Authentic Harbor Cruise in Copenhagen
We are a small fleet of privately owned family boats offering unique and unconventional guided tours through the heart of Copenhagen’s harbor.
Our ambition is to offer you an experience beyond the ordinary. Aboard a family tour boat with a local Copenhagener who knows the city and harbor intimately, you'll enjoy a guided presentation delivered with personality, authenticity, and passion.
You’re booking a two-hour private charter exclusively for your group — with a dedicated guide and access to areas you wouldn’t reach on a conventional harbor tour.
If you’re looking for a truly local Copenhagen experience something out of the ordinary, with a personal connection to the city and its people — then maybe it’s time we joined forces.
Guided Harbor tour
This exclusive boat trip offers private groups an intimate two-hour voyage through Copenhagen’s harbor, complete with storytelling about the neighborhoods, and architectural attractions along the way.
Bring along snacks, a picnic, or whatever you need to make your time aboard comfortable and cozy.
The boat accommodates up to five guests and your personal belongings.
A standard two-hour guided tour is priced at DKK 1000.
Tours are available from May 1st through September 30th.
Sailing Tours and Guide Themes
Sail into the heart of Copenhagen
– with focus on history and architecture.
Embark on a journey through the former industrial docks where cargo ships once anchored. Then glide through the canals of Sluseholmen and continue into the heart of Copenhagen. Witness the evolution of the harbor; towering silos converted into modern residences; historic warehouses reimagined with new purposes; a floating church; canal-side high-rises; houseboats, and barges transformed into villas. Discover urban harbor baths with cult status and a newly established beach nestled right in the city center.
Cruise past iconic landmarks like the parliament at Christiansborg Palace; The Old Stock Exchange and National Bank in central Copenhagen channel.
Also, possible gems I the open harbor; The Royal Danish Playhouse; The Copenhagen Opera House; Amalienborg Palace; King Christian IV’ Mast Crane, among others.
Navigate through the city’s new network of canals and beneath its many bridges that unite the city and its citizens.
Sunset Cruise – Cruise into the vibrant night of Copenhagen
Tailored Harbor tour - Your Custom Route
Experience the history of Copenhagen Harbor from a water perspective.
You select the pickup and drop-off points. In collaboration with your skipper and guide, you’ll craft a personalized route and decide on the key locations to pass along the cruise, based on your interests and available time.
A classic round trip through central Copenhagen typically weaves through the historic canals and showcases the city’s iconic sights
- The parliament at Christiansborg Palace
- The Old Stock Exchange
- National Bank
- The Royal Danish Playhouse
- The Copenhagen Opera House
- Amalienborg Palace
- King Christian IV’ Mast Crane
- among others. —
arranged in a sequence that suits your chosen embarkation and disembarkation points to ensure a smooth and scenic experience.
Harbor Tour with Guide in Copenhagen Harbor on a family tour boat the harbor's history through the canals under the bridges the city's history and architecture the new buildings treasures of the past
Sailing Tours and Guide Themes
Questions and Answers
The Boat
Our boat, Nordan, is designed for safe navigation in Norwegian fjords. It may not be large, but it is practical and small enough for touring Copenhagen’s narrow canals.
When you take a harbor tour with us, you are essentially on a family outing in a private boat. Despite the casual setting, your boat operator is trained in the maritime education system. You are also insured as if you were a passenger on a commercial vessel.
Meeting Point
On the quay outside Teglholmens Sydkaj 8, 2450 København.
The Harbor tour departs from Teglværkshavnen, the southernmost part of Copenhagen Harbor.
Another location for boarding may be arranged, if You prefer.
Maritime and Safety
When we are on the water, maritime law applies.
It is a legal requirement for boats to carry appropriate life jackets for all occupants (they don’t necessarily need to be worn but must be onboard). Nordan is equipped with a sufficient number of adult life jackets as standard. If there are children in your group and you do not bring suitable child-sized life jackets, please indicate this when making your reservation, and the boat operator will ensure the correct life jackets are provided.
What does it cost?
A standard harbor tour has a duration of about two hours and is priced at 1000 DKK, to be paid immediately upon reservation.
We strive to keep both our and your expenses as low as possible, and therefore, payment is conveniently and securely handled via Stripe card payment.
Payment, Cancellation, and Refund
In cases where current currents or weather conditions could make sailing risky or uncomfortable – based on the boat operator’s assessment – the harbor tour will be canceled, and you will receive a full refund. We also reserve the right to cancel the tour in the event of any mechanical issues, and you will receive full refund. You have the right to cancel with a full refund up to 4 days before the event. In case of later cancellation from your side, there will be no refund.
Personal Information - GDPR
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