Covid-19 Update:

Grand Tour: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 10.30 from the steps of Radhuspladsen

Christianshavn Tour: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 15.00 from Bishop Absalon Statue at Hojbro Plads

Classical Tour: Sundays at 12.00 from Bishop Absalon Statue at Hojbro Plads

Reservations are required for a guaranteed spot on our tour. You are welcome to meet us at the square without a reservation, but we cannot guarantee that you will be able to join us. It is free to join and reserve a spot in our walking tours. Our tours are tip-based, we kindly ask you respect the work of the tour guide when considering what the tour is worth.

Email us if you would like to coordinate a Pop Up tour on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. We require minimum of 2 people for a small cozy tour experience. Pop-Up tours from 100 DKK to 150 DKK per person (max 10 people).

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Copenhagen Free Walking Tours

The Free Tour concept allowes travelers to join walking tours for free and has gathered fame all over the world with the idea that you can get a fantastic tour that caters to your budget without compromising on quality. Our local guides are some of the most experienced in Copenhagen, and have been working for years to give thousands of visitors a great experience.

Our passion for our work and our city makes us wonderful guides - but only you can keep us doing what we love. We hope to tour for many years to come, and as freelance tourguides we receive no compensation outside of what guests pay at the end of our tours. That’s why we kindly ask that you pay what you consider with respect a fair and honest price for our work.

You can book your spot HERE.

Our tours run regardless of climate conditions* Since it rains 170 days on average in Copenhagen, we invite you to wear comfy shoes, warm clothes, layers and rain gear so you can fully enjoy our walk together!

Please note that 6 or more traveling together in one group need to book a private tour. Our visitors travel from all over the world to have a good time in Copenhagen, and we are well acquainted with the unique challenges of walking as a group in the city. In order to make sure everyone is safe and happy, the guides of Copenhagen Free Walking Tours ask that you abide by a few simple rules on tour. Please be respectful of these rules, and of your tour guide. We promise we’re not killjoys - just experienced in how best to navigate wonderful Copenhagen. If you need special considerations, have specific requests or are a group of 6 or more, you are welcome to book a private tour with us by emailing: copenhagenguides@gmail.com. Multiple bookings adding up to 6 or more by the same group will not be allowed on our Free Walking Tours.

*Please note that there must be five or more participants in the Free Walking Tour in order for it to run.

1. Grand Tour of Copenhagen

Copenhagen has a rich history as a major city on the edge of the Baltic. It grew from a little fishing town to the capital of Denmark, and survived fire, plague, invasion and just about everything in between. Nowadays Copenhagen is known as a culture capital, a hub of design and experimentation, a place for foodies and a land of fairy tales. Join our Grand tour to hear how Copenhagen became the fantastic city it is today. Learn about the city's founding father, the best place to get Danish smørrebrød, and why the Danes are called the happiest people in the world!

Join the Grand Tour of Copenhagen

When does it start? 10.30

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Where does it start? City Hall Steps, Rådhuspladsen

How long is the tour? 2.5 to 3 hours

Where does it end? Royal Palace of Amalienborg

How much does it cost?

Free to join and you decided a fair price to pay at the end of the tour

Please note that the guides pay a marketing fee for each person attending the tour.

Bishop Absalon Horse Statue at Højbro Plads

2. Tour of Christianshavn

Don’t miss out on the alternative side of Copenhagen. Join our free Christianshavn Tour for a walk down winding cobblestone streets, past unique churches and right up to the door of the Free Town of Christiania.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour begins, to ensure that the tour can start on time.

Join the Tour of Christianshavn

When does it start? 15pm

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Where does it start? Højbro Plads

How long is the tour? 90 minutes

Where does it end? Near The Free Town of Christiania

How much does it cost?

Free to join and you decided a fair price to pay at the end of the tour

Please note that the guides pay a marketing fee for each person attending the tour.

FAQs Pop Up City Tour

Day and Date of Tours: Tuesday and Wednesdy

When does it start? 10.30 - 12.30 or flexible depending on request

Where does it start? City Hall Steps, Rådhuspladsen

How long is the tour? 2hrs

Where does it end? Royal Palace of Amalienborg

How much does it cost? pre-paid 150dkk per person, credit card preferred

How can I book a spot?

You must email us at copenhagenguides@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Can I walk up on the day of the tour? Reservervations are required to guarantee a spot. Having a booking will ensure that we have enough guides to meet the demand. If you do not have a booking and we have spots available, you must provide an email for contact tracing purposes.

How can I be sure the tour will run? We need a minimum of 2 guests to book to run a tour. We will send you a confirmation.

Deadline to reserve a spot?

17pm on Monday if you want to reserve a spot for a Tuesday tour

17pm on Tuesday if you want to reserve a spot for a Wednesday tour

I am not in town on the days the tours are offered?

Please email us! If there is enough demand, we will do our best to coordinate or a tour midweek.

Please note that the guides pay a marketing fee for each person attending the tour.

Pop Up City Tour

Our pre-paid Pop Up City Tour is our response the growing demand for a safe and secure way to enjoy the Copenhagen.

Local guides will take you on a journey through the heart of the city to see the must see sight of Copenhagen and share with you the history, culture and interesting stories.

Similar to summer of 2020, we are intentionally keeping our groups small so that you can feel safe while enjoying our tours and so that us guides can share our passion for story-telling and do what we do best!

Read the FAQs to the left for additional details and how to reserve your spot!

Highlights of the Pop Up City Tour include:

The City Hall
Christiansborg palace
The old City Center
Nyhavn harbour
The Royal Palace of Amalienborg

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour begins with a copy or screenshot of your confirmation email, to ensure that the tour can start on time.

3. Classical Tour of Copenhagen

Head into Renaissance Copenhagen on this cozy free tour. We’ll visit Copenhagen’s Cathedral, the Round Tower, and Rosenborg Palace, and hear all about our craziest king and his biggest parties. We’ll finish just in time for lunch at Torvehallerne, one of the best lunch spots in town.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour begins, to ensure that the tour can start on time.

Join the Classical Tour

When does it start? 12pm

Sunday

Where does it start? Højbro Plads

How long is the tour? 90 minutes

Where does it end? Torverhallerne Food Hall

How much does it cost?

Free to join and you decided a fair price to pay at the end of the tour

Please note that the guides pay a marketing fee for each person attending the tour.

Pub Crawl

After showing you the sights of Copenhagen by day, we’re ready to show you Copenhagen by night!

Join our Pub Crawl to see Copenhagen’s vibrant night life and meet new drinking buddies. We’ll take you on a classic crawl through multiple bars where you’ll get free shots, free beer and an amazing party. Enjoy yourself, make new friends and dance your heart out into the early hours of the morning.