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Private Copenhagen Food Tour: More than Smørrebrød

Private Copenhagen Food Tour: More than Smørrebrød

Danish? Of course. Delightful? No doubt. From NOMA-inspired tacos to the world's tastiest porridge — privately bookable for families, corporate groups, and celebrations. Your schedule, your pace, your people.
Brand-new Copenhagen tour — early five-star reviews already in
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From NOMA-inspired tacos to the world's tastiest porridge

Ages: 4+
Duration: 3 hours
Departs: Daily 11:15 am, 4:15 pm
Stops: 5
Group Size: Max. 12
Location: Nyhavn & Christianhavn
7 Reviews

Highlights

Savor modern smørrebrød at the Royal Danish Playhouse, overlooking the harbor.

Taste Noma-inspired street food at the vibrant Broens market.

Discover why Copenhagen is the global home of gourmet porridge — yes, really.

Enjoy a classic Rød Pølse at a traditional Danish hotdog wagon.

Feast on aromatic cardamom buns at a 60-year-old local bakery.

Built for families (4+), couples and celebrations, corporate teams, and groups of friends.

Tour Description

Looking for a private Copenhagen food tour through the city’s most iconic harborside neighborhoods? Our Private Copenhagen Food Tour: More than Smørrebrød walks Nyhavn and Christianshavn across 5 stops, designed exclusively for your group. This is a fast-paced introduction to the Danish food scene — tracing the city’s history from the 1600s all the way through to today, where world-class chefs are innovating at the cutting edge of cuisine.

Your private guide takes you from historic Nyhavn to the canals of Christianshavn, sampling classic Danish food (artisan smørrebrød at the Royal Danish Playhouse), high-quality fusion (tacos from a NOMA-trained chef at Broens market), the world-famous Danish ristet pølse hotdog, gourmet red lentil daal porridge at the world’s first porridge restaurant, and aromatic cardamom buns at a 60-year-old local bakery. Feel hygge in its truest sense, as you experience the warmth of authentic neighborhood life in Byen.

Who this private food tour is for

  • Families with kids 4 and up — the hotdog wagon and cardamom buns are kid favourites
  • Couples and celebrations — anniversaries, milestone birthdays, romantic Copenhagen weekends in Nyhavn
  • Corporate groups and team building — executive offsites, client hosting, Bella Center conference programs, sales incentives
  • Groups of friends — hen and stag weekends, Nordic foodie reunions, milestone trips
  • Heritage travellers and culture seekers — 17th-century Christianshavn, the Royal Danish Playhouse, and Copenhagen’s UNESCO design heritage
  • Foodies and curious cooks — NOMA-trained chef tacos, gourmet porridge, and Riesling pairings

Dietary Information

Vegetarian-friendly tour. Vegan, gluten-free, and kosher options may be limited given the smørrebrød and Danish hotdog-led menu. Please share dietary restrictions when booking and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk; the company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.

Why Eat with Us?

  • Expert Local Guides — Knowledgeable Copenhagen locals who know every smørrebrød counter, brown café, and Noma alumnus pop-up by name
  • Copenhagen’s Hidden Gems — The world’s first restaurant dedicated to gourmet porridge, a NOMA-trained chef’s taco stall at Broens, and a 60-year-old neighborhood bakery for cardamom buns
  • Culinary Diversity — Two mini smørrebrød, street food taco, red lentil daal porridge, ristet pølse or vegetarian skraller, and cardamom bun — paired with Riesling (evening tours), rhubarb soda or beer, plus sparkling or still water
  • Cultural Immersion — Royal Danish Playhouse, Inderhavnsbroen bridge, Christianshavn’s canal architecture, and the New Nordic movement’s legacy
  • Established Expertise — Brand-new Copenhagen tour from Eating Europe; 14 years across Europe; 500,000 clients; 25,000 five-star reviews; recommended by Rick Steves, Lonely Planet, and National Geographic
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7 reviews
"I loved this tour. The coolest neighborhoods to explore and absolutely delicious foods, from danish hot dogs to red lentil porridge to tacos (that one I was not expecting!) "
— Mikkel S | Google

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The Flavors You'll Taste


  • Two mini smørrebrød at the Royal Danish Playhouse
  • Street food taco from a NOMA-trained chef at Broens market
  • Red lentil daal porridge at the world's first gourmet porridge restaurant
  • Ristet pølse (Danish hotdog) or vegetarian skraller
  • Cardamom bun from a 60-year-old neighborhood bakery
  • Sparking or still water
  • Riesling wine (evening tours)
  • Rhubarb soda or Danish beer

Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of authentic Copenhagen flavours.

Meeting Point

Karen Blixen by Rikke Raben

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

What's included in your private booking

  • Private Copenhagen food tour led exclusively for your group
  • All food and drink across 5 stops
  • Smørrebrød at the Royal Danish Playhouse
  • NOMA-style tacos at Broens market
  • Red lentil daal porridge finale
  • Riesling (evening), rhubarb soda or Danish beer, and water
  • A dedicated English-speaking local guide
  • Flexible date with daily 11:15 am or 4:15 pm departures

  • 7-day cancellation policy for private tours
  • Company invoicing, advance payment, and dedicated event coordination for corporate bookings
  • A donated meal via World Central Kitchen with every booking

What make Nyhavn & Christianhavn special

The journey from Nyhavn to Christianshavn is a walk through Denmark’s shifting identity. What was once a gritty 17th-century commercial port filled with sailors and merchant ships has evolved into a sleek, design-driven harbor front where the water is clean and the architecture is world-class. Just across the Inderhavnsbroen bridge lies Christianshavn, Copenhagen’s “Mini-Amsterdam”. Conceived by King Christian IV and his Dutch architects in the 1600s, this neighborhood remains defined by its winding canals, historic warehouses, and colorful gabled houses. Here, houseboats and bicycle paths weave together a distinctively authentic slice of everyday life that feels miles away from the typical tourist trail.

The local food scene is a testament to this blend of deep tradition and high-stakes innovation. You’ll find the precision of Noma-trained chefs working out of playful street food stalls at Broens, bringing fine-dining craftsmanship to casual bites like artisan tacos. Modern Nordic comfort is reimagined at every turn, whether it’s at the world’s first restaurant dedicated to elevating humble porridge or overlooking the harbor where smørrebrød is treated like a work of contemporary art. Amidst this culinary evolution, the spirit of hygge remains unshakable. This isn’t just a place to eat; it’s a neighborhood that invites you to slow down and savor the quiet craftsmanship of the Danish way of life.

What people are saying

Private tours

A private Copenhagen food tour means just you, your group, and your guide — no strangers, no fixed pace, no compromises. Available for 2 to 12 guests (larger groups accommodated on request) with daily 11:15 am or 4:15 pm departures.

How our private tours work

Pick your date and start time. We’ll confirm your private guide, route the tour around your group’s interests, and handle every reservation, pour, and pairing in advance. Pricing is all-inclusive — no hidden fees, no upsells. Your schedule, your pace, your people.

Corporate Copenhagen tours and team experiences

A private Copenhagen food tour is one of Northern Europe’s most distinctive corporate hospitality experiences — NOMA-trained chefs, harborside smørrebrød, and hygge-fuelled Christianshavn. Perfect for tech and pharma offsites, Bella Center conference programs, premium client entertainment, and team welcomes. We offer company invoicing, advance payment, purchase orders, and dedicated event coordination.

Popular corporate use cases:

  • Conference and summit programs (Bella Center, Tivoli Congress Center, Copenhagen Pharma & life sciences events)
  • Executive retreats, leadership offsites, and board entertainment
  • Premium client entertainment and partner hosting
  • Sales incentive trips and Nordic reward experiences
  • Team welcomes for new hires and milestone team-building
  • Cruise group programs and shore excursions from Langelinie

Languages available

English by default. Danish, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and German may be available on request — please ask when booking and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Get in touch

For private bookings, custom corporate proposals, or specific requests, contact [email protected] or call +1 917-909-6432. Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure.

Why Eat with Us?

#1 food and drink experience in Copenhagen - 14 years. 500,000 Clients. 25,000 Five-Star Reviews!

Every tour is meticulously curated to showcase the very best of Copenhagen's food scene.

Exclusive access to the most legit local spots, from the famous hole in the wall to the trendy new restaurants.

Premium tours with expert guides, outstanding food, and drinks always included

Dining with Purpose

We proudly support World Central Kitchen. Every tour you book helps provide meals to communities in crisis.

Looking for a Unique Corporate Experience?

Treat your team or clients to a private food tour tailored to your needs. Flexible group sizes, seamless organization, and unforgettable moments in Europe’s top cities.

Meet Your Local Copenhagen Tour Guides

Our Copenhagen food tours are led by people who know this city through its markets, its bakeries, and its deep-rooted culinary traditions. They know where to find the best smørrebrød, which bakery serves exceptional fresh pastries, and which neighborhood spots capture the spirit of Copenhagen’s modern Nordic food scene. They take you beyond the main sights and into the Copenhagen that locals truly enjoy every day.

Mark
Mark
Born in Seattle but a true nomad, I grew up across Africa and Asia, studied in Europe, and worked in the US. Copenhagen has been home for the past 10 years.
I can’t live without Stegt flæsk med persillesovs - crispy pork belly with parsley sauce and potatoes.
In any Copenhagen neighborhood, stop by a butcher, grab a piece of already cooked stegt flæsk to go, find a bench, and repeat in the next neighborhood 🤩

Frequently Asked Questions

General Tour Information

Is a private Copenhagen food tour worth it?

Absolutely. Copenhagen’s food scene moves fast and Christianshavn’s neighborhood eateries can be tough to navigate without a local. A private booking gives your group exclusive access to a NOMA-trained chef’s tacos at Broens, the world’s first gourmet porridge restaurant, and smørrebrød at the Royal Danish Playhouse — at a flexible pace, with a guide focused entirely on you.

What's included in the price of the private Copenhagen tour?

All food and drink across 5 stops, including two mini smørrebrød, a NOMA-style taco, red lentil daal porridge, a ristet pølse or vegetarian skraller, and a cardamom bun. Riesling (evening tours), rhubarb soda or Danish beer, and water are all included. A donated meal via World Central Kitchen is included with every booking. No hidden charges, no upsells.

How long is the tour?

This private food tour runs 3 hours, with daily 11:15 am or 4:15 pm departures. Custom timings available for corporate groups on request.

What neighborhoods does the tour cover?

Nyhavn (Copenhagen’s iconic 17th-century harbor) and Christianshavn (the city’s Mini-Amsterdam canal district), connected by the Inderhavnsbroen bridge.

What is the private group size?

Private bookings are available for 2 to 12 guests. For larger groups, we can arrange a custom experience — get in touch.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend at least 2 weeks ahead. Corporate groups should book 4+ weeks in advance — and around major Copenhagen conferences, Tivoli’s seasonal openings, and the Christmas market season, much earlier.

Can I customize the private tour?

Yes. Stops, pacing, dietary focus, and start time can be adjusted. We can also extend with Tivoli Gardens visits or pair with a Christianshavn canal cruise for corporate groups.

What's the minimum age?

This tour is suitable from ages 4 and up — children under 4 can join for free, but food is not included for ages 3 and under.

Food and Drink

What kind of food will we taste?

Modern Danish classics — two mini smørrebrød at the Royal Danish Playhouse, a NOMA-style street food taco, gourmet red lentil daal porridge, a ristet pølse or vegetarian skraller, and a fresh cardamom bun. Plus Riesling (evening), rhubarb soda or Danish beer, and sparkling or still water.

Are drinks included?

Yes. Sparkling or still water, Riesling wine (evening tours), and rhubarb soda or Danish beer are all included in the price.

Do the tours accommodate vegetarian or gluten-free diets?

Vegetarian-friendly — including a vegetarian skraller option in place of the ristet pølse. Vegan, gluten-free, and kosher options may be limited. Share dietary restrictions when booking; on a private booking we have more flexibility to plan around dietary needs.

Are portions enough for a meal?

Yes — at 5 substantial stops, this is a full meal and then some. Most guests don’t eat again until late evening.

Booking and Payment

How do I book a private Copenhagen tour?

Book directly via the Book Private Tour button above, or contact [email protected] / +1 917-909-6432 to discuss custom requirements.

What forms of payment are accepted?

Major debit and credit cards, iDEAL, and Bancontact. Corporate invoicing, advance payment, and purchase orders available on request.

What is the cancellation policy for private tours?

Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure.

Do you offer corporate invoicing?

Yes. We handle company invoicing, advance payment, purchase orders, and dedicated event coordination for corporate bookings — including Bella Center programs and executive offsites.

Tour Experience & Expectations

Will the guide speak my language?

All guides are fluent in English and Danish. Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and German may be available on request — please ask when booking.

Will we visit the same places as other tours?

No. The majority of stops on every Copenhagen tour are restaurants and vendors who work exclusively with us, and on a private booking the route is built entirely around your group.

Is the tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

Nyhavn and Christianshavn are largely flat with some cobbled and harbor-bridge sections. Please contact us before booking and we’ll plan a route that works for your group.

Do you offer other private food tours nearby?

Yes. We also run private food tours across Berlin, Amsterdam, and throughout Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, the UK, Greece, and the Czech Republic. Get in touch and we’ll help you build a multi-city itinerary.

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