Deluxe Copenhagen Shore Excursion from Cruise Ship Port
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Make the most of your time in Copenhagen with a tour designed for cruise passengers, including pick-up from the cruise ship port and a timely return. This tour covers the city’s most famous landmarks and free time, offering a mix of history, architecture, and local culture.
Start with a panoramic drive along the harbor, taking in Copenhagen’s mix of historic sites and modern design. See Amalienborg Palace, home of the Danish Royal Family, and admire its grand architecture.
After exploring the highlights, enjoy free time to experience the city on your own. Walk along Nyhavn’s colorful waterfront, stop at a café, or browse shops on Strøget, one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets. Copenhagen is also home to world-class restaurants, from casual Nordic eateries to Michelin-starred fine dining.
At the end of your visit, board the bus for a timely return to the port, ensuring a smooth journey back to your cruise ship.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that the walking portion is approximately 2.5 km (about 35 minutes total), flat and accessible, with multiple stops along the way for photos and guide commentary.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Free time for lunch or souvenir shopping
Restroom stops during the tour
Modern, air-conditioned shared bus transportation
Full refund if your ship cannot dock
Professional local English-speaking tour guide
Guaranteed return to ship on time
24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
Pick up and drop off at cruise ship terminal of Copenhagen
Gratuities are welcome if you enjoy your tour. We recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers
Food and drinks
Entrance fees (none will be required)
What To Expect
What makes Denmark the happiest nation on earth? Find out on our shore excursion of Copenhagen! Our bus tour begins right at your cruise ship terminal and ensures a timely return with plenty of time to spare. With years of experience guiding thousands of cruise passengers through the city, our expert team has never missed a departure! We'll start the day with a panoramic drive along the harbor, accompanied by stunning views of the waterfront. Along the way, our expert local guide will fill you in on the city’s history, from the Vikings to the present.
First stop: the Amalienborg Castle, residence of the Danish Royal Family. Across the water you’ll see the glass facade of the Opera House, a striking example of modern Danish architecture.
Options
4-hour Private Tour
Start and end Cruise Ship Port: This tour will start and end at the port where your cruise ship docks.
Duration: 4 hours
Private vehicle and guide: You will have a private vehicle and guide at your disposal for the entire duration of the tour.
3-hour Private Tour
Start and end Cruise Ship Port: This tour will start and end at the port where your cruise ship docks.
Duration: 3 hours
Private vehicle and guide: You will have a private vehicle and guide at your disposal for the entire duration of the tour.
Shared ShorEx
Ticket for a shared tour
Shared Tour: This option is for a tour shared with other passengers.
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyed this tour of Copenhagen
Mary J,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed this tour. We saw a lot of Copenhagen highlights and the tour guide and bus driver were very accommodating and we enjoyed learning about the city and the history. Only recommendation I'd make is for the tour guide to get a bigger sign for meeting us at the cruise port. She only had "Vexperio" on her cell phone she was holding up and we would have appreciated an easier/more visible sign to meet her. We eventually found her by asking other travellers who appeared to be gathering for a tour.
Wonderful day
Raylene H,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day with Anders, despite the rainy weather. Saw the highlights of a very gorgeous city. I would pay extra to add time to the tour to give us more free time as it was rushed
Great Host!
Thomas B,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our host, Anders, made the tour fun and informative. He was very flexible, adjusting the itinerary after asking us what things we had already seen. He went above and beyond, even buying us some Danish pastries to enjoy. The Mercedes van was very comfortable and the driver was excellent. We could not have asked for anything more. The price of the tour was a bargain considering the overall experience.
A tour to remember- in a good way.
906lilianar,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful experience with this tour group. They called to say they would be late due to traffic, which was nice so I didn’t panic when I didn’t see our guide. Our bus was very comfortable and our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and encouraged us to ask questions. Appreciated the guides love and pride of country.One tour to
Excellent Shore Excursion of Copenhagen
jrhomere,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was excellent. Although we had a slight delay getting started bc of traffic, everything went as well as could be expected. The guide was very knowledgeable about the area and was able to give us some historical perspectives regarding the different sites we were visiting in Copenhagen. The bus was very luxurious and comfortable. The only recommendation I'd make is for the tour to be a bit longer as it seemed rushed at times, and we had very little free time to shop or explore on our own. We wish you much success with the Copenhagen tour, and best of luck! Jean & Marie
Nice shore excursion of Copenhagen
Relax18202341523,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent. Although we had a slight delay getting started bc of traffic, everything went as well as could be expected. The guide was very knowledgeable about the area and was able to give us some historical perspectives regarding the different sites we were visiting in Copenhagen. The bus was very luxurious and comfortable. The only recommendation I'd make is for the tour to be a bit longer as it seemed rushed at times, and we had very little free time to shop or explore on our own. We wish you much success with the Copenhagen tour, and best of luck! Jean & Marie
Cruising
rmjcha2,
Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very enjoyable covering a lot of sights in copenhagen. A lot of walking to see the sight in town. Good guide with sense of humour (sorry cannot remember name but just returned from Greece)
Tipsy Travel Trip in Denmark!
nannette D,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a private 10 person tour with Paul and he was awesome. He was so knowledgeable, read the group and what we wanted to see. He worked around the crowds, took us to amazing sites and really made it a super fun tour. Our shuttle bus was right there to pick us up for each time we got off the bus. Paul was so fun, and maximized our tour with as much as we could fit in. At the end he dropped us intown where he walked us to his favorite eat spots, make sure we were set before leaving.... I would highly recommend this tour and Paul. He texted me when he was on the dock, and waiting for us. Thank you for the awesome tour Paul.
Disappointed and misled in Copenhagen
Margaret M,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This tour had a very specific itinerary that was not followed. The tour guide just showed us bits of Copenhagen that he thought would be best. They were not all the stops listed on the tour description. The description of the Tivoli Garden stop states stoping for 1 hour. That was not possible so not sure why listed. If I were to recommend what to do in Copenhagen, I would suggest taking a taxi or Uber and going directly to Nyhavn and enjoy the restaurants, shops and many histiorical buildings for the day.
Our tour guide Klaus and...
Thrine H,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Klaus and driver were great. We got to see some great tourist sites of Copenhagen. Would recommend
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