Private Tour

Private Walk & Canal Tour: Highlights + Changing of the Guards

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Born-and-raised local host

Personal recommendations

Premium Private Tour

Harbor ferry ride through the canals included

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.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

5 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Walk & Ferry

Combo: Ferry + Highlights

Highlights & Hidden Gems: Walk & Ferry 9:00–12:00, lunch break on your own, then Highlights & Hidden Gems 1:00–3:00 PM.

Reviews

4.91

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic introduction to Copenhagen
D96AFcarolj,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent introduction to Copenhagen. Great stories and an approachable history lesson for those of us with limited knowledge of this part of the world. Ferry ride added a chance to hear more stories and view the city from a different perspective.
Great local tour!
Charles L,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great time on my tour! Michael was a great guide and showed us some great spots and taught us a lot of the local history. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting!
Wonderful tour with a wonderful guide!
Discover21109213135,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful walking tour around Copenhagen with Erik. Very friendly and knowledgeable and gave us a ton of fun facts and information about this beautiful city!
Wonderful walking tour
Q3500TSkarena,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved this walking tour. Great history of the city and architecture. Would highly recommend this one if you’re looking for a general city tour
A great tour
Dfresh1972,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great tour. Saw the major sites of the city and Michael is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the walking and the water taxi ride. We also saw the changing of the guard which was fascinating.
Super experience. Highly recommended for private tour for a family of 4
926nevinm,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our family of four, including our young children (ages 6 and 2), had an absolutely wonderful experience on our private 3-hour tour of Copenhagen with Michael. The intimacy of a private tour was fantastic, allowing us to go at our own pace and easily accommodate the needs of our toddlers. Michael was an exceptional guide – super friendly and knowledgeable, yet incredibly patient and engaging with the whole family, kids included. He effortlessly navigated the city, pointing out key landmarks and sharing fascinating stories that captivated both the adults and the little ones. The tour never felt rushed, and Michael was flexible, allowing for spontaneous stops for photos or a quick break when the children needed it. We highly recommend Michael to any family visiting Copenhagen; his professionalism and warm personality made our sightseeing experience memorable and stress-free.
Nice way to experience Copenhagen!
Matsolena,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Walking past famous places, with a nice and knowledgeable guide, was a nice way to experience Copenhagen. Some problems with the Danish language for us Swedes.
Good experience
H7873EQtiagob,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really enjoyed the trip and got to know better about the history of Copenhagen. I trully remomended for people who are really into history.