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

Name: Walk & Canal Tour: Copenhagen Highlights + Changing of the Guards
Price: 450 DKK
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (552 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the best of the city with a local host on this combined walking and canal tour by Go Like a Local. Discover top sights, hidden gems & enjoy a 25-minute harbor ferry ride, ending with the Changing of the Guards at the royal palace.

We begin with a 1-hour walk before boarding the electric harbor ferry, a local way to enjoy a canal tour in Copenhagen. Your host shares stories, and insider tips as we glide through the city’s waterways.

After the ferry, we continue another hour on foot, passing the star-shaped 1600s fortress and the Little Mermaid. A short café stop offers time to rest and chat before reaching Amalienborg Palace.

The 9:00 AM & 09:30 AM tours finish with the full Changing of the Guards at noon.

Later departures include a smaller version of the ceremony.

If the ferry is full or out of service (rare, mostly weekends), we follow the scenic canal route on foot instead, covering the full itinerary with 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 To Expect

Copenhagen Central Station

Copenhagen Central Station – where our local adventure begins We meet inside Copenhagen Central Station, right in the middle of the main hall, beneath the large round analog clock next to the 7-Eleven. (There are two 7-Elevens, so look for the one by the clock.) It’s an easy and central spot — a classic Copenhagen meeting point that almost every Dane has used at some point in their life. Our small-group walking tour begins here, at the city’s historic and bustling transport hub. For more than a century, this grand station has connected locals, travelers, and stories from near and far — making it the perfect place to begin your journey through the city. Before we head out, your local guide will share the story behind this landmark and set the tone for your authentic Copenhagen experience, blending history, culture, and the everyday rhythm of local life.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens – where history, magic, and inspiration meet We’ll stop outside the enchanting Tivoli Gardens, one of the world’s oldest and most beloved amusement parks, and a true cultural landmark in the heart of Copenhagen. Founded in 1843, Tivoli has captivated visitors for generations with its timeless charm, twinkling lights, and romantic atmosphere — a place where locals and travelers alike come to feel a touch of wonder. From the outside, you’ll get a glimpse of the historic entrance and ornate pavilions, and I’ll share the fascinating story of how Tivoli inspired Walt Disney to create Disneyland after his visit here in the 1950s. Beyond the rides, Tivoli represents the very essence of Danish “hygge”, creativity, and design — a living symbol of how Copenhagen blends tradition, art, and joy into everyday life. A short stop, but one that captures the city’s playful soul and its enduring love for imagination.

5 minutes • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Born-and-raised local host

Personal recommendations

Harbor ferry ride through the canals included

Premium small groups

Options

Private Tour

Private Walk & Ferry tour: Discover Copenhagen with your own host: hidden gems, a scenic harbor ferry ride, and the Royal Changing of the Guards

Combo Tour: Ferry + Highlights

Two tours in one: Walk & Ferry 9:00–12:00, lunch break on your own, then Highlights & Hidden Gems 1:00–3:00 PM.
Duration: 6 hours

Shared Tour

Reviews

4.95

552 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

532

A superb walking tour
613marilync,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Michael was an excellent tour guide with extensive local knowledge. The tour combines just the right amount of walking, a comfort stop, the ferry and a cafe stop. Booking and the meet place was simple. A great morning for our family.
Copenhagen
parmigianina,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour guide! Knowledgeable and very interesting. May Britt was her name. Would recommend this tour to all my friends.
Great
adrianhB519WQ,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Maybritt was great, very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming, we really enjoyed the walking tour, 3 hours was the perfect length of time, and the admission fee was very reasonable. We would highly recommend this tour. Adrian & Lisa (Australia)
Enjoyable tour
Voyage28858281559,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was very friendly. We had a great time together. I really enjoyed the trip and I would highly recommend it to other tourists visiting Copenhagen.
An Afternoon Well Spent
SteveGlovsky,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Eric is a great guide. We walked half the city and ferried across the rest. You get an introduction to sites from Tivoli Gardens to the Little Mermaid. Just after Christmas, it was a sunny afternoon and very comfortable dressed in layers. Most special, Eric took the time to enjoy a cup of coffee with all of us in a nice restaurant along the harbor where he was open to questions about and ready with suggestions about Copenhagen. Three pleasant hours plus well spent!
Copenhagen with Erik
SigLig,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Erik gave a terrific tour!!! Loved the ferry!!! It was particularly nice to sit after together to decompress. Great advice on touring.
Great tour. Eric was patient, knowledgeable and patient tour guide . Provided clear information. 5 out of 5 stars
Roberto R,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Great tour !! Eric was knowledgeable and patient. Provided guide of important historical areas of Copenhagen. Highly recommended
Family
adriana o,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Erik gave us an excellent tour. He gave us good recommendations for where to eat. We met good places with good stories.
Great city great vibe
JC931,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Walking tour with a small group, got to see and know select landmarks and some very interesting stories behind them. Michael was knowledgeable and friendly.
Excellent city tour.
hayleyquinn2025,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour guide, Michael was professional and very knowledgeable. Great tour of the city, would highly recommend to visit the best delights of Copenhagen.