Copenhagen: Food Tour with 6+ Danish Tastings & Carlsberg

Six tastings through Copenhagen's oldest streets and markets, ending at City Hall Square

You start at Torvehallerne Market and walk through Strøget and historic squares, tasting smørrebrød, meatballs, roast pork, pastries, and a secret dish along the way, with Carlsberg beer included. The guide shares stories about Vikings and local history while you eat. You finish near City Hall Square after 3–4 hours, having covered six tastings and two drinks without arranging any of it yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Copenhagen food tasting and city walk

• Meet in front of the Church
• Eat and try food at Torvehallerne Market
• Walk along Europe's oldest street
• Try dishes and visit oldest bar for draft Carlsberg
• Discover one of Copenhagen's oldest squares
• End near Copenhagen City Hall Square

The experience

So you're standing in front of a church at Torvehallerne Market and your guide is already pointing at something that smells like butter and cardamom, and you realize you haven't even started eating yet. The market itself is the first stop: seasonal Nordic ingredients everywhere, vendors calling out, that particular Copenhagen light hitting the stalls. You're tasting things here, real things, not samples. A secret dish your guide knows about. An organic Danish hot dog that tastes nothing like what you'd expect. The kind of meal that makes you understand why people talk about food in this city the way they do.

After that you're walking Strøget, which is the oldest shopping street in all of Europe, and it's not some preserved museum thing. It's just where people are, where they've been for centuries, and you're stopping for smørrebrød (two types, because one isn't enough), traditional meatballs, roast pork with crackling that actually crackles. Your guide is telling you about Vikings and Hans Christian Andersen and how LEGO started here, and it lands differently when you're eating while you listen. There's a Carlsberg on draft at one of the oldest bars in the city, which is the kind of detail that matters. The beer tastes better when you know where it came from.

The pastries happen at two separate stops (a cardamom twist at one place, then something else at another), because Copenhagen takes its sweet traditions seriously and this tour doesn't rush past them. You end up near City Hall Square, the biggest square in the capital, and by then you've had six tastings plus two drinks and you've walked through actual Copenhagen, not a version of it made for tourists. The whole thing takes about three to four hours, which is long enough to feel like you've eaten your way through the city but short enough that you're not exhausted.

What’s included

• Six food tastings including a secret dish, organic Danish hot dog, two types of smørrebrød, cardamom pastry, traditional meatballs, and roast pork with crispy crackling.
• Two drinks: Carlsberg beer on draft and an organic kombucha shot.
• Walking tour through Torvehallerne Market, Strøget, historic squares, and ending near City Hall Square.
• A guide sharing stories about Viking history, Hans Christian Andersen, and Copenhagen's cultural roots.

Options for this experience

2 options

Small Group Tour in CopenhagenGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 17:00Choose this option to join our Copenhagen Food Tour in a small group of up to 12 people.

Private Tour UpgradeGuide in English · 10:45 and 15:15Choose this option for a completely private food tour of Copenhagen, reserved only for you and your group.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 17:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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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Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Secret Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste real Danish food without figuring out which restaurants to hit or how to order smørrebrød. The guide handles the stops and the ordering, and you just show up hungry and walk.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly is smørrebrød?

Open-faced rye bread sandwich with toppings like fish, meat, or cheese, a Danish staple. You'll try two types on this tour.

Is the tour suitable for vegetarians?

Contact the operator in advance about dietary requirements. They ask that you notify them before the tour so they can adjust the menu.

How long does the tour take?

Approximately 3–4 hours, including all tastings and walking between stops.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

No, the tour is not suitable for guests using wheelchairs or requiring mobility assistance.

What if I have a food allergy?

Contact the operator before booking to discuss your allergy. They'll work with you to adapt the menu where possible.

Can I bring my dog?

No, pets are not permitted on the food tours.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the tour route.