Copenhagen Old Town & Nyhavn: Family Tour with Boat Cruise

Walking Through Copenhagen's Old Town While Your Kids Actually Stay Engaged

You walk Copenhagen's Old Town with a private guide who keeps children entertained through stories and activities, see the Round Tower, Cathedral, King's Garden and Nyhavn. The 3 and 4-hour options include skip-the-line entry to the National Museum's Children's Museum with an indoor playground for younger kids. The 4-hour option adds a 1-hour audio-guided canal boat cruise past the Little Mermaid and Christianshavn. Groups are capped at 23 people so your family gets personal attention.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Copenhagen Old Town and Nyhavn

• Meet guide at Lur Blowers column
• Visit City Hall Square and Andersen statue
• Learn about Andersen’s fairy tales and Tivoli Gardens
• Enjoy stories and activities for kids
• See Copenhagen Cathedral and Round Tower
• Stroll around King’s Garden
• Pass King’s New Square to Nyhavn
• Visit Children’s Museum at National Museum
• Take 1-hour canal boat cruise
• View Holmen naval base and Little Mermaid statue
• See Amalienborg Palace and Christianshavn’s Canal

The Experience

You're walking out of City Hall Square toward the Round Tower, and your guide is already spinning a story about Danish astronomers or Hans Christian Andersen — the kind of thing that makes a seven-year-old stop asking how much longer. This is a family tour of Copenhagen's Old Town designed around keeping children entertained through riddles, activities and actual history rather than just pointing at buildings. The route moves through the Cathedral, past the King's Garden, and ends at Nyhavn's colorful waterfront where wooden ships sit moored and the water reflects the old merchant houses. If you pick the 3 or 4-hour option, you'll also have skip-the-line entry to the National Museum's Children's Museum — the younger kids get an indoor playground with a Viking house, a medieval kitchen, a castle — while older children and adults explore the permanent exhibitions on cultural history.

The 4-hour option includes a 1-hour audio-guided canal boat cruise that leaves from Nyhavn. Your guide walks you all the way to the dock and hands you the ticket with the audio information; you're on your own for the cruise itself, which means the adults get a break and the kids get to sit on a boat watching the Little Mermaid statue, Amalienborg Palace, and Christianshavn's Canal with its church that has a twisted spire slide past. The audio guide works in English, German or Danish. Groups stay under 23 people per guide, so it doesn't feel like you're herding a school trip — everyone can actually hear what's being said and ask questions without shouting.

You meet your guide at the Lur Blowers column in Rådhuspladsen (City Hall Square) at the time you book. The 2-hour tour hits the main landmarks; the 3-hour adds the museum; the 4-hour adds the boat. Arrive on time — if you're late for the 4-hour option, you'll miss the cruise departure. The guide will also give you tips on local restaurants and shops, which is useful when you need to know where to eat with kids without wandering into a tourist trap.

What’s included

• Private family-friendly walking tour of Copenhagen Old Town with a 5-star licensed guide.
• visit to the Round Tower, Cathedral, King's Garden, Andersen's Statue and Nyhavn.
• skip-the-line tickets to the National Museum and Children's Museum (3 and 4-hour options).
• 1-hour audio-guided canal boat cruise (4-hour option only).
• tips on local restaurants, shops and places of interest.
• groups limited to 23 people per guide.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rosotravel - Denmark City Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Copenhagen sights without planning the route yourself, and you need activities that hold children's attention — the guide's stories and the museum's playground are what turn a walking tour into something kids remember instead of endure.

Top questions

What's the difference between the 2, 3 and 4-hour options?

The 2-hour tour covers Old Town landmarks only. The 3-hour adds skip-the-line entry to the National Museum's Children's Museum. The 4-hour adds both the museum and a 1-hour canal boat cruise with audio guide.

Is the National Museum skip-the-line ticket included?

Yes, for the 3 and 4-hour options only. It skips the line to the ticket office but not the entrance. Admission covers permanent exhibitions including the Children's Museum.

Does the guide join the boat cruise?

No. The guide walks you to the dock and gives you the cruise ticket with all information. You take the cruise independently with the audio guide, which is available in English, German or Danish.

What's in the Children's Museum for younger kids?

An indoor playground with a Viking house, medieval kitchen, castle and other interactive attractions designed for children aged 4–10.

How many people are in a typical group?

Groups are limited to 23 people per guide to ensure everyone can hear the guide and ask questions. Additional guides can be arranged for larger groups.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller. The tour is wheelchair accessible and all surfaces are accessible.

What time do I need to arrive?

Meet your guide at the Lur Blowers column in City Hall Square at your booked time. Arrive on time, especially for the 4-hour option, as delays may cause you to miss the cruise departure.

What language is the guide in?

Your guide is fluent in the language you select when booking.