Private biking tour Copenhagen: Little Mermaid, Nyhavn & palaces

Three hours on bike through royal palaces, colorful harbor and tucked-away courtyards

A 3-hour private biking tour of Copenhagen with an English-speaking local guide, covering the city's landmarks and lesser-known districts. You'll ride past Nyhavn's canalside houses, see the Little Mermaid statue, Amalienborg Palace and Christiansborg Palace (home of the Danish Parliament), and explore backstreets and hidden gardens that most visitors miss. The itinerary is customizable based on your interests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Nyhavnpassing by
2. Amalienborg Palace10m
3. Little Mermaid10m
4. Round Tower5m
5. Christiansborg Palace2m
6. Copenhagen Opera Housepassing by
7. Tivoli Gardenspassing by

Private 3-hour Copenhagen biking tour

• Meet at central location
• Introduction to bikes and rules
• Cycle through Nyhavn canalside district
• Visit Amagertorv medieval square
• See Christiansborg Palace
• Explore Little Mermaid statue
• Visit Amalienborg Palace
• Climb or view Round Tower observatory
• Cycle through hidden gardens and neighborhoods
• Pass by Copenhagen Opera House
• Pass by Our Saviour's Church
• View Tivoli Gardens from distance

The experience

How much of Copenhagen can you actually see in a morning on a bike? Enough to understand why locals choose two wheels over walking. The tour starts at a central meeting point with a rundown of the bikes and Copenhagen's biking rules. The city has an extensive network of bicycle lanes, so you're riding safely through town, not dodging traffic. From there, you head out with your guide to cover the landmarks most visitors come for: the Little Mermaid statue on the Langelinie promenade, Amalienborg Palace (where Denmark's royal family still lives), the Round Tower (a 17th-century observatory and the oldest functioning one in Europe), and Christiansborg Palace, which houses the Danish Parliament and Prime Minister's Office.

The real draw is what happens between the famous stops. You'll ride through Nyhavn, the quaint canalside district with its colorful houses, cross into Amagertorv (the medieval square at the heart of the Strøget pedestrian zone), and veer onto backstreets where you'll find secret gardens, hidden courtyards and churches most tourists never locate. The Copenhagen Opera House and Tivoli Gardens appear on the route too, though some are seen from a distance. Regular stops let your guide share stories and facts while you catch your breath. This is not a race through the city.

Because it's a private tour, the itinerary can shift based on what interests you most. Your guide has the local knowledge to steer you toward what matters to your trip, not toward what fits a fixed schedule. If royal history is your thing, you can linger longer at the palaces. If you want to know about the neighborhoods where Copenhageners actually live, the guide can take you deeper into those backstreets.

What’s included

• English-speaking local guide.
• bike rental.
• customized private biking tour.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Amitylux

Is this one for you?The 3-hour pace means steady pedaling with regular stops to breathe and listen, not a leisurely roll. You cover real ground and see the full sweep of the city in one morning. If you want to move through Copenhagen faster than walking allows but still have time to absorb what you're seeing, this is the format that does it.

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Top questions

What's the Little Mermaid statue actually like when you get there?

The Little Mermaid is a bronze sculpture by Edvard Eriksen depicting a mermaid becoming human, positioned on a rock by the waterside at the Langelinie promenade. It's one of Copenhagen's most recognizable sights, and you'll see it as part of the bike route.

Can I really bike safely through Copenhagen with no experience?

Yes. The city has an extensive network of bicycle lanes throughout, making it straightforward to navigate. The tour starts with an introduction to the bikes and Copenhagen's biking rules, and your guide leads the route. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What is Christiansborg Palace and why does it matter?

Christiansborg Palace is a government building on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen and serves as the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court of Denmark. You'll see it as a key stop on the tour.

Is there a chance to see inside any of these palaces or buildings?

The tour is a bike ride past and around these landmarks, with stops so your guide can share stories and facts about them. Interior access is not part of this tour. The focus is on the exteriors, the neighborhoods, and the stories behind the sites.

What happens if I want to spend more time in one area?

Because this is a private tour, the itinerary can be tailored to your interests. If you want to linger in a particular neighborhood or focus on specific sites, you can discuss that with your guide during the tour.