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15 Best Copenhagen Canal Cruises

The canal cruises compared: the classic Nyhavn loop past the opera house and the Little Mermaid, with live guides or audio in a dozen languages. The city was built to be read from the water and an hour covers the chapters.

2.Copenhagen: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Boat Tour Option

Discover Copenhagen with a flexible hop-on hop-off bus and optional boat tour, offering easy access to key sights, informative commentary, and great value.

★ 3.9

“We always do a hop on hop off bus tour our first day in a new city. It helps get us oriented and is ideal for jet lag! The drivers were pleasant and friendly, the boat tour is exceptional! Definitely do this as part of…”

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3.Copenhagen Sightseeing Classic Canal Tour With Live Guide

Discover Copenhagen’s iconic sights with a 1-hour canal tour featuring a live guide. Perfect for first-timers, offering stunning views and local tales.

★ 4.5

“Great tour! We went in December and it was cold, but there was a nice covered heated area to sit in. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was happy to answer additional questions. Our kids (ages 11 and 7) had fun and learned a…”

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

Explore Copenhagen easily with a 48-hour hop-on-hop-off bus and boat combo, visiting highlights like Tivoli, the Little Mermaid, and Christiania.

★ 4.4

“Three routes on the bus to explore the lovely city of Copenhagen. The boat trip was excellent despite some rain, with a superb guide providing the commentary and seeing the city from another perspective.”

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5.Social Sailing – Copenhagen Canal Tour – Captain’s Favorite

Experience Copenhagen’s waterways on a personalized, small-group canal tour with friendly guides, stunning views, and authentic insights—all for about $101.

★ 5.0

“Small group, very friendly captain. Mette was very knowledgeable and chatty. Nice boat with a variety of drinks to purchase on board.”

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6.Copenhagen: Guided Canal Tour by Electric Boat

Discover Copenhagen’s hidden waterways on a 1- to 65-minute eco-friendly electric boat tour with expert guides, offering intimate views and local stories.

★ 4.8

“Superb tour from a local who gave us great stories on the local life and Copenhagen history. Really friendly and personable guide we cannot recommend enough. We loved it. Thank you”

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7.Copenhagen: Electric Boat Canal Tour with Guide

Enjoy a cozy, electric boat canal tour in Copenhagen with a knowledgeable guide. Glide past iconic sights, learn local stories, and relax for an authentic city experience.

★ 4.6

“Really enjoyed the boat trip; it was a great way to see the city and hear about the history of the different areas and buildings. The tour guide was knowledgeable and answered questions from the group. Would recommend.”

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10.Copenhagen: Private Guided Boat Tour with City Highlights

Experience Copenhagen from the water with a private boat tour. Customize your route, enjoy local stories, swim, and taste global street food—all at your pace.

★ 4.9

“Oni was a terrific guide. He provided so much information about Copenhagen while also making it fun for our kids! Highly recommend this tour!”

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11.Copenhagen: Private Boat Tour with Captain (Lite)

Discover Copenhagen's sights from the water with a private boat tour featuring your own captain, offering a relaxing, authentic way to explore harbor landmarks.

★ 5.0

“This was a brilliant tour, we were lucky as a group of 7 to fill the whole boat so it was great value for money. However even if there’s less people book the tour with the captain. Maria was lovely, so friendly and easy to…”

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13.3-Hour Private City Walking Tour with a Canal Tour ticket

Discover Copenhagen with a 3-hour private walking tour combined with a scenic canal cruise. Explore landmarks, learn from expert guides, and enjoy authentic city views.

★ 5.0

“We were 4 couples in the early sixties interested in culture and history of Copenhagen. The quality of the route choosen by the guide was as poor as explanations given. Best part of the tour was the canal tour which was quite scenic.”

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14.Copenhagen Canal Boat Cruise and City, Nyhavn Walking Tour

Discover Copenhagen’s charm with a guided Old Town walk, Nyhavn stroll, and 1-hour canal cruise—perfect for those who love authentic city experiences.

★ 4.5

“Our guide Caroline was charming and knowledgeable. She provided a detailed, informative and personal experience that we appreciated very much.”

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