Private Copenhagen Boat Tour: Landmarks and Hidden Gems

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About this activity

Explore Copenhagen from the water on this private boat tour through the city’s harbor and canals. With a local captain and guide at the helm, you’ll see iconic landmarks like Christiansborg Palace & the Opera House — as well as off-the-beaten-path gems only locals know.

This is a flexible and personalized experience. You can follow your captain’s suggested route or request custom stops — including a refreshing swim in the harbor if the weather allows.

Learn about Danish history, royal landmarks, naval stories, and how modern Copenhagen has grown from its shipbuilding roots into one of the world’s most livable cities. Along the way, your guide will happily take photos of you with the city’s most beautiful waterfront backdrops.

Private boat tour offering a personalized experience in Copenhagen
Discover iconic landmarks and hidden gems with a local guide
Flexible itinerary with options for custom stops and swimming
Learn about Danish history and modern Copenhagen’s evolution

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: Swedish, English, Danish
Operated by: LocalTours Copenhagen

Ages: Infants (1–5 years) · Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Private Captain/Guide

Not included

Not included: On-board restrooms: No restroom on board, but we can stop at public toilets, if needed.

Itinerary

Blox

Passing by

As we set off for our tour, our first landmark will be the iconic DAC (Danish architectural Center). Which sets a good example of Copenhagens daring architecture.
Indre By (Inner City)

Passing by

Feel the history as we make our way through the inner city canal. Your guide will tell you all of the interesting and secret stories as we pass through here.
Christiansborg Slot

Passing by

Located at the inner city canal, you will get a great view of the former royal castle, now serving as the parliaments house.
Holmens Kirke

Passing by

Get the best view of the seaman church "Holmens Church" and hear the stories about how it has stood the test of time.
Borsen udstilling - Sammen om Borsen

Passing by

Get the tragic story about how one of Copenhagens most loved historical buildings was lost in a fire last year.
Our Saviour's Church

Passing by

It's hard to miss the iconic spire of our saviours church, while sailing in the main Harbour. Get the local myth about this spire!
Christiania

Passing by

Sit back and relax as we cruise along the backwaters of Christiania or go for a swim from the boat, if the weather allows it.
Holmen

Passing by

Get the story of Denmarks military past as we cruise along the old Military peninsula, Holmen.
Stop 9

Passing by

Get a close look at Denmarks architectural boldness as we pass by the Captains home, Urban Riggers. Old shipping Containers turned into floating apartments.
Stop 10

Passing by

Get a firsthand feel of the penninsula"Refshaleøens" past as a shipyard, but which is now turned in to a hipster hub of houseboats and social hubs.
Stop 11

Passing by

Get the BEST view of the royal palace Amalienborg as we pass by and go for a photo opt, if you wish.
Copenhagen Opera House

Passing by

Enjoy the amazing view of Copenhagens Opera house, as we pass by.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

You will find the boat by the polar bear statue and the round Café at the beginning of the cruise ship pier "Langelinie".
At the end of the famous street "Nyhavn" you will find a white bicycle/walking bridge. The pick-up point is situated underneath this bridge.

End point

You will find the boat by the polar bear statue and the round Café at the beginning of the cruise ship pier "Langelinie".
At the end of the famous street "Nyhavn" you will find a white bicycle/walking bridge. The pick-up point is situated underneath this bridge.