Copenhagen Tours

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Hop-on Hop-off tour- Classic Copenhagen (Red route) For an essential Copenhagen experience, glide past Nyhavn’s postcard-perfect harbor, wave to the Little Mermaid, marvel at Rosenborg Castle’s treasures, and feel the magic of Tivoli Gardens. History, charm, and iconic sights await.

• Popular stops: Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, The Little Mermaid

Hop-on Hop-off tour - Home of Carlsberg Copenhagen (Green route) Discover Copenhagen’s free-spirited side, vibrant canal houses in Christianshavn, the graffiti-lined streets of Freetown Christiania, and Reffen’s buzzing street food scene. A feast for the eyes (and taste buds).

• Popular stops: Planetarium, University of Copenhagen Horticultural Gardens & Copenhagen Zoo

Hop-on Hop-off tour - Colourful Copenhagen (Purple route) A blend of family fun and Danish brewing heritage, meet polar bears at the zoo, then toast to history at the Carlsberg Brewery. Perfect for animal lovers and beer enthusiasts alike.

• Popular stops: Christianshavn, Christiania Freetown, Street Food/Reffen

Inclusions #

• 24/48/72-hour unlimited Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• Access to Classic Copenhagen, Colourful Copenhagen & Home of Carlsberg routes

• Audio guides in English, Spanish, French, Danish, German & Italian

• Wi-Fi & headphones onboard

• Free map

Accessibility

• Most of the buses are wheelchair accessible. However, the spaces accommodate only one wheelchair at a time, measuring up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high.
• For specific accessibility requirements or wheelchair accommodations, contact the service provider for assistance.

Additional information

• Dogs in carriers are allowed on the bus.

Inclusions #

• 1-hour canal cruise
• Captain
• Blankets
• Life jacket

Exclusions #

• Drinks (available for purchase onboard)

Hop-on Hop-off tour - Red route Bright red double-decker buses glide through Copenhagen’s vibrant streets, contrasting against historic landmarks and colorful facades. You'll enjoy sweeping city views from open rooftops, while iconic sights like royal palaces, waterfronts, and lively squares unfold at every turn.

• Popular stops: Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace, Little Mermaid

Hop-on Hop-off tour - Boat tour Gliding low on the water, blue Netto-Boats weave through Copenhagen’s historic canals and harbor. As you sit beneath open skies or sheltered glass, drifting past colorful quays, centuries-old houses, royal palaces, and modern landmarks.

• First boat: 10am from Nyhavn (10:20am from Nov 1 to Mar 25)
• Last boat: 5pm from Sep 1 to Oct 31, 3pm from Nov 1 to Mar 25, 6pm from Mar 26 to Jun 30 & 8pm from Jul 1 to Aug 31
• Frequency: Every 15-20 mins
• Duration: 60 minutes

Inclusions #

• 24/48/72-hour unlimited Hop-on Hop-off tour

• Access to Red route

• 60-min guided boat tour in English (as per option selected)

• Audio guide in Spanish, Swedish, Chinese, Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian (on the bus & boat)

• RED Sightseeing mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Accessibility

• The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The boat tour is not accessible by wheelchair or pram/stroller.
• Life jackets are provided for all passengers, including children.

Additional information

• Enhance your sightseeing experience with the official RED Sightseeing app. Find exactly where to hop on and track buses and boats in real-time. Available on the App Store.
• If you've selected the boat tour upgrade, you must collect a paper ticket at any bus stop from a Red Sightseeing staff member.
• Dogs may be allowed onboard at the boatmaster's discretion, with the right to refuse entry at any time.

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points for the bus tour. You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket. Hop-on Hop-off tour- Classic Copenhagen (Red route)

• First bus: 10am from Stop #1 Ved Stranden / Strøget
• Last bus: 4:30pm from Stop #1 Ved Stranden / Strøget
• Frequency: Every 35 minutes
• Popular stops: Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, The Little Mermaid

Hop-on Hop-off tour - Home of Carlsberg Copenhagen (Green route)

• First bus: 11:15am from Stop #12 Tivoli / Radisson Collection Royal Hotel
• Last bus: 3:15pm from Stop #12 Tivoli / Radisson Collection Royal Hotel
• Frequency: Once every 2 hours
• Popular stops: Home of Carlsberg, Planetarium, University of Copenhagen Horticultural Gardens & Copenhagen Zoo

Hop-on Hop-off tour - Colourful Copenhagen (Purple route)

• First bus: 12:15am from Stop #1 Ved Stranden / Strøget
• Last bus: 4:15pm from Stop #1 Ved Stranden / Strøget
• Frequency: Once every 2 hours
• Popular stops: Christianshavn, Christiania Freetown, Street Food/Reffen

Copenhagen canal cruise

• First cruise: 9:30am from Nyhavn/Ved Stranden
• Last cruise: 8:15pm from Nyhavn/Ved Stranden
• Frequency: Every 15-45 minutes
• Popular stops: Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace

Click here to see the detailed route map and boarding points for the canal cruise.

Inclusions #

Canal Sightseeing Cruise

• 1-hour classic Copenhagen canal cruise

• Canal audio commentary in six languages

Copenhagen Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• Access to three city sightseeing route

• Bus audio commentary in six languages

• Wi-Fi and headphones on board buses

• 24 or 48 hour hop-on hop-off bus pass (as per option selected)

Accessibility

Canal Sightseeing Cruise

• Access: The canal cruise is not accessible by wheelchair, pram, or stroller.

Copenhagen Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• Bus accessibility: Most hop-on hop-off buses are wheelchair accessible, with space for one wheelchair up to 70 x 120 x 135 cm.
• Bus assistance: For specific accessibility needs on the bus, contact the service provider in advance.

Additional information

Canal Sightseeing Cruise

• Life jackets: Life jackets are provided for all passengers on the canal cruise.
• Dogs: Small dogs in bags are welcome on the boats if they are friendly and used to people.
• Cruise details: Specific canal cruise details will be shared in your ticket after booking.

Copenhagen Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• Dogs: Dogs in carriers are allowed on the hop-on hop-off buses.

Inclusions #

• Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app
• Unlimited availability. Play any day, at any hour.
• Pause and resume anytime
• No group limit - bring as many friends as you want!
• Choose your language: English, German or Dutch

Exclusions #

• Physical tour guide or game master (NOT NEEDED)
• Parking fees
• WiFi
• Transportation
• Food or drinks

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to Rosenborg Castle with access to King's Garden
• Private tour of selected attractions
• Expert guide
• Guided visit to Amalienborg Palace Museum [as per option selected]
• Round-trip transfers [as per option selected]

Accessibility

• Most of the buses are wheelchair accessible. However, the spaces accommodate only one wheelchair at a time, measuring up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high.
• For specific accessibility requirements or wheelchair accommodations, contact the service provider for assistance.
• Keep in mind there’s a small staircase leading down to the boat entrance.

Additional information

• You're welcome to bring your dog on board, as long as they can fit in a bag, are friendly, and used to being around others.
• Boat tour departs from Nyhavn near the relevant route stop.
• Buses may use public bus stops marked with a generic ‘Sightseeing’ sign—check the stop name/number in the app.
• Meeting point may vary by option; you can join at any listed stop on the route.
• Children aged 0–2 travel free on buses when accompanied by a paying adult (max 2 per adult).

Inclusions #

• 24-hour unlimited Hop-on Hop-off bus tour on Red Line

• 1-hour guided electric harbor boat tour with access to Red Line

• Audio guides in English, Spanish, French, Danish, German & Italian

• Wi-Fi & headphones onboard

• Free map

• App-based departure and route information

Exclusions #

• Access to routes or lines not specified

Inclusions #

• Tickets to solve the heist in Nyhavn mystery adventure

• Murder mystery envelope with pizzles & clues

Exclusions #

• Guide

Inclusions #

• Private one-way transfer from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to your hotel in central Copenhagen
• Luxury private transfer in a sedan or van
• Professional English-speaking private driver
• Door-to-door service to your hotel in central Copenhagen

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to Amalienborg Palace Museum
• Private guided tour with expert guide fluent in your chosen language
• Skip-the-line entry and guided visit to Christiansborg Palace and Royal Reception Rooms [as per option selected]
• Round-trip transfers [as per option selected]