Copenhagen Walking Tour: Highlights and Hygge w/Lunch Discount Tickets

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Overview

Join us for the full Copenhagen package on this fairy-tale and hygge-filled walking tour of the greatest hits of Copenhagen. This is a great introduction to your Danish experience, offering you a whole day of fun! - Tick off Copenhagen’s greatest hits on a full-day tour with a passionate and knowing native guide by your side - Admire the city’s many iconic and cute castles, picturesque Nyhavn and don't worry, you'll of course say hello to the Little Mermaid and much more! - Arrive at the Royal Palace just in time for the infamous changing of the Royal Guards - Explore The Danish way of living and score some tips on how to get more of that world-famous ‘hygge’ in your life - Discover Danish culture and history, tranquil green havens, and hidden gems that only locals know about on a more immersive cultural experience of Copenhagen than most tours - Get personalized recommendations straight from a local to make your Copenhagen stay even better!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

In front of the statue in Nyboder. At the intersection between Øster Voldgade and Kronprinsessegade. Map address: Krokodillegade 21, 1326 København.

End Point

End point

We will end the tour in the Inner City of Copenhagen, exact location can vary

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Nyboders Mindestuer
If you are going to get to the heart of hygge, you need to go back in time. We begin our Hygge & Happiness tour near the characteristic yellow houses of Nyboder, a famed local district. Here you’ll meet and greet your native guide and your group for the day. Your native guide is a bona fide Copenhagener who is super excited to share their knowledge of Danish culture with you, as well as local historical secrets that you won’t find in any guidebooks! And because our tours are for small groups only, your guide has plenty of time to answer any questions you may have.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Copenhagen
Your tour takes you through the oldest parts of the city, where you experience hidden gems in the form of cobblestone-filled streets, timber-framed houses, and green refuges of calm amongst the urban sprawl. Krusemyntegade is one of the cobblestone-filled streets that just scream hygge with that old world charm. It’s a great example of how hyggelig our city can be if you just take the time to wander.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Kastelle. Kapellet i horsholm
Kastellet is one of those places in Copenhagen where time seems to slow down. As we walk across the old moat and onto the fortress grounds, notice how the sounds of the city fade into the background with tales about vikings. Suddenly, it's just the crunch of gravel underfoot, the rustling of leaves, and the steady rhythm of our own pace. This is where hygge settles in without effort.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Kastelsmøllen
Kastelsmøllen, the old windmill inside Kastellet, is one of those spots where hygge sneaks up on you quietly. It stands on the edge of the ramparts, surrounded by soft grass and views over the city rooftops. Though it’s no longer in use, the mill feels alive in its own way, part of the rhythm of this historic place.
Duration: 5 mins
5. The Little Mermaid
With vikings in our head, we’ll need to take in some of Copenhagen’s magical fairy-tale dust. Take it all in by saying hello to the iconic Little Mermaid and find out why everything is not as it seems with her.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Gefionspringvandet
On our way around the green oasis around the Citadel, we’ll encounter Gefion. Here you’ll hear the stories about where Copenhagen, or at least the land on which it is located, is said to have originated (Hint: It’s something we Danes consider a very dark place!) and all the stories about Norse myth that were practiced back in the Viking times.
Duration: 15 mins
7. St. Alban's Church
While admiring the Gefion Fountain, hear a story about St Albans Church, that is nestled quietly in Churchillparken surrounded by gently swaying trees and peaceful paths.
8. Churchillparken
As we leave St. Alban's Church we step straight into Churchillparken, a green and often overlooked patch of calm in the middle of the city. It’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down and just breathe. The tall trees offer shade on warm days, and in autumn, their golden leaves make everything feel soft and hushed. There’s a sense of stillness here that feels deeply hyggelig.
Duration: 5 mins
9. Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken)
Standing on the grounds of Amalienborg, your eyes are naturally drawn to the majestic Marble Church just across the way. Its soaring copper-green dome commands attention, a stunning contrast to the soft sky above.
Duration: 5 mins
10. Amalienborg
This will bring us to the spectacular Amalienborg, which today serves as the Royal Palace. We will be arriving just in time for the changing of the guards. While you are here, your guide will tell you all about the Danish royal family and we’ll also tell you secret insider stories about the Royal Guards - that only those who have been in the guard know about.
Duration: 20 mins
11. Changing of her Majesty's guard at Amalienborg Castle
Watching the Changing of the Guard at Amalienborg isn’t just about royal tradition—it’s a moment of shared stillness in the heart of the city. As the guards pass by in their dark uniforms and bearskin hats, there’s a quiet pride in the air, a sense of belonging.
Duration: 15 mins
12. Amaliehaven
Tucked just behind Amalienborg, Amaliehaven feels like a secret garden in the middle of the city. With its symmetrical layout, bubbling fountains, and views across the water to the opera house, it’s the perfect spot to get away from the crowds of the guard change and refreshen the energy for the adventure that awaits.
Duration: 5 mins
13. Copenhagen Opera House
Walking down Toldboden, you are greeted by spectacular views of the Copenhagen Opera House and the peaceful green of Operaparken. As you take in the shimmering water and striking architecture, your guide will lead you to a thoughtfully chosen nearby spot where a delicious lunch, full of local flavors, awaits.
14. Nyhavn
Nyhavn’s colorful waterfront and lively atmosphere set the perfect stage for a hyggelig pause. As you take in the iconic canal views and charming old houses, your guide will lead you to a carefully chosen nearby spot where a mouth-watering lunch awaits.
Duration: 35 mins
15. Copenhagen King's New Square
Kongens Nytorv’s grand square and central location offer a brief, hyggelig moment as you walk past. Surrounded by elegant historic buildings and lively cafés, you catch a glimpse of everyday city life blending effortlessly with rich history.
Duration: 5 mins
16. Stroget
Instead of diving into the busy crowds at the main pedestrian shopping Street, Strøget, we’ll gently brush past, choosing quieter side streets where the true hyggelig spirit of the city lives.
17. Nikolaj Kunsthal
Here your guide will let you stretch your neck all the way back to admire the spire throning on top of what seem to be a church, but not all is what it seems in Copenhagen today. Here your guide will share Copenhageners views of religion from outside the church and tell you how this plays into our culture as well even today!
Duration: 10 mins
18. Christiansborg Slot
The palace serves as the Danish parliament today, so here we will stop to tell you all the secrets about Danish politics, the mind-boggling Danish welfare system and the weird Danish cultural law of Jante. A two-tiered system that provide Danes with a very high degree of trust, which have helped us earn the title as some of the happiest people in the world pretty consistently for years. Find out why, as you guide will unravel how these concepts play into Danish happiness and maybe pick up some hacks for your own.
Duration: 20 mins
19. Soren Kierkegaard Statue I Bibliotekshaven
Bibliotekshaven is a hidden oasis in central Copenhagen, offering a peaceful retreat just steps from the city’s busiest streets. As you wander through its quiet paths and manicured lawns, you’ll discover the thoughtful presence of Søren Kierkegaard’s statue - a subtle tribute to one of Denmark’s greatest thinkers.
Duration: 10 mins
20. The Round Tower
We will pass the impressive Rundetårn, where we’ll share stories about the legendary King Christian IV and his lasting impact on Copenhagen’s architecture and character.
Duration: 10 mins
21. Kongens Have
Ditch the urban sprawl together and escape into a beautiful green haven, The Kings Garden. Here take in the spectacular beauty and calm in the midst of the busy historical inner city. As you wander, hear the dramatic story of how the once-royal park came to be one of the first public parks in the world (Hint: It include former kings with delusions of grandeur and mental insanity and inappropriate love triangles!).
Duration: 15 mins
22. Rosenborg Castle
From Kongens Have, Rosenborg Castle reveals itself in all its fairy-tale beauty. As you pause in the garden, the castle’s elegant towers and red brick façades invite admiration, standing as a timeless symbol of Danish history and royal tradition.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Snacks

Lunch

Native English-speaking guide

Exclusion

Additional food and drinks

Additional souvenirs and personal shopping

Tips/Gratuities for your guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please wear suitable footwear for walking as we will be walking approx. 10 km on this full day tour, and bring an umbrella or rain jacket in case of rain.

For your Copenhagen By Mie & Friends tour you will be in a small group of a maximum of 10 people.

This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of six and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of six are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of six.

Please note, we won't access the inside of any of the buildings located at the following places: The Kings Yellow Houses, Rosenborg Castle, Christiansborg Palace, The Old Stock Exchange, Nikolaj Kunsthal, The Opera House, The Royal Theatre, The Marble Church or The Citadel. Instead we will experience all of them from the outside.

This tour combines the best of 2 worlds: Our Hygge & Happiness tour and our Whirlwind of Sights tour

Travelers who show symptoms for COVID-19 will not be allowed to participate in the experience.

Supplied by Copenhagen By Mie

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