Copenhagen E-Scooter Tour: Little Mermaid & Christiansborg

Cover 90% of Copenhagen's landmarks on an electric kick-bike in a single morning.

A 2-hour guided tour of Copenhagen on state-of-the-art electric kick-bikes, the first of their kind in Denmark. You'll ride past the Little Mermaid, Christiansborg Palace (home to Parliament and the Royal family), Nyhavn, Kastellet fortress and the Opera House with a private English-speaking guide who shares stories and facts about the city. The tour includes helmets, a personal radio system so you hear the guide clearly, and a free city map afterward.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Christiansborg Palace10m
2. Old Stock Exchange10m
3. Kastellet5m
4. Little Mermaid12m
5. Nyhavn10m

Guided 2-hour Copenhagen e-scooter tour

• Visit Christiansborg Palace
• Explore small garden near Parliament
• See Old Stock Exchange building
• View Royal Castle of Copenhagen
• Walk around Kastellet Fortress
• Discover The Little Mermaid statue
• Enjoy Copenhagen Harbour views
• See Copenhill building
• Watch Reffen Streetfood area
• Visit Nyhavn harbour
• Explore famous city square
• View Royal Theater building
• See Copenhagen Opera House
• Visit Royal Pavilions and Sixtus bastion
• See statue of Bishop Absalon
• Walk downtown canal area
• Visit Frederiks Church (Marble Church)

The experience

Two hours on an electric kick-bike covers what would take a full day on foot. You start with the gear: a helmet, a personal radio receiver clipped to your jacket, and the kick-bike itself, which you stand on and propel with one foot while steering. The guide leads you through the old streets and past the major stops: Christiansborg Palace, the seat of Parliament since 1167 and the Royal residence since 1794; the Old Stock Exchange, a Renaissance building from 1619 that once anchored the city's trade; Kastellet, a 1663 fortress ringed by a moat where swans drift past the Gefion Fountain; and Nyhavn, the 1671 harbor lined with the colorful houses where Hans Christian Andersen lived. You'll see the Little Mermaid statue overlooking the water, pass the Copenhill building and the Reffen street food area, and ride past the Copenhagen Opera House, a modern structure completed in 2004 and financed as a gift to Denmark by the Maersk shipping company.

The radio system means you don't have to shout to hear the guide over traffic or wind: a practical detail that changes how much you actually absorb. Your guide is a local who knows the anecdotes and the layers: which buildings are Baroque, which squares connect the harbor to the city center, where the Royal Ballet performs, which church took 145 years to finish. You move at a pace that lets you look around and listen, not rush between stops. After the tour, you get a free city map, access to luggage storage if you need it, and the concierge can point you toward what comes next.

What’s included

• A private local guide in English.
• state-of-the-art electric kick-bike.
• helmet and personal radio system so you hear the guide clearly.
• concierge service and free city map after the tour.
• luggage storage and restrooms at the office.
• free WiFi at the office.

Options for this experience

2 options

E-Scooter Tour, 1 HourGuide in English · 15:00Guided E-Bike Tour of 1 Hour: Ride our excellent Fat Max e-scooters and see the top sights of Copenhagen with your own guide, who is among the best-rated in the city. Duration: 1 hour. Meet 15 minutes before the tour starts. Highlights of Copenhagen's inner city: Statue of Absalon, the canals of Copenhagen, the Parliament, the Stock Exchange, the Royal Library Gardens, Nyhavn and Kings New Square. Electric e-scooters: "FatMax" electric stand-up kick bikes, brand-new 2024 models with large rubber wheels. Helmets and safety instruction are provided.

Copenhagen Tour on an Electric Stand-Up Bike, 2 HoursGuide in English · 10:00 and 13:00Duration: 2 hours. E-Scooter "Kick Bikes"

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (15 to 80 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Segway & Bike Tours Copenhagen

Is this one for you?The 2-hour tour covers the full sweep of Copenhagen's landmarks in a single outing, so you see Christiansborg, the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn and the Opera House without spending a full day moving between them. Book the 1-hour option if you want a shorter introduction or have limited time before other plans.

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Top questions

What is the Little Mermaid statue actually like when you ride past it?

The Little Mermaid sits on a rock overlooking Copenhagen Harbour, and the tour passes it by water so you see it from the harbor side. You'll also see the open waters of the harbor, the Copenhill building and the Reffen street food area from the same vantage point.

Can I choose between the 1-hour and 2-hour tour, or do I have to book the full 2 hours?

You choose at checkout: a 1-hour E-Scooter tour or the 2-hour Electric Stand Up Bike tour. The 2-hour version covers the full route through all the major landmarks. The 1-hour tour covers fewer stops.

What is Christiansborg Palace and why does the tour spend time there?

Christiansborg Palace has been the seat of Parliament since 1167 and is the current residence of the Queen and Crown Prince. The tour passes the palace and its stunning Baroque buildings so you see both the political and royal heart of Copenhagen in one stop.

Do I need to know how to ride an electric kick-bike before I book?

The electric kick-bikes are designed to be ridden standing up, propelling yourself with one foot while steering. They're suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the guide leads the group at a pace that works for the whole group. You'll need to be at least 15 years old.

What happens if I can't keep up with the group or need a break?

The guide leads a private tour, so the pace is set for your group. The route passes through Copenhagen's streets and harbor areas, and you stop at each landmark, so there are natural pauses built into the 2 hours.