Food Tours in Copenhagen

Without a doubt, one of the best things to do in Copenhagen is to enjoy its food. The Danish capital is a city that has managed to establish itself as a top gastronomic destination, thanks to its wide range of restaurants and the creativity of its chefs. That's why a gastronomic tour will allow you to discover the city from one of its most unique sides. In this article I'll introduce you to my favourites, so you can sample the best of Danish cuisine.

From options for beer lovers, visits to markets to try fresh food, to authentic haute cuisine experiences, Copenhagen's gastronomic tours will leave you in love with the city, as each of the circuits has its own charm. You'll see amazing places such as Vesterbro Street, with its bohemian vibe and plethora of restaurants and bars; the breweries in the Nørrebro district; the Meatpacking district or the historic Christianshavn district, with its trendy cafés.

Discover all the charm of Copenhagen's Nordic gastronomy on this walking tour of some of the city's most important sites. Your local guide will take you to places like Torvehallerne, where you can sample delicious organic cheeses and chocolates, and the Botanical Gardens, where you'll learn about the importance of wild plants in Danish cuisine.

Then stop at Aamanns Deli & Takeaway for smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches), a local delicacy not to be missed. The tour also includes visits to other points of interest, such as Rosenborg Castle, or the Geological Museum, where you'll see an authentic meteorite no less than 10,000 years old!

Finally, at Nørrebro Bryghus, you'll sample some of their most delicious craft beers, accompanied by some typical Danish snacks. As you can see, this is one of those tours you just can't miss.

Interesting details

• Price: from 136 euros per person.
• Duration: about 4 hours in total.
• Means of transport: the tour is on foot.
• Advantages of this option: All meals and drinks are included in the tour.
• Disadvantages of this option: pick-up and return to the place of accommodation is not included.

If you're someone who needs to experience the nightlife of every new city, this is the perfect tour for you, a typical Copenhagen bar crawl. The literal translation is bar crawl, but I assure you it's a fun experience to enjoy alone, as a couple or with friends.

With a local guide, you'll tour some of the most important bars in Copenhagen. This night tour will take you to see and enjoy the best Danish drinks and beers. Included is a drink at each bar and, if you decide to do the tour on a Friday or Saturday, entry to a trendy nightclub.

This is one of the best things to do at night in Copenhagen, one of those things you can't miss.

Interesting details

• Price: from 34 euros per person.
• Duration: about 4 hours in total.
• Means of transport: it is a walking tour.
• Advantages of this option: by having a local guide, you can be sure that the places on the tour are first class.
• Disadvantages of this option: it does not include pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation, nor any extra drinks you may wish to consume.

On this tour you'll get the chance to experience some of the most interesting foodie spots in the Danish capital, along with some amazing places in the city centre, making this also one of the best tours in Copenhagen.

With your expert local guide you will visit the old Copenhagen Central Station with its idyllic architecture; the Vesterbro district with its cafes, bars and restaurants; the Oksnehallen market, built in the early 20th century and the Meatpacking district; and finally you will stop at Fisketorvet, the Copenhagen Mall, one of the most important shopping centres in all of Denmark.

This is a tour to explore the local flavours like a Dane. Over the course of 3 hours, you can sample Michelin cheeses, organic ice cream, classic cakes and pastries, drinks and much more. An adventure for the senses, without a doubt. And because it's a walking tour, it's one of the best things to do in Copenhagen during the summer.

Interesting details

• Price: from 137 euros per person.
• Duration: about 3 hours in total.
• Means of transport: this is a walking tour.
• Advantages of this option: all food and drink tastings are included throughout the tour.
• Disadvantages of this option: does not include a guide in Spanish, only English, Danish and Italian.

A visit to Copenhagen can't not include a stroll through its main markets, tasting its delicious food or enjoying its craft beer. That's why the best option is to sign up for a gastronomic walking tour. In this particular option, you will visit the Torvehallerne market, located on Frederiksborggade. Here you can sample some street food as well as fresh Danish food.

This is a small group tour (no more than 12 people), and only takes place at night, when the sun goes down. After a visit to Torvehallerne, you will have dinner with your group in a Danish restaurant of the highest standard. Here you will have the opportunity to continue tasting the flavours of Denmark, have a glass of wine and listen to the stories of your guide.

The evening ends by crossing the Dronning Louises Bro, a famous bridge that crosses the lakes and canals of Copenhagen and connects Frederiksborggade with Nørrebrogade. Nearby you'll stop at a brewery, where you can sample the best Danish beers and eat dessert. If the bridge has left you wanting to see more, I recommend one of Copenhagen's best canal tours.

Interesting details

• Price: from 137 euros per person.
• Duration: about 3 hours in total.
• Means of transport: it is a walking tour.
• Advantages of this option: dinner, drinks and dessert are included.
• Disadvantages of this option: pick-up and return to the place of accommodation is not included.

Join this gastronomic tour of central Copenhagen, where you can enjoy a selection of 10 food and drink tastings carefully chosen by a local host. The tour focuses on the most authentic dishes the city has to offer, allowing you to enjoy typical and popular bites of Danish culture. The first stop is at Torvehallerne, where you can enjoy some of the city's best gastronomic delights.

Then, in the Town Hall Square, you can try other typical street dishes, such as the classic Danish hot dog and local pastries. Along the way, you will complete a total of 10 tastings of the region's own food. The walk will take you to the Copenhagen Round Tower, where you can see the oldest working observatory in Europe. Please note that this tour does not include entrance to the observatory.

As you will see, this tour combines food, drinks, must-see sights and local points of interest, so it's not just about food, it's a chance to experience the best of Copenhagen.

Details of interest

• Price: from 166 euros per person.
• Duration: about 3 hours in total.
• Means of transport: it is a walking tour.
• Advantages of this option: includes vegetarian options.
• Disadvantages of this option: does not include hotel pick-up and drop-off.

If you are someone who loves to explore a city by bike, and you want to sample the local cuisine, then this is the perfect tour for you. You will be accompanied by a local guide who will take you through the centre of Copenhagen. You will make your first stop at the famous Rundetaarn (Round Tower), where you will eat delicious organic hot dogs, one of the Danish classics.

Then you'll cycle on to Torvehallerne, where you'll visit Boutique Fisk for some delicious Danish fishballs served with rye bread and remoulade. You will also visit Summerbird in Torvehallerne to try their amazing Flødeboller, a chocolate ball with cream.

The tour continues with a local beer tasting and a visit to Vita restaurant to try two of their Smørrebrød open-faced sandwiches, accompanied by kebabs. Finally, the tour ends at Copenhagen's King's Square, where you'll have the chance to try two different types of Danish pastries. This is one of the best bike tours in Copenhagen.

Interesting details

• Price: from 89 euros per person.
• Duration: about 3 hours in total.
• Means of transport: bike.
• Advantages of this option: you will exercise while you cycle and taste delicious dishes.
• Disadvantages of this option: only the bike is included, meals are extra.

The Hard Rock Café restaurant chain is one of the most famous in the world. With a range of truly delicious menus and an incomparable setting, dining or lunch at one of them is an experience not to be missed. Copenhagen's Hard Rock is no exception. As well as delicious burgers and drinks, you can see instruments that belonged to some of the biggest rock stars of all time.

You'll also enjoy live music and the best atmosphere. This is one of the most visited gastronomic spots in the city and one of the best things to do with kids in Copenhagen, as the whole family can relax and enjoy the best music. If you have teenagers, they'll love seeing guitars autographed by their idols.

With this option, you can skip the annoying queues and go straight to the lounge. This is something that never hurts when you're on holiday, especially if you're travelling with children, where every minute of waiting can spoil the moment.

Interesting details

• Price: from 28 euros per person.
• Duration: approximately 2 hours in total.
• Means of transport: transport is not included as there is no route.
• Advantages of this option: the menus on offer are very complete and you avoid the queues.
• Disadvantages of this option: it is not a tour in itself, so you will only enjoy the classic American food offered by the Hard Rock Café.

While not considered a tour, I think this is one of the ideal experiences for lovers of Danish cuisine, especially pastries and sweets. Take a private lesson with a local pastry chef and learn the art of making some of the most iconic Danish pastries.

This experience is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. You will learn how to make kanelsnegle (cinnamon rolls), Spandauer (Danish cake) and Frøsnapper (poppy seed and sesame twists). In addition, during the class you will receive everything you need to make these delicacies yourself, as well as the printed recipes. Your host will treat you to tea, to further enrich the experience.

These are typical meals for the colder seasons, so I recommend this class as one of the best things to do in Copenhagen in autumn.

Interesting details

• Price: from 99 euros per person.
• Duration: about 2 hours in total.
• Means of transport: technically not a tour.
• Advantages of this option: you will learn with a professional pastry chef and you will be able to taste what your hands make.
• Disadvantages of this option: it only takes place in the morning.

The best way to book a tour of any kind is online, so you can be sure that you are dealing with a reputable company and you can check what other travellers who have already been on the tour have to say.

They generally last around 3 hours, depending on the type of tour you choose. Please note that some tours only take place in the morning, such as the cooking class, and others only in the evening, such as the pub crawl.

Basically, you will have the chance to tour some of the highlights of the city of Copenhagen, while tasting the local cuisine with a guide.

It is recommended because gastronomy is always a great gateway to the culture of the country or city in question. In the specific case of Copenhagen, there are many flavours that have travelled around the world, so it is worth tasting its beers, its Smørrebrød, its kanelsnegle and feeling that we are part of the culture, that we understand a little more about the city through its dishes.