Copenhagen Private Culinary Food Tour: 6 Tastings

Eat your way through Copenhagen's markets and oldest streets in three hours

A private food tour in Copenhagen with an English-speaking guide covering 6 tastings and 2 drinks across Torvehallerne Market and the Strøget district. You'll taste Danish smørrebrød, meatballs, pastries, and local specialties while walking past landmarks tied to Vikings, Hans Christian Andersen and LEGO's Danish roots, ending near City Hall Square.

Step-by-step itinerary

Culinary tour with tastings in Copenhagen

• 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 beer
• Discover one of Copenhagen's oldest squares
• Reach last food stop
• End near Copenhagen City Hall Square

The experience

What makes this different from a standard sightseeing tour is that you're eating the whole way. You start at Torvehallerne Market right in front of the Church, where seasonal Nordic ingredients and modern flavors meet, and begin tasting immediately. The guide walks you through the oldest street in Europe, Strøget, stopping to try more dishes and pulling into one of the city's oldest bars for a draft Carlsberg. Along the way, you'll hear stories about the culture behind what you're eating, not just the sights around you.

The menu hits the classics: two types of local smørrebrød, traditional Danish meatballs, roast pork with crispy crackling, a cardamom pastry, the guide's secret dish, an organic Danish hot dog, and a kombucha shot. You'll also visit two dedicated stops for pastries: a non-negotiable part of eating like a Dane. The route ends near Copenhagen City Hall Square, the largest square in the capital. The whole experience runs three hours, and you'll be walking the whole time, so comfortable shoes matter.

The tour is private, meaning it's just you and your group with one guide. That changes the pace: you can linger at a stop if something catches your interest, ask questions about the food or the history without holding up a larger group, and the guide can adjust for dietary needs you've mentioned in advance. Public transport is nearby if you need it, and the route is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• 6 tastings including smørrebrød, meatballs, roast pork with crackling, cardamom pastry, the guide's secret dish and organic Danish hot dog.
• kombucha shot.
• draft Carlsberg beer.
• English-speaking guide for the full three hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:45 and 15:15

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

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 due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Secret Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a small group or family and want to eat the real food Copenhageners eat without the pace of a larger tour. The private format means your guide can adjust to your interests and any dietary needs you mention ahead of time.

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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).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I taste on this Copenhagen food tour?

You get 6 tastings: two types of smørrebrød, traditional meatballs, roast pork with crackling, a cardamom pastry twist, the guide's secret dish, and an organic Danish hot dog, plus a kombucha shot and draft Carlsberg beer. Two stops focus on pastries and sweet traditions.

How much walking is involved in the three hours?

This tour involves a fair amount of walking. You're moving between Torvehallerne Market, Strøget (the oldest street in Europe), one of the city's oldest bars, an old square, and ending near City Hall Square. Comfortable shoes are essential.

Can I request dietary accommodations on this tour?

Yes. Contact the operator in advance of the tour to discuss any dietary requirements, and they'll work to cater for them. This needs to happen before you go, not on the day.

Is this tour just for small groups, or can larger parties book it?

It's a private tour, so it's just your group with one English-speaking guide. The size of your group is up to you. There's no maximum listed, but the private format means the guide adjusts to your pace and interests.