See the sights of Copenhagen on a tour along the main harbor and adjoining canals. Depart from Nyhavn and see lovely houses, ancient castles, and beautiful churches along the way.

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Danish, English

Highlights

See the colorful Nyhavn waterfront, dating from the 17th century
Pass the famous Little Mermaid statue
Enjoy views of Amalienborg Palace, winter home of the Danish royal family
Cruise past the home of the Danish Parliament at Christiansborg Palace

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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 Nyhavn before navigating some of the city’s many waterways. Admire the palaces of Christiansborg and Amalienborg, see the sights of the Nyhavn waterfront, 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 Nyhavn. Commentaries are available in Danish and English, as well as an additional 3rd language on request.

Includes

Round-trip canal cruise
Services of a guide
Route map
Poncho (in the event of rain)

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Please present your voucher at the boat at Canal Tours Copenhagen.

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Important information

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Prolonged hours of operation on long sunny days
A third language (between German, Spanish and Italian) is generally provided on the boats based on availability. The conduction in a specific language other than Danish or English cannot be guaranteed

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 1798 reviews

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Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.7/5

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It was really nice to be in a full (but not capacity) group of people for our fully bi-lingual tour (Danish and English). The guide was informative and entertaining ... easy to hear and understand, open to questions and comments. The hour-long tour was a comfortable amount of time to spend in the boat. We always felt safe on the water.

August 28, 2022

Great $15 spent! The guide was informative and it gave us the lay of the land so we knew where we wanted to go after we got off the boat. Get there early if you want to que and choose your spot on the boat.Not a bad seat anywhere though!

August 23, 2022

We were there 5 minutes instead of 15 beforehand, no problem at all, the alleged voucher was already the ticket, we boarded directly and drove through Copenhagen for exactly one hour. The guide was funny, the weather was wonderful and the tour was worth the money despite the city being easy to understand.

August 18, 2022

Copenhagen: Canal Cruise from Nyhavn

Copenhagen: Canal Cruise from Nyhavn

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