Copenhagen Small-Group Food Tour: From Smørrebrød to Pastry

4.9 (94 reviews) Copenhagen, Denmark
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Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

This small-group walking tour links two of Copenhagen's most distinct neighborhoods: Nyhavn, the city's postcard harbor, and Christianshavn, a canal-lined district often called the city's own Mini-Amsterdam.

Across five stops, you'll trace Danish food from its roots to its most modern corners: a chef's refined take on smørrebrød, Denmark's classic open-faced sandwich, then a taco stand featured in Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil, set beside the restaurant that shaped its style. From there, a modern porridge concept, a beloved hotdog cart, and a family-run bakery known for cardamom pastries.

A small group, capped at 12 guests, with plenty of room to ask your guide questions, move at a relaxed pace, and hear the stories behind each dish.

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Upgrade to a Private Food Tour

Wander Nyhavn and Christianshavn's food stops at your own pace, from modern smørrebrød to Noma-trained tacos.
Duration: 3 hours
Includes an extra tasting

Small-group Food Tour (12 pax)

Wander from Nyhavn's harbor to Christianshavn's canals, tasting modern smørrebrød, Noma-trained tacos and a cardamom bun.
Duration: 7 days 12 hours

What's included

  • Taste five iconic Danish foods, from smørrebrød tradition to a classic street hotdog
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Try tacos made from scratch at the stand that landed a spot on Somebody Feed Phil
  • 5 curated food tastings, plus 2 drink tastings (3 on evening tours, wine included)
  • ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
  • Savor a warm, fragrant cardamom bun with a crisp exterior and soft, buttery inside
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Extra drinks

What to expect

  1. 30m
    Set inside the Royal Danish Playhouse, you will enjoy chef Adam Aamanns’ modern take on smørrebrød: Denmark’s iconic open-faced rye sandwiches. You’ll savor two mini pieces, paired with wine (afternoon only) or sparkling water.
  2. 30m
    Cross the bridge into Christianshavn, Copenhagen's Mini-Amsterdam, for the taco stand from Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil: real corn tortillas, slow-cooked pork, braised beef, or seasonal vegetables, made with true Nordic precision.
  3. 30m
    Porridge was once survival food in Northern Europe. Here, at the world's first restaurant devoted entirely to the dish, you'll taste it reinvented with global spice: red lentil daal, coconut milk, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, and salted almonds.
  4. 30m
    You'll taste a classic Danish ristet hotdog: red sausage in a soft bun with remoulade, mustard, ketchup, pickles, and onions, from a tradition dating back to Copenhagen's 1920s pølsevogn carts, plus a meat-free version for anyone skipping the pølse.
  5. 30m
    At one of Copenhagen’s most renowned family-owned bakeries, founded in 1963, you’ll enjoy a classic Scandinavian cardamom bun: soft, buttery, and lightly spiced, subtly sweet with citrus and floral notes, finished with syrup and pearl sugar, showcasing the bakery’s long tradition of Nordic craftsmanship.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you at the statue of Karen Blixen, and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!

End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
  • Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
  • Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
  • Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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