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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

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

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

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 10 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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

Amanda🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Monica)

8 March 2025

Monica was punctual & able to accommodate my request to visit the little mermaid. She introduced the city well & shared tips on nice food with us.Lovely Guide

rd96hvkb6m

(About local Claudio)

6 March 2025

We had a great experience and truly loved our tour with Claudio! He was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and we loved how he weaved all the history of Copenhagen into the tour. The food tastings were also a great representation of the Danish culture old and new. Would highly recommend it to everyone. Tour with Claudio

Sherrill

(About local Monica)

4 March 2025

Monica is a lovely tour guide. She has been living in Denmark for many years, and as a native Italian from Sicily, she really understands both quality and sustainability and makes this a central theme in her food tour of traditional Danish dishes.A food tour about quality and tradition

Unknown

(About local Claudio)

4 March 2025

We had a wonderful few hours with Claudio on a private tour where he showed us ‘his’ Copenhagen and those hidden gems the average traveller misses. He was very engaging, enthusiastic and passionate about Danish history while at the same time telling us about links to Norway and Sweden. He spent a lot of time explaining Copenhagen’s history to help us easily understand how the modern day City came to be - very fascinating. As first time visitors to Copenhagen, this was the perfect introduction to such a wonderful city and we’d definitely recommend Claudio as your host. Claudio’s Copenhagen & Hidden Gems

privers9🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Monica)

24 February 2025

Monica was a fantastic host with lots of positive energy and knowledge of Copenhagen. We had a wonderful time in her company and recommend her to anyoneFantastic tour of Copenhagen

Jean-Jacques

(About local Monica)

21 February 2025

The visit was fantastic and Monica was wonderful. Everything was ok.Formidable.

Melissa

(About local Grazi)

16 February 2025

We had the most amazing experience on the "10 Tastings of Copenhagen" tour with our guide, Grazi. From the moment we met her, it was clear that Grazi had an incredible depth of historical knowledge about Copenhagen. She shared fascinating stories and details about the city's past, enriching the entire tour. We thoroughly enjoyed sampling the wide variety of food and drinks. The organic hot dog was an absolute highlight—so delicious and unique! The food market we visited was another fantastic experience, offering an exciting array of local flavors that we hadn't anticipated. One of the standout moments was our visit to the oldest bakery in Copenhagen, where we indulged in some of the most delicious pastries we've ever had. It was such a treat to experience this part of Copenhagen's culinary heritage. Grazi truly went above and beyond throughout the entire tour. Her passion for the city and its history, paired with her warm and engaging personality, made it an unforgettable experience. We would wholeheartedly recommend Grazi to anyone looking for an insightful and delicious tour of Copenhagen. She made our visit to the city so much more special!Fantastic tour of Copenhagen with Grazi

George

(About local Ivana)

15 February 2025

In mid February Ivana guided us around Central Copenhagen. Informative and friendly we saw lots of sites and had some great fun. Highlight was the food hall and the new library giving us an insight into historic Copenhagen but more importantly for us this most liveable of cities. Thank you Ivana a very friendly informative tour.A cold day in Copenhagen

Heather🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mia)

12 February 2025

Mary

(About local Claudio)

21 January 2025

Our 4 hour tour with Claudio was absolutely delightful. We learned so very much about the history of Copenhagen and about Danish culture. He is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable - an absolute gem. We left with a deep understanding of Danes and their way of life. We are grateful that we had Claudio to show us around. The BEST tour guide ever

Linh🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fabrine Lima)

10 January 2025

Our food tour in Copenhagen was an absolute delight! Fabrine was not only fun and engaging but also knowledgeable about the city’s rich history and culture. She wove fascinating stories about Copenhagen into the experience, making it so much more than just a food tour—it felt like a journey through Danish life and traditions. What really stood out was Fabrine's ability to introduce us to foods that were truly unique to Danish culture. From traditional smørrebrød to lesser-known local delicacies (like Rhubarb juice). Beyond the delicious food, Fabrine's warm and friendly demeanor made all of us feel welcome to Copenhagen. If you’re in Copenhagen and want an authentic taste of Denmark paired with an insightful cultural experience, this tour is a must. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable way to explore the city! A Delicious Dive into Danish Culture

Yvonne🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Monica)

9 January 2025

monica was very friendly and walked us through copenhagen with lots of interesting sights and infos, historical and food tips. it was a very entertaining 90min, we can highly recommend her.a very informative walk

Michelle🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Grazi)

6 January 2025

Grazi was an amazing guide. She went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our tour, even stopping to lets us get suitable woollen socks as our feet were cold. Grazi knew a lot about Sweden and Denmark so was able to give us a good understanding of the history of both countries. She gave us the background of all the usual tourist spots, but also took us to some great, lesser known spots for coffee or a photograph. We ended at a fabulous spot for lunch. We were only in Copenhagen for the weekend, but the tour definitely made us want to come back again. A wonderful tour through Copenhagen

Danielle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Monica)

5 January 2025

Monica is a delight. I arrived in Copenhagen early and I had many hours to kill so I booked an overview tour and boy did I get the one! We saw so much and she was so full of interesting tidbits about Copenhagen’s history, growth, society and culture. I also learned how easy it was to traverse this beautiful city. If I go back…when I go back I am definitely booking Monica for one of the food tours!Best Lay of the Land

Jane🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Claudio)

3 January 2025

Claudio was an exceptional guide. After sharing our interests, he created a personalised tour that included popular tourist sites with lesser-known local gems. His engaging storytelling brought the history of Denmark and its people to life, making the walk interesting, informative and enjoyable. Beyond the cultural experiences, Claudio also introduced us to the city’s culinary delights, leading us to the best bakeries, coffee shops, and a vibrant food market where we sampled authentic Danish specialties. It was a fantastic introduction to Copenhagen. I would definitely recommend Claudio as a guide! Jane (About local Claudio)

Kristin

(About local Fabrine Lima)

30 December 2024

Fabrine was a wonderful guide and was able to take us to a number of great places that I had not been to before. She has good relationships with all the vendors we visited and her knowledge of food and Danish history really made the tour very enjoyable. Because our tour was in the afternoon she stopped by the bakery before our tour to make sure we got all the key pastries before they were sold out. I would suggest being hungry before starting the tour, my husband and I couldn’t eat everything and luckily were able to take the things we couldn’t eat back home with us to have for later. I would definitely recommend the tour and having Fabrine as your guideAfternoon 10 Tasting tour

Dieter🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Fabrine Lima)

30 December 2024

We had a great time walking around in the city with Fabrine and having 6 tastings during the tour…Great foodtour

Dieter🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Fabrine Lima)

29 December 2024

With the family we had a nice tour through the city…Fabrine is a very nice host and brings you to nice locations in the city…It was very nice talking with her during the tour….we can recommend Fabrine.Nice experience

Lindsey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Fabrine Lima)

28 December 2024

Our family of 4 visiting Copenhagen for the first time from Ohio had a lovely (and tasty!) tour of Copenhagen with Fabrine. Her passion and knowledge of both the city and food shown through during our few hours together and we left having learned a lot, exposure to many new places to explore and happy fully bellies. Tasty Tour of Copenhagen

Charlotte🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Bo Michael)

28 December 2024

Cycling in Copenhagen with Bo was very nice! He showed us interesting places and knew a lot of history about them. We came in places where we never would have been otherwise. Even so, it was also very relax. I would definitely recommend Bo!Easy going, top experience