Private Walk & Canal Tour: Highlights + Changing of the Guards
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3 hours
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Private Walk & Ferry: Copenhagen Highlights + Change of Guards Finale
Experience Copenhagen’s top sights by foot and ferry on a private tour with your local host.
This Go Like a Local tour combines highlights, hidden gems, and a 25-minute ferry ride, ending with the iconic Changing of the Guards at the royal palace.
All sights are seen from outside.
We start with a guided walk through Copenhagen’s scenic streets before boarding the electric harbor ferry. Your host shares stories, history, and insider tips while you enjoy the city from the water.
After the ferry, we continue on foot, visiting the star-shaped 17th-century fortress and the Little Mermaid. A cozy café stop offers time to rest and chat before finishing at Amalienborg Palace.
The 9:00 AM tour includes the full Changing of the Guards at 12:00.
Other times include a smaller version.
If the ferry is full or out of service (rare, mostly weekends), we follow a scenic canal route instead — same experience, just 2 extra km.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Copenhagen Central Station
We begin at Copenhagen Central Station, a historic and bustling hub that connects the city. Let’s dive into its story and set the tone for our exploration.
Tivoli Gardens
We’ll stop outside the enchanting Tivoli Gardens, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks, and I’ll share its fascinating history and its role in inspiring Walt Disney.
Options
Combo: Canal + Highlights
Highlights & Hidden Gems: Walk & Canal 9:00–12:00, lunch break on your own, then Highlights & Hidden Gems 1:00–3:00 PM.
Walk & Canal Tour
What‘s Included
Born-and-raised local host
Personal recommendations
Premium Private Tour
Harbor ferry ride through the canals included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommended!
W6893YDmatthewg,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the walk and canal tour, it was a great time! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny, made the tour fun and exciting. Great for a big family! I would recommend this to all ages!
Excellent tour, highly recommended!
Gouidooo,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, very informative with a nice combination between walking and being on the water. We learned a lot about many landmarks, buildings, history, etc without it being an information overload. Thanks a lot! I highly recommend booking this tour!
Perfect!
Mobile33264665368,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative. The tour ladies have enormous knowledge of Copenhagen, its history and are very friendly.
Copenhagen tour
clare c,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of Copenhagen, Kim was a great guide x
Cool Tour great guide.
luca ffm,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jakob was a Great Guide who is very enthusiastic and educated about Kopenhagens history and culture and could even share some personal stories.
Wonderful
Explore90483,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour with Isabella. Kopenhagen is such a beauty .
Lovely tour in Copenhagen
jimmywen2017,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was lively and Amily was a great guide! She offered her hat when I was cold!
Copenhagen walking tour
782nashb,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amalie was very informative and very educational. Very nice and really knows what she is talking about. Would recommend her yo family and friends in the future
Fantastic private tour
kcdc1218,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our private tour with Michael! He had lots of great information and was very entertaining. Dress warmly if you’re going in winter; it was cold by the water. We debated between the two and three hour tour and opted for the longer one. I didn’t think it dragged or felt too long. Overall, would recommend for families or friend groups visiting Copenhagen!
Fantastic & friendly
F1213BRalexk,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience with lots of Copenhagen history and knowledge. Well worth it!
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