Copenhagen: E-Bike Tour with Christiania & City Sights

Summary

See Copenhagen’s icons by e-bike from Nyhavn to Christiania

You’ll ride an e-bike through Copenhagen’s heart, stopping for photos at Nyhavn’s colorful canal and hearing stories at Amalienborg Palace. Explore Christiania solo for 15 minutes—no guides allowed inside—and see icons like Christiansborg Palace and the Little Mermaid up close. The city feels different when you’re gliding through it on two wheels.

What’s the experience like?

We met our guide near the canal—her name was Mette, and she had this dry Danish humor that made me relax about riding an e-bike in a new city. I’d barely figured out the helmet clasp when she handed out little radios so we could actually hear her as we rode (which turned out to be genius, because Copenhagen traffic is…well, it’s organized chaos). The first few minutes were just us weaving through quiet backstreets, getting used to the e-bikes. It felt weirdly smooth, like gliding more than cycling. I caught this whiff of cinnamon from a bakery as we zipped past—almost made me want to stop right there.

Nyhavn looked exactly like every postcard but louder—bikes clattering over cobblestones, people laughing in half a dozen languages. We stopped for photos and Mette told us how those colorful houses used to be sailor bars (she said something about “rum and regrets”—I’m still not sure if she was joking). Then we crossed one of those cycle bridges that feel like they’re built just for you; the wind picked up and suddenly I was wide awake. Our next stop was the Little Mermaid statue—smaller than I expected but kind of sweet in person. There were tourists everywhere but nobody seemed in a rush.

Christiania was different. We parked our bikes outside and Mette explained she couldn’t go in with us (“rules are rules,” she shrugged). So we wandered on our own for fifteen minutes—murals everywhere, incense hanging in the air, people chatting quietly on benches. I tried asking someone about the history in my terrible Danish; he just grinned and switched to English. The whole place felt like another world tucked inside Copenhagen.

On the way back, we passed Amalienborg Palace—guards marching with perfect posture—and then zipped past Christiansborg Palace too. By then my legs weren’t even tired (thank you, e-bike). Kids in cargo bikes waved at us as we rode by; one of them stuck his tongue out and his mom laughed. I didn’t expect to feel so much part of the city after just two hours—you know? Even now, sometimes I remember that feeling of wind and light bouncing off old stone buildings as we cruised home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Copenhagen e-bike city highlights

• Visit The Little Mermaid statue
• Photo stop at Nyhavn
• See Copenhagen Opera House
• Pass by The Playhouse
• Pass by Christian's Harbor
• Explore Freetown Christiania for 15 minutes
• Pass by Christiansborg Palace
• Visit Amalienborg Palace
• Pass by The English Church
• Pass by black archway building
• Return to Copenhagen city center

Top questions

How long is the Copenhagen e-bike tour?

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Does the tour include a visit inside Christiania?

You have 15 minutes to explore Christiania on your own; guides are not allowed inside.

What main sights are covered on this e-bike tour?

You’ll see Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, Christiania, Christianshavn, Opera House, and the Little Mermaid statue.

Is an e-bike provided or do I need my own?

An e-bike is provided for each guest during the tour.

Are helmets included?

Yes, helmets are included for all participants.

Can children join this Copenhagen bike tour?

Yes; child seats or cargo bikes are available depending on age and height requirements.

Is hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; guests meet at a central location near public transport.

Do I need cycling experience?

You must be comfortable riding a bicycle before joining this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes use of an e-bike with helmet and basket for two hours around Copenhagen’s top sights. Child seats or cargo bikes are provided for young kids depending on age. You’ll also get a radio headset so you can hear your guide clearly while riding—even through busy streets—and enjoy several photo stops plus free time to explore Christiania solo before returning to your starting point.