The 15 Best Hidden Gems Tours in Copenhagen

1.Old Canals and Hidden Gems Social Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 371 reviews · 3 hours · from $102Our pick

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.”

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2.Politically Incorrect Private Hidden Gems Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $374Top rated

A private 90-minute Copenhagen walk with humor, fast stops at top sights and culture spots, and Danish democracy stories. Ends by Strøget.

“Our tour guide was amazing, in that he was tons of fun and very informative. I absolutely loved the library gardens; I could have sat there for hours meditating in the serenity and beauty of the gardens.”

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3.Copenhagen Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by Bike or Foot

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $168

Private bike or foot tour of Copenhagen for major sights plus local snack time, with flexible routes and outside views of top landmarks.

“I really appreciated the personal focus of this tour. Jeff provided insights about Copenhagen that I would not have had without the individual focus.”

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4.Aarhus Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

2-hour Aarhus walking tour for $39, guided in English. See Aarhus Theatre, Cathedral, Latin Quarter, Møllestien, City Hall.

“Beautiful town. Guide was knowledgeable about Danish history and very engaging with those of us on the tour”

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5.Private Copenhagen Boat Tour: Landmarks and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $121

A private Copenhagen boat tour with Danish architecture, royal landmark views, Christiania backwaters, and local stories in English over about 2 hours.

“It was a top notch experience exploring the wonderful city views from the boat with Andres. The motorboat was perfect size for two passengers and the captain. We could see from all sides as we cruised the city canals with its’ unique surroundings. There was good communication with Andres and he was exactly on time to meet us. He had full knowledge of Copenhagen’s history and had many intriguing stories to share. The boat brought us into areas that weren’t typically seen. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Andres. He was very polite, had a pleasant personality and easily handled answering our constant questions. I would certainly recommend taking this…”

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6.Instagram tour of Copenhagen with a private photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 1 hour · from $259

Private Instagram-style photo tour of Copenhagen with a pro photographer. Get all photos, choose 30 for edits, delivered within 48 hours.

“Hicimos la sesión fotográfica con Sharena, nos sentimos súper cómodos en todo el recorrido, nos trajo algunas ideas de que fotos recrear y conocía todos los spots donde no había tanta gente y se podían obtener muy buenas tomas. Super recomendable.”

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7.Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

3-hour Copenhagen walking tour with a guide through Nyhavn, Frederiks Kirke, royal palaces, Strøget, and Danish heritage stops.

“Abbiamo avuto Simona come guida…che dire se non che abbiamo conosciuto oltre che una meravigliosa città una meravigliosa persona.Spero abbiate la stessa nostra fortuna di avere lei come guida…empatica dolce sensibile disponibile e sopratutto entusiasta ed entusiasmante!ha risposto a tutte le nostre domande su ogni tipo di curiosità ed era super preparata.Non poteva andare meglio di così ♥️.Grazie Simo”

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8.Off the Beaten Track in Copenhagen: Vesterbro Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $154

Private Copenhagen tour through Skydebanehaven, Meatpacking District, and Vesterbro, ending with Freetown Christiania navigation and local food tips.

“Great to hear about the poorer...now gentrified districts of copenhagen from someone who loves their country”

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9.Highlights & Hidden Gems of Copenhagen Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $168

3-hour private Copenhagen walk with a local, lesser-known sights, Nyhavn and Round Tower, snack or drink included. $168 pp.

“Esperienza piena e ricca di particolari e dettagli nascosti Sam una guida super Mai avuta una guida così”

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10.Copenhagen Christiania: Hidden Stories Self-Guided Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 40 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

Self-guided phone puzzle walk through Christiania, hitting eight landmarks, 12 challenges, and flexible timing for a low-cost adventure in Copenhagen.

“This was a lot of fun and took us off the beaten path. We would have never found this on our own. Directions got a little challenging at times but we were able to figure everything out.”

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11.Capture the most Photogenic Spots with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $128

90-minute small-group photo walk with a Copenhagen local, from Havnepromenade waterfront views to Rosenborg Castle stories, plus food tips.

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12.Copenhagen Hidden Gems PhotoWalk tour – Christianshavn & Houseboats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $177

Private 3-hour photo walk in Christianshavn and houseboats, with expert tips on camera settings, composition, and rainy-day shots.

“Although I know Copenhagen quite well, the Hidden Gems tour took me to places I wasn't aware of (like tucked-away backyards) or had never noticed before (e.g. historic buildings). I very much enjoyed strolling through Christianshavn, payiRead more”

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14.Explore the Instaworthy Spots of Copenhagen with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $130

Small-group Insta photo walk in Copenhagen with a local guide, from Nyhavn to the Round Tower, plus practical photo tips and views.

“Have taken many Viator tours around the world and this was one of the worst that we’ve done. 1) Though the guide was very friendly, she was not local - been in Copenhagen less than 2 years and was googling answers to basic questions abRead more”

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15.Copenhagen Off the Beaten Tracks: Nørrebro Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $236

Ride Copenhagen’s Nørrebro on a 3-hour bike tour with a local guide, street art stops, cemetery lore, and bike comfort.

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