Copenhagen Food Tour: Smørrebrød to Pastry in Small Groups

Taste five Danish food stops across two neighborhoods in three hours

A small-group walking food tour through Copenhagen's Nyhavn and Christianshavn neighborhoods, tasting five curated Danish dishes from tradition to modern takes, with an English-speaking guide and five food tastings plus drinks included. Groups stay capped at 12 guests, and children from age 4 are welcome. Dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Copenhagen food tasting tour

• Enjoy modern smørrebrød at Royal Danish Playhouse
• Cross bridge to Christianshavn taco stand
• Taste reinvented porridge at specialty restaurant
• Try classic Danish ristet hotdog
• Sample cardamom bun at family bakery

The experience

The tour starts at the Royal Danish Playhouse in Nyhavn with chef Adam Aamanns' modern take on smørrebrød, Denmark's iconic open-faced rye sandwiches, paired with wine on afternoon tours or sparkling water on morning ones. From there you cross the bridge into Christianshavn, Copenhagen's canal-lined district, to taste tacos from the stand that appeared on Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil, made with real corn tortillas and slow-cooked Nordic pork or seasonal vegetables. The stops keep moving through the neighborhood's distinct food culture: a porridge restaurant that reinvents the dish with global spice, a classic Danish hotdog cart with the toppings and traditions that date back to Copenhagen's 1920s street carts, and a family-owned bakery founded in 1963 where you finish with a warm cardamom bun finished with syrup and pearl sugar.

The guide walks the group at a relaxed pace, leaving time to ask questions and hear the stories behind each dish. With a maximum of 12 guests, the tour stays small enough that you're not herded through stops. The group moves together but there's room to linger. Tastings include five food stops and two drink tastings on morning and afternoon tours, or three drink tastings on evening tours when wine is included. If you have dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free, or other needs), you can email ahead or add a note at booking, and the operator will do its best to accommodate you.

What’s included

• Five curated Danish food tastings from smørrebrød to cardamom pastry.
• two drink tastings on morning and afternoon tours, or three with wine on evening tours.
• English-speaking guide leading a group of no more than 12 guests.
• a relaxed walking pace through Nyhavn and Christianshavn with time to ask questions and hear the stories behind each dish.

Options for this experience

2 options

Food tour for small groups (maximum 12 people)Guide in English · 11:15 and 16:15Stroll from the Nyhavn harbour to the canals of Christianshavn, sampling contemporary smørrebrød, tacos from a Noma-trained chef and a cardamom bun. Length: 7 days 12 hours

Option to upgrade to a private food tourGuide in English · 16:45Explore the food stops of Nyhavn and Christianshavn at your own pace, from contemporary smørrebrød to tacos prepared by a Noma-trained chef. Length: 3 hours. Comes with an additional tasting

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 11:15, 16:15 and 16:45

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Eating Europe Food Tours Rome

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to taste across five distinct food stops in two neighborhoods rather than one restaurant, and prefer moving through Nyhavn and Christianshavn with a small group instead of dining in a single location.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is smørrebrød and why does the tour start with it?

Smørrebrød is Denmark's iconic open-faced rye sandwich, and the tour begins with chef Adam Aamanns' refined modern take on it at the Royal Danish Playhouse in Nyhavn. You'll taste two mini pieces paired with wine or sparkling water, setting the foundation for the rest of the stops.

Is the taco stand really the one from Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil?

Yes, the taco stand in Christianshavn is the one featured on Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil. It makes real corn tortillas and slow-cooked pork or braised beef with Nordic precision, sitting beside the restaurant that shaped its style.

Can I do this tour if I'm vegetarian or have dietary restrictions?

The tour includes a meat-free hotdog option and a porridge stop with vegetable-based toppings. For vegetarian, gluten-free, or other dietary needs, email the operator or add a note at booking, and they'll accommodate you where they can. Severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients on the tour are not suitable for this experience.

How many people are in the group, and is it a private tour or shared?

The standard option is a small group capped at 12 guests with a shared English-speaking guide. You can also upgrade to a private food tour at checkout if you prefer a group of just your party.

What's included in the price, and do I need to arrange my own transport?

The tour includes five food tastings, two drink tastings (three on evening tours with wine), and an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, but public transportation options are available nearby, and the tour moves through walkable neighborhoods.