The 15 Best Food Tours in Copenhagen

1.The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Start near Frederiksborggade and spend about four hours tasting Copenhagen’s classic and modern food. Expect artisan cheese, smørrebrød, Danish sweets, pastry, beer or cider, an organic hot dog, licorice, and chocolate, with guides such as Toby, Marie, Peter, and Cassandra adding local history along the way.

“Cassandra was an excellent guide! Super fun and informative. The food was delicious and we got a lot of local knowledge.”

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2.Copenhagen Culinary Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend about three hours tasting Danish meatballs, smørrebrød, roast pork, a hot dog, cardamom pastry, Carlsberg, kombucha, and a secret dish. Guides such as Will, Sonia, Sofia, Silke, and Merveille add city stories along a walk from Torvehallerne to Rådhuspladsen. The group is capped at 12.

“The food was very tasty. Our guide , Sonia, was full of great information about Copenhagen and Denmark.”

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3.Copenhagen’s oldest and original food tour (Est. 2011).

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Start near Nørreport Station and Torvehallerne for a four-hour English-language food walk through central Copenhagen. Your guide leads you to eight tastings, including Arla Unika cheese, a fresh Danish pastry, smørrebrød, craft beer, an organic hot dog, royal-court candy, licorice, and Summerbird chocolate. Guides such as Simon, Marie, Peter, and Camilla add local food and city stories.

“We had Camilla as our guide and she was fantastic. The food tour was very well paced so by the time we got to our next stop. we could continue eating. She also would provide some interesting facts about some of the buildings we were looking at. I would highly recommend this food tour. I was full by the end of it. 4 hours had just passed by.”

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4.3-Hour Culinary Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 301 reviews · 3 hours · from $110

Ride a comfortable bicycle through Copenhagen with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 10. You’ll taste Danish food at six stops, including an award-winning hot dog, fish cake with beer, smørrebrød with snaps, chocolate, and pastries. Guides such as Olivia, Raphael, Jacob, and Jörn add local history and cycling tips along the way.

“Incredible tour, beautiful views, very well explained and the guide very attentive. I totally recommend it!!”

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5.Copenhagen Food & Drink Private Tour: Scandinavia Delight Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $197

Spend three hours walking central Copenhagen with a private guide such as Magda, Karolina, Jeff, or Rozelle. Taste hot dogs, fish cakes, roast pork, smørrebrød, schnapps, Danish pastry, coffee, beer, and elder juice while learning about Danish food and city life. Expect generous portions and roughly 2 to 3 miles of walking.

“A very interesting and informative tour around Copenhagen with our guide Karolina. With stops to sample food and drinks. A Danish (Weiner) pastry and coffee, hotdog with elderflower juice and open sandwiches, beef, marinated salmon, fish cake and fried pork with beer and shnapps. A great way to discover local food and the history of Copenhagen. Thank you Karolina for making our private tour so interesting.”

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6.3-hour Culinary Bike Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend three hours cycling Copenhagen with a guide such as Rafael, Anna, or Thomas, stopping for classic Danish tastes. You’ll sample a city hotdog, local beer, fish cake on rye, chocolate, smørrebrød with snaps, and Danish pastry. The group is capped at 10, bikes are provided, and the route returns to Holbergsgade 12.

“It was an amazing experience. Food choices were great, and our tour guide, Rafael was very friendly, patient and knowledgeable.”

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7.Copenhagen Private Food Walking Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $202

Spend two to three hours tasting Danish favorites with a private guide such as Monica, Claudio, Fabrine, or Grazi. Choose six or 10 tastings, with stops that may include Torvehallerne, a Danish hot dog, pastry, smørrebrød, chocolates, and drinks. The walk also covers Copenhagen sights and can be adjusted for dietary needs.

“This is 100% the tour you should do at the beginning of our Copenhagen vacation. We booked this trip to help our two kids stay awake during those crucial hours when jet lag is the absolute worst. They were so sleepy but our guide was so patient and kept them engaged! I was impressed with her knowledge, understanding and over all kindness. She was so helpful in orienting us to the city and figuring out what to do and where. The food was wonderful. Both savory and sweet things to eat. We were so full by the end! We highly recommend this tour! Not only do you get great food,…”

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8.Scandinavian Delights Food & Drink Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 96 reviews · 3 hours · from $205

Spend three hours with a private English or Danish speaking guide, sampling Danish classics at five Copenhagen food stops. Expect ristepølse, flæskesteg, fish cakes, smørrebrød, elderflower juice, beer, schnapps, and a cinnamon roll with coffee. Guides such as Karolina, Magda, and Celine also add city history and local eating tips.

“Anette was a fantastic guide, not only feeding us with some delicious Scandinavian dishes but also providing insight on the culture of Copenhagen itself. My partner and I enjoyed every second of it and we would recommend this to anyone who is wanting to immerse themselves in Copenhagen through food. We also recommend doing this early on in your trip; we did it on the first day of our holiday here and it’s given us lots of inspiration and recommendations for places to eat for the rest of the trip!”

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9.Small-Group Gourmet Evening Walking Tour of Copenhagen with Market Visit and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $142

Start at Torvehallerne with a small group of up to 12, sample Danish foods, sit down to a fish main course with wine or juice, then finish at SKAAL with craft beer and dessert. Guides such as Marie, Maria, Katrine, Julia, and Simon have been praised for adding local food and cultural context.

“My wife and I really enjoyed this walking tour of Copenhagen. We got a chance to try the real food of Denmark and a taste of some of the native ingredients in the Danish food. Everything was very good and well planned. I encourage everybody to take this tour!”

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10.Copenhagen Modern Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Join a small English-language group for a four-hour food tour from central Copenhagen to Carlsbergbyen. Guides such as Sandra and Therese connect tastings with Danish culture, neighborhood change, and archaeology. Expect brunch, snacks, alcoholic drinks, and a full sit-down lunch, with meat, fish, dairy, and gluten commonly included.

“I chose this tour by reading comments that mentioned that it is not a tour that makes us eat a hot dog. Yes, I do. A beautiful day with our guide Sandra. Very friendly and passionate. Not only do you discover Danish specialities, but you also walk around different neighbourhoods. Very cool!Auto-translated”

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11.Secret walking Food Tour Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $128

Spend three hours walking central Copenhagen with a small group of up to 10 people, stopping for smørrebrød, meatballs, a Danish hot dog, sweets, Carlsberg, and a secret dish. Guides such as Will and Sonia add local stories about hygge, Viking history, and Danish food culture. A drink upgrade adds schnapps and Gammel Dansk.

“Excellent tour with Will. Great introduction to Copenhagen for our first time in the city. Loved the variety of delicious food we sampled. The markets were a particular highlight- we liked the meatballs so much we went back the next day. Will was a great guide, friendly and funny and would highly recommend 😁”

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12.The Foodie Tour of Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $161

Start with coffee near Vesterport at 10:30 a.m., then walk through central Copenhagen for seven food and drink stops, including smørrebrød, local treats, and beer. Guides such as Laura and Rikke add history, restaurant tips, and local context. The tour ends near the Opera House and Broens Gadekøkken.

“This was such a great food tour. It was small enough to be able to get to know other people. The food ranges from traditional to modern fare. Our guide, Rikke, was very friendly and gave GREAT tips. 10/10 would recommend.”

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13.Modern City Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 4 hours · from $149

Join a local English-speaking guide for four hours of Copenhagen food and stories. Visit Torvehallerne, traditional bakeries, handpicked eateries, and a historic tavern for smørrebrød. Oscar and Sandra have guided memorable walks, and the group is limited to 10. Eight tastings and a full lunch are included.

“Oscar was a wonderful guide!! The walk was delightful, and the food was delicious. The level of information and history of Copenhagen incorporated into the tour was perfect!”

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14.The Nørrebro Street Art & Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $53Best value

Walk through Copenhagen’s Nørrebro with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Jagtvej 69, Banana Park, Superkilen, Kösem, and local coffee spots. You’ll discuss how street art shapes the neighborhood, taste shawarma or falafel, and sample coffee from The Coffee Collective. Expect three hours outdoors and plenty of walking.

“Super cool way to see the house walls. That some is really art and you can analyze it and have a good debate. And on top of that, good stops along the tour. Painted house walls will never be the same for me no matter where I am.”

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15.Copenhagen Walking Tour with Food Testing (smorrebrod dish & snap)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend about two hours walking from Højbro Plads through Copenhagen’s royal quarter, Nyhavn, and key central sights. Guides such as Luis, Viviane, and Vasco lead the English tour, which ends with a traditional smørrebrød sandwich and snap at Restaurant Vita. The group is limited to 15 people.

“Guide did not show up. I arrived 15 minutes early and waited 15 minutes after meeting time. Guide did not show.”

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