The 7 Food Experiences in Denmark That Earn Their Price

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 $130Best value

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.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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