Highlights
- Taste 5 distinct dishes across Copenhagen’s food spectrum
- Explore Nyhavn and Christianshavn with a local expert
- Experience both classic Danish and modern Nordic flavors
- Enjoy 2–3 curated drink pairings (based on start time)
- Enjoy a small group (max 12) for a more personal experience
Description
Go deeper than the typical food tour and understand Copenhagen through what locals actually eat. Five stops that carry you from Nyhavn's postcard harbor to Christianshavn's canal streets, tracing Danish cuisine from its rye-bread roots to its most talked-about corners.
Start with a chef's modern take on smørrebrød served inside the Royal Danish Playhouse. Next is a taco stand at Broens Street Food, built on Noma-trained technique and featured in Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil, right next door to Noma itself. Along the way, discover how humble ingredients like grains and sausages became icons of everyday Danish life, before ending with one of Scandinavia’s most loved pastries.
This isn’t just tasting, it’s context, culture, and craftsmanship in every bite.
A small group, capped at 12 guests, with plenty of room to ask your guide questions, move at a relaxed pace, hear the stories behind each dish, and see how food reflects Copenhagen’s design, history, and way of life.
Includes
2 handcrafted mini smørrebrød with seasonal Nordic toppings
A taco stand built on Noma-trained precision
Red lentil daal porridge with coconut, spices, and fresh herbs
Classic Danish ristet hotdog with traditional toppings
Freshly baked cardamom bun with pearl sugar finish
2–3 curated drink pairings
Local English-speaking guide
Food & the City’ Insider Tips
Excludes
Gratuities / tips for the guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks
Important Information
- Wear flat shoes – it is, after all, a walking tour, so be comfortable.
Bring a bottle of water – we do have drinks stops throughout the tour, walking can be thirsty work.
Come hungry. You’ll be tasting lots of food!
The tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season!
Have dietary requirements? Email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
