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Copenhagen: Canal Cruise with Guide

Copenhagen: Canal Cruise with Guide

Experience Copenhagen from the water on a canal cruise and see how the past and present merge as you travel along idyllic canals, passing many of the city’s most famous landmarks, old and new. Depart from Ved Stranden 26 before navigating some of the city’s many waterways. Admire the palaces of Christiansborg and Amalienborg, and marvel at the financial centers, such as the Central Bank and the former Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Cruise past the Little Mermaid statue in Langelinie as your tour guide tells the history of the statue and other landmarks and buildings you pass. Afterward, return to Ved Stranden.

Copenhagen: Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with a Local Guide

Copenhagen: Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with a Local Guide

Cycling in Copenhagen is not just a way of transportation but a way of life. More than half of all Copenhageners get around town on a bike, supported by an incredible cycling infrastructure. Our Copenhagen Highlights Bike Tour takes you on a 3 hour adventure into the city to experience this way of life for yourself and discover the best way of sightseeing. Our tours are available in German, Dutch, English, French, and Spanish. At Tropical Bikes, we believe that our tours are more than just hopping from one location to another. Our guides love this city and they have plenty of stories to tell. That’s why we encourage our guides to blend some of their personal favourites into the tour, offering you both the common highlights but also hidden gems and deeper tips and tricks into Copenhagen’s vibrant life. Do not hesitate to ask questions – our tours are meant to be a dialogue between you and our guides, between you and the city. Your comfort and safety are important for us. Each tour will start with a thorough introduction to our bikes and cycling rules in Copenhagen. Please be there 15 minutes before the start of the tour so you can check-in, use the toilet, and be ready to leave. We have a comfortable lounge area where you can hang out before and after the tour. The tour will take approximately 3 hours and cover roughly 8 km. Copenhagen is flat and cycling is usually very laid back. During the tour you will get to see what we consider the essential stops of Copenhagen: Rådhuspladsen, Christiansborg, Black Diamond, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, Little Mermaid, Rosenborg. All other stops are popular ones but the guides are free to choose alternative routes for a more personal take. If you are really keen on seeing one of the optional stops, let your guide know, and they will be happy to include it. Back at the store, you can rest a bit in our lounge, visit the toilet again, and get some refreshments. Our guides are also available to give you further recommendations for your stay.

Copenhagen: 48-Hour Sightseeing Bus Ticket, 1-Hour Boat Tour

Copenhagen: 48-Hour Sightseeing Bus Ticket, 1-Hour Boat Tour

Explore Copenhagen at your own pace with a 48-hour pass to the city’s double-decker sightseeing bus and complimentary access to a 1 hour Classic Canal Tour in the canals of Copenhagen. You can hop off at up to 30 city center stops, including the Gefion Fountain, The Marble Church and the legendary commune of Freetown Christiania. Hop off at the zoo, explore Frederiksberg Castle, marvel at the Liberty Monument, or hop off at the Meatpacking District. Copenhagen's palaces and museums are laid out for you as the bus cruises through the graceful Danish capital’s streets. On warm days, take to the open-top deck and relax on comfortable seats. You can hop on and hop off as many times as you like, for as long as your ticket is valid. On cold days, buses are heated to keep you warm during the great experience. Go down to the harbor side and catch the cool breeze and breathe in the fresh air. See the famous Little Mermaid and the stunning Black Diamond building, home to the Royal Library, Denmark’s national library. You can join our Classic Canal tour from either Nyhavn or Ved Stranden to see the city from the water. here you will see some of the major attractions, such as Christiansborg Palace, the striking new Opera House* Remember to go the the ticket office to get a ticket for a specific departure time for the Canal Cruise. A small selection of bus stops: The Little Mermaid The Marble Church Kongens Nytorv Christianshavn Christiansborg Palace Carlsberg Christiania The Opera* Planetariet* and Langelinie (Cruise Terminals) Audio guides and headphones are provided with pre-recorded commentary in various languages, including English, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Italian, Danish, Japanese, Chinese, Swedish, Polish and Ukranian. Boat stops: Ved Stranden Nyhavn

Kayak Tour in Copenhagen Harbor - June, July and August

Kayak Tour in Copenhagen Harbor - June, July and August

Please arrive at the location 10 min prior to departure for check in. Here you will need to sign our waiver, meet your guide who will give you some instructions, help you with equipment and how to get into the kayak. The kayaks are stable double sea kayaks, which means that anyone can sail them. For larger groups, double Sit-on-Top and single sea kayaks are also used. Persons under the age of 15 sail together with an adult in a double kayak. Once you are comfortable in the kayaks we begin the tour from Kalvebod Bølge. 2 hour tour: Sailing to Slotsholmen past Gammel Strand, Thorvaldsens Museum, Christiansborg, Børsen and the Royal Library and through Christianshavns cozy canals. Experience the beautiful buildings in Copenhagen's city centre and the history as well as the old buildings and the special atmosphere of Christianshavn. The tour ends at Kalvebod Bølge again. The length of the tour is incl. instruction and a refreshment.

Copenhagen: Guided E-Scooter KickBike Tour- All Highlights

Copenhagen: Guided E-Scooter KickBike Tour- All Highlights

The brand new 2024 Electric Kick-Bikes are the first of their kind in Denmark. Come join this exciting guided tour around Copenhagen. You will see 90% of the highlights of the city with your own guide. See the Mermaid, The Royal Castle, The Parliament, Opera House, Nyhavn, The Citadel, Waterfront, Gefion Fountain, The old streets, and beautiful buildings, and listen to your guide while he/she tells you anecdotes and facts about the proud Capital of Denmark. Helmets are mandatory. Full introduction and training before the tour start. The guide will be with you on the tour. Radio systems are provided. St. Nicholas Church Absalon Statue Old Beach Waterfront The Latin Quarter Christiansborg Castle The Parliament The Royal Library The Library Garden The Black Diamond The Old Stock Exchange Small cozy Danish streets The Canals of Copenhagen Ofelia Beach Actors' House Waterfront New Harbour (Nyhavn) Amalienborg Royal Castle Gefion Fountain The Citadel The Little Mermaid Kings New Square The Royal Theatre

Copenhagen: Segway Tour Shore Excursion

Copenhagen: Segway Tour Shore Excursion

See all the best sights Copenhagen has to offer in just 1 or 2 hours on this fun and guided Segway Tour. You'll begin your Segway Experience at the Langelinie Cruise Terminal where you'll be checked in and collect your radio and helmets. Then your guide will take you to a spacious training behind the store, where you'll get individual training and get practice before setting off to see the city.  Haven't tried a Segway before? Don't worry! You'll pick it up it in a couple of minutes.    The Segway tour will start along the pier where no traffic or cars are allowed. On this stretch, you will experience sights such as The Little Mermaid, The Royal Palace, and Kastellet. The 1-hour tour is an intense, fast and fun way to see the city, and will take you all the way to Nyhavn and back. You will see more than 10 of the major sights in the city. The 2 hour tour - which is the most popular one - will take you further into the city center to explore iconic sights such as the parliament, but you'll also get a local experience off the beaten track through the cute and quirky streets of Copenhagen, taking in all its beautiful architecture and everyday life. On this tour there is a small break half-way through in the 'Hyggelige' Cafe in the Royal Danish Theater. Here, there are some exclusive offers, if you wish to make use of them. Both tours end back at Langelinie Pier with some organic complimentary beverages and a small Segway souvenir. 

Private Segway Tour Copenhagen 1-and 2-hr tour options

Private Segway Tour Copenhagen 1-and 2-hr tour options

Our office is located at Langelinie alle 58, few minutes away from the Famous statue of the little mermaid. Please arrive to our office 15 min prior to departure for training and check-in. Here you will receive helmet, radio, sign our waiver and meet your guide. You will then go to our spacious training ground where we teach you how to manoeuvre the Segway - it is super easy and majority of our guests have never tried it before. Once you are comfortable we begin the tour in a traffic free area. 1-Hour tour: Majority of this tour takes place in a car-free area - you will still get to see major sights. In fact, due to our great location you can see over 10 of the iconic monuments in Copenhagen including The Little Mermaid, The Queen's Palace, The Marble Church, colourful Nyhavn and the Citadel - our military fortress. It's a fast and fun way to get to see these things in Copenhagen. 2-Hour tour: If you opt for our 2-hour tour (most popular) - you will enjoy to see most of the sights in the inner city. In addition to the sights from the 1-hr tour, you will also get to see the parliament, Christiansborg Palace, the Black Diamond, the Library garden - you will get to cruise through the old latin quarter and cosy streets of Copenhagen. We take a short cafe break at the Royal Theatre where we have some special prices exclusively for our guests (no purchases are necessary). This is a great option to see most of the city in just 2-hours! Both tours end back at our office with a complimentary beverage and a fun Segway souvenir. On this private VIP tour you will have the guide exclusively to your group and you control the pace, the photo stops, and so on. Segways are a fun activity for the entire family - plus you get to see so much of the city in just an hour! We look forward to welcoming you.

Copenhagen Tour in Spanish

Copenhagen Tour in Spanish

This fascinating tour will take you through the main attractions of Copenhagen, discovering its iconic monuments and the most essential places that tell the story of its founding. Throughout the tour, we will make stops at iconic sites such as Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, the Marble Church, as you explore the rich history that has shaped this vibrant capital city. Plus, you'll understand why Copenhagen has been named one of the happiest cities in the world, with its combination of culture, sustainability and quality of life.

Copenhagen: Harbor Architecture Private Walking Tour

Copenhagen: Harbor Architecture Private Walking Tour

Embark on a fascinating 2-hour Private architecture tour of Copenhagen's vibrant harbor area, and explore the unique architecture of Nyhavn, Papiroen, Operaen, Cirkelbroen and Dac. This tour is perfect for those looking to learn more about the rich new arquitecture of Copenhagen and experience its modern developments. Begin your tour at Ofelia Plads close to the iconic Nyhavn, a 17th-century waterfront district filled with colorful houses and lively restaurants. Your guide will lead you on a leisurely stroll along the canals, sharing insights into the area's history and architecture. You'll learn about the district's origins as a bustling port and hear stories about the famous artists and writers who once called Nyhavn home. Next, head to the new neighborhood of Papiroen, which was once a paper mill but has since been transformed into a vibrant oasis. Admire the unique architecture of the market's buildings and the stunning views of the harbor. You'll learn about the development of the area and the efforts to preserve its industrial heritage while creating a modern urban space. Enjoy the view of Operaen, a modern building located on the waterfront that boasts a distinctive design. The building was completed in 2005 and has quickly become a landmark of Copenhagen's cultural scene. Your guide will share the story of the building's architecture, which was inspired by the surrounding harbor and the cultural heritage of Denmark. Next, make your way to Cirkelbroen, a pedestrian bridge that features an innovative design inspired by the circles of life. This bridge is both functional and beautiful, connecting the harbor's two sides while creating a unique architectural experience. Throughout the tour, your guide will provide you with fascinating insights into the history, culture, and architecture of Copenhagen's harbor. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to take stunning photos and soak in the beauty of this dynamic city. This 2-hour architecture tour is an excellent way to experience Copenhagen's rich cultural heritage and stunning waterfront views. Whether you're a history buff or simply interested in the city's modern developments, this tour is sure to leave you with a new appreciation for Copenhagen's unique architecture and urban landscape.

Copenhagen: Capture the most Photogenic Spots with a Local

Copenhagen: Capture the most Photogenic Spots with a Local

Experience Copenhagen through the lens of a local, capturing both the iconic views and the photogenic charm of hidden corners. Navigate from the iconic Havnepromenade capturing its serene waterfront and vibrant atmosphere to the emblematic Rosenborg Castle renowned for its majestic spires and lush gardens. Uncover their unique roles in the daily life of locals, from being a beloved meeting point to a scene straight out of a postcard. Experience Copenhagen intimately, as your Local reveals the stories behind famed postcard scenes, blending photogenic imagery with personal anecdotes. This experience offers a distinctive view of Copenhagen, combining picturesque highlights with authentic cultural insights, making it a can't-miss experience for any visitor.

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I really enjoyed my experience. The talk guide was very friendly and helpful. The tour felt like it was easy to go on and participate always very proactive and cautious where there were low obstacles such as bridges to us. Fantastic experience

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A good boat trip but didn’t go up the main canal with the nice colourful houses only went past it were as many did go up it. Can definitely book a better cruise than this one.

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Fantastic tour. Guide was excellent, funny, knowledgeable and entertaining even though it was the last tour of the day. Highly recommend!

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Worth every penny, the tour guide was both funny and well prepared. Definitely recommend it

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a very nice guide , with great explanations about Copenhagen.