Copenhagen: Old Canals and Hidden Gems Social Boat Tour

About This Experience

Hey Captain's Old Canals and Hidden Gems tour is a three-hour social boat trip for up to 12 people, where the captain chats with the group more than reading a script. It departs Ofelia Plads by the Royal Danish Playhouse. It cost $102 per person, but the 2026 season has ended on GetYourGuide; the next date shown was 19 March 2027.

The route heads into either the north or the south harbour depending on the day. The northern version makes a short stop at Trekroner Fort, passes Lynetteholm, the new island under construction, and continues to Nordhavn before turning back into the old canals of the city centre.

It suits travellers who enjoy conversation and want to talk about architecture, sustainability, urban development and Danish daily life with a local captain and the other guests. Children pay the adult fare, babies under 12 months sail free, and minors must be accompanied. Party groups are not accepted.

Three hours is a long time on a small boat, and the price is high next to the one-hour tours. Drinks are sold on board and you cannot bring your own; guests are limited to two drinks each. You will have to wait until spring 2027 for the next GetYourGuide dates.

Highlights

• A short stop at Trekroner Fort at the harbour entrance
• Lynetteholm, the new island being built north of Refshaleøen
• Nordhavn's modern waterfront architecture
• The old canals of the city centre
• Talk about Danish urban planning and daily life with the captain

What's Included

• ✓ Three-hour boat tour with a captain who also guides
• ✓ Group of up to 12 passengers
• ✓ Guiding in English
• ✓ Short stop at Trekroner Fort on the northern route
• ✓ Departure from Ofelia Plads

Not Included

• Drinks (sold on board; you cannot bring your own)
• Food
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities (optional in Denmark)

What to Bring

• A warm, windproof layer for the open harbour
• A rain jacket

Good to Know & Caveats

• The 2026 season has ended on GetYourGuide; the next date shown was 19 March 2027.
• Hey Captain sails from spring until mid-December; the route goes north or south depending on the day.
• Children pay the same fare as adults; babies under 12 months sail free.
• Unaccompanied minors and party groups are not allowed.
• Guests are limited to two drinks each, bought on board.

Meeting Point

Kvæsthusbroen 1, the pier at Ofelia Plads beside the Royal Danish Playhouse