COPENHAGEN
Copenhagen’s best days out.
The 15 most popular canal & boat tours in Copenhagen, with prices, timings and the booking platform for each. A short, sorted list you can plan a few Danish days around.
1-hour guided canal cruise through Copenhagen’s harbor and waterways, passing the Little Mermaid, royal palaces, and key landmarks.
Most Popular“Ali was very fun guy, I had a lot of fun and this was probably one of my best experiences that I’ve done in a while. 100% recommend for socializing.”
Copenhagen’s hop-on hop-off bus covers top sights fast, then add a Nyhavn canal boat cruise for a full picture of the city.
See Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Christianshavn and more on a 1-hour live guided canal cruise from central Copenhagen with Stromma.
“I really liked this boat tour. The guide was knowledgeable with a fun sense of humour. Although a bit difficult to understand at times with how fast he spoke/mic quality. I had heard not to waste time walking to the mermaid. So this was the perfect way to see her and hear some fun facts.…”
A small-group Copenhagen canal sail from Kvæsthusbroen with your captain tailoring stops like Trekroner Fort, plus cozy blankets and hot drinks.
“Dress warm and get ready for a superb experience. Water is super calm so not bad for those unsure about boating. Well informed, casual captain showed us places other tours don’t go to. There’s a variety of beverages for purchase glogg, cocoa, beer. The boat is really cute outfitted with lanterns, blankets. Restroom break during…”
Glide through Copenhagen canals on a quiet electric boat with a bilingual guide, heated winter seats, and personal Q&A from $41.
“Smaller boat was wonderful to allow for questions and chatting amongst the guide and passengers. Nina was VERY information and personable. Definitely worth the extra cost for a more personal touch!”
Walk and canal ride through Copenhagen highlights, ending at Amalienborg for the changing of the guards in a small group.
“We covered a lot of the city sights and the history of Copenhagen. The highlight for me was The Little Mermaid and the sea was frozen around her today. Our guide Michael was very knowledgeable and engaging. We walked in heavy snowfall and then rain so I was slower than the younger ones, yet Michael…”
Social RIB boat tour of Copenhagen’s old canals and new harbors, with captain chat at Trekroner and Lynetteholmen. From $99.
“Loved how educational and social it was. Could have used a little snack”
A 105-minute Copenhagen harbour cruise with live narration in English and Danish, hitting icons plus Nordhavn, Sydhavnen edges, and street-food docks.
“Great value! Excellent guide. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing Copenhagen by river boat.”
Private Copenhagen boat cruise on a Scandinavian mahogany boat with Maria. See canals, royal landmarks, and Copenhill in 1 hour.
“We loved our private canal tour on Maria's beautiful mahogany boat. She was very knowledgeable of Copenhagen having grown up and lived there all her life. We loved seeing the city sites from the water and hearing Maria's knowledge of the sites. I highly recommend this experience. Great time and great company!”
Relax on a silent electric Copenhagen canal cruise in a small, heated boat. See Nyhavn, Amalienborg and the Opera House.
“Selena was an amazing captain/guide! Very friendly & entertaining.”
Paddle Copenhagen Harbor in stable double sea kayaks, guided along Slotsholmen and Christianshavn canals in a 2-hour tour with water included.
Private electric GoBoat cruise from Islands Brygge for up to 8 with a captain, drinks/snacks, and peaceful Copenhagen Harbor views.
A private Copenhagen walking tour plus a Nyhavn canal cruise ticket, mixing royal landmarks with classic water views for up to 3 people.
3–4 hours of Copenhagen landmarks plus a 1-hour canal cruise with audio, ending in Nyhavn. Private group, English options.
“The private walking tour was unsatisfactory. Guide was hard to understand and didn't volunteer info unless we asked.”
A private Copenhagen walking tour plus a canal tour ticket, timed for city landmarks like Nyhavn and the Little Mermaid, with an English guide.
“It is a wonderful place to visit and the canal boat ride was very enjoyable. We ate at an outdoor cafe that served good food and drinks.”
Canal boats and bike lanes, hygge-warm food tours and castle day trips across the Oresund. Every way to spend a day in the Danish capital.
