The 11 Best Copenhagen Bus Tours

1.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Boat Tour Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,122 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $35Our pick

Use a 24 or 48-hour RED Sightseeing ticket to reach Copenhagen’s major sights by open-air bus, with audio in 10 languages and WiFi onboard. Add the one-hour Nettobådene canal cruise from Nyhavn for views of Christianshavn, Amalienborg, and the Little Mermaid. Guides such as Torrs add humor on the boat.

“We always do a hop on hop off bus tour our first day in a new city. It helps get us oriented and is ideal for jet lag! The drivers were pleasant and friendly, the boat tour is exceptional! Definitely do this as part of the day!”

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2.City Sightseeing Copenhagen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 800 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

See Copenhagen from an open-top double-decker bus on three routes covering Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Christiania, Tivoli, Frederiksberg, and Carlsberg. Choose a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass, use the audio guide, and hop off near the sights that interest you most.

“There were few buses and very long waiting times for the bus. The signage showing the bus stops wasn’t pronounced.”

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3.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 709 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $44

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour City Sightseeing pass to explore Copenhagen by double-decker bus. Ride the Classic, Home of Carlsberg, and Colourful routes, stopping near Nyhavn, the Little Mermaid, Tivoli, Christiania, and more. Audio commentary, Wi-Fi, headphones, and a route map are included.

“Very enjoyable and comprehensive tour of Copenhagen on a comfortable warm bus as it was sunny and cold on the weekend in question . Gave a great insight in the history of Copenhagen and its tourist attractions . Would recommend this tour to give you a broad view of the city which may then allow you what attractions you might want to spend more time viewing .”

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4.Copenhagen Bus and Boat ticket, Valid 48 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 565 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Use one 48-hour ticket on Copenhagen’s open-air buses and canal boat. See Nyhavn, the Little Mermaid, Christiania, Tivoli, Carlsberg, and Amalienborg Palace, with audio commentary in up to six languages. Plan around less frequent routes and keep your QR code ready.

“Great experience. Everyone was so very helpful and knowledgeable. A little struggle to start because we didn’t understand the different colored routs but soon got the hang of it. The included canal tour was fantastic.”

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5.Copenhagen Hop-on Hop-Off Bus with Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 541 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Use Red Sightseeing’s hop-on hop-off bus to reach Copenhagen’s main sights, with audio commentary in 10 languages and a canal boat option from Nyhavn. The ticket lasts 24, 48, or 72 hours after first use, but unclear stop signs, bus changes, and boat-ticket rules require careful planning.

“This is a great way to see a city. We also loved the boat ride in conjunction with the Hop On, Hop Off experience, but because of the tides, etc. we were extremely confused as to which company we exchanged the voucher for and where we were to get on the boat, so that could have been made clearer. Also, make sure you check times for the last bus...we didn't realize they would stop running to the cruise terminal at a certain time. Fortunately, we made it to the second-to-last bus running! The other thing that was a problem was that because of the Royal Race, streets were closed, so…”

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6.City Card with 40+ Attractions & Hop-On/Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 403 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $94

Use the digital Copenhagen Card for 1 to 3 days of entry to more than 40 attractions, including Tivoli Gardens, Rosenborg Castle, canal tours, and Ripley’s. Stromma hop-on hop-off buses add three routes, multilingual audio, and easy rides between central Copenhagen sights.

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7.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 100 reviews · from $36

Ride Stromma’s open-top buses through Copenhagen’s royal center, Nyhavn, Christianshavn, Frederiksberg, and Vesterbro. Use the six-language audio guide, hop off at up to 27 stops, and choose an All Lines ticket with access to the Carlsberg and Colorful Copenhagen routes.

“Everything was fantastic the bus was comfy and the guides were very helpful!!! Would recommend it 10000% over”

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8.Copenhagen Highlights Hop-On Hop-Off Bus – Classic Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 49 reviews · from $208

Use a 48-hour mobile ticket to explore Copenhagen by air-conditioned double-decker bus. Ride the full circuit for an overview, then hop off near Tivoli, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, Rosenborg Castle, the Little Mermaid, and more. Audio commentary is available in 11 languages.

“The best way to see the beauty of copenhagen without walking a lot especially with cold weather. The drivers are friendly and very approachable. They welcome you a great smile 😊”

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9.The Six Forgotten Giants Trolls Hunt with Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $129

Leave central Copenhagen with guide Vinod or another South Zealand Tours host for a four-hour hunt for Thomas Dambo’s six wooden giants. You’ll ride in a small minibus, walk through parks and nature areas, and see trolls such as Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, and Thomas on the Mountain.

“It was fun going to all six troll statues. Guide/owner was engaging and organized. Pick up was in a van that could seat less than 10 people. Good to have a small group for this trip. Free WiFi on bus is a plus!”

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10.Six Forgotten Giant Sculptures Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 4 hours · from $135Top rated

Join an English-speaking guide from CPH Tours & Tickets for a four-hour bus hunt through western Copenhagen. Visit all six Thomas Dambo sculptures, including Sleeping Louis, Oscar Under The Bridge, Little Tilde, and Teddy Friendly, with short walks through fields and woodland.

“This was such a fun adventure searching for trolls! What a great way to see beautiful Denmark and spend an afternoon looking at these six hidden trolls. The tour ran smoothly, leaving promptly on time and we never felt rushed and we had plenty of time to admire each troll.”

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11.Copenhagen Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 23 reviews · from $46

See Copenhagen by open-top sightseeing bus on three routes covering Nyhavn, The Little Mermaid, Tivoli, Christiania, Carlsberg, the zoo, and Reffen. Your mobile ticket lasts 24, 48, or 72 hours, with audio commentary, headphones, and frequent chances to hop off.

“Route was OK . Info on attractions could be more. Had trouble finding correct bus as apparently there are 3 or more hop on/off buss operators with almost identical red buses. In time of booking no map or instructions on stations ware given so had to find my own way. It is good way to see city when you have limited time. Definitely not the best way.”

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