around your interests. Expect city orientation, Swedish history, food and shopping advice, and help using public transport.

“Monika was very prompt and quite knowledgeable about Stockholm. This walking tour was a very good introduction to the area for those who have limited time for their visit. Monika clearly loves Stockholm and gave good guidance for eateries & shopping.”

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Private Walking Classical Tour of Copenhagen - The Round Tower and its unusual route upward
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Private Walking Classical Tour of Copenhagen

6.Private Walking Classical Tour of Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet your private English-speaking guide at Bishop Absalon on Højbro Plads for a 90-minute walk through central Copenhagen. You’ll see Gråbrødre Torv, the Round Tower, Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen University, Rosenborg Palace from outside, and Torvehallerne. Guides such as Laura and Jarod mix history, architecture, and useful local detail.

“Laura made the trip very interesting by mixing historical facts with architectural inputs and fun tidbits. It was great fun !”

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Politically Incorrect Private Hidden Gems Walking Tour - Tivoli Gardens gets ten minutes of history
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Politically Incorrect Private Hidden Gems Walking Tour

7.Politically Incorrect Private Hidden Gems Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk central Copenhagen with a private English-speaking guide, including Troels, for a humorous look at Christiansborg, Tivoli Gardens, the Royal Library Garden, Viking artifacts, and Danish ideas about happiness. The tour runs about 90 minutes from Gammel Strand to Rådhuspladsen and suits anyone who prefers stories and conversation to a standard sightseeing script.

“Our tour guide was amazing, in that he was tons of fun and very informative. I absolutely loved the library gardens; I could have sat there for hours meditating in the serenity and beauty of the gardens.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Minibus Small Private Tour Group - Meeting Roberto beside Scandic Ishavshotel
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Minibus Small Private Tour Group

8.Northern Lights Minibus Small Private Tour Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 269 reviews · from $157

Join Roberto from Paradise Northern Light for a six-hour Aurora chase from Tromsø in a minibus limited to 15 people. He follows weather and cloud conditions, drives toward darker skies, provides thermal suits, hot drinks, Wi-Fi, and professional photos, and may cross into Finland if conditions call for it. The tour is conducted in English and Spanish.

“The aurora borealis was a stunning display of nature’s beauty. Vibrant colors danced across the sky, creating a magical atmosphere. Our guide shared fascinating stories, adding depth to the experience. Wrapped in blankets and sipping hot cocoa, we felt deeply connected to the cosmos and the breathtaking wonder of our world.”

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Bergen: Private Tour with a Local - Meeting your guide at your accommodation
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Bergen: Private Tour with a Local

9.Private Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 236 reviews · from $62

Meet a local guide at your accommodation and shape a private Bergen walk around your interests. Guides such as Tommy, Jana, Sabela, Aida, and Ilze have taken visitors beyond the usual streets, with options ranging from local food tips and city history to nearby viewpoints, old homes, and short hikes. Public transport or taxis are extra.

“Just the 2 of us on this tour. Our guide Tommy took us to places we would have had difficulty getting to on our own - Greig's home & Stave Church which were the highlights of the tour and walking through the snow on our first day in Bergen. Tommy gave information on life in Norway and showed us around the arty streets of Bergen.”

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Copenhagen Food & Drink Private Tour: Scandinavia Delight Tasting - Ristepølse and elder juice: an easy first taste
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Copenhagen Food & Drink Private Tour: Scandinavia Delight Tasting

10.Copenhagen Food & Drink Private Tour: Scandinavia Delight Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $197

Walk central Copenhagen with a private guide such as Magda, Karolina, Jeff, or Rozelle, stopping for Danish hot dogs, fish cakes, roast pork, smørrebrød, pastry, coffee, beer, schnapps, and elder juice. Expect a friendly food-and-city introduction with flexible pacing, generous portions, and about 2 to 3 miles of walking.

“Great way to see Copenhagen. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave a good overview of all of the food and drinks as well as the culture.”

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Oslo Private Tour with a Local Guide - What the walking route can include
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Oslo Private Tour with a Local Guide

11.Oslo Private Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · from $62

Meet a private local guide at your Oslo accommodation or a central meeting point, then shape the walk around your interests. Guides such as Neil, Karine, Olivier, Havi, and Guliya have led visitors through city highlights, neighborhoods, parks, murals, food spots, ferries, and local customs. Choose English or German and use the tour to get your bearings fast.

“I had only a short time in Oslo and wanted to see as much as I could. Neil did exactly that. We covered so much of the city in 3 hours time. I learned about history, culture. architecture, Norwegian trends and foods. I loved the history and the murals and different neighborhoods. The floating spas, ferries to other island and more. I would absolutely recommend him.”

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Copenhagen Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local - The real value is practical advice
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Copenhagen Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local

12.Copenhagen Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 232 reviews · from $62

Meet a local guide at your hotel or Airbnb and shape a private Copenhagen walk around your interests. Guides such as Dalit, Marta, Fabian, Maria, and Ernestas have helped visitors mix major sights with local corners, food advice, transport tips, and a clearer sense of daily life in the city.

“So informative, well paced and flexible based on what I wanted to see and what I had time for!”

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Stockholm Highlights: Private Golf Cart Tour - From Skeppsholmen to Strandvägen and Djurgården
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Stockholm Highlights: Private Golf Cart Tour

13.Stockholm Highlights: Private Golf Cart Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $59

This 90-minute electric golf cart tour gives you a broad first look at Stockholm, from Gamla Stan and Riddarholmen to Södermalm, Monteliusvägen, Fjällgatan, Strandvägen, and Djurgården. Guides such as Oscar, David, Monica, and Max provide history, local stories, photo stops, and route suggestions. The cart is covered for rain, but bring warm clothes.

“Our tour guide Oscar was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable and made it fun. We loved his tour. Thank you.”

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Copenhagen Private Food Walking Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings - City Hall Square and the Danish classics
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Copenhagen Private Food Walking Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

14.Copenhagen Private Food Walking Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $202

Explore Copenhagen with a private guide such as Monica, Claudio, Fabrine, or Grazi, tasting six or 10 Danish foods and drinks. Expect Torvehallerne, hot dogs, pastries, smørrebrød, chocolates, and city sights including the Round Tower. The route can be adjusted for food preferences, dietary needs, and walking pace.

“This is 100% the tour you should do at the beginning of our Copenhagen vacation. We booked this trip to help our two kids stay awake during those crucial hours when jet lag is the absolute worst. They were so sleepy but our guide was so patient and kept them engaged! I was impressed with her knowledge, understanding and over all kindness. She was so helpful in orienting us to the city and figuring out what to do and where. The food was wonderful. Both savory and sweet things to eat. We were so full by the end! We highly recommend this tour! Not only do you get great food,…”

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Copenhagen: Private Walking Tour - Christiansborg and the city’s political heart
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Copenhagen: Private Walking Tour

15.Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 174 reviews · 2 hours

Explore Copenhagen’s waterfront and city center with a private guide in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish, or German. In two hours, you’ll see Christiansborg Palace, Nyhavn, the Opera House, Amalienborg, and the Marble Church. Guide Kim has earned praise for sharing clear, engaging information at a brisk walking pace.

“Unser Guide Kim hat uns an viele interessante Orte gebracht und uns gut informiert. Vielen Dank.”

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