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.
“This tour was a great way to see Denmark in a unique way. Our favorite part was being able to get out and explore the island that you can only get to by boat that has served many purposes throughout the years. We also enjoyed being able to talk to other passengers and get to…”
Glide through Copenhagen canals on a quiet electric boat with a bilingual guide, heated winter seats, and personal Q&A from $41.
“Superb tour from a local who gave us great stories on the local life and Copenhagen history. Really friendly and personable guide we cannot recommend enough. We loved it. Thank you”
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.
“The guides, Capt. Rasmus & First Mate Elias, were really awesome. Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful navigating the old stairs at our stop at the old Fort (very kind). The sights were amazing & the beer on board was terrific. Fantastic way to spend an afternoon. Highly recommend!”
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.
“Loved it! As we were a group of 9 we had the boat and guide all to ourselves. It was a very relaxing hour with great sights of the city. Would definitely book again!”
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.
“Chiara was friendly and informative about the city. We enjoyed the canal boat ride and seeing the city from the water.”
A private Copenhagen walking tour plus a canal tour ticket, timed for city landmarks like Nyhavn and the Little Mermaid, with an English guide.
“The tour was informative and our guide was enthusiastic. It would have been higher rated but this is not a three hour walking tour. It is a 2 hour tour with an included ticket for a 1 hour canal tour with a very large group by another operator at an insignificant cost relative to the…”
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.
