Copenhagen Tours and Tickets Compared
Seven Copenhagen tours and tickets sit on this page, priced from EUR 20 to EUR 80 per person, sorted into three groups: the two Copenhagen Card versions, single attraction tickets, and standalone bus and boat transport. I have ordered the groups by how close each one sits to the Copenhagen Card itself, since most of what a standalone attraction or bus ticket sells is already bundled inside the card for a similar price.
Which Copenhagen Card version should you buy: Discover or Hop?
The two cards share the same museum list at their core but package transport differently. Copenhagen Card Discover starts from EUR 79 for 24 hours and bundles the metro, trains, buses and the harbor bus, which matters if Kronborg Castle or the airport are on your list. Copenhagen Card Hop starts from EUR 80 for the same window and swaps that rail coverage for unlimited rides on Stromma's hop-on hop-off buses, with an onboard audio guide in six languages. Both run 24 to 120 hours and the validity clock starts only once you activate the code inside the app. I would take Discover for a day trip out of the city, and Hop if your plans stay inside the center.
how the Copenhagen Card Discover compares to Hop
★ Top pick City passes
Copenhagen Card Discover
80+ attractions plus all public transport
✓ Free cancellation available
City passes
Copenhagen Card Hop
40+ attractions plus hop-on hop-off bus
✓ Free cancellation available
Which Copenhagen attraction ticket is worth buying on its own?
All three of these are also included free with either Copenhagen Card, so buy them standalone only if a city pass is not part of your plan. Rosenborg Castle Tickets start from EUR 20 for a 45 to 60 minute visit to the Danish Crown Jewels and Christian IV's 1596 crown. Carlsberg Experience Tickets start from EUR 25, include one beer or soft drink, and run 1.5 to 2 hours through the brewery's exhibition and its 22,000-bottle collection. Copenhagen Canal Cruise starts from EUR 21 for the same 1-hour Classic Canal Tour route both cards already include for free. I would only book any of these three alone if you have already used your one card-covered visit or are skipping a pass entirely.
which museums the Copenhagen Card covers, including Carlsberg brewery
Popular pick Attractions
Carlsberg Experience Tickets
Brewery history plus a free beer
✓ Free cancellation available
Popular pick Attractions
Rosenborg Castle Tickets
Danish Crown Jewels, no pass needed
✓ Free cancellation available
Attractions
Copenhagen Canal Cruise
Classic canal sightseeing on a budget
✓ Free cancellation available
Which sightseeing bus ticket makes sense if you are skipping museums?
Neither ticket in this group includes any attraction entry, so they only make sense once you have decided against a city pass. Copenhagen Bus and Boat Ticket starts from EUR 49 for a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass on three Stromma routes plus a 1-hour canal cruise. Copenhagen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus starts from EUR 41 for a 48-hour pass on Gray Line's separate bus network, with no boat included but a stop convenient for cruise passengers at Oceankaj. The Bus and Boat Ticket suits anyone who wants the water view too; the Gray Line bus suits cruise passengers who need a simple return route to the ship. Add even one museum to the plan and the Copenhagen Card Hop covers the same Stromma bus network for barely more.
how Copenhagen's public transport tickets work outside the card
Transport
Copenhagen Bus and Boat Ticket
Sightseeing bus and canal cruise combo
✓ Free cancellation available
Transport
Copenhagen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Flexible sightseeing, no fixed schedule
✓ Free cancellation available
How do these 7 tickets compare on price and duration?
The table above sorts all seven by price, but duration is not measured the same way across them. The Copenhagen Card and the two bus tickets sell a validity window, so 24 or 48 hours means unlimited use inside that span rather than a single visit. Rosenborg Castle, the Carlsberg Experience and the Canal Cruise are fixed-length visits instead: 45 minutes to 2 hours, booked for a specific day rather than a running clock. Every price here is the lowest published adult fare on 2026-08-06 and is per person, and the card's own five-tier pricing runs from 24 to 120 hours, with each longer tier lowering the price per day.
| Tour or ticket | Duration | Best for | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsberg Experience Tickets Attractions Allow 1.5 to 2 hours | Allow 1.5 to 2 hours | Brewery history plus a free beer | 25EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Copenhagen Card Discover City passes 24 to 120 hours, your choice | 24 to 120 hours, your choice | 80+ attractions plus all public transport | 79EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Rosenborg Castle Tickets Attractions Allow 45 to 60 minutes | Allow 45 to 60 minutes | Danish Crown Jewels, no pass needed | 20EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Copenhagen Bus and Boat Ticket Transport 48 hours (bus) plus a 1-hour canal cruise | 48 hours (bus) plus a 1-hour canal cruise | Sightseeing bus and canal cruise combo | 49EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Copenhagen Canal Cruise Attractions About 1 hour | About 1 hour | Classic canal sightseeing on a budget | 21EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Copenhagen Card Hop City passes 24 to 120 hours, your choice | 24 to 120 hours, your choice | 40+ attractions plus hop-on hop-off bus | 80EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
| Copenhagen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Transport 48 hours; a full loop takes about 90 minutes | 48 hours; a full loop takes about 90 minutes | Flexible sightseeing, no fixed schedule | 41EUR per person | Check availabilityDetails → |
Prices checked: 2026-08-06 · prices may vary
What does each Copenhagen ticket actually include?
Only the Copenhagen Card bundles multiple attractions and transport into one fare; every other listing here buys exactly one thing. The card covers 40 to 80-plus museums depending on the version, plus transport or a bus route, but never a second visit to the same attraction and never Tivoli's rides, only garden entry. Rosenborg, Carlsberg and the Canal Cruise each buy a single admission and nothing more, though Carlsberg's fare also adds one beer or soft drink. The two bus tickets buy transport only: no attraction entry rides along with either one, even though both routes stop right outside museums the card would get you into free.
the complete list of Copenhagen Card attractions
- Free cancellation available
- Secure booking
- No hidden fees: pay at GetYourGuide checkout
How do you choose between the card, single tickets and the bus?
Start from how many paid attractions you actually plan to enter, not from the sticker price. Two or more paid stops in a day and either Copenhagen Card version already beats buying Rosenborg, Carlsberg and the Canal Cruise separately. One attraction and a short trip favors the single ticket, since you are not paying for transport or museums you will skip. If attractions are not the point of your trip at all, the Bus and Boat Ticket or the Gray Line bus covers sightseeing and transit alone for less than either card. I would only add the Gray Line bus on top of an existing card if you specifically need its cruise-terminal stop at Oceankaj.
picking the right Copenhagen Card for tourists by traveler type
How does booking each of these 7 tickets work?
Every listing on this page books through GetYourGuide, which resells these operators' products, and this site earns a commission when you complete a booking through it. You pick a date or duration, pay online, and get a mobile ticket or code that scans from your phone at the door, the bus stop or inside the Copenhagen Card app. Most listings allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time or before you activate the card, and the exact window is shown before you pay. Nothing needs printing, and checkout always shows the operator's current price rather than the figure on this page.
FAQs
Can I visit the same attraction twice with the Copenhagen Card?
No. Both the Discover and Hop versions of the Copenhagen Card allow one visit per attraction, so plan your route carefully rather than expecting to return to a favorite museum on a later day of a longer card. Re-entry is not possible, and the card cannot be reset once an attraction logs your entry.
Do I need to book a timeslot even with the Copenhagen Card?
At a handful of the busiest attractions, yes. Both the Discover and Hop cards ask holders to reserve a free timeslot online before arriving, since a handful of the most popular museums fill up first in summer. Check the current booking requirements ahead of time if your dates fall in peak season.
Is the Copenhagen Bus and Boat Ticket the same bus network as the Copenhagen Card Hop?
Yes. Both the Bus and Boat Ticket and the Copenhagen Card Hop run on Stromma's three routes: Classic Copenhagen, Colorful Copenhagen and Home of Carlsberg, covering the same stops and audio guide. The real difference is museum access: the Bus and Boat Ticket adds no attraction entry at all, while the Copenhagen Card Hop bundles in 40-plus free museums on the identical bus network.
Is the Copenhagen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus the same as the bus included in the Copenhagen Card?
No. The standalone Copenhagen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus runs on Gray Line's eco-friendly buses, a separate operator from the Stromma network bundled into the Copenhagen Card Hop and the Bus and Boat Ticket. If you already hold either of those, this ticket would be a duplicate purchase on a different bus network rather than an upgrade.
Does the Carlsberg Experience ticket include a drink?
Yes, standard entry to the Carlsberg Experience includes one beer or soft drink, redeemable either in the exhibition or at the on-site Carlsberg Bar. This applies to the standalone ticket rather than to card-covered entry, and add-ons like a cellar beer tasting or a historical guided tour are booked and paid separately.
Do I need to reserve a canal cruise departure time with the Bus and Boat Ticket?
Yes. You must visit a Stromma ticket office in person to redeem the Bus and Boat Ticket voucher and reserve a specific canal cruise departure once you arrive in Copenhagen, so build a short stop into your first day rather than assuming you can board immediately. Same-day slots can fill on busy summer afternoons.
How many languages does the audio guide cover on the Copenhagen Card Hop's buses?
Six, including English, Spanish and German, played onboard across all three Stromma routes included with the Copenhagen Card Hop. The standalone Copenhagen Bus and Boat Ticket carries the same six-language commentary on its buses, while the separate Gray Line Hop-On Hop-Off Bus runs its own onboard audio guide on a different network.