DENMARK
Denmark's classics.
The 10 most popular canal & harbour cruises in Denmark. We break down what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what you pay.
Copenhagen canal cruise with a live guide. See Little Mermaid, palaces, and bridge views in about an hour, with WiFi and poncho.
“This was our first activity on arriving in Copenhagen and gave us a great introduction to the city. Our guide was very interesting and treated us to some lovely singing as well!!”
Hop-on hop-off bus across Copenhagen plus an optional 1-hour Nyhavn canal cruise, with 10-language audio and 22 stops.
“Our tour guide was a historian. We learned so much about the Danish history from our guide. Overall we enjoyed our tour.”
One-hour Copenhagen canal tour with a live English guide. Cruise past Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Christianshavn, and the Opera.
“We got the 4pm canal tour so it was dark which was great. We sat outside and not too cold. Knowledgable host”
A small-group Social Sailing Copenhagen canal tour with a chatty captain, warm blankets, and a stop at Trekroner Fort.
“This sailing was better than expected. Socializing with fellow travelers was encouraged and easy as it is a small group. Nickoli was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, responsive to questions, and he was entertaining. Highly recommend.”
Electric canal tour from Ved Stranden with a bilingual guide, quiet boat, and heated seats in winter for Copenhagen sights.
“Kim was excellent - open, friendly and informative. We learnt a lot about this beautiful city, thank you very much.”
Walk Copenhagen highlights, glide by electric ferry, and finish at Amalienborg for the Changing of the Guards in a small-group tour.
“Our guide, May Britt, made our experience so enjoyable. We covered a lot of ground in 3 hours and she was very informative. We ended up having coffee together which is a nice touch and we all hugged each other when we parted.”
Copenhagen canal cruise from Ofelia Plads with social introductions, Trekroner fortress, Lynetteholmen and Nordhavn views for $99.
“A very interesting and informative trip led by 2 very entertaining young men. I thoroughly enjoyed the 3 hour boat trip, and the wander around the fortress.”
A 105-minute Copenhagen canal-and-harbor boat tour with live English/Danish commentary, classic highlights, and a Nordhavn/Sydhavnen contrast.
“Extremely fun and informative, great value for money”
Drive a self-captained boat in Copenhagen Harbor. Learn fast, pick your route, and enjoy canals for 2–3 hours with no license.
“We sailed the boat ourselves, it was easy to learn as first timers and it was such a beautiful experience with friends. I highly recommend this experience in Copenhagen!”
Glide through Copenhagen canals on a quiet electric boat. Cozy blankets, heating pads, and a small-group cruise with great views.
“it was a pleasant boat ride, we were 8 passangers plus Andrew the guide who offered us a lot of information about all the places we passed.”
