The 10 Copenhagen Bus Tours That Earn the Fare

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 pass to reach Copenhagen’s main sights by open-air bus, with audio in 10 languages and free WiFi. Add the one-hour Nettobådene canal cruise from Nyhavn for a closer look at the harbor, Christianshavn, and the Little Mermaid. Guides such as Torrs add lively commentary on the boat.

“Our tour guide was a historian. We learned so much about the Danish history from our guide. Overall we enjoyed our tour.”

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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

Explore Copenhagen by open-top double-decker bus on three routes covering Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, the Little Mermaid, Christiania, Tivoli, Frederiksberg, and Carlsberg. Choose 24, 48, or 72 hours, use the multilingual audio guide, and hop off when a palace, garden, museum, or food market catches your eye.

“Easy to figure out once you find a stop. Need to advertise exact hours. Even though it is available for 24 hours, doesn’t start until 10am and stops at 6pm”

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

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

Explore Copenhagen aboard a double-decker sightseeing bus with three routes, 30-plus stops, multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, and a city map. Ride past Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, the Little Mermaid, Tivoli, Christiania, Carlsberg, and more. I recommend the 48-hour pass if you want time to get off, visit sights, and avoid rushing between buses.

“Buses arrived promptly every 30-35 minutes and were immaculately clean. Staff were helpful with any questions we had.”

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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 mobile ticket for Copenhagen’s bus and canal routes over 48 hours. Ride to the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, Christiania, Carlsberg, and Tivoli, then take the boat from Ved Stranden or Nyhavn. Audio commentary is offered in up to six languages. Boats and buses are heated in winter, with covered buses available in rain.

“This is the best way to travel to see the sights of Copenhagen and get off at a selected destination. Did the Classic Route (there are 3 routes) Got on at stop 12(Tivoli) off at stop 1 to do shopping. Can get the boat at stop 1. Continued after shopping to see Little Mermaid. Very comfortable and informative.”

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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 sights such as Nyhavn, Amalienborg, Christiania, and the Little Mermaid. The ticket works for 24, 48, or 72 hours after first use, and you can add a canal boat from Nyhavn. Expect audio commentary in 10 languages, shared bus stops, and several competing red buses to identify carefully.

“A great way to get an overview of the city. I go on these each time I come to a new city. The driver on the route I chose to take was extremely kind and helpful.”

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

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

Use a digital Copenhagen Card for 1 to 3 days of entry to more than 40 attractions, including Tivoli Gardens, Rosenborg Castle, museums, and canal tours. Add unlimited Stromma hop-on hop-off buses on three routes, with multilingual audio commentary. Activate only when you are ready, since the clock starts immediately.

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

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

Use Stromma’s open-top buses to explore Copenhagen across up to 27 stops. The Classic route runs daily, while the Carlsberg and Christianshavn routes add brewery, palace, garden, street food, and Christiania stops on selected days. Audio commentary is available in Danish, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

“Great way to see the city, luckily we had great weather to explore”

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

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

Use a mobile ticket for unlimited hop-on hop-off rides over 48 hours on Copenhagen’s Classic route. The roughly 90-minute loop links Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, Rosenborg Castle, the Little Mermaid, and the Royal Library. An 11-language audio guide adds basic city history, while air-conditioning and an upper deck make sightseeing easier in changing weather.

“Great way to see Copenhagen. Staff very friendly and helpful both on and off the bus. Excellent value for money.”

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9.Six Forgotten Giant Sculptures Tour by Bus

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

Join South Zealand Tours for a four-hour English-language bus tour to Thomas Dambo’s six Forgotten Giants. You’ll visit Sleeping Louis, Hill Top Trine, Oscar Under The Bridge, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly. Guide Vinod has led departures with careful timing, short walks, WiFi, and chargers on the bus.

“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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10.Copenhagen Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 23 reviews · from $46

Explore Copenhagen by hop-on hop-off bus on three routes covering Nyhavn, Tivoli, The Little Mermaid, Christiania, Carlsberg, the zoo, and Reffen. Use your mobile ticket for 24, 48, or 72 hours, listen to the onboard audio guide, and get off at selected stops when an area deserves more time.

“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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