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The 15 Private Tours in Denmark That Earn Their Price

82 tours  ·  from $53

The 15 best private tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen - Marmorkirken and Copenhagen’s royal quarter
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Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen

1.Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,953 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

See Copenhagen’s central sights on a private three-hour walk with guides such as Paula, Fran, Jack, Laura, and Wayne. You’ll pass Nyhavn, Amalienborg, Christiansborg, Marmorkirken, Stroget, and more, with time for questions and family-friendly pacing. The tour is in English, costs $342.13 per group of up to 15, and ends at the royal palace.

“We appreciated Luca’s knowledge and kindness! The day engaged all of us - from my young adult kids to us older adults!”

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Politically Incorrect Private Highlights Walking Tour - Strøget, grand stores, and Copenhagen’s polished side
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Politically Incorrect Private Highlights Walking Tour

2.Politically Incorrect Private Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll walk from Højbro Plads to Marble Church with a guide such as Troels, Truel, or Jack, hearing sharp, funny stories about Danish royalty, fires, WWII, and city life. The route passes Strøget, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Opera House, and more. Expect a private English tour, with pickup on foot and a flexible finish near the royal palaces.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Troels! He was very knowledgeable and we got to see so much of the city! He catered it to it interests, gave us all the history, and made it really fun! I would absolutely book this!”

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Bike Tour Copenhagen. Private Guide, Concierge Service, Small Grp - From Strøget to Kongens Nytorv
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Bike Tour Copenhagen. Private Guide, Concierge Service, Small Grp

3.Bike Tour Copenhagen. Private Guide, Concierge Service, Small Grp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $52Best value

Ride through central Copenhagen with a guide such as Peter, Jonas, Jacob, or Valdemar, using a radio receiver to hear the commentary. The 2-hour-15-minute route covers Strøget, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Christiansborg, the harbor, and quieter Latin Quarter streets. Bikes may be combined with Segways or electric bikes.

“Jonas, our guide, was very knowledgeable and he added a bit of fun into his story telling. A good introduction to the sites and helped to filter down which places worth spending more time on. The bikes could be improved. Because I am not so tall, I had one of the old bikes and the seat was super uncomfortable.”

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Private Walking Classical Tour of Copenhagen - Finding Copenhagen’s smaller squares at Gråbrødre Torv
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Private Walking Classical Tour of Copenhagen

4.Private Walking Classical Tour of Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet your private English-speaking guide at Bishop Absalon’s statue on Højbro Plads for a 90-minute walk through central Copenhagen. See Gråbrødre Torv, the Round Tower, Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen University, Rosenborg Palace, and Torvehallerne. Guides such as Laura and Jarod blend history, architecture, and light humor.

“Laura made the trip very interesting by mixing historical facts with architectural inputs and fun tidbits. It was great fun !”

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Politically Incorrect Private Hidden Gems Walking Tour - Tivoli Gardens in a 10-minute history lesson
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Politically Incorrect Private Hidden Gems Walking Tour

5.Politically Incorrect Private Hidden Gems Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Take a private, English-language walk from Gammel Strand to Rådhuspladsen with Politically Incorrect Tours. Your guide mixes humor with Copenhagen’s history, covering Christiansborg, Tivoli Gardens, the Glyptotek, Royal Library gardens, Viking artifacts, and Christian IV’s city. Guide Troels is mentioned by name in the tour feedback.

“Our tour guide was amazing, in that he was tons of fun and very informative. I absolutely loved the library gardens; I could have sat there for hours meditating in the serenity and beauty of the gardens.”

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Copenhagen Food & Drink Private Tour: Scandinavia Delight Tasting - Ristepølse, Denmark’s answer to fast food
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Copenhagen Food & Drink Private Tour: Scandinavia Delight Tasting

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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Copenhagen Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local - Local advice that helps after the walk
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Copenhagen Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local

7.Copenhagen Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 232 reviews · from $62

Start at your hotel or Airbnb and explore Copenhagen privately with a local guide such as Dalit, Marta, Fabian, Maria, or Ernestas. Choose a 2 to 6 hour walking tour built around your interests, from major sights and waterfront views to quieter neighborhoods, food tips, shopping, and practical help getting around.

“It is an excellent tour for those who visit for the first time. It has something of everything. Diane was excellent. Recommend to start earlier as it gets dark early”

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Copenhagen Private Food Walking Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings - City Hall Square brings in the Danish classics
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Copenhagen Private Food Walking Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

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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Copenhagen: Private Walking Tour - Starting at Højbro Plads and the old center
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Copenhagen: Private Walking Tour

9.Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 174 reviews · 2 hours

Walk Copenhagen’s historic center with a private guide in your choice of six languages. See Christiansborg, Nyhavn, the inner harbor, Amalienborg, and Marble Church, then finish near Kongens Nytorv. Guide Kim has received special praise for clear, engaging explanations.

“Unser Guide Kim hat uns an viele interessante Orte gebracht und uns gut informiert. Vielen Dank.”

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Private Copenhagen Boat cruise in Scandinavian mahogany boat - Christiansborg and the old center
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Private Copenhagen Boat cruise in Scandinavian mahogany boat

10.Private Copenhagen Boat cruise in Scandinavian mahogany boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $97

Join Maria for a private one-hour cruise from Gammel Strand in a polished Scandinavian mahogany boat. You’ll pass Christiansborg, the Old Stock Exchange, Amalienborg, the Opera, Copenhill, Christiania, and Christianshavn’s houseboats. Maria shapes part of the route around your interests and adds local history, food tips, and relaxed hygge.

“Maria was fantastic! Very friendly and knowledgeable, she took us on a wonderful ride around Copenhagen in her gorgeous wood boat. I appreciate that she reached out to me to reschedule my original time because the weather looked like it was going to be bad. She took us to spots that the other canal boats can't go and showed us some of the most beautiful parts of Copenhagen. I really recommend this canal tour, it was great. Thanks Maria!”

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Copenhagen Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) - What the first two hours can cover
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Copenhagen Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

11.Copenhagen Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

You set the agenda on this private Copenhagen walk. Your English-speaking guide, such as Simona, Mood, Finn, or Virginia, meets you at a central hotel and shapes the route around your interests, from major sights and Danish history to food, shopping, and local life.

“Mood is an excellent guide. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Fun for parents and college and high school age children.”

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Copenhagen: Private custom tour with a local guide - Starting from your hotel or a central meeting point
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Copenhagen: Private custom tour with a local guide

12.Private custom tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 152 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $82

You set the agenda for a private Copenhagen walking tour lasting two to eight hours. Your guide contacts you first, then leads a route built around your interests, from major sights and museum exteriors to local neighborhoods and daily Danish life. Guides may include Simona, Mood, Valeria, or Luigi. Museum entry costs extra.

“We did a two hour walking tour with Luigi. He showed us the highlights of Copenhagen in two hours. He is a friendly, knowledgeable person and truly a lot of fun to spend time with!”

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Copenhagen Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by Bike or Foot - City Hall and the stories between the sights
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Copenhagen Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by Bike or Foot

13.Copenhagen Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by Bike or Foot

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $168

Spend about 2 to 3 hours with a private local guide such as Mia, Jeff, or Claudio, seeing Copenhagen highlights and quieter corners on foot or by bike. Visit the cathedral, City Hall, and Round Tower from the outside, then stop for a local drink or snack. The route is flexible, but entrance fees are not included.

“Jeff was an amazing tour guide who was not only amazing during the tour but also before and after with communication and coordination. He brought us around the Copenhagen to many different points of interest and helped us plan the rest of our week long vacation with tips on where to go and hand out!”

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Copenhagen 3 Hour Private Bike Tour with local Guide - Starting at City Hall on Vester Voldgade
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Copenhagen 3 Hour Private Bike Tour with local Guide

14.Copenhagen 3 Hour Private Bike Tour with local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $244

Spend three hours cycling Copenhagen with a private English-speaking guide and only your own group. Ride from City Hall through Christiansborg, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, and the Little Mermaid, with time for local stories and quieter streets. Bikes are included, helmets are free on request, and child bikes may be available.

“Leider nur auswendig gelerntes Wissen, das in jedem Reiseführer steht. Es wurden keine modernen modernen Bauwerke angesprochen, bzw. moderne Stadtteile angesteuert. Das sehr interessante und einzigartige Radwegenetz wurde nicht erwähnt. Fast alle Fragen der Gruppe zu Politik, Gesellschaft, Kultur, etc. wurde mit "das weiß ich nicht" beantwortet.”

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Copenhagen Private Full Day Tour with Lunch Option - Kultorvet, the Round Tower, and old Copenhagen
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Copenhagen Private Full Day Tour with Lunch Option

15.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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