Copenhagen Canal Tour with Captain

Name: Copenhagen Canal Tour with Captain
Start: 2026-04-30T13:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-04-30T16:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Copenhagen

See Copenhagen from a local perspective on a small-group canal cruise. This guided experience combines well-known landmarks with emerging districts, offering a broader view of the city’s character and development.

Details

Discover Copenhagen on a guided canal and waterway tour designed for a small group.
With fewer participants, the experience can be tailored to the group’s interests, creating a more personalized and engaging way to explore the city.

As you cruise, gain a local perspective on Copenhagen’s history and daily life while passing a mix of well-known landmarks and developing areas.

The route also highlights new urban districts, offering insight into how the city continues to evolve.

This tour provides a balanced overview of Copenhagen, combining classic sights with contemporary neighborhoods in a relaxed waterside setting.

Online Booking

What is not included

Food and beverages

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

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.

Ofelia Plads

Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken)

Amalienborg Palace Museum

Copenhagen Opera House

Nyholm Central Guardhouse

Refshaleøen

Trekroner Fort

Short stop to explore the fortress and view of upcoming Island Lynetteholmen that is being build to extend the city. (20 min)

Nordhavnen

The Little Mermaid

Christianshavn

Frederiksholms & Slotholmens Kanal

Christiansborg Slot

Copenhagen Stock Exchange

Inderhavnsbroen

Nyhavn

Holmen

Christiania

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Meeting point

Find and check in at the Black Hey Captain van at Ofelia Plads opposite the Admiral Hotel. The Captain will pick you up from there and take you to the boat.

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Reviews by travellers

4.9 out of 5

1181 reviews

739

Charles L.

Fantastic experience with Mathilde even with the chilly damp weather! It was so great getting to know her and Copenhagen. Great way to explore the city. She’s so knowledgeable about the city’s history and architecture. Stayed warm with blankets and hot cocoa. Highly recommend!

2 days ago

Joe C.

Excellent boat tour. We elected to take the 3 hour trip and it’s well worth it our captain Joanna has a wealth of knowledge both local and international. .

9 days ago

Stacy C.

Matthias was a great tour guide. Helped me on and off the boat even. Would definitely book with these people again.

9 days ago

Mary R.

What a great afternoon we had with Matteus. He was not only knowledgeable about all we were seeing but an incredible facilitator for the social aspect of the tour. The concept of sharing your personal stories is unique and we all learned a lot from each other. Would highly recommend this experience if you’re in Copenhagen and highly recommend the 3 hour tour.

12 days ago

Carolyn L.

Dress warm and get ready for a superb experience. Water is super calm so not bad for those unsure about boating. Well informed, casual captain showed us places other tours don’t go to. There’s a variety of beverages for purchase glogg, cocoa, beer. The boat is really cute outfitted with lanterns, blankets. Restroom break during one stop. 10/10 recommend, I think you’ll love it.

12 days ago

Maria R.

This tour was a great way to see Denmark in a unique way. Our favorite part was being able to get out and explore the island that you can only get to by boat that has served many purposes throughout the years. We also enjoyed being able to talk to other passengers and get to hear their stories. Matilda was a great captain and very knowledgeable. She made our experience very enjoyable.

13 days ago

Luis C.

Matilde was a great guide! And the guys at the Social Sailing van were very helpful- they even helped me charge my phone and give me excellent recommendations of where to have a drink and get dinner.

16 days ago

Charles F.

Lovely 3 hour tour of Canals. Mats was a great guide, very knowledgeable about Copenhagen and Denmark. Rainy but covered boat.

27 days ago

Kyle T.

This was a very enjoyable afternoon sailing the canals odlf Copenhagen and admiring the river life and landmarks. It was a relaxed afternoon chatting with other guests on board. The visit to the abandoned island fortress was very interesting. Mathilde was an excellent skipper.

about 1 month ago

Michele C.

I have been on a few canal tours but this was the best! I love the concept of social sailing. Our guide was awesome! We only had 2 other people on the boat with us, so we could ask lots of questions. He answered all of our questions and brought the history of Copenhagen to life.

about 1 month ago

Route details changed.

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