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!

High quality tours and tour guides. Highly recommend. Was not disappointed though wasn't sure what…read moreto expect when i signed up.

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? ;)

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.

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.

Adorable hot tub, sauna, cold plunge experience in "Little Siberia" -- a more industrial area…read morefurther from town. Amazing in any weather, which is a bonus for Denmark. You sign up on time for a time slot. Be early or on time - times are strict for ending, so you just lose time if you're late. Show up, change into a swim suit, shower (it's very "fresh" lol), and then go enjoy! Sign up for the Hot Days for the shared, public experience that's most affordable and fun! You can also request and pay for private hot tubs and/or saunas. The cold plunges (3) are shared with varying temperatures. You can ask (if everyone in the tubs agree) to raise/lower the temperature pretty quickly. There are drinks available on site - beers, sparkling teas, kombucha, etc. Towels are included in the price, but you get it at the end. A perfect way to relax into any Copenhagen afternoon/evening, especially with the string lights!

I don't think the one other review for this place is really a fair review as the person never got…read moreto experience the place but came on here to share about not getting their refund because of COVID shutdown. I would agree that this business should have refunded them, so that was kind of crummy. I mean it's not like we have a pandemic everyday or that it was some BS excuse. I booked the 90 min HotDays experience which allows 5 people to book a tub (they don't have to be in the same group) and if there are 5 people booked, they do arrange for a HotDays experience, which is pretty good for 350DKK for 90 minutes, that's much cheaper than a similar indoors NYC experience I had recently, haha. Staff were very nice and bless their hearts today for working as it was about as nasty as it could get outside really. It was cold, very windy and rainy and the staff here basically had on waterproof snowsuits on and were all very chipper and helpful! We were shown to male and female changing rooms and also given a tour of the place. We were assigned a hot tub and then we were shown our communal sauna (electric) and the 3 cold plunge tubs available. Changing rooms were warmer and dry and served it's purpose. They asked us to only collect towels AFTER our experience and I appreciated that as you didn't see the place filled with dirty wet towels everywhere. I started off in the 100C sauna and my goodness it was hot with also 20% humidity. After about 10-15 min of this, I got pretty hot, so I took a dunk in the 4C cold plunge for about 10-15 seconds and then came back to the sauna. That was an amazing feeling honestly. Loved it! I did that for a couple of more cycles of hot and cold. Next, around the 45 min mark, I climbed into the hot tub and the other 4 people were already there. It was already quite cozy and 5 people is the max really. There is a slightly higher bench seating too and one of the girls opted to sit up there with some of her upper body exposed. The hot tub was at 40C and pretty warm and while the weather was just awful, siting in the hot tub made it so much nicer and even pleasant! I could have soaked for hours in that hot tub! By the 90 min mark, staff will come get you and then you're back to the changing room and voila! That's your 90 min experience and I loved every minute of it! Definitely give this place a try when in CPH even if the weather isn't great (actually that's the best time to come), they do on occasion shut down the business if weather is really crazy but I lucked out today. The place also sells drinks but I didn't buy any, I think its also BYOB, just check their FAQ on their website. No food though allowed in here and I didn't see anyone eating. We also know that cold plunge and hot sauna has health benefits so definitely come here to relax and also do something for your health! This was really the best way to ring in the New Year and I just couldn't have asked for a better day. The staff said that bad weather makes the experience all that much better and I would agree! And for the price of this experience, it's a steal with amazing views of urban CPH! I could see CopenHill from our hot tub and even the little lit up Xmas tree from the top. Was just lovely!

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.

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.

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!!!

On trips, we leave some time for unplanned activities. In Copenhagen, Stromma was the best…read more"on-a-whim" choice we made. We'd been on boat tours in other cities, and it's usually one of the best things we do. You see things not from the perspective of a motor vehicle on a highway, or a train moving down the track, but rather as people did hundreds of years ago when moving across the sea or through waterways. The seats were ok, not the most comfortable, but not bad. The narration in English was excellent. I could put up many photos and a few videos of tight under-bridge passages, beautiful buildings, interesting boats, and so on. I'll leave that task to others, and keep my review uncluttered. Boat rides are great fun, young or old, no matter the level of fitness. Avoid the heat of the day, maybe aim at the final cruise of the day, and I believe you'll enjoy it.