Copenhagen Bike Tour: Nyhavn, Palaces & Lakes with Guide

You ride past colored harbor houses and royal palaces, not through a tour bus window.

A private 3-hour bike tour of Copenhagen with a local guide, covering Nyhavn's colored houses, Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, the Little Mermaid, and the city's lakes. The guide customizes the route to your interests, you control the pace and breaks, and bikes with helmets are provided. Suitable for all fitness levels. Children's bikes available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Christiansborg Palace5m
2. Nyhavn20m
3. Amalienborg Palace15m
4. Little Mermaid10m

Explore Copenhagen by private bike tour

• Start bike tour with local guide
• Visit city hall in city centre
• See Christiansborg Palace
• Cycle along colorful Nyhavn harbor
• Explore Amalienborg Palace
• View the Little Mermaid statue
• End private bike tour

The experience

The tour covers four major landmarks and the city's quieter waterside stretches in three hours. You'll cycle past Nyhavn's famous colored houses along the harbor, reach Amalienborg Palace where the Danish royal family resides, pass Christiansborg Palace (the former royal residence now housing parliament), and ride to the Little Mermaid statue at the waterfront. Between these stops, you move through Copenhagen's lake district, which the guide navigates based on what interests you most: history, architecture, local life, or simply the feel of the city from the saddle.

A local guide rides with you the whole way, offering context about the neighborhoods and buildings as you go. Because the tour is private, you're not waiting for a group or following a fixed schedule. You stop for photos, take a break on a bench, or linger at a spot that catches your attention. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch or Italian, depending on which option you choose at checkout. Helmets are free if you want one, and the bikes are comfortable enough for a morning or afternoon without strain.

Children's bikes in different sizes are available, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though you should be comfortable cycling for three hours with breaks. The store has a toilet if you need it during the ride. Copenhagen's weather shifts fast (sunny one hour, windy and cold the next), so dress in layers. The tour runs in all conditions, and the route itself changes with the season: summer rides feel different from winter ones, but the landmarks and the guide's knowledge stay constant.

What’s included

• Local guide in your chosen language.
• comfortable bike and free helmet upon request.
• use of toilet at the store.
• children's bikes available in different sizes.
• customizable route based on your interests and pace.

Options for this experience

6 options

Guide speaks English10:00 and 15:00This private tour is led by an English-speaking guide who lives in Copenhagen and loves the city.

Guide speaks German10:00 and 15:00This private tour is led by a German-speaking guide who lives in Copenhagen and loves the city.

Guide speaks Dutch10:00 and 15:00This private tour is led by a Dutch-speaking guide who lives in Copenhagen and loves the city.

See 3 more options

Guide speaks Spanish10:00 and 15:00Bike

Guide speaks French10:00 and 15:00

Guide speaks ItalianGuide in 5 languages · 10:00 and 15:00This private tour is led by an Italian-speaking guide who lives in Copenhagen and loves the city.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Tropical Bikes

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to move through Copenhagen under your own power and on your own schedule: the private format and local guide mean you're not waiting for a group or following a fixed itinerary, and you can stop for photos or a rest whenever the moment calls for it.

Traveler reviews

4.95★★★★★★★★★★

278 verified traveler reviews

5 ★266

4 ★9

3 ★3

2 ★0

1 ★0

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch.

What's the difference between this private tour and a group bike tour in Copenhagen?

A private tour means you're the only group on the bike, so the guide tailors the route and pace to what you want to see and how fast you want to move. You stop when you want, skip a stop if something else interests you more, and the guide adjusts based on your questions and pace, not a fixed itinerary for twelve people.

Can I bring my children on the Copenhagen bike tour?

Yes, children can join if accompanied by an adult. Children's bikes in different sizes are available, though you should contact the operator beforehand to confirm sizes for your child's age and height.

What exactly is Nyhavn and why do people cycle there?

Nyhavn is Copenhagen's most photographed harbor, lined with colorful 17th-century townhouses in bright reds, yellows and greens. You cycle past these houses along the waterfront, and it's one of the stops where most people want to pause and take photos.

Do I need to rent a bike separately, or is one included?

A comfortable bike is included in the tour price, so you don't arrange a rental separately. Helmets are free upon request, and bike extras like phone holders or baskets can be purchased at the store for 49 DKK each if you want them.

Is this tour suitable if I haven't cycled much recently?

The tour suits all fitness levels and you control the pace, so you can take breaks whenever you need one. You should have at least a moderate level of fitness for three hours of cycling, but the guide won't rush you and the route includes flat stretches through the lakes and harbor areas.