Copenhagen’s oldest and original food tour (Est. 2011).

Copenhagen has lots of food tours, but this one has a special edge because it has been running since 2011, local company style. I love the Arla Unika cheese tasting, and I also like that you get 8 tastings that actually add up to a full meal, not tiny bites. One drawback to plan for, it is a walking tour, so you will want solid shoes and patience for weather swings.

You start near Torvehallerne and end back in the Frederiksborggade area, and the whole thing runs rain or shine. If you are picky about pace, tell yourself it is a steady 4 hours, not a slow stroll with forever-long restaurant hangs.

Key Things to Know Before You Go

• Oldest Copenhagen food tour, founded in 2011, run as a local company, not a global chain
• 8 authentic tastings tied to iconic and local-only places
• Michelin-level cheese from Arla Unika, developed with Michelin-starred chefs and exclusive on this tour
• Real Copenhagen landmarks on foot, including the Round Tower, plus the Latin Quarter vibe
• Royal and premium Danish sweets, including Lakrids A and a supplier to the Royal Danish Court
• A full meal feel, with lunch, beer or cider, and multiple sweet stops that do not feel like filler

Why This Copenhagen Food Tour Started in 2011 Matters

A food tour is only as good as its relationships, and this one has had years to build them. Since 2011, it has stayed local, which is exactly what helps you reach tastings and venues that would be hard to guess on your own.

That matters for two reasons. First, the food choices are not random best-of lists, they connect to how Copenhagen eats day to day. Second, you get access to treats that are not just common supermarket items, like the tour exclusive Arla Unika cheese tasting.

The tradeoff is simple: you commit to a set route and a set rhythm. If you want total freedom to hop in and out on your own, a self-guided food map will fit better.

Getting Oriented Fast, The Start Near Torvehallerne

Your meeting point is right outside Un Mercato, next to the metro stairs by the Torvehallerne, Hall 2 entrance. That location is practical because it puts you in central Copenhagen, close to transport and right where the food action starts.

You begin walking right away, with a cheese tasting plus a food market visit. This is a smart opener because it breaks the ice with an easy flavor you can focus on, then you immediately get context for the day.

If you are the type who needs a warm up, go in ready to taste early. One guide does a good job keeping the group moving, and many guests even recommend a light breakfast, or skipping it, so you feel hungry later.

The First Bites, Arla Unika Cheese Plus a Market Warm-Up

The tour kicks off with an Arla Unika cheese tasting and a food market visit that lasts about 20 minutes. This is not just any cheese stop. It is an award-winning cheese developed in collaboration with Michelin-starred chefs, and it remains a tasting exclusive to this tour.

Here is why I think this start is a win. Copenhagen has tons of dairy, but you usually only see it as one line on a menu or a block in a shop. On this tour, you taste it with guidance, then you keep walking so your brain can file the flavors to the city.

One practical note: cheese is filling. If you have a sensitive stomach, take your time, sip water if you can, and do not rush the first tasting.

Riviera Bakery Pastry, Warm and Flaky

After the early cheese and market focus, you move into a Danish pastry stop at Riviera Bakery. Expect a warm, flaky pastry served straight from the oven.

This kind of stop is classic Danish food logic. You get the butter and texture first, then later the tour pivots to lunch and savory items. It also acts like a reset before the heavier food.

If you are gluten-sensitive, you should communicate dietary restrictions in advance. There is at least one documented case of an allergy being handled, including a gluten-free cinnamon roll and a beverage substitute. Still, do not assume it is automatic every time, so flag it early.

Lunch Like a Local: Smorrebrod at RØRT or Café & Ølhalle 1892

Lunch is a big part of why this tour feels like real value. You will stop for gourmet smorrebrod and a drink at either RØRT or Café & Ølhalle 1892, and lunch time is about 30 minutes.

Café & Ølhalle 1892 gets a special note because it is described as the oldest preserved workers’ restaurant in Denmark, and it is exclusive to this tour. That means you are not only eating a classic open-faced sandwich, you are also stepping into a place with a clear story behind it.

What I like about smorrebrod in general is its range. It can be elegant or plain, depending on what is on top. On this tour, the point is to sample the Danish approach to lunch: one plate, multiple flavors, and no need to overcomplicate it.

More Stops That Keep the Tour From Feeling Like One Long Snack

Between lunch and the beer and Round Tower segment, you get additional local snacks and tastings. The schedule shows about 30 minutes for local snacks, plus earlier tasting moments that keep the pace from turning repetitive.

This is where the tour earns points for variety. You are not stuck eating the same category of food over and over. You bounce between savory, drink moments, and then street food and sweets later.

There is also built-in choice at least at one point, with the hot dog stand offering your flavor selection. That helps when your group has different preferences.

Kultorvet to SKAAL, A Proper Drink Stop

A highlight for many people is the beer stop at SKAAL around Kultorvet. This part lasts about 30 minutes and includes a glass of Danish craft beer or apple wine.

I like this because it adds to the meal rhythm. In Copenhagen, people often treat drinking as part of the eating culture, not a separate detour. The apple wine option is a helpful non-beer track too.

If you do not drink alcohol, you still get soft drink alternatives listed as part of the experience. It is not an afterthought, it is planned into the stops.

Near the Round Tower, Street Food With Den Økologiske Pølsemand

Right around the Round Tower area, you will hit Den Økologiske Pølsemand, the city’s favorite organic hot dog stand. The tour includes an organic hot dog of your choice, with options including pork, beef, or vegetarian, served from a repurposed oak barrel.

This is one of those stops that feels small until you realize how much character it adds. You get a Danish street food icon, you get a setting that is distinctly Copenhagen, and you keep moving through the historic center while you eat.

Then the schedule layers in additional street food tasting time and a Round Tower segment of about 30 minutes. That is a good length because it lets you eat, look up, and take in the views without turning it into a rush.

Sightseeing While You Eat, Botanical Garden and the Latin Quarter

The tour builds in time for sightseeing, about 30 minutes. You spend time around the historic center, with mention of the Botanical Garden and the Latin Quarter streets.

This is not sightseeing as a lecture. It is sightseeing that matches the food stops, so landmarks show up as part of why the flavors make sense in place. When the guide ties a building or street name to food culture, the walk becomes more than just eating.

I also appreciate that guides often add humor and quick trivia. Several guides across groups, including Peter, Marie, Simon, and Cassandra, are praised for mixing city stories with food facts, and keeping the mood light.

The Sweet Finale, Lakrids A, Sømods Bolcher, and Summerbird

Copenhagen knows sweets, and this tour does not fade out after lunch. You get a dessert sequence with multiple stops, each spaced so you do not feel like you are eating one mega-sugar dessert bag.

First, you try Lakrids A by Johan Bülow, sweet licorice coated in chocolate. It is described as world-famous and it represents a modern Danish success story. If you have never had Danish licorice like this, take it slow. The flavor can be strong, but the chocolate coating helps balance it.

Next comes Sømods Bolcher, an official supplier to the Royal Danish Court. You will see rock candy being made by hand, with a method that has been since 1891. That is a nice contrast to the earlier bites because it turns your snack into a small living craft moment.

Finally, you end with a handcrafted flødebolle from Summerbird, noted as Denmark’s most exclusive organic chocolatier. The tour schedule also shows extra dessert time and another food market visit later, which fits the idea that you finish with flavors you can remember.

How the Tastings Add Up to Full Value, Not Just 8 Photos

The headline is 8 authentic tastings plus beer or cider or apple wine. But the real question is whether the tour feels filling and fair for the price of $141 per person.

Here is how I judge value on a food tour:

• Do you get a real lunch, or just a few bites?
• Are the tastings distinct from each other?
• Do you get at least one item that feels hard to replicate on your own?

On this tour, you get a real lunch, including smorrebrod and a drink. You get distinct stops that range from cheese to bakery pastry to street hot dog to court-supplier rock candy and a premium chocolate finish. And you get the Arla Unika cheese tasting that is explicitly exclusive to this tour, which is the kind of detail that can be worth real money on its own.

Also, the drinks are not ultra-light. You get a glass at SKAAL, and the itinerary includes additional beverage mention connected to Arla Unika. That is why guests often leave with the feeling they ate a full meal.

Pacing, Walking, and What to Wear

This is a 4-hour walking tour. The route is designed to be doable, but you still cover enough ground that comfortable shoes are not optional.

The tour runs rain or shine. In practice, that means you should bring a rain layer and plan for wet pavement around central streets. If you hate being outdoors when it is cold, this tour might feel longer than you expected.

One comment that keeps popping up is the advice to not overeat before you go. If you show up after a heavy breakfast, the mid-tour cheese and pastry can make later lunch and sweets harder to enjoy.

Who This Tour Is Best For

I think this tour is best for:

• First-timers who want to learn Copenhagen fast, with food tied to landmarks
• Food lovers who want more than one style of Danish eating, from market cheese to street hot dogs to royal sweets
• Travelers who want expert guidance and a route that takes the guesswork out of where to go

If you want a low-effort, sit-down-only experience, you might find the walking part a drag. If you use a wheelchair, the tour is listed as not suitable, so you will need a different option.

For solo travelers, it is also a good way to meet people since the group stays together and the guide keeps stopping points organized.

A Quick Word on Guides and Group Energy

Good food tours depend on the guide. This one tends to get strong marks for personality, pacing, and useful city context.

Names that show up in guide feedback include Peter, Marie, Simon, Cassandra, Camilla, Kat, Patrick, Miguel, Catherine, and Guxi. The common thread is a friendly, inclusive style, often with humor and quick explanations that help you understand what you are tasting and why it belongs in Copenhagen.

Group size can vary. In one experience, the group was large, around 14, but it still stayed inclusive. In smaller groups, like three people, the guide still kept attention on you and the pace steady.

Should You Book This Copenhagen Food Tour?

If you want a Copenhagen food day that feels organized, filling, and genuinely Danish, I would book this. The tour’s biggest strength is that it pairs landmark walking with tastings you would not easily line up yourself, especially the Arla Unika cheese and the royal supplier sweets.

Book it if:

• You like food plus context, and you enjoy walking between stops
• You want a mix of savory and sweet, not just one theme
• You care about authenticity and exclusive access

Skip it if:

• You hate walking in rain or cold
• You are looking for a fully seated experience
• You need wheelchair access, since this tour is not suitable

If you are a first-time visitor, I especially like this as an early stop in your trip. It helps you understand what Danish food tastes like across categories, and it gives you a mental map for what to try later on your own.

FAQ

How long is the Copenhagen food tour?

It lasts 4 hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The price listed is $141 per person.

How many tastings are included?

The tour includes 8 authentic tastings.

Where do I meet the guide?

Meet right outside the Italian restaurant Un Mercato, next to the metro stairs by the Torvehallerne, Hall 2 entrance.

Where does the tour end?

The tour finishes back at the Frederiksborggade 19 area.

Is the tour rain or shine?

Yes, it operates rain or shine, so dress accordingly.

Is hotel pickup included?

No, hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

What language is the guide?

The tour guide speaks English.

Is this tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No, it is not suitable for wheelchair users.

What dietary help is available?

Communicate any dietary restrictions in advance. The tour includes mention of accommodating dietary needs when restrictions are communicated.