The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences 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.Politically Incorrect Beer Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 516 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Spend about two hours walking Copenhagen’s Vesterbro while tasting eight Danish beers, roughly one liter in all. Guides such as Thor, Roger, Martin, Derek, Magnus, and Zephyr mix local history with crude, politically incorrect humor. This is a beer walk, not a pub crawl or brewery tour, and the entire experience takes place outdoors.

“It’s a funny and fun look at Copenhagen history and culture. It’s light hearted yet provides insights that you won’t get elsewhere.”

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4.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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5.Best of Danish Pastry Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 414 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Meet outside Lagkagehuset and spend two hours walking between five Copenhagen bakeries, tasting treats such as Wienerbrød, Tebirkes, Kringle, and Hindbærsnitter. Guides including Theo, Simon, Noah, Emily, and Linea add pastry stories, local history, and practical city tips. Expect generous half portions, a small group, and about 5 kilometers of walking.

“Good pastries! And also with a good walking tour of the surrounding city and sights”

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6.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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7.Vesterbro Tour With Beer & Pub Visits – Max 10 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Walk through Vesterbro with a local English-speaking guide such as Kenneth, Liva, or Oskar. Visit a traditional brown bar, the original Mikkeller bar, and a craft-beer stop while hearing stories about prostitution, working-class Copenhagen, graffiti, urban renewal, and local life. The group is limited to 10 people, with three beers included.

“Wonderful time with Oscar. He was a delight walking around on the tour and gave our group many good recommendations. Good beer.”

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8.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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9.Politically Incorrect Beer Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 144 reviews · from $61

Explore Copenhagen’s former red-light district with guides such as Martin, Roger, Thor, or Sebastian. Walk outdoors, hear sharp stories about Vesterbro’s brothels and drinking dens, and taste nine local beers, from light ales to double IPAs. The two-hour route ends at WarPigs in the Meatpacking District, where food is optional.

“Thor was a great guide and kept us entertained with plenty of stories throughout the walking tour. We got to try 9 different beers from light beers to double IPAs. I’m not a big beer fan but I liked over half of them and would gladly do this tour again!”

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10.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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11.Vesterbro Beer & Neighborhood Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · from $68

Walk from Copenhagen Central Station through Vesterbro with an English-speaking local guide. Visit three very different bars, taste one traditional Danish beer and two craft beers, and hear how the old red-light district became one of Copenhagen’s best-known nightlife areas. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“Oskar, our guide, was great. He told us a lot of stories while walking through Vesterbro and answered all our questions. The choice of pubs was brilliant. It was a lot of fun!”

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12.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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13.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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14.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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15.Mikkeller Craft Beer Walk in Vesterbro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Join guide Christoffer for a 2.5-hour English-language walk through Vesterbro, pairing six Mikkeller beer tastings with stories about Copenhagen’s beer culture, social changes, and neighborhood life. You’ll visit Mikkeller’s first bar, Sønder Boulevard, Enghave Plads, and the Meatpacking District. It is outdoors, adults-only, and limited to 20 people.

“Really enjoyed this walking tour! We had a great time. Yummy variety of beers, great history of the Vesterbro neighbourhood, and a lovely guide. Really recommend to anyone looking to explore Copenhagen!”

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