This post lists the best Copenhagen free walking tours you can take when visiting the capital of Denmark.
We show you free walks of the city center, Christianshavn, notable locations related to the Renaissance, as well as pub crawls.
There are a few different free walking tours available in Copenhagen that cover a variety of subjects and historic locations in the city.
City center tours are the most common, and you can expect these services to include both historic and notable locations in Copenhagen.
Here is a calendar with more of the best free walking tours in Copenhagen.
We even offer our own free, self-guided tour of the city center.
Some companies may also provide tips about the best restaurants, shops, and other attractions you may want to visit in the area.
If you’re more interested in seeing another side of the city, there are also tours covering Christianshavn, a historically Bohemian neighborhood that is considered by many to be the “alternative” district of Copenhagen.
There are also tours that cover the most historic aspects of the city, with a specific focus on Renaissance architecture and landmarks.
Free walking tours are technically pay-what-you-like tours.
Instead of paying an upfront cost, you can pay the guide what you thought the tour was worth at the end.
This means these tours are very popular and affordable and attract large crowds.
So, for travelers who want to ensure an experience with smaller groups of people, we recommend paid small-group tours.
- Overview + Schedule
- City Center
- Christianshavn
- Renaissance Sites
- Pub Crawls
- Boat Tours
- 3-Day Itinerary
Alternatively, you may also want to consider a self-guided exploration game all about fairy tales and legends if you're looking for an outing your children might enjoy.
TIP: Take the popular hop-on-hop-off bus tour through Copenhagen for an easy mode of transportation that can help you cover more ground than you would while walking.
COPENHAGEN CITY CENTER TOURS
There are a lot of interesting things to see and experience in Copenhagen, including a variety of historic and cultural landmarks.
Each of the city center tours listed below is often referred to as a classical tour, as they cover the historic core of the city.
In addition to sightseeing, you can also expect to learn a lot about the golden age of arts in this city, with an emphasis on architecture, famous authors, and more.
Nyhavn Harbour
Attractions on these Copenhagen city center free walking tours:
- Rådhuspladsen
- Christiansborg Palace
- Amalienborg Square
- Marble Church
- Nyhavn Harbour
- Copenhagen Cathedral
- The Round Tower
- Little Mermaid
- And more!
If you’re interested in learning more about these locations, consider taking one of the following pay-what-you-wish walking tours or our self-guided version.
Dinturia Tours
This company offers a daily, highly-rated walking tour of the city center called The Wonders of Copenhagen.
This tour is available daily at 10 a.m.
CHRISTIANSHAVN FREE WALKING TOURS
This bohemian neighborhood is somewhat off the beaten path, allowing you to get a look at a side of the city that few tourists ever experience.
While you’re traveling around the alternative district of Copenhagen, you’ll learn about its origins dating back to the 17th century as well as the history of the area.
Freetown Christiania
Attractions on this Christianshavn free walking tour:
- Hojbro Plads
- Absalon Statue
- Christianshavn Canal
- Church of Our Saviour
- Freetown Christiania
- And more!
If these locations sound interesting, you can learn more about all of them by taking the following pay-what-you-wish walking tour.
Christianshavn Free Walking Tour
This tour will give you the opportunity to discover one of the more interesting neighborhoods in all of Copenhagen.
Running daily at 15:00 (3 pm), this tour lasts for approximately 1 ½ hours.
One of the more interesting stops on this tour is in Freetown Christiania, a community that is seen as a state within another state.
There are only about 1,000 citizens living in Freetown, but they consider themselves outside of both Danish and EU law.
In addition to their Christianshavn service, this company also offers free walking tours of the city center and notable Renaissance landmarks.
Reservations are required. Book this tour or learn more.
COPENHAGEN RENAISSANCE FREE WALKING TOURS
Although the city center tours are a great way to learn about a variety of historical sites in Copenhagen, this tour is specifically focused on notable Renaissance landmarks and attractions.
Whether you’re interested in this time period or you just want to see some of the best architecture in the city, this free walking tour is definitely worth consideration.
Church of Our Lady
Attractions on the Renaissance tours:
- Rundetaarn
- Hojbro Plads
- Church of Our Lady
- Rosenborg Castle
- King’s Garden
- Torvehallerne market
- And more!
If you’re interested in seeing locations such as these, consider the free walking tour listed below.
Renaissance Copenhagen Free Tour
Discover some of the most notable Renaissance landmarks in the city on this 1 ½ hour Copenhagen tour which is offered every Thursday and Sunday at 12 pm.
This tour actually ends at a marketplace with several food stalls, which is the perfect place to get some delicious Danish pastries if you’re hungry at the end of the outing.
Don’t forget that this company also offers a free Copenhagen city center tour and a free Christianshavn tour.
Reservations are required. Book the tour or find out more.
There aren’t currently any free pub crawls offered in Copenhagen, but that could change in the future.
That said, there are some paid services you might want to consider.
Although you’ll have to pay for a ticket to enjoy a pub crawl, it’s worth noting that most of these outings include at least a few free drinks and access to drink specials.
Prices typically range in price from 130 - 150 DKK, and you can find some of the best options on this list of Copenhagen pub crawls.