The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour
Overview
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4 hours
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Copenhagen's original food tour - founded by a Dane, and guided by locals ever since. Est. 2011
This tour offers an immersive culinary walk through the city center, where authentic flavors and local stories come together.
The small-group experience explores markets, eateries, and local gems, showcasing the best of Danish cuisine. Taste Arla Unika cheeses, gourmet smørrebrød at Aamanns or Café & Ølhalle 1892, handmade sweets from Royal candy maker Sømods Bolcher (est. 1891), fresh pastry from Riviera Bakery, iconic Lakrids A by Johan Bülow, and flødeboller from Summerbird Organic. Enjoy an organic hot dog at DØP and local craft beer/cider at SKAAL. See the Round Tower and walk through historic streets.
Come hungry, leave inspired!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking in the 'Special Requirements' field.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
After meeting your guide near Frederiksborggade in central Copenhagen, stroll around the city to learn about Danish cuisine and its gastronomic heritage. Throughout the past few decades, Denmark gained quite a conservative reputation when it came to food. However, its cuisine is experiencing a food revolution and many Copenhagen restaurants are replacing the heavy dishes of bygone decades with meals cooked from seasonal, local ingredients that sing with clean and pared-down flavors. The best place to sample the new Nordic cuisine is, of course, in Copenhagen, so let your guide introduce you to the locals’ favorite eateries. The city’s burgeoning food scene is constantly evolving, so restaurants and delicatessens may be swapped on the day of your tour. Places mentioned are just intended to give you an idea of where you may visit. Start with a stroll to Torvehallerne covered market halls to see Arla Unika, Copenhagen’s flagship cheese shop. Sample artisan cheese, developed in collaboration with the city’s Michelin-starred chefs, and admire the pungent wares on offer before strolling to Bornholm Shop to try liquorice, caramels and preserves. Wander through Copenhagen Botanical Gardens and stop for a sample of of Danish apple wine while relaxing in the beautiful green surroundings. Then, take a break in Aamanns café – a hotspot for locals enjoying hearty open sandwiches called smørrebrød made from sourdough rye bread and predominantly organic and free range produce. Continue to a nearby restaurant called Nørrebro Bryghus to sample three different types of home-brewed beer, and then soak up the alcohol with an organic hotdog sample from Copenhagen’s Ecological Hotdog Stand. Finish your tour at Summerbird Chocolate. Producing Copenhagen’s most luxurious chocolate and candy, the shop is also popular for its (highly addictive) flødeboller – chocolate-coated marshmallows. Having eaten your way around Copenhagen, return to the start point where your tour finishes.
What‘s Included
Flaky, fresh Danish pastry from Riviera Bakery – a local favorite, far from typical chain bakeries
Lakrids A by Johan Bülow – sweet licorice with chocolate coating – world-famous Danish gourmet treat
Handmade sweets from Sømods Bolcher – by appointment to the Royal Danish Court
Local guide with deep knowledge of Copenhagen’s food culture
Organic hot dog of your choice from Den Økologiske Pølsemand – local favorite near the Round Tower
Gourmet smørrebrød at either Aamanns Deli or Café & Ølhalle 1892 – the latter exclusive to this tour
A glass of Danish craft beer or cider at SKAAL + Apple wine at Arla Unika
Signature chocolate treat from Summerbird, Denmark’s premier chocolatier
Award-winning cheese tasting from Arla Unika – Michelin restaurant supplier, exclusive to this tour
All tastings (enough for a full meal)
Optional, but appreciated
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Mon, Fri & Sat Tour 11:30
2024-2025 Food Tours
Sunday Tour 12:30 Midday
Monday Tour 12:30 Midday
Reviews
956 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
4+ hours and so much food! 5 stars!
Meghan w,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Toby, our guide, was superb! This was a terrific tour- a lot of diverse food choices and options, lots of history and a great walk around town. We had everything from chocolates to hot dogs, traditional Danish and even a beer stop. Great fun for our whole family!
A tour worth doing!
Dina1812,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent introduction to the history and culture behind the food scene in Copenhagen provided by Simon. We tasted some very good locally sourced foods, so much so, we went back to the bakery for the cinnamon buns another day! Definitely worth doing! There is a fair bit of walking involved, so bear this in mind.
Fantastic insights into Danish cuisine
BastisWelt,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Many thanks to Marie for the loving and informative food tour! The food was really delicious and there was something for everyone. I can only recommend this tour, which offers wonderful insights into Copenhagen's fantastic cuisine! Also the group size was exactly right with 11 people, so you quickly got into conversation and it was a nice get-together. Thank you so much!
Great food tour
John O,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an excellent tour with Marie. Marie is very knowledgeable, helpful and kind. The food were delicious and we got to go around Copenhagen. Our favorite were the open-faced sandwich (smørrebrød). Thank you Marie!!!
Wonderful
Hugo Balas,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide. Interactive and interesting visit. I visited much of the city, met traditional restaurants, tasted food and could enjoy the day well.
Would highly recommend this excellent tour.
Gordon G,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an excellent experience on this food tour. Our guide Fredrick was knowledgable, witty and friendly. He took us to some lovely venues and interspersed the culinary information with Danish history and facts about Copenhagen. The tour took about 4 hours and we were lucky to have a very friendly diverse group to share the experience with.
Food, Drinks, History. Great time!
nicholeb829,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide Simon was great! Got to know many people within the group which was nice. Enjoyed the food tasting, and recommendations. Would highly recommend.
Yum!
X2341VTarianag,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a way to see and taste the city! Å great variety of bites throughout and learned a lot about the city. Simon was great!!
Tak!
Caroline B,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our first trip to Denmark and the “gastronomic walking tour” was the perfect way to discover the wonderful city of Copenhagen, whilst sampling the local food and drink. Camilla was an excellent guide, very entertaining and full of historical facts about various buildings/locations. She was great fun and kept us all very well fed, while we were walking around areas that we probably would have otherwise not seen. A really great day out - something we’d never done before, but wouldn’t hesitate to do again. Thoroughly recommended and well worth every kronor. 10/10. Thank you so much X
Great way to spend a Sunday!!
MartyB574,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful guide and terrific food and beer. Enjoyable discussion of local restaurants and the Danish Nordic food scene
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