Vintage wooden boat sailing through Copenhagen's Nyhavn canal at golden hour
Copenhagen · Since 2008

Private Canal Tours in Copenhagen

Experience Copenhagen from the water with a local captain — slow afternoons, golden reflections, and the city as you've never seen it.

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The Experience

A private moment on Copenhagen's water.

Glide through Copenhagen's most beloved canals and along the open harbor on a tour designed entirely around you and your guests. No crowded benches, no rushed loudspeaker — just a quiet, charming boat, your own captain, and the city unfolding from the water.

Perfect for couples sharing a slow evening, families discovering Copenhagen together, or small groups of friends celebrating something memorable. The mood is warm, the pace is unhurried, and every detail — from the route to the playlist — is yours to shape.

9
Guests max
16+
Years at the helm
100%
Private charter
Charming former German rescue boat moored in Copenhagen harbor
The Boat

A charming former rescue boat, full of character.

Originally built as a German rescue vessel, our boat has been lovingly restored to carry a different kind of cargo — guests, laughter, and quiet evenings on the water. Polished wood, weathered details, and an unmistakable maritime soul.

With space for up to 9 guests, every tour feels intimate and personal — never a crowd, always a circle.

Your Captain

Sixteen years on Copenhagen's water.

Your tour is led by a captain with more than 16 years of boating experience, holding all the certifications and approvals required to operate in Copenhagen's harbor and canals — including the permits issued in cooperation with By & Havn.

Beyond credentials, it's an obsession with the small things: the right route for the light, the safest path through a busy harbor, the quiet bridge most visitors never see. Safety, comfort and a genuinely warm welcome — every single tour.

  • Certified for Copenhagen harbor & canals
  • By & Havn approvals
  • Safety equipment onboard
  • Local knowledge & storytelling
Experienced captain at the helm of the boat in Copenhagen harbor
Tour Highlights

Everything that makes the tour unforgettable.

  • Private canal tour in Copenhagen
  • Local, experienced captain
  • Space for up to 9 guests
  • Authentic and charming boat
  • See Copenhagen from the water
  • Perfect for couples, families & friends
  • Great photo opportunities
  • Romantic and memorable atmosphere
Testimonials

What our guests say.

"The most magical evening we've had in years. Our captain knew every hidden canal and told stories that made Copenhagen come alive."

Sarah & James
Anniversary tour, July 2024

"Vi tog vores tre børn og mine forældre med — alle, fra 6 til 72 år, var fuldstændig fortryllede. En oplevelse, vi vil værdsætte for evigt."

Familien Andersen
Familietur, august 2024

"I've visited Copenhagen ten times for business. This was the first time I truly saw the city. Quiet, personal, and breathtaking."

Marcus L.
Solo traveler, September 2024

"A hidden gem in Copenhagen. The captain's stories and the quiet canals made this the highlight of our honeymoon."

Emma & Lars
Honeymoon tour, June 2025

"We surprised our parents for their 40th anniversary and it exceeded every expectation. They haven't stopped talking about it."

The Nielsen Siblings
Anniversary surprise, May 2023

"Took my team of eight for an offsite activity. It was the perfect mix of relaxation and team bonding. Highly recommend for corporate groups."

Claire Dubois
Team outing, September 2022

"Jeg har været på kanalture i Amsterdam, Venedig og Brügge — ingen matchede intimiteten og varmen ved denne oplevelse. En ægte lokal hemmelighed."

Robert & Helen
Fejring af pensionering, august 2021

"Båden selv er en karakter — fuld af historie og charme. Tilføj en vidende kaptajn og gyldent lys, så har du ren magi."

Julia K.
Fototur, oktober 2020

"Our kids declared it the best day of the whole trip. Watching them wave at people on the bridges was worth every penny."

The Müller Family
Summer vacation, July 2025

"Proposed to my girlfriend on this boat at sunset. The captain even helped me pick the perfect spot under a quiet bridge. She said yes!"

Thomas R.
Proposal, June 2023

"Som dansker bosat i udlandet mindede denne tur mig om, hvorfor jeg elsker min by. Kaptajnens passion for Københavns vandveje er smittende."

Freja Olsen
Hjemkomstbesøg, april 2022

"We booked this for my mother's 70th birthday. She described it as 'the most elegant afternoon I've ever spent.' Thank you for making it so special."

The Pedersen Family
Birthday celebration, August 2021

"Vi undslap en regnvejrsdag og fandt os selv i en hyggelig træbåd med varme tæpper og endnu varmere gæstfrihed. København på sit bedste."

Anna & Sophie
Venindetur, september 2026
Book Your Tour

Reserve your private canal tour.

Tell us a little about your visit and we'll come back with availability, route suggestions and a personal quote — usually within 24 hours.

Info@pingotours.com
+45 53 73 68 48
Blox, Copenhagen