Netto-Bådene

If you want to get all the touristy sightseeing out of the way in one go, this is a must! It is cheap at 40 DKK per person and you cover a lot of ground (or water in this case). Of course your experience will vary depending on which guide you get. I’ve been on this twice and both times they were informative but not very engaging. All the guides speak at least Danish and English. Even if the weather is bad you could enjoy this tour under the glass canopy but your photos won’t be as good.
As Stephanie P. mentions, food and drink is allowed on board so you can have your very own picnic. And people like to wave at you from the shores and bridges so don’t be weirded out; they haven’t mistaken you for a local celebrity. I suggest this boat to all tourists who would like to see the standard sights in Copenhagen. Just one more tip: watch your children and keep your hands and feet inside the boat at all times.

Fun little boat tour to enjoy on a sunny day. For an hour, it’s surprisingly cheap at only DKK40 ($ 6.00) per person. They start you off in Nyhavn then past the Opera House, military vessels, The Little Mermaid, then through the lovely Chritianshavn and back to Nyhavn. It’s a lot of fun, yes it’s touristy but it’s just one of those activities to do when you’re exhausted and just want to relax for a hour and still see the sights.

You will not be a proper copenhagen tourist before you have taken a boat tour. It’s fun especially when the weather is good and you see the most important sights at once! The netto bådene is cheaper (40dkk per person, 15dkk for kids) than the other boat tour firm and you see the same things, so check for the prices first!
You can take food, beers and whatever you like on the boat to make it more fun. Most Danes have a six pack with them! I usually do it with all my visiting friends and it never dissapoints! There are two stops for the boats, one at Nyhavn and one at gammelstrand. Both very easy to find and very centrally located!
In winter time they have some boats with a top so you re protected from possible rain. Try waving to people on shore. My favourite hobby when boat touring!

Wer Kopenhagen besucht, die Stadt am und im Wasser, für den ist eine Hafenrundfahrt Pflicht. Der Blickwinkel verändert sich, man erlebt Kopenhagen von der Seeseite aus.
Es gibt mehrere Anbieter für Hafentouren. Alle fahren mehr oder weniger die gleiche Strecke, die Fahrt dauert bei allen ca. 1 Stunde. Nur die Preise sind unterschiedlich, und zwar erheblich. Von Nyhavn aus bieten die Canal Tours (gelb) und die blauen Netto-​Boats ihre Dienste an. Wer die gelben Boote nimmt, muss ca. das doppelte zahlen wie bei den Netto-​Booten. Hier kostet eine Tour Dkr. 40. Abfahrten sind stündlich, bei gutem Wetter und vielen Touristen wird die Frequenz auch erhöht.
Ein Fremdenführer erklärt während der Fahrt auf dänisch und englisch, wenn Deutsche an Bord sind und es wünschen, auch auf deutsch. Langsam fährt das Boot an vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten vorbei:
Holmens Kirche, Alte Börse, Zentralbank, Außenministerium, Nyhavn, Schauspielhaus, Schloss Amalienborg, Marmorkirche, Holmen, natürlich die imposante Oper, die Kleine Meerjungfrau, die vom Wasser aus nur ihren nackten Rücken anbietet, Christianshavns Kanal, Erlöserkirche, Frederiksholmen Kanal, Marmorbrücke, Nationalmuseum, Thorvaldsen Kunstmuseum, Gammel Strand, Schloss Christiansborg.
An einigen Stellen wird es eng und unter einigen Brücken darf man nicht aufstehen, will man keine Beulen am Kopf bekommen. Bequem sind die Sitze auf dem Boot nicht und ganz frisch war das Boot insgesamt auch nicht, aber das tat der interessanten Tour keinen Abbruch. Empfehlenswert.

Awesome and reasonably priced canal tour! We found it to be significantly cheaper than its competitors. It leaves right next to Nyhavn, you cant miss it! The tour is about 60 minutes and leaves ever hour. The boat pretty much goals through all the main important touristy attractions by the water as well as through a lot of low bridges (it made you feel like you were in Amsterdam!) Our tour was in English and Danish and extremely informative.
This is a must-​do activity if you are in Copenhagen.
One thing to mention is, if you want to see the mermaid, you only see the back of the mermaid from the tour, if you want to see the front its best you walk there! It seemed to be really packed with people so we skipped the mermaid.

This canal tour was reasonably priced, it’s actually the cheapest canal tour in Copenhagen. I see no point in paying more for the same thing. You hop on a boat and you get to see the same sights. Look for the blue-​bottom boat and pay 40kronos (about $ 8) when you board — CASH ONLY!
Our tour director was Heidi and she was great. She talks real fast so she can give information in 3 languages: Dansk, English and German. You get to see sights such as Nyhavn, the old Stock Market building, Christiansborg, Christ Our Saviour, Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, Black Diamond, etc.
Remember to sit when approaching a bridge and do not be that loud, obnoxious, drunk jerk onboard — especially when there are kids.

Worthwhile tour, good ride, cheaper than the competition.
Given in English and Danish on our trip, we got the full lay of the land for a reasonable fare and a reasonable time. It was supercold and windy so the top was up, so my pictures were crappy, but it was more than worthwhile.
Not sure what else to say. It’s a boat tour. If you’re here visiting for a few days you should do it. And when you stand up (if the cover is on) you’ll hit your head.

Cheaper than other companies, but the tour was a little shallow. Perhaps because the guide had to translate everything she said into 3 languages, but we just floated by different sites while she pointed out «this is …». I wish there had been more stories or context. It’s an hour long, and by the end, I was definitely done.

As others have said, the best tour for the buck in Copenhagen. We normally do not take these types of tours but for the 40kr it was a buy and totally enjoyable. The others competitors were charging twice the price but there was no difference in what was shown. A BEST BUY

I am NOT a person who is into doing touristy things like tours while on vacation, but upon my first visit to Copenhagen I quickly realized that the best way to see the city was by canal. So, me and the boy hopped on the first canal tour we saw. The price was relatively cheap (unlike most things in Copenhagen) and we figured we could spare an hour to check it out.
Now, my boyfriend is a local of Copenhagen and had never been on a canal tour and was a bit wary. By the end he was loving it and thought it was the best way to see Copenhagen. Our tour guide spoke three languages (Danish, English and Spanish) and gave the tour in all three. She pointed out all the highlights and popular tourists sights (including the opera house, famous churches, and the Little Mermaid). Have to admit that it was nice to be able to see all the sights from the comfort of a cozy boat. No walking, no lines.
Overall, we are super happy we took the tour. The price was low and the tour guide was friendly. Happy to report that the boats are electric so no guilt about polluting the environment and the ride is smooth so no worries about seasickness.

Avoid the overpriced Canal Tours of Copenhagen, and take the Netto-​båden Canal Tour instead — it is only 40kr. I’ve been on this tour 3 times, and it is amazing each time! The tour guides are well informed about Copenhagen, and I would recommend sitting in the front row for a great view and to befriend the tour guide. They always have great tips since they are usually local Danish people. They usually speak in 3 languages (Danish, English, and German) — but, it depends on the type of passengers there are on the boat. This is a great way to see the major sights of city without getting blisters on your feet from walking on the cobblestones!
If I visit Copenhagen again, I will definitely go to Netto and ride my 4^th Canal tour with them!

Now Im not one to do the touristy shite, but we were actually convinced by the locals at Radio Restaurant that it is worth doing the canal tour. And if you look at the prices there’s one that’s more expensive than the other but the experiences are similar. If you go for this cheaper one it’s 40DKK which is under 10 dollars US. For an hour, your get a dual Danish/​English guide and you get to see the sites of Copenhagen. We had an exciting rub up against the Nyhavn harbor wall, so that was unexpected. It certainly woke everyone up for the start of the tour.