Copenhagen: 2-Hour Private Segway Tour & Little Mermaid

Two hours on a Segway covers what takes a day on foot in Copenhagen

You spend two hours on a Segway covering Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Christiansborg, Amalienborg, and hidden neighborhoods in between. Training happens first on a quiet ground, then you cruise through car-free zones and past royal palaces with radio commentary from your private guide. A café break halfway through lets you stretch, and you finish with an organic drink and souvenir.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Little Mermaid5m
2. Copenhagen Opera House5m
3. Nyhavn5m
4. Christiansborg Palacepass by
5. Tivoli Gardenspass by
6. Amalienborg Palace5m

Private 2-hour Segway tour in Copenhagen

• Arrive 15 minutes early for training
• Sign waiver and get helmet and radio
• Practice Segway riding on training ground
• Start tour along car-free waterfront zone
• See and photograph The Little Mermaid
• Visit Ofelia Place by the Royal Playhouse
• Photo stop at Copenhagen Opera House
• Explore colorful Nyhavn and take photos
• Take a short cafe break at Royal Danish Theatre
• Tour inner city highlights including Black Diamond
• Cruise past Christiansborg Palace with photo stops
• Pass City Hall, Tivoli Gardens, and Latin Quarter
• View Tivoli Gardens from outside
• Explore secret spots in the Latin Quarter
• Cruise parallel to Stroeget pedestrian street
• See Nikolaj Kunsthal art exhibition hall
• Pass Magasin shopping mall and Kongens Nytorv
• Photo stop at Amalienborg Palace and Royal Guards
• Pass Frederik's Church (Marble Church)
• Visit Gefion Fountain, St Albans Church, Churchill Park
• See the English Church near Churchill Park
• Cruise through Kastellet (The Citadel)
• End tour with complimentary organic drink and souvenir

The experience

Most people walk Copenhagen's main sights in pieces: a morning at Nyhavn, an afternoon at Amalienborg, maybe Christiansborg if they have time. On a private Segway tour, you see them all in sequence, moving fast enough to string the whole city together without stopping every five minutes. You arrive 15 minutes early for training on a quiet practice ground, learn the machine (most people get it in minutes), then roll straight into a car-free zone along the water where The Little Mermaid and the Opera House sit in the same view. The radio headset means your guide talks while you cruise, so you're not standing still listening. You're moving through the story instead of hearing it from a bench.

The route loops through neighborhoods most visitors skip. After Nyhavn's postcard colors, you cut inland through the Latin Quarter and past Christiansborg Palace, where you cruise right up to the entrance where Denmark's Prime Minister walks in. There's a café stop at the Royal Danish Theatre on Kongens Nytorv (run by one of Noma's co-founders, so the pastries are real), then you head toward Amalienborg, the Queen's residence, where the guide dares you to make the Royal Guards smile. You'll also roll through Kastellet, the still-active military citadel in the middle of the city: a spot most tourists never reach because it's not on the walking-tour script. The whole thing feels less like sightseeing and more like someone showing you how Copenhagen actually works, block by block.

At the end, you get a complimentary organic drink (coffee, tea, beer, or soda) and a Segway souvenir. The tour runs in English, and since it's private (just you and your guide) the pace and photo stops bend to what you want. If you want more time at a palace or a particular corner, you say so. The operator is Denmark's only officially authorized Segway tour company, which means the machines are the newest models and the routes are locked in by someone who actually knows the city.

What’s included

• Use of a Segway and helmet.
• 15 minutes of training on a practice ground.
• private guide with radio headset commentary.
• café break at the Royal Danish Theatre.
• complimentary organic beverage (coffee, tea, beer, or soda).
• Segway souvenir.
• coverage of Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace, the Marble Church, Tivoli Gardens, the Latin Quarter, and hidden neighborhoods.

Options for this experience

8 options

9 AM to 11 AM tourGuide in English, Spanish or Danish · Available from 31 Oct · 09:00

Tour from 10 AM to 12 PMGuide in English, Spanish or Danish · 10:00

11:30 AM - 1:30 PMGuide in English, Spanish or Danish · 11:30

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Tour running 1:30 PM to 3:30 PMGuide in English, Spanish or Danish · 13:30

2:30 PM to 4:30 PM tourGuide in English, Spanish or Danish · Available from 31 Oct · 14:30

3:30 PM - 5:30 PMGuide in English, Spanish or Danish · Available from 31 Oct · 15:30

Tour from 4:30 PM until 6:30 PMGuide in English, Spanish or Danish · 16:30

Tour running 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMGuide in English, Spanish or Danish · 17:30

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Under 11: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Danish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish and Danish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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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?Right for travelers who want to cover Copenhagen's main sights in one flowing route without arranging transport between stops or standing in long queues. The Segway does the distance work, and the private guide means you set the pace and photo stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Danish.

Do I need Segway experience to do this tour?

No. You get 15 minutes of training on a quiet practice ground before the tour starts, and most guests learn to ride within minutes. The tour is designed for first-timers.

What's included in the tour price?

Segway rental, helmet, radio headset, training, guide, a café break with optional food/drink purchases, a complimentary organic beverage at the end, and a Segway souvenir.

How many people are in the group?

It's a private tour, so it's just you and your guide. You can bring family or friends. The tour is tailored to your group.

Which sights do we stop at?

The tour covers The Little Mermaid, Opera House, Nyhavn, Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace, the Marble Church, Tivoli Gardens (viewed from outside), and the Latin Quarter, plus hidden spots and local neighborhoods.

Is there a weight or height limit?

You need to weigh between 35kg and 125kg and be at least 135cm tall. You must be able to stand for the duration and step on and off the Segway with ease.

What's the minimum age?

The minimum age is 12 years old.

Can I do this tour if I'm pregnant?

No, the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

How long is the actual Segway riding time?

The tour is 2 hours total, which includes training, the guided route, and a café break. Most of that time is spent cruising on the Segway.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in most weather conditions. Dress for Copenhagen's climate: layers are a good idea. Contact the operator if you have concerns about specific conditions.

Can I book this tour for a specific time?

Yes, this is a private tour, so you can arrange a departure time that works for you when you book.