DENMARK · HIDDEN GEMS TOURS
The good hidden gems tours fill up through the summer and thin right out by November. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Copenhagen’s social canal cruise, with harbor views, Trekroner Fortress, modern architecture, Danish life, and practical booking tips.
“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.”
A witty private Copenhagen walk covering Christiansborg, Tivoli, philosophy, Viking artifacts, and local stories in 90 minutes.
“Our tour guide was amazing, in that he was tons of fun and very informative. I absolutely loved the library gardens; I could have sat there for hours meditating in the serenity and beauty of the gardens.”
See Copenhagen’s main sights and local favorites on a private 2 to 3 hour walking or cycling tour with a drink or snack included.
“Mia was an amazing tour guide. She provided not only historical information but 'local' knowledge about the city. We left with a long list of recommendations of areas to explore and things to try. She even navigated us around the Royal Run that was going on that day with ease. Our team had a great time and would highly recommend this tour!”
Explore Aarhus on a two-hour English walking tour covering the cathedral, Latin Quarter, Møllestien, City Hall, and local tips.
“It did not include going inside the cathedral or theater, which the description indicated it would. That was disappointing.”
Explore Copenhagen by private boat, from parliament and Amalienborg to Christiania, Holmen, Refshaleøen, and local canal stories.
“We had the best time on the water with Andreas. He was so nice, knowledgeable and really tailored the trip to our preferences. It was such a fun, relaxing and unique way to experience the sights of Copenhagen. We can’t wait to do it again and would highly recommend!”
Walk Copenhagen from Strøget to Nyhavn, seeing palaces, churches, monuments, and Danish life with a flexible local guide.
“Abbiamo avuto Simona come guida…che dire se non che abbiamo conosciuto oltre che una meravigliosa città una meravigliosa persona.Spero abbiate la stessa nostra fortuna di avere lei come guida…empatica dolce sensibile disponibile e sopratutto entusiasta ed entusiasmante!ha risposto a tutte le nostre domande su ogni tipo di curiosità ed era super preparata.Non poteva andare meglio di così ♥️.Grazie Simo”
Explore Copenhagen’s Vesterbro with a private local guide, from Skydebanehaven and the Meatpacking District to Christiania.
“Very good tour in Copenhagen with our guide. She knows perfectly her city and the danish culture, and we had a very pleasant tour in Christiana district and in the historical city.”
Explore Copenhagen’s landmarks and local corners on a private three-hour tour with a guide, snack or drink, and flexible cancellation.
“Esperienza piena e ricca di particolari e dettagli nascosti Sam una guida super Mai avuta una guida così”
Photograph Christianshavn’s canals, houseboats, backyards, and historic streets with a private Copenhagen photo guide.
“Highly recommended! The Hidden Gems Tour takes you to corners you would never discover yourself. Benny tells about the history of the neighborhood and gives recommendations for attractive pictures and unusual perspectives. The three hours flew by. As a parting gift, he also gave us tips for other great discoveries we made on our own.”
Ride through Nørrebro’s street art, politics, food, and bike culture on a private three-hour Copenhagen tour with a local guide.
Cycle Copenhagen’s bike lanes to see the Little Mermaid, royal palaces, secret courtyards, and local neighborhoods with an expert guide.
“Our guide, Diana, was FABULOUS!! We happened to be the only participants for the tour that morning, so she tailored the route specific to our interests. Along with the notable historical sights and local trivia, she also shared lots of interesting information about everyday life in Copenhagen, the educational, economic, and political systems, along with general Danish cultural norms. Note—although we are frequent bike riders in the US, this was our first time riding without helmets, and we felt perfectly safe. (Helmets are optional, but they were offered to us by our guide.) HIGHLY RECOMMEND this experience!! Thank you, Diana, you were absolutely wonderful!!!😊”
Photograph Christianshavn, canals, cafes, houseboats, and Copenhagen views with a private local guide on this 3-hour walking tour.
Ride Copenhagen’s bike lanes past famous landmarks, quiet courtyards, bridges, and churches on this relaxed three-hour guided tour.
“If you book this through aviator, they are stealing your money. The actual tour has nothing to do with Hidden Gems and is merely a tour of the city landmarks. While the equipment is good, and the guide perfectly nice, the way it is billed is entirely different from the experience you will have, When we met at the bike shop we noticed that the tour we had been assigned to was $70, not the $184 per person that Viator is charging. Unfortunately, when I brought this to Viator’s attention, their response was the predictable “buyer beware” effort, so I will simply warn you off in this fashion. This tour,…”
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