Copenhagen art and culture tour with a local guide

See the street art and palaces that shape Copenhagen's character

A 90-minute walking tour of Copenhagen led by a local guide covering street art, royal architecture and cultural landmarks including Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace and Nyhavn. The guide speaks English or Danish and walks you through neighborhoods to explain the artists and stories behind the city's most distinctive corners.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Copenhagen's art and culture

• Start at Stork Fountain square
• View street art by Stine Hvid
• Visit Rosenborg Castle and gardens
• See Kastellet fortress and Gefion fountain
• Discover Rococo structure with dome and Kierkegaard statue
• Explore Amalienborg Palace and garden
• Stroll through Nyhavn harbour

The experience

The tour opens at the Stork Fountain in the old town's historical square, where your local guide begins to unpack what makes Copenhagen's art and culture distinct. From there you move through different neighborhoods to see street art by artists like Stine Hvid, learning how contemporary and street artists have shaped the city's visual identity. The guide shares the stories behind the work and the artists themselves. The kind of detail you won't find in a guidebook.

The route takes in Rosenborg Castle and its gardens, where a sculpture of Hans Christian Andersen sits among the grounds, then moves to Kastellet, the star-shaped fortress built in 1664. You'll see the Rococo dome of Marmorkirken, the largest in Scandinavia, and pass through Amalienborg Palace square to catch sight of the Royal Opera House across the water. The walk concludes at Nyhavn, the 17th-century harbor with its row of colored facades: the spot most visitors photograph, but now you'll know the stories that led there.

This is a walking tour, so comfortable shoes matter. The pace suits all fitness levels, and the 90 minutes keeps the experience focused rather than rushed. Your guide is a local who chose to share their city this way, which changes the tone from a standard tour script to a conversation about a place someone actually knows.

What’s included

• A local guide who speaks English or Danish.
• walking access to street art, Rosenborg Castle gardens, Kastellet, Marmorkirken, Amalienborg Palace square and Nyhavn.

Options for this experience

3 options

English-language tour, 90 minutes11:00, 14:30 and 17:30Lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

Danish-language tour, 90 minutes11:00, 14:30 and 17:30Lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

Private tour, 90 minutesGuide in English or Danish · 11:00, 14:30 and 17:30Reserved for you alone: available only to you and your travel company, with several language choices offered.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00, 14:30 and 17:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Danish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book the English tour for a local's insights into Copenhagen's art scene. Choose the private option if you want the guide's undivided attention while exploring galleries and street art at your own pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Danish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What street art will I see on this Copenhagen tour?

The tour includes work by artists like Stine Hvid and takes you through various neighborhoods where street art appears throughout the city. Your guide explains the artists and their connection to Copenhagen's contemporary art scene, rather than just pointing out the pieces.

Does the tour go inside Rosenborg Castle or Amalienborg Palace?

The tour is a walking route that takes in the exteriors and gardens of both sites. You see Rosenborg Castle and its grounds with the Hans Christian Andersen sculpture, and you explore Amalienborg Palace square and its garden, but entry to the interiors is not included.

Is this tour private or will there be other people?

You can book a private tour option at checkout, or join a shared tour with other travelers. Both versions follow the same route and last 90 minutes.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

This is a walking tour through Copenhagen's streets and neighborhoods, suitable for all fitness levels. The 90-minute duration covers the route from the Stork Fountain through the city's art and cultural sites to Nyhavn.