Experience the beauty and history of Copenhagen on our classic one-hour canal tour! Learn about the beautiful and historic landmarks and all other sights of interest. This boat sightseeing tour departs from Nyhavn or Ved Stranden and passes some of Copenhagen's best attractions and landmarks. Looking for more history and additional sights? Choose our Grand Canal Tour.
Join our Classic Canal Tour - All the Must-See Sights
On this one-hour boat tour, you will discover the best of Copenhagen! You’ll experience all the famous sights and iconic landmarks, including the famous Little Mermaid, the majestic Amalienborg Castle – home of the royal family, and the beautiful Opera. Take in the beauty and history of the city as we sail through the historic harbor and narrow canals. During the late spring and all of summer, we sail in open boats. In the event of rain, we provide all our guests with free rain ponchos, and we also have daily departures in covered boats. In the colder months, we sail in boats that are both covered and heated.
Most of our Classic Canal Tours are live guided in Danish and English. However, we also offer daily departures with audio guide.
Discover More of Copenhagen with Our Grand Canal Tour
From May to mid-September you can see even more of Copenhagen on board our Grand Canal Tour. This is the ultimate boat sightseeing experience, perfect for those who want to see it all. Sit back and enjoy stunning views of Copenhagen’s most famous attractions, including Christiansborg Palace, the Opera House, and the Little Mermaid.
But that’s not all—our tour takes you to the trendy neighborhood of Nordhavn, where you can admire remarkable architecture and encounter the unique sculpture, ‘The Genetically Modified Mermaid’.
The Grand Canal Tour is live-guided in Danish and English and departs from Ved Stranden. The tour lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes, and you are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks.
Find Our Ticket Houses
We have ticket houses at Nyhavn and Ved Stranden, where you can also purchase your tickets. Daily changes may occur. For more information on the day, please ask in our ticket house.