Copenhagen Hop-on Hop-Off Bus & Boat: 22 Stops & Canals

An open-air bus with 22 stops lets you see Copenhagen at your own pace, then float through the canals

You board an open-air double-decker at any of 22 stops and ride as long as you want, hopping off at Tivoli, Amalienborg, Nyhavn and other landmarks. If you choose the boat option, you float through Copenhagen's harbors and canals for an hour, passing under bridges and past Christianshavn. The ticket lasts 24 or 48 hours from first use, and you can cancel up to a day before.

Step-by-step itinerary

Copenhagen hop-on hop-off tour

• Redeem voucher at central station
• Board open air double-decker bus
• Hop off at Tivoli Gardens
• Visit Amalienborg Palace
• Hop off for boat tour option
• Take 60-minute canal and harbour boat tour
• See Little Mermaid statue from boat
• Explore Nyhavn and Christianshavn by boat
• Return to bus and continue sightseeing

The experience

The bus is a double-decker with the top deck open to the air, and it stops near everything: Tivoli Gardens, Amalienborg Palace where the royal family winters, Nyhavn with its painted row houses, and the Little Mermaid statue. You get a 24 or 48-hour ticket, which means you can hop off at any of the 22 stops, spend as long as you want there, and catch the next bus when you're ready. An audio guide plays in 10 languages, so you're not dependent on a live narrator or a group moving at someone else's pace.

The boat option is the thing that changes the day. It's a separate 60-minute tour on one of the blue Nettobådene boats, and it leaves from Nyhavn near bus stop number 8. You'll float through the harbors and canals: past Christianshavn, under low bridges, past the colored facades and the water reflections that make Copenhagen look different from the street. The boat tour is included if you buy the bus-and-boat combo, but you have to exchange your voucher on the bus first, then head to the boat stop. If you're traveling with children aged 3 to 15, they'll need a separate boat ticket, which you buy at the boat stop itself. Infants ride free up to age 2 and sit on an adult's lap. Children 3 to 14 have a reduced bus fare.

Redemption is straightforward. You exchange your voucher at any of the 23 stops or at the Tours & Tickets office inside Copenhagen's central train station (look for the blue information sign at Bernstorffsgade 14). The ticket is valid from the moment you first use it, so there's no pressure to start on any particular day. Cancellation and rescheduling are possible up to 24 hours before, and if you're arriving by cruise ship, there's a shuttle bus connection to Ocean Pier running from 11am to 4:30pm. The bus stops use the same public transit stops as regular city buses, so they're marked with a generic "Sightseeing" sign, not always obvious, but the app and map from RED Sightseeing show exactly where each one is.

What’s included

• 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket valid from first use.
• audio guide in 10 languages.
• access to 22 stops around Copenhagen covering Tivoli Gardens, Amalienborg Palace, Nyhavn and the Little Mermaid.
• optional 60-minute boat tour through harbors and canals (if combo option selected).
• children aged 3-14 travel at reduced bus fare.
• infants under 2 ride free.

Options for this experience

3 options

24 hour bus00:00Duration: 1 day. Bus 24-hour bus ticket

48 hour bus00:00Duration: 2 days. Bus 48-hour bus pass

24-hour bus and boat combination00:00Duration: 1 day. Bus and boat 24-hour bus and boat combination

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 00:00Last departure this season: 4 Jan 2027

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AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Danish, Russian and Swedish

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Red Sightseeing

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Copenhagen's main sights without booking a guided tour or planning your own route: the 22 stops cover everything, and the 24 or 48-hour ticket means you move at your own speed. The boat option adds a view of the city from the water without needing a separate booking.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 14 years); Infant (under 3): free.

Can I get off the bus and get back on later?

Yes. Your ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours from the moment you first use it, so you can hop off at any stop, spend as long as you want, and board the next bus when you're ready.

Is the boat tour included in the bus ticket?

Only if you buy the bus-and-boat combo option. The boat tour is a separate 60-minute experience departing from Nyhavn. You exchange your voucher on the bus first, then board at the boat stop.

Where do I pick up my ticket?

Exchange your voucher at any of the 23 bus stops around the city, or at the Tours & Tickets office inside Copenhagen's central train station (Bernstorffsgade 14, marked with a blue information sign).

Can I cancel or reschedule?

Yes, up to 24 hours in advance.

Is there a shuttle from the cruise port?

Yes. A shuttle bus connects to Ocean Pier from 11am to 4:30pm for cruise passengers.

What languages does the audio guide support?

10 languages.

Is the boat wheelchair accessible?

No, the boat is not wheelchair accessible.