Tour operator
Stromma Canal Tours Copenhagen
Year-round guided canal and harbour boat tours from Nyhavn and Ved Stranden, passing the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, the Opera House and Christiansborg.
Copenhagen Free Walking Tours
Tip-based walking tours of Copenhagen, including a daily Grand Tour from City Hall Square, a Christianshavn tour and themed walks on the harbour and Carlsberg.
At a glance
- Type
- Tip-based walking tours
- Area
- City Hall Square / Højbro Plads, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Official site
- copenhagenfreewalkingtours.dk
Good to know
- Daily tours
- Tip-based pricing
- Themed tours
Why we recommend it
Copenhagen Free Walking Tours runs tip-based walking tours of the city, operated by the company Guided Tours CPH. The model is simple: the tours are free to join, and at the end you decide what you think the tour was worth and pay the guide accordingly. The company asks guests to respect the work of the guide when choosing what to pay, so it is not really free, but it lets you set a price that fits your budget.
The flagship tour is the Grand Tour of Copenhagen, which starts on the steps at the entrance to City Hall on Rådhuspladsen and lasts two and a half to three hours. It covers the main sights of the old town and is a good introduction on your first day. In the current winter schedule, which runs from 1 October to Easter 2027, the Grand Tour runs daily at 10:30 and 14:00. A 90-minute Tour of Christianshavn leaves Højbro Plads daily at 15:00, and a shorter Classical Tour of Copenhagen leaves Højbro Plads at 12:00 on Fridays and Sundays.
Two themed tours add variety. The Little Mermaid and Harbour Tour leaves from Copenhagen Vibes at Amaliegade 14 at 14:30 on Saturdays and lasts about two and a half hours, taking in the harbourfront on the way to the statue. The Beer, Bricks and Family Drama tour, which explores the story of Carlsberg, starts by the stairs at Enghave Plads metro station at 10:30 on Fridays and Saturdays and lasts two hours. Check the website for the latest schedule, as times change with the season.
These tours suit budget travellers, solo visitors who want company and anyone who likes to get their bearings on foot. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, as the tours go ahead outdoors and the Grand Tour is fairly long. Bring cash or a way to pay the guide at the end, and arrive a few minutes early at the meeting point so you can find the group.
City Hall Square is a short walk from Copenhagen Central Station and Tivoli, and Højbro Plads is near Strøget and Gammel Strand metro station, so the meeting points are easy to reach. Questions can be sent to the company by email. The Grand Tour works well on your first morning, followed by an afternoon at one of the museums you have passed.
Copenhagen Free Walking Tours FAQs
Are the walking tours really free?
They are free to join, and you pay the guide what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Where does the Grand Tour start?
On the steps at the entrance to City Hall on Rådhuspladsen.
How long is the Grand Tour?
About two and a half to three hours.
When does the Grand Tour run?
In the schedule from 1 October to Easter 2027, daily at 10:30 and 14:00.
Is there a tour of Christianshavn?
Yes, a 90-minute tour leaves Højbro Plads daily at 15:00.
Is there a tour about Carlsberg?
Yes, the Beer, Bricks and Family Drama tour starts at Enghave Plads metro station on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30.
How do I contact the company?
By email at [email protected].
What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes, clothing for the weather and a way to pay the guide at the end.