Off the Beaten Track in Copenhagen: Vesterbro Tour

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Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Copenhagen. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Vesterbro where you’ll experience a different Copenhagen, like a local with a local by your side!

Destination

Copenhagen, Denmark

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Svenska, Norsk, Dansk, Deutsch, Italiano, Português

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 7 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Warpigs Flæsketorvet 25 - Copenhagen to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Off the Beaten Track

   Done with the main highlights of Copenhagen? Check out Vesterbro. Explore a lesser-known part of the city that will give you a more authentic feel of Copenhagen. Check out Meatpacking district, Skydebanehaven and more!

4. The Real Deal

   Let a local expert in the area you’ll visit show you their Copenhagen from a different perspective - away from the tourist traps. See street art, cultural hot spots, local vendors, hangout spots, and historical gems, and embrace the vibe!

5. Personalized Recommendations

   Want to explore more of the area after the tour? Your host is happy to recommend their favorite eateries and where to take a break while wandering in this vibrant area

6. Unique Plan

   Depending on your host, this tour will be experienced based on their knowledge, passion, and expertise. Pick a host that matches your interests and see their city through their eyes!

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Mark & Ariella

(About local Claudio)

3 June 2025

Three hours went by in a flash. Claudio’s knowledge, passion, clear and fascinating explanations kept us engaged and wanting to know more. He took us to places we would never have seen and to where we returned after his tour. His restaurant and food store recommendations gave us an excellent taste of Danish cuisine. An unforgettable experience

Doris🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Grazi)

2 May 2025

It was a great pleasure and a uniquely educational walk through Vesterbrø and Christiania today with Grazi. She showed us places which we by ourselves never would gave found and she told us stories about the city and its people which enriched our experience in and of Copenhagen. She added so many great tips of what to do and see and where to eat that we all surely will soon come back to this city. Thanks so much Grazi!Very special tour in Copenhagen

Joanna🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Fabrine Lima)

13 April 2025

Fabrine is a wonderful people person! She was fun, knowledgable, and accommodating. We saw SO much of Copenhagen, and she even took us to a great food hall when she had finished our tour, as she was meeting her next group there. We loved our time with Fabrine and thoroughly recommend her as an excellent guide. Fabulous informative walking tour!

paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Monica)

12 February 2025

Monica was one of the best local tour guides that we have had the pleasure of meeting….friendly,enthusiastic,knowledgeable,flexible….absolute star Copenhagen

Joost🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Mia)

11 November 2024

Mia picked us up at our hotel on Paper Island, and we headed straight to Cristiania. An interesting part of Copenhagen, but where the value of a great guide like Mia is important. After this first part of the tour, we went through Christianshavn, visiting some important buildings and highlights, to Vesterbro. Mia is from this part of the city, and very knowledgeable to show us the interesting parts. A fantastic way to visit the not so ‘popular’ parts of the is great city. We walked 12Km and happily had some Smørrebrød to finish the morning. Out of the beaten teacks

Mirjam

(About local Mia)

14 October 2024

We hired Mia on our first day in Copenhagen which turned out to be the best decision of our long weekend there. Mia customized our tour to what we were interested in and took us to some amazing places which I don’t believe are on a regular touring schedule. Her knowledge of the art scene and all the neighborhoods that would be of interest to us, were off the beaten track and we loved it. Mia is super accommodating and a fun person to be around. I highly recommend anyone hiring her as she is a true gem.Copenhagen guide

v2sjrwmc6b🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mia)

8 October 2024

Mia is a fantastic tour guide. Her knowledge of the city will give you a unique perspective on the history of Copenhagen and how it is still changing. I would suggest doing a tour early in your trip so have to time to check all of her fantastic recommendations. Great local experience

Petra 🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Bo Michael)

15 September 2024

Es war super unkompliziert mit Bo zu kommunizieren, sowohl vor als auch während der Stadtführung. Bo wusste einiges zu erzählen über die besuchten Orte, es war für uns sehr intetessant diesen Stadtteil mit Bos Unterstützung kennenzulernen. Zum Schluss gabs sogar noch einen Tipp für ein Restaurant, in dem wir ein supergutes Nachtessen genossen haben. Tolle Führung durch Vesterbrø

Verle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mia)

21 August 2024

The first thing Mia asked upon meeting us was if we knew the tour we selected was a social tour rather than a tour of city highlights. When we told her we wanted to see Copenhagen landmarks she immediately adjusted her plans to what we desired. Mia was knowledgeable, pleasant and fun to be around. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting Copenhagen. Mindfull Mia

Alex

(About local Mia)

16 July 2024

While the guide was flexible and friendly, the depth of the content was not there and clearly lacked the promised intimate knowledge of the area the story telling component. The tour had finished ~ 40 min ahead of the paid 3 hours - i guess there was not much else to say….Adjust your expectations

Selas🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mia)

12 July 2024

Mia was a fantastic host! As a native of the city, she provided a great deal of personal anecdotes to go along with the historical background of the neighborhoods we visited. She is a generous, creative and socially conscious person who clearly enjoys what she does. I highly recommend herBohemian Copenhagen neighborhood

Vinnie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jeff)

4 June 2024

Jeff is a native of Copenhagen. He knows a lot about the city, especially those areas off of the beaten track. Once you've seen the main attractions, explore those areas where tourists don't often go.Great Story Teller

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mia)

9 December 2023

We did a tour with Mia through Vesterbro. We enjoyed hearing about the neighborhood and how it's changed over the years. It was particularly special since Mia grew up there and had multiple generations of family from there. This is exactly why we love withlocals tours: you can hear about real authentic details from people who really lived it. Mia was friendly and interesting, and we recommend her to everyone!Fun, informative, friendly

Danielle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mia)

24 October 2023

Debbie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jeff)

29 June 2023

We had a fabulous off the beaten path tour of Vesterbro with Jeff. He was informative & so easy to spend time with. We learned so much about the Vesterbro neighborhood now & then. And a bit about Danish culture. Walked over to Freidricksborg as well. We enjoy this type of tour to gain more insight into the cities we visit. Thank you Jeff for an excellent tour. Great tour of Vesterbro with Jeff.

Dave🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Jeff)

14 June 2023

Jeff was very congenial and informative. He made what I think could have been a hum-drum tour very interesting. We got a real feel for the city of Copenhagen and its people. Thanks Jeff!The best way to tour

Edel🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Jeff)

19 March 2023

Thanks to Jeff we found really interesting parts to the city that we most likely would not have come across on our own. Jeff was full of interesting facts and very passionate about his home city. Would highly recommend this tour as a great way to kick start your trip and collect ideas for places to visit during your stay in Copenhagen. Thanks for a really wonderful few hours Jeff.Fun start to Copenhagen trip

Anne🇫🇷 France

(About local Hrannar)

13 November 2022

We really enjoy our time discovering différents neighbourhoods Hrannar really share his knowledge of the city and way of lifeGreat time with Harnnar

D🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Mia)

8 September 2022

Mia is a very pleasant and easy to talk with. Saw aspects of Copenhagen that you won’t see on tours of how people live in the city. The reference to Chistianshavn should not be in tour description (only time to explore Vesterbro)Pleasant time

Sharalyn🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Hrannar)

14 August 2022

Hrannar was a great guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. He very kindly took note of my inability to walk fast (arthritis) and made allowances. I would definitely recommend him.Fabulous

samira🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Mia)

5 August 2022

... for this nice and interesting tour!thank you...

mike🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Mia)

15 July 2022

Due to flight delay tour didnt occur. Wrote Mia ahead to tell her several hours before and no response at all. Didnt happen

gary🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sergiu-Marian)

22 February 2020

We had a wonderful walking tour with Sergiu Who was very knowledgable and very helpful took us to very interesting parts and the experience was 5star throughly recommended Sui&Gary Uk Sergiu walking tour

Ian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sergiu-Marian)

26 January 2020

An excellent 3 hour walking tour of Copenhagen. Sergio was very knowledgeable and interesting and gave us a personal perspective of Copenhagen which was made more real by his own experiences of Denmark as an immigrant. This is our third with locals tour in different cities and thus was as good as the others. Alternative walking tour of Copenhagen

Michael🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sergiu-Marian)

17 January 2020

We spent 3 wonderful hours with Sergiu! Our tour was much more than we expected. We visited many districts of Copenhagen and learnt so much about all the different sides of Copenhagen. We went to areas which we never would have visited ourselves. Sergui was a wonderful host, lots of interesting stories, insights and a lovely person to spend time with. Thanks Sergiu for showing us the alternative Copenhagen!!Unexpected tour of Copenhagen!

Unknown

(About local Sergiu-Marian)

16 December 2019

We had a really great time with Sergiu and walked through three different districts. He is a perfect guide if you are hungry for detailed information about the city. Next time we won't buy a travel guide (book) in advanced. We can fully recommend him, but make sure not to eat too much, Sergiu is pure 'brain-food' and we gained a broader insight view into the daily life of Copenhagen! :) Very interesting! Thank you Sergiu!3h tour Copenhagen

Frank🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Caio)

10 November 2019

It was a tour we’ll never forget with all the rough edged sightseeings we wanted to see. Caio did it like he was a born native Copenhagen citizen and left us with a pocket full of knowledge of this beautiful and most recommendable city..Caio maravilhoso

Katherine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sergiu-Marian)

14 September 2019

My husband and I booked a custom tour with Sergiu. Throughout the booking process it was a true conversation with Sergiu. It was plan from the beginning that he wanted to be clear what we were looking for and what our expectations were. He put time in up front and the results did not disappoint. We had a very limited time in Copenhagen but after 4 hours with Sergiu, we felt like we knew the city, not just the tourist areas but nooks off the beaten track. More importantly we had a real feel for the culture of Copenhagen. The time spent with Sergiu made us appreciate our remaining time in Copenhagen so much more. I would highly recommend Sergiu to anyone who wants a personalize tour of the city. We wished we had more time in order to take his Food Tour!A 5 Star Tour

Elena

(About local Sergiu-Marian)

27 August 2019

I highly recommend Sergiu's tour of Copenhagen. Prior to our visit, we had a chat session, where our tour was mapped out. Sergiu responded to all of my questions and concerns immediately. He provided us with a lot information about Denmark, and gave suggestions for our stay in Copenhagen. Sergiu was very good with my (cranky, jet lagged) 12 year old son. The pictures came out beautifully.Great!

Sam

(About local Caio)

27 August 2019

Caio answered all my queries, understood the reservations I had about parts of the tour and put my mind at rest catering for concerns in the itinerary. Provided all the information I needed to make decisions. Would definitely recommend him to anyone planning a special and personalized tour of Copenhagen.Great!

Greg

(About local Caio)

25 August 2019

It was a great experinece! Personal tours with small groups in Copenhagen, such as the one Caio provided us, are rich in culture and history. Clearly a good choice for a guide, endorsed :)rich in culture and history

Agnes

(About local Caio)

25 August 2019

As a local guide in Copenhagen, Caio has surprised me for his attention to details and how careful he adjusted the tour experience to our needs. RecommendedAttention to details

Daniela

(About local Sergiu-Marian)

21 August 2019

Our family rarely is in the same place at the same time and it was such a special treat to be able to have a family reunion in Copenhagen over our spring break this year. A highlight for us was to have our annual family portrait taken in such a beautiful city and that is how we met Sergiu. Sergiu was professional, accommodating to our needs, and such a wonderful albeit informal tour guide. To top it all off the photos were outstanding. We would highly recommend Sergiu without reservationGreat family reunion

Naomi🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Fabrine Lima)

6 June 2025

Our tour with Fabrine was a fantastic introduction to Copenhagen. We were able to cover the key sights and some of our favourite parts of the city were the hidden highlights that we would never have found on our own. Fabrine is incredibly knowledgeable and gave us some very helpful tips for the days ahead. She is a real expert on the culinary scene and gave us some great suggestions for where to eat. She walked us through the food market, pointing out things she thought we’d enjoy, which was incredibly valuable for later visits. A great tour, thank you Fabrine!

Esther🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Fabrine Lima)

6 June 2025

Fabrine is an excellent tour guide. Fabrine took us on the best food tasting tour we’ve been on. The depth of her food knowledge and culinary experience, together with her dynamic personable style made for such a memorable experience. We highly recommend her!Keeping it real.

Mona 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Claudio)

5 June 2025

All four of us rate our tasting tour with Claudio as an exceptional experience! He was extremely knowledgeable and personable, providing interesting historical perspective to each food/drink. The tasting choices ranged from classic dishes to the newest creations and showcased the best of Copenhagen. We all have done several tasting tours in other places and this was by far the best! Overall, the excellent food and having Claudio as our guide made this an amazing tour.Absolutely wonderful experience

Unknown

(About local Mia)

3 June 2025

Mia did a terrific job of showing and explaining sights that provided us with an understanding of Copenhagen’s culture and history. She adapted her schedule to meet our needs and routed the tour to end by the next phase of our journey. I highly recommend Mia. Great Experience!

Matthew🇺🇸 United States

(About local Grazi)

3 June 2025

Our group had a fantastic experience with Grazi eating our way through Copenhagen! As we walked from each of our tasting experiences, she took us through different areas of Copenhagen and gave information about the sites, history and culture along the way. It was like getting two tours in one! One of our favorite stops was the food market where she went stall to stall to put together an amazing smorgasbord feast.Fantastic experience!

Linda

(About local Jeff)

2 June 2025

Jeff was an amazing guide. He gave us just the right blend between historical facts and modern day life in Copenhagen. He adapted the itinerary to our interests. He showed us things we never would have found on our own that aren't in the tourist guide books. Thank you Jeff for an amazing experience.Incredible experience

Anna Maria

(About local Monica)

2 June 2025

We recently visited Copenhagen for the first time and began our stay on the day we arrived with this wonderful tour with Monica. It was the perfect overview of the city and Monica shared her love of the city and the many areas to explore with enthusiasm and expertise. Thank you Monica! Copenhagen Kickstart City Tour

Heidi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Claudio)

1 June 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful time on our private food tour with Claudio in Copenhagen! From the moment we met him, it was clear that he was not only incredibly knowledgeable about Danish cuisine and culture, but also genuinely passionate about sharing that knowledge. Claudio took the time to ask about our interests right at the start, and effortlessly tailored the experience to suit both the adults and our two young boys (ages 6 and 8). That’s no easy task, but he pulled it off beautifully! He kept the kids engaged and entertained throughout the tour, introducing them to new foods in a fun, approachable way, while still offering plenty of depth and variety to keep the adults intrigued and satisfied. The stops were well-chosen and diverse, and Claudio's insights into both the history and the stories behind each dish made everything come alive. It felt less like a tour and more like spending a few hours with a knowledgeable local friend who just happens to know the best food spots in the city. Highly recommended for families or anyone looking for a more personal and thoughtful introduction to Copenhagen’s food scene. Thank you, Claudio, for making it such a memorable day for all of usPerfect Copenhagen Food Tour for Families

Theresa🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Fabrine Lima)

1 June 2025

We loved the Tour and the quality of the Food. Such a great experience and so Kids-friendly! Thank you so much Fabrine!

Allison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Grazi)

31 May 2025

Our family of four had an amazing time biking around Copenhagen with Grazi! We saw so much and learned a lot. Grazi was incredibly informative, gave us great ideas for the rest of our stay in Denmark, and was a joy to meet. Biking in Copenhagen is the best way to see this beautiful city.Be Sure to Take a Tour with Grazi!

Johann

(About local Hrannar)

31 May 2025

Hrannar hat uns 6 Reisenden, die alle zuvor noch nie in Kopenhagen waren, auf eine sehr nette Art und Weise die Geschichte und die Gegenwart der Stadt Kopenhagen mit soviel Wissen erzählt, sodass wir uns in die Stadt und die Menschen in den nachfolgenden Tagen verliebt haben. Wir können Hrannar als Reiseführer jedem empfehlen !!Tolle Stadtführung durch Hrannar!

Stefan🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Grazi)

30 May 2025

We enjoyed our tour with Grazi a lot. At the beginning she asked us some questions to better understand what we are interested in. She gave us a great overview of the Danish and Scandinavian history which helped us a lot to better understand the city. She had a huge background knowledge of all the sites visited and could answer all our questions. It was very lively and never boring. We were glad that we took the tour on our first day of our 5 days stay. We got so many tipps what to do, see and eat. After the tour Grazi was so kind to send us links to all of her tipps. Besides Grazi took the most amazing pictures of us. So we have perfect memories of all the sites we went. We feel very lucky to have met Grazi. You cannot wish for a better guide!Varied, exiting Copenhagen walking tour

Vivian

(About local Fabrine Lima)

30 May 2025

Fabrine was a great tour guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. Fabrine was a wealth of knowledge about life in Copenhagen and its history. We saw a section of the city we probably would not have gotten to on our own (we only had 2 days in Copenhagen). The tastings were well thought out and delicious and was our dinner for the evening. I highly recommend Fabrine for this tour, it’s kind of like hanging out with a friend and a lot of fun.Wonderful Tour With Fabrine

Andy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Monica)

30 May 2025

Monica did a great job. She was friendly, knowledgeable and went out of her way to make the tour interesting for both me and my 15 year old son. We had a lot of fun. Food Tour With Monica

Veronika 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Hrannar)

29 May 2025

We had a three hours‘ tour through medieval Copenhagen with Hrannar today. We discovered a lot of small, beautiful and hidden treasures of this town. At the same time we learned a lot about the history, culture and the vibe of this city and Hrannar gave us valuable food tips. None of this would have been possible with a „normal“ tour. Our 13-year old son was very happy as were we. It was definitely worth it. Thanks Hrannar!Very informative tour-sympathic guide

Shehani🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

(About local Fabrine Lima)

29 May 2025

Fabrine's knowledge on the fascinating hidden gems of Copenhagen would never let you guess that she isn't a native local. In fact, she has probably explored and studied the nooks and corners of the city more than most locals have - which is a great asset for a Highlights and Hidden Gems tour. She also introduced us to some great Danish food - we particularly loved the scrumptiously fresh smørrebrød (Danish open-faced sandwiches) and delicious fiskefrikadeller (fish cakes) that we tried. Her warm, fun and open nature makes for good company on a tour, too.Great insight into food and hidden gems

Diane🇺🇸 United States

(About local Grazi)

27 May 2025

We enjoyed our introduction to Copenhagen tour with Grazi. She was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of interesting insights into Copenhagen culture and history. The tour was at the right pace, and her English was excellent. Would highly recommend.Great tour with Grazi.