Denmark · CANAL & HARBOUR BOAT TRIPS
Every canal route covers roughly the same water, so the choice is the boat: open or covered, sixty people or twelve, live guide or headphones. These 15 are compared on all four, plus where each one leaves from — Nyhavn queues, Gammel Strand rarely does.
Copenhagen hop-on hop-off bus with free Wi-Fi and 10-language audio, plus optional Nettobådene canal cruise to Nyhavn and the Little Mermaid.
“I assumed I had already paid for canal boat add on but got to where we caught boat and was told ticket was misleading and had to pay for trip as only bus was on ticket .”
One-hour guided canal cruise in Copenhagen with views of Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Christianshavn, the Opera House, and more.
“It was a lovely tour and the tour guide was exceptionally brilliant. I enjoyed the trip. I will like to recommend this tour.”
Small-group social sailing in Copenhagen canals, guided by a captain who tailors the route, with a fortress stop and cozy blankets.
“It was a wonderful experience…. Our tour guide was fun, pleasant and knowledgeable…and encouraged social interaction b/w guests which was also lovely. Highly recommend!”
Small-group electric canal tour in Copenhagen, silent glide past Nyhavn and Royal sights, with free coffee or tea and warmth.
“Excellent tour!! Our guide provided a lot of info/history along the boat ride. It was cold and the heated seats and blankets made it very comfortable. Highly recommend! Wonderful way of learning and seeing the city from the view being on the water.”
Copenhagen highlights on foot plus an electric harbor ferry, ending with Amalienborg Changing of the Guards in a small group.
“Amalie was an excellent tour guide! She was super knowledgeable, effective, organized, and friendly!”
A 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus and canal cruise through Copenhagen, with heated winter rides, major sights, and an easy self-guided plan.
“Excellent tour guide on the bus. And to combine the canal trip was great. Very informative and a lovely guide.”
Copenhagen hop-on hop-off bus with canal boat option, multi-language audio, and stops at Nyhavn and the Little Mermaid.
“Worst Viator experience ever. We were unable to find a pickup location. Tried getting on multiple hop on hop off buses only to be told our tickets were for a different company. Bus drivers were very rude. We called Viator help number and they were unable to help us.”
Social canal cruise in Copenhagen with Trekroner fortress, Lynetteholmen views, and friendly chat. 3 hours on the water.
“Nis was friendly, helpful, and created a great little community over our two hour trip. I’m so grateful to him for helping my mom on the boat and establishing a feeling of welcome. It meant a lot! We had a great group and I think the smaller sizes of the group helped us get to know each other a little better.”
Self-drive a boat from Islands Brygge, learn fast with a map, then cruise Copenhagen Harbor and canals for up to 3 hours with no license.
“Awesome experience. Highly recommend for 1 hour if you’re looking to have your own boat in Copenhagen. Boat is slow, but great for a relaxing trip on the water to eat, chat, and catch the scenery. Absolutely was a highlight of my trip.”
Private 1-hour Copenhagen canal cruise on a Scandinavian mahogany boat with Maria, passing landmarks and Christianshavn canals for local tips.
“Maria was fantastic! Very friendly and knowledgeable, she took us on a wonderful ride around Copenhagen in her gorgeous wood boat. I appreciate that she reached out to me to reschedule my original time because the weather looked like it was going to be bad. She took us to spots that the other canal boats can't go and showed us some of the most beautiful parts of Copenhagen. I really recommend this canal tour, it was great. Thanks Maria!”
Kayak Copenhagen Harbor for 2 hours past Slotsholmen and Christianshavn canals. Stable kayaks, guide, gear included, water provided.
“Jorn, our guide, was so passionate about showing us his take on Copenhagen architecture and always checking to make sure the group were safe and all together. Great tour with a lot of information to take in.”
Small-group walk from Marble Church to Nyhavn with a local guide. See Rosenborg, Round Tower, palaces and squares in 2 hours.
“We walked around Old Copenhagen at a leisurely pace, while our guide and his photographer pointed out old buildings and statues and told us about their history, as well as the history of Denmark over the centuries. It was obvious that our guide and his photographer love Copenhagen and want their tour guests to love it as well. Mission accomplished.CopC”
Guided Aarhus Harbour cruise with a local storyteller, cozy ship, snacks and drinks, family steering moments, and major architecture stops.
Private Copenhagen canal boat tour for up to 8, with captain Oni, Bluetooth music, swimming stop, Reffen street food, and skyline views.
“We had a fantastic trip with Oni. He told us all about Copenhagen, saw all of the sites, had some great food at the Reffen stop, and most importantly had a lot of laughs. I would highly recommend booking the three hour trip with him when you are in Copenhagen. Definitely a highlight of our stay in Copenhagen.”
Private captain-led electric GoBoat cruise in Copenhagen Harbor for up to 8. Slow pace, local sights from the water, snacks available.
“Sehr schöne Art, die Stadt und ihre Geschichte kennen zu lernen. Privater, als in den grossen Booten und mit Guide entspannter zu geniessen, als wenn man selber fährt.”
Every kind of Danish day out, and where each one is best.
