Copenhagen Classic Canal Tour With Guide
Description
See the sights of Copenhagen from the water on a 1-hour canal cruise! Relax and admire the city’s key waterfront attractions like the Little Mermaid statue, Amalienborg Palace and Copenhagen Opera House. Hear history about the city and its monuments from our guide and discover fascinating neighbourhoods like Christianshavn and Christiania.
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Itinerary
Drift by the Amalienborg Palace – the winter residence of Denmark’s royals since the 1700s
Experience the Little Mermaid known from the fairy tale of H. C. Andersen.
Cruise around the pretty canals of Christianshavn, with its cobbled streets, pastel-colored houses and old warehouses and hear how King Christian IV established the district in the 1600s as part of his plans to fortify Copenhagen.
Catch a glimpse of the Our Saviour's church with its winding-staircase spire.
Pass Copenhagen Opera House, a stunning contemporary building that stands imperiously on the harborside. The modern building came as a present from Mr. Møller Mærsk.
Sail by the island of Slotsholmen in the city center.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the winter, the boats are covered and heated
- Live guided in Danish and English.
- Tickets are for a specific departure time and you can go stright to the boat and show them your ticket
- For changing of tickets contact Viator directly
Reviews(2,025)
Good way to see the part of the city only accessible by boat. The audio was informative and I enjoyed it
Very limited info provided. Sound system is poo if any sort of wind. The person guiding tour dhared very little
Lovely trip. Great way to see different parts of the city. We went down lots of different waterways. It was really lovely
Hello Joanne, Thank you for your kind words. It’s great to hear you enjoyed exploring the different waterways and seeing new parts from the water. We hope to welcome you on board again! Best regards, Stromma Denmark
If it’s sunny out it’s a nice little boat ride and you can see highlights of Copenhagen with a prerecorded tour.
Hello Jennifer, Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re glad you enjoyed the views and highlights when the weather cooperated, though we understand that the experience can feel quite simple with a prerecorded tour. Your feedback is valuable as we continually look at ways to enhance the onboard experience. Kind regards, Stromma Denmark
We really enjoyed our canal trip, though they should change the description its a plug in headset instead of a guide, though there is someone on board for safety. Interesting info and the driver was skilled with the many bridges. Not bad value. Open air so bring a raincoat if forecast is bad.
Hello, I'm glad you enjoyed the tour! Thank you for pointing out the note about the headset description—we will look into how we can make this clearer. We do offer both headset-based tours and live guided tours, and we will review how we present the differences so it’s easier to understand when booking. Kind regards, Stromma Denmark
Some of the rides have pre-recorded narration which we couldn't use because someone in our party wears hearing aids. We waited for the next boat (and swapped our tickets) and it was much better. The narrator was great and funny (maybe Martin?). We left from #2. We went in the evening and the weather was wonderful and people hanging out in town smiled and waved as we went by. This was our first time in Copenhagen and we took this ride the evening after a red-eye. We napped in between and it was a great intro to the city. There is a nicer restroom about a 5 minute walk away down the stairs from the fountain.
Hi Jaclyn, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you chose to wait for a departure with a live guide and that it made the tour more enjoyable—our guides really do make a difference. It’s nice to hear the cruise became a relaxed and memorable introduction to the city for your first visit. Kind regards, Stromma Denmark
Great value tour and very interesting. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Copenhagen is a beautiful city.
Hello Annette, Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad to hear you found the tour both engaging and good value, and that you enjoyed your time on the water. It means a lot to us that the experience helped you appreciate the city. Best regards, Stromma Denmark
Very nice, informative canal cruise. We were able to go into some smaller canals and see some interesting neighborhoods.
Hello Thomas, Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear that the smaller canals and neighborhood views added something extra to your cruise. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon. Best regards, Stromma Denmark
Very comfortable and informative canal tour of the city. You will learn about history and fun trivia facts.
Hello Lester, Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear that you found the tour both comfortable and engaging, with a good mix of history and lighter facts along the way. We’re glad it added something extra to your visit. Kind regards, Stromma Denmark
Nice way to see many of Copenhagen’s sites and architecture in a short time. The audio was informative and the guides were pleasant and helpful. Great family activity for a sunny day!
Hello Tami, Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear that the tour gave you a good overview and that both the audio and our team added to the day. A boat trip is a simple way to enjoy time together, especially in good weather. Kind regards, Stromma Denmark
