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City sights, canal cruise, smørrebrød lunch and Carlsberg beer tasting in one experience.

Highlights

Panoramic city tour and scenic cruise through Copenhagen’s harbour and canals

Glide past historic buildings, houseboats and striking modern waterfront architecture

Enjoy classic smørrebrød sandwiches on colourful Nyhavn’s lively waterfront

Discover famed brewing heritage and sample a refreshing Danish bee

How it works

Experience Copenhagen from land and water on this flavour-filled five-hour excursion. The tour begins with a panoramic city drive introducing the Danish capital’s historic landmarks and contemporary Scandinavian style.

Continue with a relaxing canal cruise through the city’s harbour, passing colourful houseboats, grand façades and modern waterfront architecture. After seeing the city from the water, head to vibrant Nyhavn for a traditional Danish lunch of classic smørrebrød open-faced sandwiches.

The tour concludes at the historic home of Carlsberg, where you’ll learn about Denmark’s legendary brewery and enjoy a refreshing beer tasting.

Before you book

Activity level

Moderate: Some mobility needed

Availability

Winter, Spring

Transport

Bus with guide

Food & drink

Lunch

Voyages with this excursion

This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.

Available: Winter, Spring

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions our guests ask most often

If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.  

However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.

You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.

If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.

Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.

Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.

Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most

Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed

Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed

Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed 

These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility. 

Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.

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