Copenhagen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- Duration24 hours
- Daily
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Overview
Our Copenhagen hop-on hop-off bus ticket takes you around the city's main sights on an open-top double-decker, with more than 20 stops from Tivoli Gardens and City Hall Square to Christiansborg, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid and Rosenborg Castle. Tickets last 24, 48 or 72 hours depending on the option you choose, and the most complete options add a one-hour harbour boat trip from Nyhavn. Audio commentary is available in several languages. It suits first-time visitors, families and cruise passengers.
Highlights
- Open-top double-decker buses with more than 20 stops around the city
- Tickets for 24, 48 or 72 hours, depending on the option you choose
- A one-hour harbour boat trip from Nyhavn on the combined bus and boat options
- Tivoli Gardens, City Hall Square and Christiansborg Palace
- Amalienborg, Kastellet and the Little Mermaid on the harbour front
- Audio guide in several languages, earphones and Wi-Fi on board
Full Description
Tivoli Gardens and City Hall Square
Tivoli Gardens opened in 1843, which makes it one of the oldest amusement parks in the world still operating. Its flower beds, fairy-tale pavilions, lake and vintage wooden roller coaster from 1914 sit right in the city centre, next to the Central Station, and at night thousands of coloured lights turn it into a small wonderland.
Across the road stands the red-brick City Hall with its tall tower, facing City Hall Square, the start of the pedestrian street Strøget. This is the natural first stop on a Copenhagen hop-on hop-off bus tour. Tivoli tickets are not included, but the park is at the start of the loop, so it is easy to come back in the evening when it is most beautiful.
Amalienborg, Kastellet and the Little Mermaid
Amalienborg is the winter residence of the Danish royal family: four identical rococo palaces built in the 1750s around an octagonal square with an equestrian statue of King Frederik V in the centre. The Royal Life Guards march from Rosenborg to change the guard here at midday, and the Marble Church's green dome closes the view inland.
A few stops north lies Kastellet, a star-shaped fortress from the 1660s with grassy ramparts and a windmill, and just beyond it on the shore sits the Little Mermaid, unveiled in 1913. How to get to the Little Mermaid is one of the most common questions in Copenhagen; with this ticket you simply hop off at the stop beside Langelinie.
Rosenborg Castle and the Round Tower
Rosenborg Castle was built by King Christian IV in the early 1600s as a summer house in the King's Garden, then outside the city walls. Its Dutch Renaissance rooms are almost unchanged, and in the basement treasury you can see the Danish crown jewels and royal regalia, guarded since the 18th century.
Nearby, the Round Tower, completed in 1642 as an astronomical observatory, has no stairs inside: a wide spiral ramp winds seven and a half times to the top, where a viewing platform looks over the old city's rooftops. Rosenborg Castle tickets and Round Tower entry are not included, but both are close to the bus stop by the Botanical Garden.
Nyhavn and the Harbour Boat Trip
Nyhavn is the colourful 17th-century canal lined with gabled houses and wooden ships, and one of the most photographed places in Scandinavia. It is also where the harbour boat trip starts, close to bus stop 8, for guests who choose one of the combined bus and boat options.
The one-hour boat trip turns the city around: you glide through the canals of Christianshavn, past the Opera House, Christiansborg and the Little Mermaid, seeing Copenhagen as its merchants once did. Is the bus and boat combination worth it? For a first visit, yes, because the boat reaches canals that no bus can, and the view from the water is the one people remember.
Itinerary
- Central Station and TivoliStart near the Central Station and Tivoli Gardens, where the first departures leave in the morning.
- Christiansborg and the National MuseumHop off for the palace island, the Parliament and Denmark's main history museum.
- NyhavnWalk the famous canal and, on the combined options, board the one-hour harbour boat trip near stop 8.
- Amalienborg and KastelletVisit the royal palaces at noon for the changing of the guard, then the star-shaped fortress.
- The Little MermaidHop off at Langelinie to see the famous statue on the shore.
- Rosenborg Castle and the Round TowerExplore the King's Garden, the crown jewels and the old town before riding back to the start.
What's included
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket
- Audio guide in several languages
- Earphones
- Wi-Fi on board
Not included
- Harbour boat trip
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Entry tickets to attractions
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Anyone who wants to see it from the water
- First-time visitors who want the highlights
Think twice if
- You prefer short outings — this takes 1 days
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
- You get seasick easily
Not suitable for
- Travellers who want a live guide throughout (commentary is by audio guide)
- Guests who need hotel pickup
Meeting point
You can board at any stop marked with the sightseeing sign along the route, for example near Copenhagen Central Station and Tivoli, by Nyhavn or at the cruise terminals. Buses run from about 09:00, and the last departure from Central Station and Tivoli is at 16:00. The harbour boat, on the options that include it, leaves from Nyhavn near bus stop 8. The stop map is shown on your booking confirmation. Hotel pickup is not included.
Important information
- Your ticket is valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours, depending on the option you choose.
- The harbour boat trip is included only in the combined bus and boat options; for the boat, have your ticket printed by a host before boarding.
- The buses use regular public bus stops; look for the sightseeing sign and make sure you board the correct sightseeing bus.
- Buses run from about 09:00, every 30 to 60 minutes; the last departure from Central Station and Tivoli is at 16:00.
- Entry tickets to Tivoli, museums and castles are not included.
- Children aged 0 to 2 travel free with a paying adult, up to two per adult.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Copenhagen hop-on hop-off bus cost?
The price depends on the option you choose, from a 24-hour bus ticket to a 48-hour bus and boat combination. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, for adults and children.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. You can join at any stop on the route, and many stops are close to central hotels, the Central Station and the cruise terminals.
How long does the full bus loop take?
Without getting off, one full loop takes roughly an hour and a half, depending on traffic. Most guests spread their stops over one to three days.
Is the bus tour suitable for children?
Yes. Children aged 3 to 14 travel on a child ticket and children up to 2 ride free with a paying adult.
What is the difference between the options?
The options differ in validity (24, 48 or 72 hours) and in whether a one-hour harbour boat trip from Nyhavn is included. The booking panel lists exactly what each option contains.
Where does the harbour boat leave from?
From Nyhavn, close to bus stop 8. The boat is included only in the combined bus and boat options.
What should I bring?
Your ticket on your phone, a jacket for the open top deck, sun protection in summer and comfortable shoes for walking between sights.
Does the bus stop at the Little Mermaid?
Yes, there is a stop at Langelinie, a short walk from the Little Mermaid statue.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes, usually. Your ticket is sent right after booking and the booking panel shows the available dates.
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