Copenhagen Private Bike Tour: Old Town to Little Mermaid

Pedal through centuries on your own schedule, with a guide who knows every corner

A private bike tour of Copenhagen's Old Town and waterfront neighborhoods, available in 2-, 4- or 6-hour options so you choose how much ground to cover. Your licensed guide meets you at Kongens Nytorv and leads you past Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Round Tower and Copenhagen Cathedral on the shorter route; the 4-hour adds Christianshavn's canals and the Opera House; the 6-hour extends to the Little Mermaid, Kastellet fortress and Amager Beach Park. You ride a comfortable rental bike at your own pace, with the route tailored to your interests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Christian's Harbor30m
2. Copenhagen Opera House30m

Private bike tour of Copenhagen

• Meet guide at Hotel d'Angleterre
• Get fitted with rental bike
• Bike from Nyhavn to Amalienborg
• See Marble Church and Rosenborg Castle
• Pass Round Tower and Copenhagen Cathedral
• View City Hall Square and Tivoli Gardens
• Visit Christiansborg Palace
• Ride through Christianshavn streets and canals
• See Church of Our Savior and Copenhagen Street Food
• Pass Freetown Christiania and old navy base
• View Copenhagen Opera House
• See Little Mermaid statue
• Explore Kastellet fortress parks and monuments
• Stop at Amager Beach Park
• Free time for snack (Smørrebrød)

The experience

Copenhagen is built for bicycles, and this tour puts you on one with a guide who speaks your language and knows the city's layers. You meet at Hotel d'Angleterre on Kongens Nytorv, get fitted to a well-maintained rental bike, and start from King's New Square. The 2-hour Old Town route covers the essentials: Nyhavn's colorful facades, Amalienborg Palace, the Marble Church, Rosenborg Castle and its King's Garden, the Round Tower, Copenhagen Cathedral, City Hall Square, and a pass by Tivoli Gardens and Christiansborg Palace. It is a solid introduction to the city's landmarks and architecture.

The 4-hour option adds Christianshavn, a neighborhood of canals, houseboats and hip cafes where you'll see the Church of Our Savior, Copenhagen Street Food, and Freetown Christiania (viewed from outside). The route also takes in the old navy base and Holmen's dockyards, ending at the visually striking Copenhagen Opera House. The 6-hour experience is the most intensive: it keeps everything from the 4-hour tour and extends into Copenhagen's nature and parks. You cycle to the Little Mermaid statue, explore the lush grounds around Kastellet fortress (entry not included), and stop at Amager Beach Park for views and open space. There is free time to grab a snack like Smørrebrød, a traditional Danish open sandwich, at your own expense.

The guide tailors the route to your biking pace and interests, and the group stays small: no more than 15 people per guide. Children's bikes, child seats and helmets are available on request if you mention them when booking. Entrance fees to attractions are not included, but the bike, the guide's knowledge and the flexibility to move at your speed are.

What’s included

• Bike-passionate licensed guide fluent in your chosen language.
• private rental bike fitted to you.
• route through Copenhagen's Old Town, top attractions and green parks tailored to your pace and interests.
• depending on the option you choose, the tour covers Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Round Tower, Copenhagen Cathedral, City Hall, Christianshavn, the Opera House, the Little Mermaid, Kastellet fortress and Amager Beach Park.
• children's bikes, child seats and helmets available on request.

Options for this experience

3 options

Old Town Bike TourGuide in 7 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00Book a 2-hour bike tour to see the Old Town's top sights, including Nyhavn, the Round Tower, Amalienborg, Christiansborg, City Hall and Copenhagen Cathedral. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour. The guide speaks fluent chosen language. DKCO002

4 Hour: Old Town & Christianshavn BikeGuide in 7 languages · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Book a 4-hour bike tour to see more of the Old Town's sights, including Christianshavn, Our Savior's Church, the old navy base, Nyhavn, the Round Tower, Amalienborg, Christiansborg and the Cathedral. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour. The guide speaks fluent chosen language. DKCO002

6 Hour: Old Town, Christianshavn & Little MermaidGuide in 7 languages · 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00Book a 6-hour bike tour to explore more of the Old Town's nature and sights, including the Little Mermaid, Christianshavn, Our Savior's Church, the old navy base, Nyhavn and the Round Tower. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour. The guide speaks fluent chosen language. DKCO002

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Danish and Russian

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 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Rosotravel - Denmark City Tours

Is this one for you?Pick the 2-hour tour if you want the Old Town's iconic sights in a morning or afternoon slot; choose 4 hours to add Christianshavn's canals and the Opera House; go for 6 hours if you want to include the Little Mermaid, parks and nature, and have the time to ride without rushing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian and Danish.

What is Nyhavn like when we cycle through it on the bike tour?

Nyhavn is Copenhagen's most famous waterfront, lined with colorful 17th-century buildings and filled with cafes and boats. On the tour, you'll ride past the facades and soak in the atmosphere before moving on to other parts of the Old Town.

Can I bring my children on the bike tour, and what do I need to arrange?

Yes, children can join. When you book, tell the operator how many children are coming and their ages, and request a child seat or children's bike if needed. These are available on request and will be set up before the tour starts.

How does the 6-hour tour differ from the 2-hour one?

The 2-hour tour covers the Old Town's main landmarks: Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Round Tower, Copenhagen Cathedral and City Hall. The 4-hour adds Christianshavn and the Opera House. The 6-hour includes all of that plus the Little Mermaid statue, Kastellet fortress grounds, and Amager Beach Park, with time to rest and eat.

Do I need to pay extra for the bike rental or the guide?

No. The bike rental and the private guide are included in the tour price. Entrance tickets to attractions like Rosenborg Castle or Kastellet are not included, and snacks and drinks are at your own expense.

What happens if I'm not an experienced cyclist?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and the guide adjusts the pace to match your group. You'll ride a comfortable city bike on flat terrain, and the guide will tailor the route to your comfort and interests.