Copenhagen Food Tour: Private Tastings & Danish Pastries

Summary

Sample Copenhagen’s flavors from street stalls to cozy bakeries with a local

You’ll taste your way through Copenhagen’s best-loved foods — from street-side ristepølse and smørrebrod in bustling markets to flæskesteg sandwiches and fresh fish cakes. Sip Danish beer, try elderflower juice, end with coffee and pastries in a cozy bakery. The city feels different when you’re eating your way through it — somehow warmer.

What’s the experience like?

We stepped out into the gentle clatter of Torvehallerne Market, following our guide Mads as he waved us over to a tiny stand already perfumed with grilled sausage. I’d barely finished my first bite of ristepølse — smoky, spiced, tucked in a soft bun — when someone handed me a cup of elderflower juice. Sweet but not too much. Mads grinned and told us how every Dane has their favorite hot dog spot (he swears by this one), and honestly, I get it now.

After that, we wandered through the market’s glassy light past stalls stacked with rye bread and pickled everything. The next stop was smørrebrod — open-faced sandwiches, piled high with herring or roast beef or egg salad. We sat outside on the square, beer sweating in our hands, watching cyclists zip by. There was a moment where I just listened: forks scraping plates, someone laughing in Danish behind me. It felt… easy. Like you could stay there all afternoon if you wanted.

The flæskesteg sandwich came next: juicy pork slices layered with sharp pickles and purple cabbage that stained my fingers (worth it). Mads explained how it’s basically Denmark’s answer to comfort food. I tried saying “flæskesteg” properly — he laughed and said I wasn’t far off (I was). Then came fiskefrikadeller — fish cakes with remoulade on dense rye bread. By then, the air smelled like rain but nobody cared; we just ate standing up under an awning.

I still think about that cinnamon roll at the last stop — warm, sticky, just the right amount of cardamom. We sipped coffee in this old bakery where the walls were lined with old photos and everyone seemed to know each other. Mads gave us tips for finding less crowded spots in Copenhagen, but honestly? That pastry was enough reason to come back on its own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Taste traditional Danish foods

• Taste Ristepølse with elderflower juice
• Try three types of Smørrebrod with Danish beer
• Eat Flæskesteg sandwich with craft beer
• Enjoy Fiskefrikadeller with remoulade and rye bread
• Have cinnamon roll and coffee at pastry shop
• Receive local guide insights to Copenhagen

Top questions

How long is the Copenhagen food tour?

The tour lasts approximately three hours.

Is this a private tour or group experience?

This is a private food tour for just your group.

Are drinks included on the Copenhagen food tour?

Yes, you’ll have traditional Danish beer, elderflower juice, schnapps, and coffee included.

What foods will I try during the tour?

You’ll taste ristepølse (Danish hot dog), smørrebrod (open sandwiches), flæskesteg sandwich (roast pork), fiskefrikadeller (fish cake), and Danish pastry.

Is the tour suitable for vegetarians or those with allergies?

The reference content doesn’t specify dietary accommodations; please check directly before booking if you have restrictions.

Does the tour run if it rains?

Yes, the tour will not be cancelled due to rain.

Is the Copenhagen food tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible and suitable for strollers as well.

What’s included

Your day includes five tasting stops at Copenhagen’s most traditional stalls and restaurants: four classic Danish dishes plus schnapps or elderberry juice, local beer, coffee and cinnamon roll at a historic bakery—all guided by a local expert over three hours (rain or shine).