Food Tours in Copenhagen

Undoubtedly, 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 is why a gastronomic tour will allow you to discover the city in one of its most typical faces. In this article I will introduce you to my favorites, so you can taste the best of Danish cuisine.

From options for beer lovers, visits to markets to taste fresh food, to authentic haute cuisine experiences, the gastronomic tours of Copenhagen will leave you in love with the city, as each of the circuits has its own charm. You will get to know incredible places like Vesterbro Street, with its bohemian atmosphere and its large number of restaurants and bars; the breweries in the Nørrebro neighborhood; the Meatpacking district or the historic Christianshavn neighborhood, with its modern cafes.

Discover all the charm of Copenhagen's Nordic gastronomy on this walking tour through some of the most important places in the city. You will visit with your local guide places like Torvehallerne, where you will taste delicious organic cheeses and chocolates; and the Botanical Garden, where you will 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 will see an authentic meteorite no less than 10,000 years old!

Finally, at Nørrebro Bryghus, you will taste some of their most delicious craft beers, accompanied by some typical Danish snacks. As you will see, this is one of those tours that you can't miss for anything.

Details of interest

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

If you are one of those who need to get to know the nightlife of every new city, this tour is perfect for you, a typical bar crawl in Copenhagen. The literal translation would be to crawl from bar to bar, but I assure you that it is a fun experience to enjoy alone, as a couple or with friends.

With a local guide, you will visit some of the most important bars in Copenhagen. This night tour will take you to know 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, entrance 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 return to the lodging place, nor the extra drinks you wish to consume.

On this tour you will have the opportunity to see some of the most interesting gastronomic venues in the Danish capital, along with some amazing places in the city center, 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 at the beginning of the 20th century and the Meatpacking district; and finally you will stop at Fisketorvet, the Copenhagen Mall, one of the most important shopping centers in all of Denmark.

This is a tour to explore the local flavors like a Dane. Throughout the 3-hour tour, you will taste Michelin cheeses, organic ice cream, classic pastries and cakes, drinks and much more. An adventure for the senses, without a doubt. And since it's a walking tour, it's one of the best summer activities to do in Copenhagen.

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: all food and beverage tastings are included throughout the tour.
• Disadvantages of this option: it does not include a guide in Spanish, only English, Danish and Italian.

Visiting Copenhagen cannot not include a walk through its main markets, tasting its delicious gastronomy or delighting with its craft beer. That is why the best option is to sign up for a gastronomic walking tour. In this particular option, you will visit the Torvehallerne market, located in Frederiksborggade. There you will be able to try some street food as well as typical Danish fresh food.

This is a tour for small groups of people (no more than 12), and takes place only 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 flavors 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 will stop at a brewery, where you can taste the best Danish beers and eat a dessert. If the bridge has left you wanting to know more, I recommend you to take one of the best tours of the canals of Copenhagen.

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 lodging place 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 food typical of the region. The walk will take you to the Copenhagen Round Tower, where you can see the oldest working observatory in Europe. It is worth mentioning 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 pick up and return to the hotel.

If you are one of those who love to explore a city by bike, and you also want to taste the local gastronomy, let me tell you that this tour is ideal for you. During the tour you will be accompanied by a local guide who will take you through the center 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 will continue cycling to Torvehallerne, where you will visit Boutique Fisk, to try 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 skewers. Finally, the tour ends at Copenhagen's King's Square, where you will have the opportunity to taste 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 touring and tasting 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 series of really delicious menus and an incomparable setting, dinner or lunch in one of them is an experience not to be missed. The Hard Rock Copenhagen is no exception, besides delicious burgers and all kinds of drinks, you can see instruments that belonged to some of the most important rock stars of all time.

In addition, you will also enjoy live music and the best atmosphere. This is one of the most visited gastronomic places 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 will love to see 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 are on vacation, especially if you are traveling with children, where every minute of waiting can spoil the moment.

Interesting details

• Price: from 28 euros per person.
• Duration: about 2 hours in total, approximately.
• Means of transport: transport is not included as there is no route.
• Advantages of this option: the menus offered are very complete and you avoid queues.
• Disadvantages of this option: it is not a tour per se, 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 class with a local pastry chef and learn the art of making some of the most representative Danish pastries.

This experience is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. You will learn how to prepare 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 foods of the colder seasons, so I recommend this class as one of the best things to do in Copenhagen in autumn.

Details of interest

• Price: from 99 euros per person.
• Duration: about 2 hours in total.
• Means of transport: technically it is 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 through the internet, so you can guarantee that it is a serious company and you can check what other travelers who have already done the tour say about it.

In general they last about 3 hours, but it will depend on the type of tour you choose. Keep in mind that some are only in the morning, like the cooking class, and others only in the evening, like the pub crawl.

Basically, you will have the chance to tour some of the highlights of the city of Copenhagen, while tasting the dishes of the local gastronomy 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 flavors that have gone around the world, so it is worth tasting their beers, their Smørrebrød, their kanelsnegle and feel that we are part of the culture, that we understand a little more the city through its dishes.