Walk & Ferry: Copenhagen Highlights + Change of Guards Finale

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

See Copenhagen’s top sights by foot and ferry in a small group with a local guide.

This guided walking tour of Copenhagen includes highlights, hidden gems, and a 25-minute ferry ride mid-tour — a scenic break through the city’s historic canals.

We begin with a 1 hour walk past major landmarks and lesser-known corners, before boarding the electric harbor ferry. Your guide shares local stories, history, and points out must-see sights along the water.

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

The 9:00 AM tour ends with the full Changing of the Guards at 12.00.

The 1:00 PM tour includes a smaller version of the Changing of the Guards.

If the ferry is full or out of service (rare, mostly on weekends), we follow the scenic walking route along the canal instead — still covering the full route, just 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‘s Included

Personal recommendations

Guide

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

Private Tour

Just Book for 1 Person: To book the private tour, simply select 1 person when booking – the price is the same whether you're 1 or up to 12 guests.

Shared Tour

Reviews

4.90

182 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

171

Great Walking Tour!
Caleb W,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We loved our Copenhagen walking tour! Our tour guide, Kim, was engaging and knowledgeable. The sites we visited were interesting and the information provided was useful. We would highly recommend this tour!
Walking is easy but could...
Eileen S,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Walking is easy but could be a lot for some people. The small group was great. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable.
Informative, with reservations!
John J,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Our guide was very experienced and knowledgeable. Sites were also quite interesting. Canal ride on the ferry was a bit disappointing in that it didn’t do much to enhance the experience. The best part was that it provided a brief respite from all the walking…over 3 miles total!! While my wife and I are in our mid to late-70s and walk regularly, we found the pace too fast for our liking. Furthermore, much of the walking involved cobbled streets which added to the challenge.
What a fun way to see the...
Shar B,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What a fun way to see the city! Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and made the experience really enjoyable. You practically get to see most of the major sights of Copenhagen in just one afternoon. The Changing of the Guard was such a fun treat and definitely a highlight! There were enough breaks for me in between. This tour is a fantastic way to explore Copenhagen—highly recommend booking this tour.
Great all rounder
Ashleigh G,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Highly recommend! Really good tour to hit all the main sites and get your bearings! Michael is super knowledgeable and so friendly and welcoming