Copenhagen: Private Food Walking Tour & Tastings at Torvehallerne

Summary

Walk Copenhagen’s streets tasting Danish classics with a local

You’ll follow a local foodie through Copenhagen’s vibrant markets, sampling classic Danish dishes like smørrebrød, hotdogs, and sweet pastries along the way. Expect laughter over mispronounced words, city highlights tucked between food stops, and stories that bring each bite to life. You’ll leave full—maybe even a little changed.

What’s the experience like?

First thing I noticed in Copenhagen was how everyone bikes — but honestly, walking with our guide Mads felt like the better way to eat our way around. We started at Torvehallerne Market, which smells like fresh rye bread and coffee even before you step inside. Mads handed me something called smørrebrød (I still can’t say it right), and he just grinned when I tried. The pickled herring was… more interesting than I expected, but the little snap of dill and the cold air outside kind of worked together, you know?

We’d wander a bit between bites, passing by the old observatory (we didn’t go in — just looked up at it while chewing). At one point, Mads stopped us for a Danish hotdog from a street stand — not what I pictured, honestly. The sausage was crisp on the outside and piled with crunchy onions and remoulade. There was this moment where a local kid zipped by on his scooter yelling something in Danish that made everyone laugh except us. Felt like we were in on something even if we didn’t get the joke.

I kept thinking we’d be too full for pastry but somehow there’s always room. The cinnamon snegl we tried was warm and sticky; my fingers smelled sweet for ages after. It rained a little halfway through — not enough to matter, just enough to make everything feel cozier under those market awnings. I liked that Mads told stories about his grandma’s recipes and pointed out tiny details I would’ve missed alone. By the end, we’d tasted things I’d never order myself and seen corners of Copenhagen that felt lived-in instead of staged for tourists.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Copenhagen food and cultural tour

• Try 10 local food and drink tastings
• Eat traditional Danish hotdog and pastry
• See Europe's oldest observatory outside
• Taste unique Copenhagen local food treats
• Discover city highlights between food stops

Top questions

How many tastings are included on the Copenhagen food tour?

The private food tour includes either 6 or 10 tastings depending on your booking option.

Is this Copenhagen food tour suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, vegetarian alternatives are available—just message your host about dietary requirements.

Does the tour include city highlights or only food stops?

The tour mixes food tastings with city highlights between stops for a well-rounded experience.

Where does the Copenhagen food tour start?

The tour starts at Torvehallerne Market in central Copenhagen.

Is this a private or group tour?

This is a private tour—only you and your local guide will join.

What’s included

Your day includes a private multilingual foodie guide who’ll walk you through Copenhagen’s best bites at Torvehallerne Market and beyond; 6 or 10 high-quality local tastings (depending on your choice); vegetarian options if you let them know; plus city highlights woven naturally between each stop—all at your own pace with just your group.