COPENHAGEN
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most popular canal & harbor boat tours in Copenhagen. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
A 1-hour Copenhagen canal cruise with a live English guide, WiFi, and ponchos. Pass the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, and Christiansborg.
“Nice boat ride through the canals, very fun tour guide!”
Hop-on Copenhagen bus with 24–48 hr ticket plus optional 1-hour canal cruise from Nyhavn. Audio in 10 languages, free Wi‑Fi.
“HOHO is always great value. It was a great way to initially see the city a bit. It's always informative.”
A 1-hour Copenhagen canal cruise with a live English guide. Glide past Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Christianshavn and more for $33.20.
“Good tour informative. Would be good take early in the trip and when it is light out. There is no food or drinks provided or sold.”
Small-group Copenhagen canal sail with a flexible captain, calm water, and a visit to Trekroner Fort for real city views.
“Very interesting and informative. Our guide was very good, courteous, knowledgeable. Time well spent.”
Copenhagen electric canal tour with a bilingual live guide, small-boat route into quieter waterways, plus heated seats in winter.
“Good way to see Copenhagen from the water, Tony was an excelent Guise, had lots of jokes incomming.”
Walk Copenhagen highlights, electric-ferry to Nyhavn and the Little Mermaid, then watch Amalienborg guard change.
“Wonderful informative tour of Copenhagen without the corny jokes that often accompany these tours. Our guide Maybritt was fantastic and took time to get to know every guest and make the tour memorable for all of us. Highly recommend!”
3-hour social canal cruise in Copenhagen with an English captain, old canals, Trekroner fortress, and Lynetteholmen views.
“We really enjoyed our trip. Our guide, Tis, was very friendly and knowledgeable. The activity was 2 hours and the time flew by. Would definitely recommend!”
A 105-minute live-guided canal and harbour cruise through Copenhagen’s classics and newer waterfront districts, with rain-ready comfort.
“Superb! Must do - you will truly understand how people in Copenhagen live.”
Drive your own boat in Copenhagen Harbor with no license. Simple map, calm canal views, blankets and vests for 1–3 hours.
“Great. Some extra information about other buildings along the route would add to the experience.”
Private 1-hour Copenhagen canal cruise on a Scandinavian mahogany boat with local guide Maria, passing top landmarks and Christianshavn.
“Extremely knowledgeable and kind tour guide. Boat was pristine and one of a kind. Got a great intro to the city.”
