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Copenhagen: E-Bike Forgotten Giants Tour & Outdoor Art RideYou’ll join a small group exploring Greater Copenhagen by e-bike, tracking down all four Forgotten Giants hidden across Zealand’s wild corners. Expect easy cycling with help from your electric bike, stories from your local guide about Thomas Dambo’s recycled art, and quiet moments in Danish nature you probably didn’t expect to find so close to the city.
Copenhagen: Medieval Walk, Nyhavn & Royal Landmarks TourYou’ll join a small group for a relaxed walking tour through Copenhagen’s medieval streets, passing royal landmarks like Rosenborg Castle and ending at lively Nyhavn canal. Expect local stories from your guide, hidden corners you’d miss solo, and an invite for coffee afterwards if you want to linger—a real taste of city life.
Copenhagen: Private Walking Tour with Nyhavn & PalacesYou’ll wander Copenhagen’s cobbled streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story—from Nyhavn’s painted facades to the echoing halls of Christiansborg Palace. Expect small surprises: bakery scents in Strøget, sweeping views from the Round Tower, and glimpses of royal tradition at Amalienborg Palace. This private walking tour lets you move at your own pace—and maybe find your own favorite corner along the way.
Copenhagen Segway Tour: Nyhavn, Christiansborg & Old Stock ExchangeYou’ll glide through Copenhagen on a Segway with a local guide leading you past Nyhavn’s colorful houses, royal palaces like Christiansborg, and even secret gardens most visitors miss. Expect spontaneous stories, quick photo stops, and a warm drink at the end—plus plenty of small surprises along the way that make the city feel personal.
Copenhagen: Private Boat Tour & Harbor Swim with Local CaptainYou board a private boat with a local captain who knows the harbor's hidden corners and the stories behind them. You'll pass Christiansborg Palace, the Opera House, and Freetown Christiania, with the option to swim if weather permits and the freedom to request custom stops. The captain handles navigation and photography while you decide the pace — no fixed itinerary, no group waiting, no rush.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Copenhagen's landmarks and hidden corners without the pace of a group tour or the logistics of renting your own boat — the captain's local knowledge and flexible route are what make a private tour worth the cost.
Copenhagen: Banksy & Street Art Museum with Free Audio GuideYou walk through exhibitions of modern art by the masters — Banksy, Basquiat, KAWS, Hirst, Murakami and others — in a historic 1807 building with a free multilingual audio guide. The museum sits steps from Nyhavn's waterfront restaurants, Amalienborg Palace and Strøget, so you can combine it with other Copenhagen landmarks in one afternoon without arranging separate transport.Is it for me?Right for anyone spending a few hours in Copenhagen who wants to see contemporary art without booking a separate guided tour — the free audio guide and central location mean you move at your own pace and can combine it with Nyhavn, Amalienborg or other nearby landmarks in the same afternoon.
Copenhagen: Segway Tour & Nyhavn, Amalienborg PalaceYou ride a Segway through Copenhagen's car-free zones for two hours, hitting the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, the Opera House, Amalienborg Palace, and smaller monuments most walkers miss. Training is included, as are a café stop with a complimentary drink, a souvenir, helmet, radio, and luggage storage. You're back at the pier with time before the ship departs.Is it for me?Built for cruise passengers with a tight turnaround: the two-hour window fits the training, full tour loop, and café break, then gets you back to the pier with time to spare before departure.
Copenhagen Private Boat Tour: Canals & Palaces with FreyjaYou board a private luxury boat reserved entirely for your group and sail Copenhagen's canals with a local captain who shapes the route around what interests you — whether that's royal palaces, Christiania, modern architecture, or simply drifting in silence. You pass Nyhavn, Christiansborg Palace, the Opera House, the Little Mermaid, and hidden corners like the Mastekranen crane and Powder Run Road, with an optional swim stop and warm blankets included. No crowds, no fixed narration, no rush — just genuine hospitality and the city from its most elegant angle.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Copenhagen's canals without the crowds or the rigid schedule — the private boat and flexible route mean you control the pace and choose what matters to you, which is what makes a personal connection to the city possible in a single afternoon.
Copenhagen: 2-Hour Private Segway Tour & Little MermaidYou spend two hours on a Segway covering Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Christiansborg, Amalienborg, and hidden neighborhoods in between. Training happens first on a quiet ground, then you cruise through car-free zones and past royal palaces with radio commentary from your private guide. A café break halfway through lets you stretch, and you finish with an organic drink and souvenir.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to cover Copenhagen's main sights in one flowing route without arranging transport between stops or standing in long queues—the Segway does the distance work, and the private guide means you set the pace and photo stops.
Copenhagen: Canal Boat Cruise & Nyhavn Walking TourYou walk through Copenhagen's Old Town with a licensed guide, see the Round Tower and Cathedral, then board a 1-hour canal boat with audio commentary in your language. The 4-hour option adds Frederik's Church and the King's Garden with free entry. Groups stay under 24 people, the boat departs from Nyhavn on schedule, and the whole experience takes either 3 or 4 hours depending on which tour you choose.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Copenhagen's main landmarks and canals in one outing without arranging separate tickets and transport — the fixed schedule and included boat cruise are what fit everything into a single afternoon.
Copenhagen: Rosenborg Castle & Royal Sights Private TourYou get hotel pickup, a private guide and driver for the half-day, entry to Rosenborg Castle with its crown jewels and royal furnishings, and stops at Amalienborg Palace, the Little Mermaid, Gefion Fountain, and views of Tivoli Gardens and Christiansborg Castle. The fixed route and dedicated guide mean you see Copenhagen's main sights without arranging transport or timing yourself between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want Copenhagen's main royal sights and castles in one focused half-day without arranging your own transport or timing between stops—the private guide and driver handle both, which leaves your afternoon free.
Copenhagen: National Museum & Christiansborg Palace Private TourYou're picked up from your hotel, guided through the National Museum's permanent collections with a private expert, and optionally taken to Christiansborg Palace to see the royal rooms and stables without waiting in the ticket line. The whole experience runs 2 to 5 hours depending on which package you choose, and transfers handle the logistics so you focus on the history.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Danish history and culture without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing between two major sites — the private guide and included transfers handle all of that, and the skip-the-line access means you walk straight into the Palace instead of queuing at the desk.
Copenhagen: Self-Guided Treasure Hunt & Sightseeing TourYou walk 4 kilometers through Copenhagen solving location-based quests at Tivoli Gardens, Strøget, Gråbrødretorv, Round Tower, and Nyhavn, collecting words that reveal a secret message. The guidebook and solution card are yours to keep; you pause and restart whenever you want, with café recommendations included along the way.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to explore Copenhagen's main sights and learn its history without booking a guide or following a fixed schedule—the self-guided format means you pause for coffee, linger at a square, or skip inside an attraction whenever you want.
Copenhagen: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & 60-Min Boat TourYou board the hop-on hop-off bus at Central Station and ride to eighteen stops across Copenhagen — Tivoli, Amalienborg Palace, the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, and others — getting off and on as you choose. The audioguide speaks ten languages. Halfway through or whenever you want, you board a Netto boat for a 60-minute tour through the city's harbours and canals, seeing Christianshavn and Nyhavn from the water. Everything is included; you just show up and move at your own rhythm.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Copenhagen's main sights without arranging transport between them or committing to a fixed itinerary — the bus and boat let you move at your own pace and spend time where you want.
Copenhagen Royal Walking Tour & Audio Guide ExperienceStep into Copenhagen’s royal past as you stroll at your own pace with an audio guide leading the way. Hear dramatic tales of palace intrigue, walk through iconic spots like Nyhavn and Amalienborg Palace, and pause whenever you want to soak up the atmosphere. It’s history brought to life—right in the streets beneath your feet.
Copenhagen: Jewish History Walking Tour & Museum Skip-the-LineYou walk Copenhagen's Old Town with a private guide who speaks your language, visiting the Round Tower, Great Synagogue exterior, and key Jewish heritage sites while learning 400 years of community history. The 3-hour option includes skip-the-line entry to the Danish Jewish Museum, where you explore WWII exhibits and Jewish traditions without the ticket queue. Groups stay under 23 people so you can hear clearly and ask questions as you go.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand Copenhagen's Jewish heritage and WWII history with a guide who speaks your language and keeps the group small enough to ask questions—the 3-hour option with museum entry is worth it if you want to spend real time inside the exhibitions rather than just walking past exteriors.
Louisiana Museum Modern Art Copenhagen: Private Tour & GuideYou're driven from your hotel to Louisiana Museum of Modern Art north of Copenhagen, guided through highlights of the modern art collection for 45-60 minutes, then left to explore freely for an hour. The private vehicle and expert guide mean you skip the logistics of getting there, and the drive itself becomes part of the experience rather than something to endure.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Louisiana Museum without arranging transport, buying tickets separately, or navigating how long to spend in each gallery—the private guide and driver handle logistics so you focus on the art and the view.
Copenhagen: Round Tower & Rosenborg Castle with Private GuideYou meet your private guide near the Round Tower, climb to the observation deck for panoramic views of Copenhagen's Old Town, and learn about the city's role in the history of astronomy. Depending on your option, you either end there or continue to Rosenborg Castle with skip-the-line entry, walk through the royal rooms and crown jewels, and stroll the King's Garden. Optional round-trip transfers from your accommodation are available on the 3-hour and 5-hour packages, and the guide handles all the talking — you just listen and look.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Copenhagen's two most important 17th-century buildings without arranging your own transport or waiting in entry lines — the private guide and reserved tickets are what let you move through both the Round Tower and the castle in a single morning or afternoon.
Copenhagen: Murder Mystery Hunt at Christiansborg PalaceYou pick up a mystery envelope and spend roughly two hours solving riddles and finding clues scattered around Christiansborg Palace and Castle Islet. The story is set in 1914 — you're investigating a missing person, and the discovery of a severed hand in a torch-lit tent sets the investigation in motion. You move at your own pace, work through the puzzle together with your group, and uncover the culprit by connecting clues to the real spaces around the palace. No guide, no fixed time to start, just the mystery and the grounds.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants an interactive activity that doesn't rely on a guide or a fixed schedule — you solve the mystery together at your own pace, which means families with young children, groups of friends, or colleagues can all do it without waiting for others or rushing through.
Copenhagen: Segway Christmas Markets & Little Mermaid TourYou arrive early for training on the shop's ground, then glide through Copenhagen's car-free zones past the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, and the Marble Church with a local guide feeding information through your headset. Midway, you park at the Royal Theatre and spend 25 minutes exploring the Christmas markets at Nyhavn or warming up at the cafe. You return to the shop for a complimentary organic drink, having covered 10+ landmarks without walking fatigue.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Copenhagen's main Christmas sights and markets in one outing without arranging your own transport or timing — the Segway does the distance, the guide handles the stories, and the fixed schedule fits both the markets and a warm drink into one afternoon.
