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NEW! Eating Copenhagen Food Tour: More than Smørrebrød

★★★★★ 5.0 (13 reviews)
3 hours
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About This Experience

You’ll journey through Danish identity across five unique stops, moving from traditional smørrebrød to vibrant street food, modern Nordic comfort, and ending with the iconic Danish pastry. Each stop tells a chapter of Denmark’s story, connecting history, innovation, and everyday life into a cohesive culinary narrative.

The tour takes you through two of Copenhagen’s most captivating neighbourhoods. You’ll start in Nyhavn, the city’s historic harbourfront, once filled with sailors, merchants, and trading ships, now a clean, design-driven hub. Then you’ll cross the bridge into Christianshavn, often called Copenhagen’s Mini-Amsterdam, with its canals, colorful houses, historic warehouses, houseboats, and vibrant cafés and bakeries that capture authentic everyday Danish life.

Tour Itinerary

1

30 min

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

30 min

At this stop, located inside Broens Street Food, you’ll savor tacos made with traditional corn tortillas and carefully crafted fillings: slow-cooked pork, braised beef, or seasonal vegetables, combining authentic Mexican flavors with the precision, quality, and creativity of New Nordic cuisine.

3

30 min

At Grød, the world’s first restaurant devoted entirely to porridge, you’ll taste a modern Nordic twist on this humble dish with their red lentil daal porridge, made with coconut milk, spices, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, salted almonds and more, for a flavorful, globally inspired experience.

4

30 min

You’ll taste a classic Danish Ristet Hotdog, featuring a red sausage in a soft bun with remoulade, mustard, ketchup, pickles, and onions, a beloved street food that dates back to the 1920s and Copenhagen’s pølsevogn tradition.

5

30 min

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.

What's Included

Included

  • Taste five iconic Danish foods, from smørrebrød tradition to a classic street hotdog
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Savor a warm, fragrant cardamom bun with a crisp exterior and soft, buttery inside.
  • Try tacos made from scratch with traditional corn tortillas at a local street food stall
  • ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips

Not Included

  • Gratuities / Tips for the guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Extra drinks

Meeting Point & Logistics

Start Point

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

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Important Information

Cancellation Policy

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

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.
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Free cancellation available
Duration: 3 hours
Up to 12 travelers
Mobile ticket accepted
Guide: EN
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