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Copenhagen: Canal Cruise from Nyhavn

1. Copenhagen: Canal Cruise from Nyhavn

Experience Copenhagen from the water on a canal cruise and see how the past and present merge as you travel along idyllic canals, passing many of the city’s most famous landmarks, old and new. Depart from Nyhavn before navigating some of the city’s many waterways. Admire the palaces of Christiansborg and Amalienborg, see the sights of the Nyhavn waterfront, and marvel at the financial centers, such as the Central Bank and the former Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Cruise past the Little Mermaid statue in Langelinie as your tour guide tells the history of the statue and other landmarks and buildings you pass. Afterward, return to Nyhavn. Commentaries are available in Danish and English, as well as an additional 3rd language on request.

Copenhagen Card-Discover: 80+ Attractions & Public Transport

2. Copenhagen Card-Discover: 80+ Attractions & Public Transport

Get your personal sightseeing pass to Copenhagen with the digital Copenhagen Card-Discover and enjoy free entrance to 80+ different museums and attractions. Available for periods of 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours, the card grants access to some of the city’s best museums and attractions. Get from site to site with free and unlimited use of the transportation system, including city buses, trains, the harbor buses, and the metro. Learn more about the Danish capital at sites such as the Royal Palace, or enjoy all the thrills of one of Europe’s oldest amusement parks. Here is a small selection of the attractions that your Copenhagen Card covers: • Tivoli Gardens • Canal Tours (Classic Canal Tour of Copenhagen) • Rosenborg Castle • Amalienborg Castle • ARKEN Museum of Modern Art • Danish Architecture Centre • Karen Blixen Museum • The Viking Ship Museum • The Danish War Museum • The Round Tower • Christiansborg - The Royal Reception Rooms • The National Museum • Kronborg Castle • Copenhagen Zoo • Casino Marienlyst • The Cisterns • Design Museum Denmark

Copenhagen: 48-Hour Sightseeing Bus Ticket, 1-Hour Boat Tour

3. Copenhagen: 48-Hour Sightseeing Bus Ticket, 1-Hour Boat Tour

Explore Copenhagen at your own pace with a 48-hour pass to the city’s double-decker sightseeing bus and complimentary access to a 1 hour Classic Canal Tour in the canals of Copenhagen. You can hop off at up to 30 city center stops, including the Gefion Fountain, The Marble Church and the legendary commune of Freetown Christiania. Hop off at the zoo, explore Frederiksberg Castle, marvel at the Liberty Monument, or hop off at the Meatpacking District. Copenhagen's palaces and museums are laid out for you as the bus cruises through the graceful Danish capital’s streets. On warm days, take to the open-top deck and relax on comfortable seats. You can hop on and hop off as many times as you like, for as long as your ticket is valid. On cold days, buses are heated to keep you warm during the great experience. Go down to the harbor side and catch the cool breeze and breathe in the fresh air. See the famous Little Mermaid and the stunning Black Diamond building, home to the Royal Library, Denmark’s national library. You can join our Classic Canal tour from either Nyhavn or Ved Stranden to see the city from the water. here you will see some of the major attractions, such as Christiansborg Palace, the striking new Opera House* Remember to go the the ticket office to get a ticket for a specific departure time for the Canal Cruise. A small selection of bus stops: The Little Mermaid The Marble Church Kongens Nytorv Christianshavn Christiansborg Palace Carlsberg Christiania The Opera* Planetariet* and Langelinie (Cruise Terminals) Audio guides and headphones are provided with pre-recorded commentary in various languages, including English, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Italian, Danish, Japanese, Chinese, Swedish, Polish and Ukranian. Boat stops: Ved Stranden Nyhavn

Copenhagen: 3 Hour Bike Tour with Guide

4. Copenhagen: 3 Hour Bike Tour with Guide

Get an up close and personal experience of the many attractions and beautiful sights of Copenhagen on this relaxed and easygoing tour. Copenhagen is practically made for biking, with excellent infrastructure and almost no hills on the tour, the conditions cannot get any better. Meet up with your charismatic guide at a central meeting point and get settled in your traditional, easy-to-handle bicycles. Ride through the city in style and enjoy the views with your fellow tour companions. Let yourself get carried away with the guide's unique storytelling and learn what Copenhagen is all about. Wave hello to The Little Mermaid, see Christiansborg Castle, and many other sights on this 3-hour City Highlights bike tour.

Copenhagen: City Card with 40+ Attractions & Sightseeing Bus

5. Copenhagen: City Card with 40+ Attractions & Sightseeing Bus

Free access to more than 40 attractions in central Copenhagen Unlimited access to Stromma's Hop On - Hop Off buses (varies with season) Hop On - Hop Off buses include an audio-guide in 12 different languages The Official Copenhagen Card is 100% digital. Download the Copenhagen Card app on your smartphone and tap in the card code. After redeeming and activating the card you are ready to explore Copenhagen. Please be aware NOT to activate (swipe) the card before you are ready to start exploring. When you activate your card the hours start counting! With the Copenhagen Card-Hop you get unlimited transportation with the Hop On - Hop Off buses by Stromma around in Copenhagen from attraction to attraction. Three different bus routes take you around in Copenhagen, and it is up to you, which area you want to explore the first. You can hop on and off the buses as much as you like as long as your Copenhagen Card-Hop is valid. Please note that the Classic Copenhagen route runs daily all year around. Urban Green Copenhagen and Colorful Copenhagen bus routes are seasonal (everyday from May 5th-Sep 3rd, Friday-Sunday from March-May 4th and Sep-Dec). Enjoy activities like: Tivoli Gardens Canal Tours Copenhagen, Stromma The Round Tower Rosenborg Castle Christiansborg - The Royal Reception Rooms Copenhagen Zoo Amalienborg Palace The National Museum Christiansborg - Ruins Under Christiansborg Palace Church of Our Saviour Guinness World Records & The Mystic Exploratorium The Botanical Garden Ripley's Believe It or Not! & Hans Christian Andersen Experience Christiansborg - The Royal Kitchen Glyptoteket SMK - The National Gallery of Denmark Planetarium Danish Architecture Center Design Museum Denmark Christiansborg - The Royal Stables Netto Boats Museum of Copenhagen Cisternerne Copenhagen Train Tours Medical Museion The Museum of Danish Resistance Thorvaldsens Museum The Black Diamond Kunsthal Charlottenborg Copenhagen Contemporary Nikolaj Kunsthal The Workers Museum Solve a Mystery Storm – Museum for Humor and Satire Hop On - Hop Off Buses by Stromma Bakkehuset The Danish Jewish Museum Please note that opening hours can fluctuate over the year due to seasonality or special events. Approximately half of the included museums and attractions are closed on Mondays and several are also closed on public holidays. We recommend staying updated on the websites of the attractions. Furthermore, please note that a few attractions recommend that you pre-book a time slot.Copenhagen Card entitles the cardholder to one visit per attraction. Re-visits are not possible.Finally, please be aware that the attractions included in the Copenhagen Card are revised regularly. This means, e.g., that the National Aquarium (Den Blå Planet) is no longer included in the Copenhagen Card.

Copenhagen: Small-Group Hygge and Happiness Culture Tour

6. Copenhagen: Small-Group Hygge and Happiness Culture Tour

Embark on a 3.5-hour walking tour of Copenhagen. Get to the root of hygge, and get to know Danish culture. The concept of hygge is hard to describe, but easy to experience. See why Danes are some of the world’s happiest people, and experience hygge for yourself. “Hygge” is a concept that is an all-encompassing ingredient for the Danish way of life. Set out on a slow-paced walking tour with a born-and-raised local to appreciate this unique Copenhagen vibe. Glimpse this concept from a local perspective, and recognize why hygge is so important in today’s society. Begin the tour in the charming neighborhood of Nyboder, a local gem beloved by residents for its irresistible calmness. Here, start with introductions, and get close with those of whom you’ll experience hygge. Afterwards, amble through the small, picturesque streets of Nyboder, one of the oldest parts of Copenhagen, filled to the brim with cobblestone streets, timber-framed houses, and green spaces amongst the urban sprawl. Take your time to wander through, as that is a great way to kick off the hygge experience. Engage your taste buds along the way with bites of world-renowned pastries, delicious traditional Danish flødeboller, and a cup of liquid joy. Learn how these play into the Danish traditional way of life through historical accounts from your knowledgeable guide. Escape the urban sprawl with stops in green spaces or hidden alleys, only known to the locals. Settle in for a bit of relaxation, and hear the history of how Copenhagen came to be. Take Instagram worthy photos with the stunning backdrops of this city, as well as miniature and grand castles with great views. Discover the secrets of why some people say Denmark is a utopia and fairytale-like, consistently being ranked amongst the happiest people in the world year after year. Conclude the tour with a sit-down with your group at a local café in Copenhagen to enjoy a cup of coffee. Want to explore further? Feel free to ask your local guide for personal recommendations.

Central Copenhagen: 2-Hour Small Group Walking Tour

7. Central Copenhagen: 2-Hour Small Group Walking Tour

Discover the sites of central Copenhagen on a 2-hour walking tour. With a local by your side, you’ll learn about the city’s culture, see important historical sites, and stop by lesser-known gems.  The tour kicks off from Kafferiet, one of Copenhagen’s most charming coffee houses. Arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time and you can grab a cup of coffee or another beverage if you’d like to take it along. From the coffee house, your expert guide will take you on a historical highway with tales that will enthrall you. Hear about the greatest moments of Copenhagen’s rich 1000-year long history. It all starts at one of the most iconic fortifications called Kastellet. From there head through a lush, green park that commemorates the heroes of World War II. Encounter one of Copenhagen’s most impressive fountains called the Gefion Fountain. As you walk past, go by a boardwalk with an amazing view of the harbor. Say hi to the iconic Little Mermaid and hear why she’s more epic than you might imagine. Afterward, visit Amalienborg and see the Royal Palace. Here your guide will let you in on insider stories about the Royal Guards and awe-inspiring tales about the royals that only those who have been in the guard know about. You will even get to play a little game that will test your observational skills about where the current head of the Danish royal family, Daisy, lives. Next, walk to the picturesque harbor canal, New Harbor. Get a very special point of view for a memorable photo. Don’t hesitate to ask your guide in assisting in capturing that picture-perfect image. Continue down a little alleyway and walk across one of Copenhagen's most famous squares. Stretch your neck back and admire the spire of one of Copenhagen's most spectacular churches. The tour ends here at this beautiful square, conveniently located right next to the main pedestrian street right in the heart of Copenhagen close to busses, taxis, and metro lines.

Copenhagen City & Christiansborg Palace Private Walking Tour

8. Copenhagen City & Christiansborg Palace Private Walking Tour

Visit one of the most impressive monuments in Copenhagen on a private half-day walking tour of the city center. Look behind the scenes of the seat of the Danish Parliament and discover the hidden grandeur of Christiansborg Palace on a guided tour of the historical monument. Then, explore the streets of the city to get to know the locals. Experience first-hand why the Danish are known as the happiest people in the world and their capital city is acclaimed for its high quality of life.  See the colorful houses of the 17th-century waterfront Nyhavn district. Discover where the author of The Little Mermaid, Hans Christian Andersen lived, and go to pretty Grey Friars Square (Gråbrødretorv) to look at the pastel-colored buildings.

Copenhagen: 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Classic Bus Tour

9. Copenhagen: 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Classic Bus Tour

Enjoy beautiful Copenhagen at your own pace with the popular hop-on hop-off bus tour. The tour covers all of the highlights in Copenhagen while allowing you to hop on and off as much as you like. The buses are adapted with an electric roof that is used in the event of rain. Naturally, the buses are heated during winter. Some of the most important sights to explore are: the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, Rosenborg Palace, Nyhavn, Gammel Strand, Gefion Fountain and Christiansborg Palace. The open-top tour ticket is also loaded with discounts to several popular attractions, guided tours and restaurants. You will receive more information upon departure from the tour personnel. 

Copenhagen: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

10. Copenhagen: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Get an introduction to Copenhagen on a private 2-hour walking tour that is perfect for first-time visitors and those on a tight schedule. Discover where the young people spend their time at the University of Copenhagen campus buildings. Visit the seat of the Danish Parliament at the historical Christiansborg Palace on Slotsholmen islet, and see where the longest outdoor bar in Copenhagen can be found in the Nyhavn area. Check out the marble church, neighbor to Amalienborg Palace, home of Queen Margarethe II, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary. Finish the inner-city tales of this private walk by the waterside at Kongens Nytorv, where you're just a couple of minutes walk from Nyhavn, one location to pick up a canal tour (if you haven't done so already, now's the time).

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I was afraid it was a scam but the card is definitely worth it. We took 72 hours and had a wide choice, all the major museums are included, as well as the train, even outside of Copenhagen! It's really not expensive if you plan to make as many visits as possible compared to the unit price of the entries. We went there in low season and although the card does not skip the line, we did not wait anywhere. Please note that many museums open late and close early in winter (10 a.m. - 3 p.m. sometimes). It takes organization. The transfer is done only digitally via the application which works well and is rather practical

Axel was amazing, generous with his time and knowledge and a delight to listen to. This tour took us through the smaller parts of Copenhagen, winding through beautiful back streets and eating the local delicacies. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone with a few days in Copenhagen!

The card really includes EVERYTHING you have to see in Copenhagen. We went to the round tower, to Tivoli, took a boat trip, visited many museums and used the metro. I know 60€ per day sounds like a lot but otherwise we would have paid a lot more for the attractions.

The river tour was a really good way to see around the city from the water. However, DO NO BOOK HERE! It is half the price to book at the kiosk when you arrive at the departure point. Very disappointing

I’d say this tour was one of the best tours I have been on. Really informative and the tour guide was excellent. Great sense of humour too!