Copenhagen: 1-Hour Segway Tour & Little Mermaid from Cruise Port

One Hour on a Segway Hits 10 Copenhagen Landmarks

You arrive 15 minutes early for helmet fitting and a short training run on a quiet course, then spend an hour on a Segway hitting over 10 sights — Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, the Opera House, Amalienborg Palace, and Kastellet — without stopping traffic or waiting for a group to catch up. The tour ends with a complimentary organic drink and souvenir before you head back to the ship.

Step-by-step itinerary

Copenhagen Segway city tour

• Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in
• Receive helmet and sign waiver
• Practice Segway on training course
• Start tour in car-free zone
• See The Peace Statue
• Visit The Little Mermaid and take photo
• View Royal Pavilion and naval base stories
• Cruise along water with maritime monuments
• Pass old customs area of Copenhagen
• Hear colonial stories at Royal Casting Collection
• Reach Royal Play House and Ofelia Square
• Photo stop at Ofelia Square with Opera House
• Pass Copenhagen Opera House
• Pass Kongens Nytorv (King's Square)
• Hear stories at Nyhavn and take photo
• Cruise down street of galleries and design
• See Marble Church
• Photo stop at Amalienborg Palace
• Pass Museum of the Resistance Movement
• Pass The English Church
• See largest fountain in Copenhagen
• Cruise through Kastellet military fortress
• Return from tour
• Enjoy organic refreshment and souvenir

The Experience

The moment you step off the ship, you're standing in front of a Segway instead of hunting for a taxi or waiting in a tour bus line. The training takes 15 minutes on a quiet, car-free course right by the cruise terminal — they walk you through it slowly, and honestly, it clicks faster than you'd think. Then you're off into Copenhagen proper, gliding through streets where cars can't go, which means you're seeing the city from angles the buses never reach.

The route moves fast but doesn't feel rushed. You hit the Little Mermaid statue first — everyone stops for that photo — and then you're cruising along the water past the Royal Pavilions where the Queen's yacht docks, past the old customs warehouses with their colonial stories, and up to Ofelia Square where the Opera House sits in the background like it was placed there just for your shot. Your guide talks through the radio the whole time, so you don't have to stop and huddle; you're moving and listening at once. Nyhavn comes next, those painted buildings everyone photographs, and then you're threading through the design district, past the Marble Church, right up to Amalienborg Palace where the Royal Guards stand watch. The last stretch takes you through Kastellet, the 1600s fortress that's still a working military base, which feels surreal to ride through.

When you get back, there's an organic drink waiting and a small Segway souvenir — nothing fancy, but it's the kind of detail that makes you feel like you actually did something instead of just being herded through checkpoints. The whole thing is 60 minutes door-to-door, which matters if your ship leaves in the afternoon. You can store luggage at the shop while you're out, so you're not carrying a backpack the whole time. They operate in all weather, so rain doesn't cancel it; they hand you a rain poncho if you need one.

What’s included

• Segway use with helmet and radio.
• 15-minute training on a car-free practice course.
• 1-hour guided tour of 10+ Copenhagen landmarks including Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Copenhagen Opera House, Amalienborg Palace, and Kastellet.
• photo stops at major sights.
• luggage storage during the tour.
• rain poncho if needed.
• complimentary organic beverage upon return.
• small Segway souvenir.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Segway Cruise Copenhagen

Is this one for you?Built for cruise passengers on a short port stop: the 1-hour duration and location right by the terminals mean you see the main sights without missing your ship's departure, and the Segway gets you into car-free zones and past landmarks that buses can't reach.

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Top questions

How much time do I need between ship arrival and tour start?

Arrive 15 minutes before your tour time for check-in, helmet fitting, and training on the practice course. Plan to be back at the terminal with time to spare before your ship departs.

What if I've never ridden a Segway before?

Training is included and happens on a spacious, quiet, car-free course. You practice until you're comfortable; first-timers pick it up quickly.

Can I store my luggage during the tour?

Yes, luggage storage is included at the shop for the duration of the tour.

What happens if it rains?

The tour operates in all weather. A rain poncho is provided if needed.

Are there photo stops?

Yes. You stop at the Little Mermaid, Ofelia Square (with the Opera House in the background), Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, and other sights. Your guide can take photos for you.

What's included at the end of the tour?

A complimentary organic beverage and a small Segway souvenir.

What are the weight and height requirements?

You must weigh between 35 kg and 125 kg and be at least 135 cm tall. Minimum age is 11 (children must weigh at least 35 kg).