Copenhagen Canal Tour: Electric Boat, Small Group, Live Guide

Glide silently past Copenhagen’s sights while chatting with your captain and new friends

A one-hour guided canal tour of Copenhagen aboard a silent electric boat with space for nine passengers and a live captain who answers questions. The tour passes Frederiksholms Canal, Christiansborg Palace, Nyhavn's colorful facades, the Royal Danish Theatre, Amalienborg Palace, the Marble Church and the Church of Our Savior before returning under the Circle Bridge. Departures start and end at Islands Brygge. The small group size and electric boat mean you can actually hear and speak with the captain and other passengers without shouting over an engine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Copenhagen canal tour highlights

• Board electric boat at Islands Brygge
• Sail through Frederiksholms Canal
• Pass Christiansborg Parliament
• View burnt down Børsen building
• See colorful facades at Nyhavn
• Pass Skuespilhuset Royal Danish Theatre
• Pass Ofelia Plads cultural space
• View Amalienborg Palace and Marble Church
• See Church of Our Savior from Christianholms Canal
• Pass under Circle Bridge
• Return to Islands Brygge

The experience

The boat leaves Islands Brygge with no more than nine people aboard: small enough that you're not competing for the captain's attention or jostling for a view. Once onboard, the captain takes you through Frederiksholms Canal past Christiansborg, where Denmark's parliament sits, and the burnt-down Børsen building with its distinctive spire. The silence of the electric motor means conversation flows naturally. You can ask the captain anything about what you're seeing without raising your voice.

The route heads toward Nyhavn, where the colorful facades and old boats line the waterfront, then continues to Skuespilhuset, the Royal Danish Theatre's modern acting stage built right on the water. From there you'll see Ofelia Plads, a cultural space hosting year-round events, before reaching Amalienborg Palace, the royal family's residence, and the impressive Marble Church beside it. The final stretch takes you through Christianholms Canal, where the Church of Our Savior comes into view, and you pass under the Circle Bridge on the way back.

Beverages and snacks are available to purchase at the dock before departure: wine, rosé, beer, soda, water, ice cream and chips. Life vests are provided. The tour suits all fitness levels and service animals are welcome. Public transport stops nearby if you need to reach Islands Brygge.

What’s included

• Live guided tour with the captain.
• life vests.
• government fees.
• Q&A time with your guide.
• beverages and snacks available for purchase at departure.

Options for this experience

6 options

One-hour tour, no extrasGuide in English or Danish · 7 departure times: the first at 09:45, the last at 17:15

Tour with ice cream and waterGuide in English or Danish · 7 departure times: the first at 09:45, the last at 17:15Cornetto or Solero, plus water

Tour with beer or soda, plus chipsGuide in English or Danish · 7 departure times: the first at 09:45, the last at 17:15Beer or soda, plus chips

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Tour with wine or rosé, plus waterGuide in English or Danish · 7 departure times: the first at 09:45, the last at 17:15Wine or rosé, plus water

Tour with a heated seat and waterGuide in English or Danish · 7 departure times: the first at 09:45, the last at 17:15

Tour with a Captain's beanie or waterGuide in English or Danish · 7 departure times: the first at 09:45, the last at 17:15Water, still or sparkling. Captain's beanie: a GoBoat RPET beanie made from 78% recycled cotton and 22% recycled polyester, designed in Scandinavia and produced in the EU.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:45, the last at 17:15

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Child (under 6)

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by GoBoat Tours

Is this one for you?The small group and silent electric boat mean you'll actually hear the captain and connect with other passengers: ideal if you want a real conversation about the city instead of standing shoulder-to-shoulder on a crowded tour boat. Choose the option with wine, beer, ice cream or a heated seat depending on what you want to enjoy during the hour on the water.

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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: Child (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I see on the Copenhagen canal tour?

The tour passes Frederiksholms Canal, Christiansborg Palace (Denmark's parliament), Nyhavn with its colorful facades, the Royal Danish Theatre, Amalienborg Palace where the royal family lives, the Marble Church, the Church of Our Savior, and the Circle Bridge. You sail the entire route aboard the electric boat without getting off.

How many people go on the boat at once?

The boat holds a maximum of nine passengers plus the captain, so it stays small and quiet. You're sharing the experience with at most eight other travelers.

Can I ask the captain questions during the tour?

Yes. The captain is your guide and welcomes questions about Copenhagen. The electric boat is silent, so you can hear each other and have a real conversation without shouting over an engine.

What's included in the ticket price?

The tour includes the one-hour guided experience, life vests, and a Q&A with the captain. Beverages and snacks (wine, rosé, beer, soda, water, ice cream and chips) are available to purchase at Islands Brygge before you board.

Where do I meet the boat?

The tour starts and ends at Islands Brygge, where the captain waits for you. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need directions to the dock.