Old Canals and Hidden Gems Social Boat Tour

Name: Old Canals and Hidden Gems Social Boat Tour
Start: 2026-09-02T13:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-09-02T16:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Copenhagen

Explore Copenhagen from the water on this engaging canal tour, visiting both hidden gems and the city’s modern harbors. Discover historical sites, urban development projects, and the transformation of industrial areas into vibrant public spaces.

Witness Copenhagen harbor

Experience a personal, social, and informative cruise

Learn about Danish architecture, sustainability

Strike up a conversation with fellow travelers

Details

Experience Copenhagen from a unique perspective on this canal tour, navigating either the North or South Harbor to uncover the city’s lesser-known spots.

Pause briefly at Trekroner Island to view the historic fortress and glimpse Copenhagen’s evolving future with the land reclamation at Lynetteholmen. Continue to Nordhavn to see the city’s contemporary waterfront developments from the water.

Along the route, learn how urban planning is transforming industrial harbors into recreational areas, shaping the vibrant, sustainable city Copenhagen is known for. Then, glide through the picturesque canals of the old city center.

At the end of the tour, enjoy an open discussion with your guide and fellow travelers about Copenhagen’s architecture, sustainability, urban development, and everyday Danish life.

Online Booking

What is not included

Drinks (available for purchase on the boat)

Departure: Kvæsthusbroen 1, 1252 København, Denmark

On map

Duration: 3 hours

Group size up to 12 persons

Children allowed

English

Mobile ticket

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

River cruise ship

Change time

Meeting point

Places you will see

• Nordhavn
• Trekroner Island

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Reviews by travellers

4.8 out of 5

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Florence R.

Loved how educational and social it was. Could have used a little snack

about 20 hours ago

James D.

Wonderful, relaxed and informative 3 hour boat tour off the beaten track. Loved it. You can purchase beers and wine on board. We had a great time and so pleased we chose a small boat. The captain Josephine was fantastic! Thank you

9 days ago

Beth C.

Super fun and casual and lots of random facts I didn’t learn anywhere else

9 days ago

Evelyn L.

A very interesting and informative trip led by 2 very entertaining young men. I thoroughly enjoyed the 3 hour boat trip, and the wander around the fortress.

10 days ago

Renee T.

Excellent tour. Very interesting and Sam was a great tour guide and we were with a fun group. It was nice to have a beer or glass of wine as we toured. It’s a great way to see the city from another perspective.

12 days ago

Mary J.

Excellent, not crowded, great way to see the city. Definitely the best option.

15 days ago

Rhonda H.

Great tour, our guide Jonas was really friendly and knowledgable. We were a bit nervous about the social sailing aspect, but it really made the tour more interesting to learn about the others on the boat. Perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

21 days ago

Alex G.

Sebastian was the best tour guide we have had in a week. Loved the concept of this tour. What a perfect day!

25 days ago

Doris C.

We really enjoyed our trip. Our guide, Tis, was very friendly and knowledgeable. The activity was 2 hours and the time flew by. Would definitely recommend!

about 1 month ago

Carla H.

Our guide, Nicolai, was exceptional. He is knowledgeable, well educated, articulate and has the social skills to draw the shy guests into the conversation. He took us to walk around the German camp from WWII many people from CPH haven’t visited. We went around the harbor to see the latest in architecture and down the canals to hear tales of the Kings Fredericks and Christians from 400 years ago and current stories of the boats moored. It was fascinating to learn how the modern Danes are recycling garbage into electricity and managing codes to adapt old buildings to current uses. It was a fun and informative 3 hour tour that exceeded our expectations.

about 1 month ago

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