6 Full-Day Tours in Denmark to Build a Day Around

1.Full-Day; Castle, Palace, Cathedral & Viking ships Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $217Our pick

Spend 9.5 hours visiting four major sights north and west of Copenhagen in a small, air-conditioned van. Guides such as Simon, René, and Kenneth explain Danish history along the way. Expect castle steps, cathedral interiors, countryside drives, free time in Hillerød, and a hands-on look at Viking ships in Roskilde.

“Rene was a fantastic guide! I highly recommend this tour. There was a great mix of activities and it was well-paced.”

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2.Copenhagen Private Full Day Tour with Lunch Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 5 hours to 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $201

Spend 5 to 6.5 hours walking through Copenhagen with a private English-speaking guide. Visit Christiansborg, Nyhavn, Christiania, Rosenborg, the Little Mermaid, and lesser-known old-town streets. Choose a pastry and coffee, or upgrade to Danish lunch with smørrebrød and a local beer. Guides include Lesley, Grazi, Alessandro, and Karolina.

“Graziele took us to the local places and dude streets and everything authentic without the crowds! She was AMAZING!”

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3.Malmö Full Day Private Trip, Sightseeing Tour & Lunch Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Take a private train trip from Copenhagen to Malmö with a local guide such as Grazi, Lesley, Karolina, or Tillie. Walk through old squares, churches, castle gardens, and modern Malmö, then choose the lunch option for Swedish meatballs and a drink. Train tickets and coffee with a Swedish pastry are included as listed.

“My husband and I spent the day with Grazi checking out Malmo and we had a great time. Lots of sightseeing, learning about the history a d the culture, and enjoyed our lunch and mid-afternoon snack. Highly recommend the tour, especially with Grazi.”

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4.Full-Day Tour; Castle, Palace, Cathedral and Viking Ships

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · from $259

Travel from Copenhagen through North Zealand to Hamlet’s Kronborg Castle, Frederiksborg Palace, Roskilde Cathedral, and the Viking Ship Museum. English-speaking guides such as Benji and Rene combine clear history with light humor. The day includes guided visits, free time in Hillerod, countryside views, and hotel or cruise-terminal pickup.

“this was a great tour to be able to see viking ships. would highly recommend for a day trip out of the city”

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5.Private Full-Day City Tour with Lunch Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 5 hours - 390 minutes · from $217

Spend 5 to 6.5 hours walking Copenhagen with a private English or Danish-speaking guide. See royal palaces, canals, Christiania, Kastellet, and the Little Mermaid, then pause for coffee and a Danish pastry. The Full Option adds smørrebrød and a local beer with panoramic city views.

“Nice tour! More options to meet near cruise terminal.”

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6.Full Day Private Walking Tour in Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $139Best value

Spend about seven hours with a private historian guide exploring Copenhagen from Central Station to Christiania. You’ll see Tivoli, Christiansborg, the Royal Library, the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, Nyhavn, Rosenborg, and more, with harbor-bus transport included. Expect plenty of walking, outdoor stops, and a few breaks for Danish food or coffee.

“We had a great time and learned a lot about Denmark. She was an amazing tour guide, she was very professional and at the same time very easy going, felt like having family in Copenhagen. She surprised us with a few hidden gems in Copenhagen. I highly recommend this tour especially if it's your first time in Copenhagen.”

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