Copenhagen is a truly unique city that really embodies the Scandinavian spirit with its old-world charm and cutting-edge modernity easily discoverable on foot or by bike.

Whether you’re cruising through the city’s sleek, sustainable urban spaces or exploring the picturesque alleys of Nyhavn, Copenhagen is a city that thrives on balance and classic Danish design.

Tours here extend far beyond just “sightseeing” – they’re a deep look into the rich local history, art, architecture, and way of life. I’ve detailed the 5 top Copenhagen city tours that are sure to be worth your time and money.

Let’s jump right in! Be sure to see our reviews of Copenhagen Canal Tours and Copenhagen Bike Tours.

Best Tours of Copenhagen City

	Grand Day Trip around Copenhagen	Copenhagen Segway Tour 2 Hours w. Guide	3 Hour Walking Tour, Small Group Max 10 People Copenhagen
Location:	Hotel pickup and drop-off included	Nikolaj Plads 34, 1067 København	Fiolstræde 42, 1171 København
Start:	8:30 AM	10:00 AM, 1:00 PM	10:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Duration:	8.75 hours	2 hours	3 hours
Includes:	Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Small group size (no more than 16 people, knowledgeable guide,	Segway, helmet, radio receiver to hear guide, personalized recommendations on this map after tour, raincoat	English-speaking local guide, customized and relaxing walking tour
	Tour Information & Booking	Tour Information & Booking	Tour Information & Booking

Quick Answer: The 5 Best Rated Copenhagen City Tours For 2025

1. Grand Day Trip around Copenhagen
2. Copenhagen Segway Tour 2 Hours w. Guide3
3. 3 Hour Walking Tour, Small Group Max 10 People Copenhagen
4. Total Copenhagen Walking Tour: Highlights and Hygge
5. Copenhagen Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

Copenhagen City Tour Reviews

1. Grand Day Trip around Copenhagen

Copenhagen’s allure is undeniable, but this first tour takes you far beyond the surface, where you’ll experience some of the city’s most iconic spots as well as the charm of its surrounding countryside.

It’s a well-rounded itinerary that balances history, architecture, culture, art, and natural beauty with an expert guide there to lead the way and answer any questions you may have.

The aptly named Grand Day Trip around Copenhagen is the most extensive of its kind, so if you’re only going to be in the city for a short amount of time or really just want to jump right into the deep end, this is it.

Start out with a convenient hotel pickup early in the morning by your comfortable coach, eliminating the need to find a meetup spot or figure out separate transportation.

While it’s not an entirely private tour, it maxes out at just 16 participants, which ensures more attention from the guide. If you’re a history buff or interested at all in Vikings or castles, this is a can’t-miss experience where you walk away with a whole new perspective on things.

Meandering through the lush landscapes, we visited various charming little towns, stopping at various points of interest along the way, with our guide regaling us with interesting commentary throughout.

We got to see the Roskilde Domkirke – the biggest cathedral in the country – learning about the royal families and this specific type of architecture.

One of my unexpected favorites was our stop at the Viking Ship Museum, where we learned all about the history of the Vikings in and out of Denmark, got to see incredibly well-preserved ships, and gained perspective on their way of life.

We then had time to witness the grandeur of Frederiksborg Castle (the biggest Renaissance-era castle in Scandinavia).

As it’s set out on 3 islands surrounded by a lake and stunning gardens, you can expect beautiful views all around. Covering this much ground, with impeccable organization and fantastic guides, you really can’t ask for more!

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2. Copenhagen Segway Tour 2 Hours w. Guide

Perhaps you want to explore Copenhagen, but don’t want to commit to a full-day experience. Maximize your time in the city with the Copenhagen Segway Tour 2 Hours with Guide experience, using the speed and flexibility of the segway to see much more than you would on foot.

Not to mention, feeling the wind in your hair and hearing the city noises all around you just feels like you connect more with your environment than you do by car or coach.

As it’s just 2 hours there are plenty of different start times to choose from, ensuring it fits easily into your busy itinerary. You’ll meet your guide in central Copenhagen, and go through a safety briefing and tutorial so everyone is secure in their riding skills.

They include helmets, raincoats (if needed), as well as in-store personal storage lockers to stow away any valuables you’re afraid you may lose by zipping by canals and the bustling metropolis.

I appreciated the included radio receivers to ensure we heard our guide no matter where we were, never missing out on the guide’s historical insights and local anecdotes.

Ours provided us with plenty of tips on where to go, where locals go to eat, and plenty of hidden gems that we otherwise wouldn’t have known about. Limited to just 12 people, it was super easy for us to move around as a group without feeling like we were crowding spaces.

You can expect to see plenty of cultural gems like the Ofelia Plads and The Little Mermaid statue along with plenty of historic places like Frederiks Kirke, Nyhavn, and Christiansborg Slot.

Take a break for a serene cruise down the water by the cutting-edge Black Diamond and enjoy Copenhagen from a different perspective before taking a romantic little stroll through a beautiful garden many locals don’t even know about!

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3. 3 Hour Walking Tour, Small Group Max 10 People Copenhagen

While walking isn’t always the most time-effective way of seeing a city, if you have an expert guide to create smart itineraries, they can be. After all, there’s no other way to experience a place quite as personally as when you’re there actually walking the streets like a local.

The 3h Walking Tour, Small Group Tour of Copenhagen experience ensures a more personal touch with a completely customized itinerary there to ensure you have a great time.

If you’re on a tight budget but don’t want to skimp on quality, I can’t think of a better option than this one! It takes you through a wide array of attractions, focusing not only on the big tourist hot spots but plenty of gems sitting off the beaten tourist path.

Your itinerary likely won’t be the exact same as mine was as it’s completely personalized to the small group you’re in, but you can expect to see a great selection of different places.

Sure, you could venture around on foot on your own, but there’s no way you’re going to receive such an enriched, educative experience as you would on this tour. For the price, it’s not even really a question of if you should go – it’s when!

Start off at the central meeting point and stroll through the fascinating medieval square of Amagertorv, Christiansborg Palace, and many more.

You’ll learn about the Danish concept of “hygge”, which pretty much explains why I felt so comfortable in this city and why people just seemed to pleasant, overall.

The pacing of the tour was just right and I never felt like we were rushing, despite having covered so much ground in just a few hours.

It was a great way to understand more about Copenhagen’s culture, and our guide did a wonderful job at surprising us with some special twists and turns throughout!

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4. Total Copenhagen Walking Tour: Highlights and Hygge

If you’re only going to be in Copenhagen for a day or two and want to take full advantage of your time there, this is one of the best tours you can take. It’s one of the longer, more comprehensive excursions, with a small-group setting ideal for a more “personal” experience.

The Total Copenhagen Walking Tour: Highlights and Hygge is a deep dive into the local culture and history, from cuisine to castles.

Your tour starts off typically in the morning at your agreed-upon time, and typically you’ll get back around lunchtime, which is convenient if you have evening plans. Meet your guide and the rest of your small group in front of the statue in Nyboder, where you’ll soon get well-acquainted.

Set off close to the iconic yellow row houses of the area, known for being home to the former Naval barracks at a time when the Royal Danish Navy was rapidly growing.

Our local guide was incredibly friendly and passionate about their city, and that in turn made us super excited to soak in their knowledge of Danish culture! This was one of the most educational tours I’d taken, and I learned plenty about the city’s history that I hadn’t in any other.

By this time I’d already seen quite a bit of the top tourist sites so I was happy that most of our stops were more hidden gems, along with very well-timed breaks.

A couple of our breaks were to rest our legs and try some typical local snacks and dishes, which was a whole lot of fun and every single one was something new to me.

I also loved our visit to the miniature Rosenborg Castle, where we heard all about its origins and King Christian IV who had it constructed back in the 17th century.

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5. Copenhagen Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

Last but certainly not least, is the Copenhagen Private Walking Tour with a Guide, which is quite possibly the most diverse of any of its kind. You get to select between 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8-hour tour options, depending on your interests and personal schedule.

Whether you’re a solo traveler, going with a significant other, a friend group, or the entire family, I know you’re going to love this one as much as I did.

As this is an entirely private tour, you get to select the start time that works best with your schedule, and don’t have to worry about heading to a meetup point. Rather, they take care of everything for you, so they’ll come pick you up right from your hotel lobby in comfortable transportation.

If you have any specific interests (art, Naval life, Vikings, Royal family, etc.), you can tell your guide so they can help curate an itinerary that caters specifically to that.

The pacing was fantastic and we got to call the shots, so there’s no risk of staying too long or rushing through a site – it’s all dependant on your needs. What I loved about this tour is that it went so far as being just cookie-cutter “sightseeing”, or checking sites off of a list.

In each neighborhood we visited, we learned about the best ways to get around, the best places and dishes to eat, and many other gems that I used throughout my time there.

If you’re a bit of a coffee snob or a foodie like I admittedly am, you’ll love the recommendations your guide gives you! I really feel like after this tour, I had a good idea of what it meant to be Danish, fully embodying the “hygge” concept!

Any question you may have, you can count on them to answer with enthusiasm and explain things in a way that anyone can understand.

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