The 12 Best Food & Drink Experiences in Denmark

1.The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Walk central Copenhagen with a local guide such as Toby, Marie, or Peter while sampling Danish cheese, smørrebrød, pastry, candy, hot dogs, beer, cider, licorice, and chocolate. The route may include Torvehallerne, the Botanical Gardens, and historic food halls. Tastings make a full meal, but venues can change.

“Such a fun and intimate Copenhagen food tour! We loved tasting authentic local dishes with an incredible guide. It was so fun to learn the history about the city and enjoy great food. I would definitely recommend to others :)”

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2.Copenhagen Culinary Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend about three hours walking from Torvehallerne to City Hall Square while tasting smørrebrød, meatballs, roast pork, a Danish hot dog, cardamom pastry, kombucha, Carlsberg, and a secret dish. Guides such as Will, Sonia, and Sofia add local stories, though cold weather, limited seating, and a smoking-bar stop may affect the experience.

“Silkie was a great tour guide. She gave us a quick history lesson and offered her honest opinions on different questions. We would highly recommend this tour”

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3.Politically Incorrect Beer Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 516 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Walk from Urban House through Central Station, Mikkeller, the Meatpacking District, and the red-light district while tasting eight beers, about one litre in total. Guides such as Thor, Martin, Roger, Derek, and Magnus mix Copenhagen history with deliberately crude humor. This is an outdoor beer walk, not a pub crawl or brewery tour.

“Roger was a fantastic guide! This tour is the perfect combination of an introduction to Danish beer and local history. The time flew by, we learned a lot, we made new friends and found this to be the perfect start to our Copenhagen adventure.”

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4.Copenhagen’s oldest and original food tour (Est. 2011).

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Start near Nørreport Station and Torvehallerne for a four-hour walk through Copenhagen’s food culture. You’ll try Arla Unika cheese, a fresh Danish pastry, smørrebrød, craft beer, an organic hot dog, licorice, handmade sweets, and Summerbird chocolate. Guides such as Simon, Marie, Peter, and Camilla add local history and practical food tips.

“Our guide Mino was incredible, so knowledgable about the history of the city. We loved the mix of places to eat and drink.”

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5.Best of Danish Pastry Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 414 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Join a small group of up to 10 for a two-hour walk through Copenhagen’s pastry scene. Meet outside Lagkagehuset, visit five bakeries, and taste treats such as Wienerbrød, Tebirkes, Kringle, and Hindbærsnitter. Guides including Theo, Simon, Emily, Noah, and Linea add city history, bakery stories, and practical Copenhagen tips along the way.

“It was a very nice experience, our guide Linea did a great job! She answered all out questions about the city and other things Highly recommend”

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6.Copenhagen Food & Drink Private Tour: Scandinavia Delight Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $197

Walk Copenhagen’s center with a private English-speaking guide such as Magda, Karolina, Jeff, or Rozelle. Taste Danish hot dogs, fish cakes, roast pork, smørrebrød, pastry, beer, schnapps, elder juice, and coffee while learning about local life. Plan on about 2 to 3 miles of walking and enough food to replace a meal.

“Our guide (Magda) was superb! She was charming, personable, and very knowledgeable of the local culture and history. The foods were representative of the area -- and we had more than enough to eat!”

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7.Vesterbro Tour With Beer & Pub Visits – Max 10 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Spend three hours walking through Copenhagen’s changing Vesterbro with an English-speaking local guide such as Kenneth, Oskar, or Liva. Visit a traditional brown bar, Mikkeller’s original bar, and possibly Fermentoren, with one Danish beer and two craft beers included. Expect local history, graffiti, royal oddities, and useful food and bar tips.

“Liva was a great tour guide, helping us drown our sorrows after a concert we had come to Copenhagen for was cancelled. She provided great insights into the city and the various traditional and craft beers, and made what could have been a very sad evening a very memorable one. 10/10 would recommend!”

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8.Copenhagen Private Food Walking Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $202

Walk Copenhagen with a private local guide such as Monica, Claudio, Fabrine, or Grazi, tasting Danish hotdogs, pastries, smørrebrød, chocolates, and other local favorites. The 2 to 3 hour tour mixes food with city sights, adapts to dietary needs, and works best early in your stay.

“Monica was so insightful and such a great guide. She was very accommodating and we got a good insight of Copenhagen as well as where to and what to eat. Highly recommend.”

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9.Politically Incorrect Beer Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 144 reviews · from $61Best value

Join guides such as Martin, Roger, Thor, or Sebastian for a two-hour outdoor walk through Vesterbro. Taste nine local and craft beers while hearing comic stories about brothels, drinking dens, and the Meatpacking District. The tour ends near WarPigs, where you can stay for dinner at your own cost.

“Thor was a great guide and kept us entertained with plenty of stories throughout the walking tour. We got to try 9 different beers from light beers to double IPAs. I’m not a big beer fan but I liked over half of them and would gladly do this tour again!”

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10.Scandinavian Delights Food & Drink Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 96 reviews · 3 hours · from $205

Walk central Copenhagen with a private English or Danish-speaking guide and taste Danish staples at five food stops. You’ll try an organic hot dog, flæskesteg, fish cakes, smørrebrød, beer, schnapps, elderflower juice, and a cinnamon roll with coffee. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly choices are available with advance notice.

“A very pleasant tour, and the guide, Karolina, was very informative and happy to discuss any topics relating to Danish history, culture and life in general”

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11.Vesterbro Beer & Neighborhood Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · from $68

Spend three hours walking Vesterbro with an English-speaking local guide such as Oskar, Kenneth, or Alberte. Visit three contrasting bars, taste about a liter of Danish and craft beer, hear how the district changed, and finish near the Meatpacking District. This is a small-group neighborhood tour, not a pub crawl.

“Oskar was incredible ! Good beer, good moment ! We recommend !!!”

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12.Copenhagen Modern Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend four hours tasting modern Copenhagen with a guide such as Sandra or Therese. Start at Torvehallerne, stop for a sit-down meal in Kødbyen, then finish with lunch and more tastings in Carlsbergbyen. Expect Danish specialties, international flavors, drinks, neighborhood history, and a group capped at 10 people.

“I chose this tour specifically because it seemed the most unique to the other Copenhagen food tours (specifically.. you didn't stop for a hotdog lol). It was definitely interesting! We stopped at a variety of places, including a middle eastern restaurant that I gladly revisited later on my trip. Our guide was also an archeologist, which was really cool because she provided fascinating historical information on the tour as we discussed food. I would recommend!”

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