"Augustine was excellent. Very friendly and informative. We had a wonderful cruise through the beautiful canals of Copenhagen. Was especially nice to get off mid trip to explore the outdoor food market at Reffen. The variety of foods from all over the world was amazing. Highly recommend."
Private Charter
Private Boat Tours
Your own boat and captain for up to six.
From
$376
per group up to 6
Free cancellation
- 4.8 / 5 84+ Reviews
- 1, 3 or 4 hours Duration
- Max 6 Guests per boat
- Your music Bluetooth speaker
- Free Cancellation
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The Experience
Why the City Highlights Private Tour Stands Out
One price per boat for up to six, a captain-guide, your own playlist and routes from one to four hours.
Highlights
- The Black Diamond and Slotsholmen with Christiansborg Palace
- Nyhavn, the Playhouse and the Opera House
- Christiania's waterfront and Papirøen
- Christianshavn and the spire of Our Saviour's Church
- Reffen and the Little Mermaid on the three-hour trip
- Trekroner Fort on the four-hour trip
What's Included
- Private boat for your group of up to 6
- Live commentary and hosting by captain Oni, in English or Spanish
- Bluetooth speaker for your own music
- Choice of 1-, 3- or 4-hour route
- Swim stop on request
- Full refund if it rains
How the Private Boat Tour Works
Pick a length, meet captain Oni, and shape the trip around your group.
Choose 1, 3 or 4 hours
About $376 per boat for one hour on the dates we checked, about $647 for three hours and $903 for four. Up to 6 people per booking.
Meet your captain-guide
Cuban captain Oni sails and hosts the trip, with stories about the city as you go. The boat model may vary with availability.
Your music, your drinks
Connect your playlist to the Bluetooth speaker and buy drinks from the cooler on board; bringing your own drinks is not allowed.
Reffen, the Mermaid and Trekroner
The 3-hour option adds a Reffen street-food stop and the Little Mermaid; the 4-hour option adds Trekroner Fort. Rain means a full refund.
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On a Private Boat in Copenhagen
Small boats, the harbour front and the canals with your own group.
Private Boat vs Small Shared Boats
A boat to yourselves against the two small electric boats with a guide.
| Feature | PRIVATE · MAX 6 Private Guided Boat Tour | Exclusive Guided Boat Tour | Electric Canal Tour with live guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (dates checked, Oct 2026) | $376 per boat, 1 hour | $42 per person | $31 per person |
| Cost for a group of 6 | $376 (about $63 each) | $252 | $186 |
| Who else is on board | Only your group | Shared, 12 seats | Shared, max 9 guests |
| Guide | Captain-guide Oni | Live in English and Danish | GoBoat captain, English and Danish |
| Longer options | 3 h with Reffen and the Little Mermaid; 4 h adds Trekroner | — | — |
| Drinks and music | Drinks bought on board; Bluetooth speaker | Not included | Drinks for purchase |
| Rating | 4.8 (84 reviews) | 4.8 (2,496 reviews) | 4.7 (1,591 reviews) |
| Free cancellation | ✓ Up to 24 hours before; full refund if rain | ✓ Up to 24 hours before | ✓ Up to 24 hours before |
| Check Availability | See the Electric Boat | See the GoBoat Tour |
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Small Boats for Less
Shared electric boats with a guide, and a boat of your own that you drive yourself.
Private Boats
Hiring a Private Boat in Copenhagen
The options, what you can do on board and when a small shared boat is the better deal.
For a boat of your own in Copenhagen, we recommend the Private Guided Boat Tour with City Highlights from Seaduced Experience. It was $376 per boat for one hour on the dates we checked, for up to six people, so about $63 each when six of you share it. You get captain-guide Oni, a Bluetooth speaker for your own music and a full refund if it rains, and it is rated 4.8 from 84 reviews. For two people, a small shared boat costs a fraction of that.
What do the 1, 3 and 4-hour options include?
All three are priced per boat, with a maximum of six people per booking.
| Option | Price per boat | Each, for 6 | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Highlights, 1 hour | $376 | about $63 | Islands Brygge, the Black Diamond, Slotsholmen with Christiansborg and the Stock Exchange, Nyhavn, the Playhouse, Ofelia Beach, the Opera House, Christiania, Paper Island and Christianshavn with Our Saviour’s Church |
| City, Reffen and the Little Mermaid, 3 hours | about $647 | about $108 | The 1-hour route, plus a stop at Reffen’s street-food market and the Little Mermaid |
| Full experience, 4 hours | about $903 | about $151 | All of the above, plus Trekroner Fort out at the harbour entrance |
The 1-hour route does not pass the Little Mermaid. If she matters to you, book three hours, or see our route guide for the shared tours that pass her. Reffen’s street food runs an autumn season until 1 November and closes from November to February, so the 3-hour stop depends on the time of year.
What is allowed on board?
Music is your call: connect your playlist to the onboard Bluetooth speaker. Drinks are sold from the cooler on board, from beer and wine to prosecco, champagne and soda, and you may not bring your own. The boat can stop for a swim, so pack swimwear and a towel, though jumping from the boat is not allowed. Smoking is not allowed either.
The listing invites you to ask about extras such as a beach-bar stop, so raise them when you book. Trips are filmed for safety, and the operator will keep you out of its social media clips if you ask. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.
Private boat or a small shared boat?
For six people, a shared small boat is still cheaper. Here is what each group would pay at the prices we saw in October 2026, with one hour on the private and self-drive boats.
| Tour | Basis | 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Guided Boat Tour, 1 hour | per boat, up to 6 | $376 | $376 | $376 |
| Exclusive Guided Boat Tour | per person, 12 seats | $84 | $168 | $252 |
| Electric Canal Tour with live guide & hygge | per person, max 9 | $62 | $124 | $186 |
| Electric Boat Rental (you drive) | per boat, up to 8 | $90 | $90 | $90 |
The private boat costs your group of six about $124 more in total than six seats on the Exclusive Guided Boat Tour. That buys a boat without strangers, your own music, drinks on board and a route you can bend. For a couple, the gap is far wider, and the shared electric boats are the sensible choice.
Which small shared boats come closest?
The Exclusive Guided Boat Tour is Stromma’s 12-seat electric boat, live-guided in English and Danish, with heated seats and blankets in winter. It is rated 4.8 from 2,496 reviews. The Electric Canal Tour with live guide & hygge takes nine guests at most with a GoBoat captain from Islands Brygge 10.
Hey Captain’s Old Canals and Hidden Gems Social Boat Tour seats up to 12 and is built around conversation with the captain, at $102 per person. Its GetYourGuide season has ended for 2026, with the next date on 19 March 2027.
What about a boat with no captain?
GoBoat’s self-drive Electric Boat Rental is private in the sense that only your group is aboard, at about $90 per boat for an hour for up to eight. You drive, there is no guide, and Nyhavn is off limits. You may bring your own food and a little beer or wine, which the private captained tour does not allow. Our GoBoat guide has the rules, our canal tour with drinks page compares drinking rules by operator, and the price guide lists every boat by cost.
Compare the private and shared boats on the homepage comparison, or browse all tours.
Guest Reviews
What Private Tour Guests Say
4.8/5
from 84 verified guests
Ratings and review counts are the tour operators' live figures on GetYourGuide and may shift slightly day to day.
"We had wonderful time on the best and most comfortable boat :)"
"Oni was such an amazing guide. The weather gods were not with us today but we laughed, eat great food and loved every minute such a special trip!! Thanks Oni for looking after us and making Neil’s birthday such a special trip despite the rain xx"
"The trip was wonderful Oni was fabulous and he was training Gabriel and he was lovely too. The boat is beautiful and we highly recommend it. We were a group of six and the boat was perfect for us. We loved seeing the city and stopping at Reffen for food which is a jewel of the city. If you are wanting to do a boat tour in Copenhagen, do not hesitate to do this one you will love it. This city is so beautiful and seeing it on this boat was a highlight of our trip."
"Oni was a great guide! Very fun private tour for my family."
"Great host. Entertaining and informative. Good vibes. Really recommend it."
"Oni, our guide, was very kind and super friendly. He took us to some really beautiful places, tailored the tour to our preferences, and gave us several great recommendations for the rest of our trip. He also showed us around Reffen. Finally, at the end of the tour, he dropped us off near our hotel. And of course, the boat itself is really nice. We highly recommend this experience."
"We had the most incredible private boat tour through the Copenhagen canals! Being on the water with friends, music, and beautiful views made it such a memorable experience. Our guide was fantastic — genuinely kind, friendly, and made the tour even more enjoyable. We loved seeing the city’s iconic sights from a whole new perspective. A perfect, unforgettable way to experience Copenhagen!"
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About $376 per boat for an hour, up to six guests, with captain Oni and your own music. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, and a full refund if it rains. Starting from $376 per group up to 6.
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Private Boat Tours in Copenhagen: FAQ
Prices per boat, group size and what you can do on a private boat.
The Private Guided Boat Tour with City Highlights was about $376 per boat for one hour on the dates we checked, about $647 for three hours and $903 for four, for up to 6 people.
The City Highlights private tour takes a maximum of 6 people per booking. For a larger group, GoBoat's self-drive boats seat up to 8, without a guide; see our GoBoat guide.
Not on the 1-hour City Highlights route. The 3-hour option adds Reffen and the Little Mermaid, and the 4-hour option also goes out to Trekroner Fort.
Not on the City Highlights tour: drinks are bought from the cooler on board. GoBoat's self-drive boats allow your own food and up to two units of beer, wine or ready-to-drink beverages each.
The City Highlights private tour guarantees a full refund in case of rain, and free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before.
Usually not. For six people, the private hour costs $376 against about $252 for six seats on the 12-seat Exclusive Guided Boat Tour. See the price guide.
Still have questions? Email us at info@copenhagencanaltour.com
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