Top 10 Water Tours in Copenhagen

Destination: Copenhagen.
This is a private HYGGE-tour of Copenhagen seen from the waterside in the most beautiful boat in the whole harbour. We make conversation rather than just guiding. If you rather concentrate about each other on a romantic tour - that's possible. Wanna take a swim - we can do that too. The goal is for you to have great HYGGE-time and the proposed itinerary is just a suggestion. Food, snacks and beverages besides water, champagne and white or rose wine is not allowed. The tour is not recommended for children under the age of 15 or people with ANY walking disabilities. Beware that in case of strong wind and/or rain we unfortunately have to cancel with a full refund of course.
Known For: Copenhagen Day Cruises, Copenhagen Sightseeing Cruises, Copenhagen Seasonal, Copenhagen Private Sightseeing Tours, Copenhagen Water Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Copenhagen.
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
Known For: Copenhagen Private and Luxury, Copenhagen Historical Tours, Copenhagen Water Tours, Copenhagen Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Copenhagen.
Step aboard Gitzmo, the premier choice for a luxurious and unforgettable summer adventure in Copenhagen! Glide through the city's iconic waterways and take in stunning sights such as the majestic Amalienborg Palace, the vibrant Nyhavn Harbor, The Royal Danish Opera House, and the famous Little Mermaid statue. Whether you're a tourist seeking an authentic Danish experience or a local looking for a unique way to explore your city, Gitzmo promises an exceptional journey. Cruise in style and make lasting memories with Gitzmo, where comfort meets elegance on the water. Book your unforgettable cruise today! the boat's mascot is Gitzmo 3 years old Yorkshire terrier loves people. Beware that in case of rainy and/or windy weather condition we unfortunately have to cancel the tour with a full refund of course.
Known For: Copenhagen Jet Boat Rentals, Copenhagen Speed Boat Rentals, Copenhagen Seasonal, Copenhagen Private Sightseeing Tours, Copenhagen Water Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Copenhagen.
Your staff are all well educated, trained, polite and very experienced in guiding tours and offering the best possible guest service. This new Tour combination from 202 , is founded by staff from Segway, Walking and Bike Tours in Copenhagen. since 2009 This Tour is the only Tour option providing both walking and a relaxed boating tour. All with a Private guide who will lead you throughout the Tour offering, giving Concierge Service, hints and advise.
Known For: Copenhagen Private and Luxury, Copenhagen Historical Tours, Copenhagen Walking Tours, Copenhagen Cultural Tours, Copenhagen Water Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Copenhagen.
If you enjoy Christmas Market, well this will be unique. The setting is the "Den Gamle By" ~ The Old Town, so don't miss out on this unique tour. Awarded 3-star by the Michelin Journey. This tour surely has everything but a tour in a balloon. A bus ride, a ferry tour with brunch and evening Christmas buffet, and an entire museum "town" created with houses and buildings stretching 400 years of Danish history. AND then is Christmas in these settings. Below here are some of the descriptions of the Old Town, in their own words: "Embark on a fascinating time journey through 400 years of Danish history. Sense taste, and enjoy Christmas through time with shining lanterns, Christmas-decorated streets, and floating apple slice pancake puffs. Have a chat with the town citizens and servants, Visit historical shops and homes, and see the Christmas decorations. Buy old-fashioned Christmas decorations and Christmas gifts, and show your children the pixie attic, or visit Cone Town."
Known For: Copenhagen Historical Tours, Copenhagen Ports of Call Tours, Copenhagen Day Trips, Copenhagen Shore Excursions, Copenhagen Water Tours, Copenhagen Seasonal, Copenhagen Catamaran Cruises , Copenhagen Christmas, Copenhagen Bus Tours, Copenhagen Full-day Tours.
Duration: Around 12 hours.

Destination: Copenhagen.
Experience the best of the city with a local host on this combined walking and canal tour by Go Like a Local. Discover top sights, hidden gems & enjoy a 25-minute harbor ferry ride, ending with the Changing of the Guards at the royal palace. We begin with a 1-hour walk before boarding the electric harbor ferry, a local way to enjoy a canal tour in Copenhagen. Your host shares stories, and insider tips as we glide through the city’s waterways. After the ferry, we continue another hour on foot, passing the star-shaped 1600s fortress and the Little Mermaid. A short café stop offers time to rest and chat before reaching Amalienborg Palace. The 9:00 & 09:30 AM tours finish with the full Changing of the Guards at noon. Later departures include a smaller version of the ceremony. If the ferry is full or out of service (rare, mostly weekends), we follow the scenic canal route on foot instead, covering the full itinerary with 2 extra km.
Known For: Copenhagen Historical Tours, Copenhagen Best Conversion, Copenhagen Cultural Tours, Copenhagen Water Tours, Copenhagen Private and Luxury, Copenhagen Half-day Tours, Copenhagen Walking Tours, Copenhagen Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Copenhagen.
Private Walk & Ferry: Copenhagen Highlights + Change of Guards Finale Experience Copenhagen’s top sights by foot and ferry on a private tour with your local host. This Go Like a Local tour combines highlights, hidden gems, and a 25-minute ferry ride, ending with the iconic Changing of the Guards at the royal palace. All sights are seen from outside. We start with a guided walk through Copenhagen’s scenic streets before boarding the electric harbor ferry. Your host shares stories, history, and insider tips while you enjoy the city from the water. After the ferry, we continue on foot, visiting the star-shaped 17th-century fortress and the Little Mermaid. A cozy café stop offers time to rest and chat before finishing at Amalienborg Palace. The 9:00 AM tour includes the full Changing of the Guards at 12:00. Other times include a smaller version. If the ferry is full or out of service (rare, mostly weekends), we follow a scenic canal route instead — same experience, just 2 extra km.
Known For: Copenhagen Private and Luxury, Copenhagen Historical Tours, Copenhagen Architecture Tours, Copenhagen Half-day Tours, Copenhagen Cultural Tours, Copenhagen Water Tours, Copenhagen Walking Tours, Copenhagen Excellent Quality, Copenhagen Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Copenhagen.
This is Copenhagen from its most elegant angle — a private canal experience aboard Freyja, a beautiful luxury designed boat reserved exclusively for you and your guests. No crowds. No fixed narration. Just calm waters, personal storytelling, and a relaxed, curated journey through the city’s most iconic and hidden corners. Led by a knowledgeable and friendly local captain, the tour is shaped entirely around your interests — whether that means royal palaces, modern architecture, a swim stop, or simply drifting in silence with a drink in hand. There’s no rush, no noise, and no microphone — just genuine hospitality, peaceful waters, and room to breathe. Thoughtful touches like warm blankets, optional route changes, and an intimate atmosphere make this feel more like sailing with a friend than booking a tour. It’s a premium, personal escape through the soul of Copenhagen — and a memory that lingers long after the boat docks.
Known For: Copenhagen Private Sightseeing Tours, Copenhagen City Tours, Copenhagen Day Cruises, Copenhagen Water Tours, Copenhagen Sightseeing Cruises.

Destination: Copenhagen.
Our electric boat 'Hygge' is the best way to explore Copenhagen from the water! This eco-friendly boat tour is all about the hidden gems and our guides will tell you some of the stories of the different localhoods we pass along our beautiful canals. This tour is going to show you the capital from a different perspective. This tour is a public tour for 12 guests. You are welcome to ask questions along the way.
Known For: Copenhagen Private and Luxury, Copenhagen Historical Tours, Copenhagen Likely to Sell Out, Copenhagen Small Group, Copenhagen Day Cruises, Copenhagen Water Tours, Copenhagen Full-day Tours, Copenhagen Excellent Quality, Copenhagen Likely To Sell Out.
Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Copenhagen.
At Hey Captain we do Social Sailing, where you meet new people and explore Copenhagen harbor. We started as friends on a boat and this is the atmosphere we want to deliver to our guests. It's a talk and a dialogue more than your standard classical tour. The Captain’s Favorite is for you who wants to explore all of Copenhagen in its full glory. We explore the development of the harbor by journeying through areas that has been built by creating artificial islands over the last many decades. We do a brief stop at the fortress on Trekroner Island where history mix with the future, when we explore the historic fortress and see the first land reclamation of Lynetteholmen - the future island of Copenhagen. We then continue to Nordhavn where you experience firsthand the modern part of Copenhagen and how urbanization is transforming the industrial harbor into the recreational oasis that has made Copenhagen so famous. In the end we finish off with the picturesque canals of the old city centre.
Known For: Copenhagen Water Tours, Copenhagen Day Cruises, Copenhagen Sightseeing Cruises, Copenhagen City Tours, Copenhagen Small Group, Copenhagen Private and Luxury, Copenhagen Half-day Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.