Guided walking tour · Copenhagen, Denmark

Walk & Canal Tour: Copenhagen Highlights + Changing of the Guards

A walk through the highlights with a local host, timed for the changing of the guard, plus a canal boat ride.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 1,270 reviews
Duration
3 hours
Guided in
English, German
Price
From £55 per person
Group size
Up to 12 people
Fitness level
Moderate
Children
All ages
Run by
Go like a local
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Tivoli Gardens5 min
  2. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek5 min
  3. Christiansborg Slot10 min
  4. Det Kgl. Bibliotek5 min
  5. Copenhagen Opera House
  6. The Little Mermaid10 min
  7. Gefionspringvandet5 min
  8. Kastellet5 min
  9. Churchillparken5 min
  10. Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken)5 min
  11. Amalienborg5 min
  12. Changing of her Majesty's guard at Amalienborg Castle5 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Public canal ferry ride (25 min)
  • Max 12 guests
  • Local host
  • Personal recommendations for the rest of your stay

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks at the café stop

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Copenhagen

  • Price: from £55. 7 of the other 14 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £81.
  • Reviews: 2 of the other 14 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 12 people. 3 of the other 10 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 4 km in about 53 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is flat and compact, with colourful Nyhavn, royal palaces, the canals of Christianshavn and Tivoli Gardens all within an easy walk.

Terrain. Flat and well paved, with some cobbles.

Distances. City Hall to Nyhavn is about 20 minutes; Nyhavn to the Little Mermaid about 25.

Read the full Copenhagen walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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