We've been fans of the "free walking tour" concept ever since taking one for the first time in…read moreKraków. It's really a great way to take in the culture of the city that you're visiting while also familiarizing yourself with the area. We booked the "Grand Tour of Copenhagen" ahead of time to ensure a tour in English for that day. The tour can also be joined last minute depending on availability. The biggest draw is that the actual tour is free. You're just paying the gratuity to your guide at the end of it all. We met our guide at the steps of City Hall. Just look for the guides with bright green umbrellas. I say this because there are other free walking tours that meet up at similar locations within the square. Wayne checked us in and suggested that we take a look around inside City Hall before the start of the tour. It was a great suggestion as we probably wouldn't have seen it otherwise. It was a great introduction! Wayne was very informative throughout the tour. He pointed out things that we wouldn't have noticed right away. We learned about the culture, government, history, and even the language. He taught us all a few basic Danish words to help us with greeting people. He was great! It's a nice short tour that takes up only about 2.5 to 3 hours of your time. The pacing of the walk is perfect. There are cobblestone streets and bike lanes to navigate through, but otherwise it's an easy walk. Our tour ended at Amalienborg Palace. The only thing that would make the tour better is the timing of it. An early morning tour that ends right before the changing of the guard ceremony would be ideal. However, this might not be possible due to the time given after the tour for those with last minute questions or needing recommendations. That's totally understandable. Otherwise, it was time very well spent. Highly recommended!

Had a wonderful time on this walking tour a few weeks ago!…read more It was easy to find the meeting point for the tour, given the bright green umbrellas on the City Hall steps (see attached pic). We hadn't made a reservation since we weren't sure how jet lag would be affecting us, but the greeter was very welcoming and added the four of us to the English-speaking tour (it probably helped that we arrived 10-15 mins early). Weather was very nice and comfortable temps. Our tour guide, Wayne (I believe was his name), was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. He walked us through many key spots around the city, provided lots of interesting points about the local history, architecture, and language, and helped us see things we never would have noticed otherwise! Such a beautiful city, hard to take it all in without some guidance. At the end of the tour, he pointed out a cute little establishment where we could get locally-sourced snacks, drinks, and trinkets, which I really appreciated since so many souvenir shops are just full of items made elsewhere. All in all a fabulous day exploring Copenhagen, highly recommend!

I've done Sandemans tours in Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dublin, Madrid and Brussels. They're…read moreusually an excellent opportunity to get a look at some interesting and unique parts of a city that you might not spot on your own. I had higher hopes for Copenhagen. First tip, book ahead. They will prioritize customers if you've booked so that they have a proper sized group. Second tip, don't go to the last tour of the day. I did that and unfortunately, it was a massive group of more than 50 for the English tour. This made for a less than ideal environment with too many people, too far from the tour guide and a slow progression through the city. I'm sorry to say that I left the group after the third stop. I still have high hopes for Sandemans and will be looking forward to using them when I get to Porto next month.

I usually enjoy those free walking tours because when I first arrive in a new place I want to get…read moresituated, understand the city and learn how to walk around. The tour started from a main attraction and took about 2h30. Our guide was not Danish but he knew a lot of cool and interesting facts about Copenhagen which made this experience much more interesting. If it's your first time in town and you are traveling solo this is a great way to meet people, discover Denmark's capital and main tourist attractions and, of course do some sightseeing. Don't forget to tip your guide accordingly to the experience you had. Their job is unpaid and they live off the tips they make with the tours. Hope Sandemans get to Brazil and other city capitals around the world soon - why not Stockholm guys? ;)

Touring the Carlsberg brewery was a super fun and interactive experience. Of course you get to…read moresample their lagers and other beers. They tout to be one of the oldest beers in the world and they might be. Very interesting to learn about the history of the brewery and play/interact with the displays at your own pace with your group time. Afterwards, you can visit the gift shop, the hall of beer, and taproom + stables. The horses were gorgeous and they're working, where you might catch them pulling a wagon around. If you're in Copenhagen, worth a visit!

Truly a wonderfully done museum and tour!! I loved how interactive the exhibits were! Each person…read morewill get a wristband that you can scan to interact with the museum exhibit (take photos, create avatars, etc.). At the end, you can scan the QR code to download your goodies electronically! The museum ticket gets you 1 "welcome" mini Carlsberg beer, and 1 full size beer at the end of the tour. All the employees at the museum were so friendly! The walking tour was so fun and interesting. We learned a lot about the Carlsberg family and the different architectures/designs of the campus buildings. Recommendation: Museum and walking tour!

Charlotte Is Amazing…read more.. When my wife and I travel outside the US (about once a year), we enjoy learning about the Jewish connections in various areas. During early May of 2019, we stayed in Copenhagen for a few days before a cruise with another couple who frequently accompany us. After reading many positive reviews about tours offered by Jewish Copenhagen, the 4 of us signed up. Fortunately, our guide was the owner, Charlotte Thalmay, who is immensely knowledgeable about the history of the Jewish people in Scandinavia and other countries of Europe. Such a recitation of facts could easily have dulled the senses, but Charlotte kept the commentary entertaining with real-life stories, including her own, of the men and women who shaped events during the past 500-700 years. Just listening to Charlotte weave tales and put a human face on the dusty pages of history was worth the price of admission ($100 per person for around 4 hours. Normally, the cost is a bit higher. However, Charlotte brought along a trainee, Hannah, and lowered the price. To us, Hannah was a delightful addition so we would have paid the regular fee). Highlights of our tour were visits to the main synagogue and Jewish Museum near the Parliament building. The synagogue is attractive, well-maintained and even seems to boast of a religious school. The museum is relatively small, but showcased in a gorgeous setting and the story it describes of the Jewish people in Denmark packs a wallop. If you're visiting Copenhagen and have any interest in this community, we'd heartily recommend booking a tour with Charlotte.

We had such a wonderful experience on our tour and wanted to give a special shoutout to our tour…read moreguide, Kurt. He made it a special evening for us with his humor, knowledge, and candor. We are so glad we booked with Stromma and look forward to our next trip back to Copenhagen!

A super fun way to see parts of Copenhagen! On a nice day, there's a slight breeze and those sunny…read morerays feel good! It's a little chaotic purchasing riches because the boarding lines, the ticket lines, and the prepaid ticket people are all in the same area. Lines crisscrossing. It sends like it could be very easy door someone to cut in line, but they seem to think it works for them, so ok. The ride is about 45 minutes to an hour. It really helps having a lively guide because to be honest, there's not that much to see, at least not up close. But there are clever looking buildings, like the one that looks like Tobeleron. There are nearby floating bars and restaurants. And there's even a binge humbling place across the waterway. You get to see the little mermaid statue... but only from the backside!!!

The Canal Tours trip was better. But they ARE different and both are included on the Copenhagen…read moreCard! I had a full week in Copenhagen. The city is full of canals. I like being on the water. Put me on a boat so I can explore the city while also sitting for an hour or so and I am happy gal. So on my next-to-last day in the city, needing to kill a little time before a museum opened up, and wanting to rest my feet for a spell...I hopped on a Netto boat tour. Also...because I had already done the other boat tour included with the Copenhagen Card. The boats are a little dingier and dirtier than some other tour companies. And they pack the boats full. You may not have much personal space on a busy day. But you get a full circle tour of the city from the water and you get to be on a boat for an hour. So...*shrug* So I stand by the Canal Tours being much better. But I think as long as you get to do a boat tour during your time in town, any one will do.

"Look ma, I'm on a boat!"…read more No, it's not that kinda boat, but it serves its purpose and floating along Copenhagen's canals on a clear, crisp day is really romantic. SIGH. It's so romantic, we decided to kiss every time the boat goes under the bridge. And people! there are MANY bridges on this tour, over 20 in fact, but who's counting? If you're not a romantic, the practical purpose of this tour is to catch your bearings. Whenever I'm somewhere new, I always opt for the best mode of transportation to see the city. And here, it's best seen on the water. You'll pass the famous Little Mermaid, the impressive Opera House, the upscale Christianshavn neighborhood, Vor Freslers Kirke, etc. The tour lasts about 60 minutes and costs 60 Dkk (that's only $10!) and it's the best tour given in Danish and English. Don't go to the DFS company, they charge twice as much for the same exact tour.

The bike tour with Copenhagen Fairy Tales was very good. We did it with the city e-bikes, and…read morevisited the main tourist attractions of the city. The guide was super nice as well, I'd totally recommend the tour.

We came across the Small-Group Copenhagen City Walking Tour through Viator, which is an…read moreinternational touring company who contracts local touring companies. The guide was a little late, but he called me and apologized over and over, and accommodated this small glitch over and over. He knew his stuff and the politics, which made it all the more interesting. The small group turned out to be my wife and myself, which was a surprise, but it did not faze him. He conducted a FULL tour, and then when it was supposed to be finished, he brought us to a few other places, and then when THAT was finished, he wanted to keep us longer. Pretty amazing. We liked him and his personality. If you ever come across this option, I would like to enthusiastically recommend Mario Kamal Ramzy Fahim Gadalla. He goes by Mario. The walking tour was a little exhausting, but in a good way.

What a place, just beautiful overall. Love layout, the architecture, the arts, the furnitures,…read morejust everything is simply amazing to be admired. My favorite room is the library, just simply magnificent & magical. The bookcase from both floors, the lighting, the chandeliers...just mesmerizing. This is one of A MUST to checkout for sure. I would come back and get lost into this world and this place again.

Fun little visit to another castle. Big halls, grand stairs, kitchen, big library and other neat…read morethings to sight see. Didn't get to see the stables. Christiansborg Palace is actually pretty wild -- it's the only place in the world where the government, the prime minister, and the Supreme Court all work in the same building. And under it, there are literal castle ruins from like the 1100s that you can walk through. Plus, the Danish royal family still uses parts of it for fancy events, so it's kind of like government offices + ancient history + royalty all stacked in one spot. Funny story. There's this extremely long dining table (see pics). You're not supposed to sit there but the tour guide said a family sat there to eat lunch one time.

DKK850 (About US$125) well spent. My tour today was extensive and very enjoyable, taking us from…read morethe Torvehallerne and across the city, tasting and drinking our way through more than six or seven different interesting spots. And more than just a food tour, we passed through and near a few cultural spots too! Rosemarie was excellent. Her English was perfect and her enthusiasm for Copenhagen and Danish culture shines as she told us and showed us all of these super spots. Two stops in the Torvehallerne, a walk through the Botanical Gardens, a proper Danish smørrebrød, a craft brewery, a pølse stand (organic hot dogs, what?), a candy maker and finally back to the Torvehallerne for chocolates. Super delicious, super interesting, super fun. Five stars for Rosemarie and Copenhagen Food Tours!

Our guide was amazing and the food was great. Would highly recommend, drinks and food which was a…read morenice mix. Our guide had lots of information even beyond food.