Walk & Canal Tour: Copenhagen Highlights + Changing of the Guards
Overview
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3 hours
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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.
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.
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
540 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding tour - fun, informative, entertaining!
pinkerf2025,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was an exceptional guide. We booked a private tour for the 3 of us and the overall experience was A+. The tour was both informative and entertaining, as Michael told plenty of stories mixed in with history along the way. Even though we hit several "tourist" sites, this was one of the least touristy tours we have ever been on, thanks to how personal and fun Michael made it. Would highly recommend!!!
Very informative morning
redrosebud59,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have had the best tour this morning with Maybritt. She was very knowledgeable and obviously loves Copenhagen very much. There was only myself and my husband on the tour today. We walked, talked, went in a harbour boat to the Little Mermaid and walked back to see the changing of the guard. The tour is 3 hours long and worth every penny - or kroner! 100% recommend x
Excellent tour. Very well thought through
Ravens1967,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative tour. Adding the canal part of the tour really makes the experience more memorable as you get to see Copenhagen as a seaport which speaks for its history. Recommend these guys as they had both the history of Copenhagen and also lots of really helpful recommendations for visitors in terms of museums, restaurants etc.
Good walking tour of Copenhagen
EuanS 12,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent informative tour with excellent guide Amelia. 2.5h of walking but lots of stops and all in the flat, so not too difficult to do. Good introduction to Copenhagen to get your bearings, so advise to do it early in your stay. Stopped off at Oscars for a coffee. Close up of the Little Mermaid so photo stop ticked off. All in all, highly recommended.
Great overview of Copenhagen
alisonhP9816XE,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Erik was an awesome guide - very knowledgeable and fun! The tour was a great overview of the city and Erik had great recommendations for other things to do as well.
Great Tour
GrandTour36493294833,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Erik was an excellent guide and really made our time in Copenhagen special. He took us beyond the usual sights and showed us parts of the city we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Along the way, he shared fascinating stories about local culture and history, always in a fun and easygoing way. The tour was both informative and entertaining, and you could tell how passionate he is about Copenhagen. Highly recommended!
Fun introduction to Copenhagen
428toddh,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Erik was so knowledgeable and made the tour fun and entertaining. Would definitely recommend as an introduction to Copenhagen. Gave us great sites and ideas to go to afterwards
Great tour
Corey R,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Erik was phenomenal! He was very detailed when taking us to all the places and recommended heaps of cool places to attend!
fun, engaging, and super informative
682milianat,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Erik is our tour guide in Copenhagen, and thanks to him we see and experience so much of the city. He shows us many interesting places and helps us truly get to know Copenhagen, while sharing great insights into local life and history. He is fun, engaging, and super informative, which makes the tour both enjoyable and educational. We couldn’t ask for a better guide!
Terrific tour! Not to be missed!
Carole H,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Terrific tour. Michael was knowledge and interesting and thorough. Very responsive to questions and needs of the group. Great pace, tons of 'inside' information about the lovely sites. I would highly recommend.
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