City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On
Traveler rating
3.3/5
Based on 851 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On worth booking?
City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On is a 0.8-hour experience in Copenhagen, Denmark, from $43 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.3/5 rating across 851 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 3.3/5 (851)
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- From
- $43 per person
Explore the amazing city of Copenhagen with a 24, 48 or 72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass. Passengers can hop on and off at their own leisure, spending time at the locations that interest them most. On this double-decker bus tour you'll see all of Copenhagen's best spots, including The Little Mermaid statue, Nyhavn, Christianshavn, Copenhagen Zoo, City Hall Square, Copenhagen Opera House and much more! Enjoy stunning panoramic views from the open-top deck as you enjoy full access to 3 captivating routes around the city. Upgrade your ticket to include a relaxing canal and harbour cruise, offering a unique perspective of the city from the water. Glide past Copenhagen’s iconic waterfront landmarks and admire its striking mix of historic charm and modern design. Highlights include Nyhavn, the royal palaces, and impressive contemporary architecture that showcase the city’s rich heritage and forward-looking character. The perfect addition to your bus tour experience.
What you get
About this experience
Explore the amazing city of Copenhagen with a 24, 48 or 72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass. Passengers can hop on and off at their own leisure, spending time at the locations that interest them most. On this double-decker bus tour you'll see all of Copenhagen's best spots, including The Little Mermaid statue, Nyhavn, Christianshavn, Copenhagen Zoo, City Hall Square, Copenhagen Opera House and much more! Enjoy stunning panoramic views from the open-top deck as you enjoy full access to 3 captivating routes around the city. Upgrade your ticket to include a relaxing canal and harbour cruise, offering a unique perspective of the city from the water. Glide past Copenhagen’s iconic waterfront landmarks and admire its striking mix of historic charm and modern design. Highlights include Nyhavn, the royal palaces, and impressive contemporary architecture that showcase the city’s rich heritage and forward-looking character. The perfect addition to your bus tour experience.
What's included
Included
- Audio guide commentary in 6 languages + free headphones
- Stops near all the major sights
- Free WiFi and a map
- 24, 48 or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Access to 3 captivating city routes
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry to attractions
Options you can book
48-Hour Bus + Boat Tour
72-Hour Bus + Boat Tour
48-Hour Bus Tour
24-Hour Bus + Boat Tour
72-Hour Bus Tour
24-Hour Bus Tour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, da, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Classic Route: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:30pm. Duration: 90 minutes. Frequency: every 35 minutes
- Colourful Route: Departs from Stop 1 at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. Duration: 55 minutes
- Home of Carlsberg Route: Departs from Stop 12 at 11:15am, 1:15pm and 3:15pm. Duration: 45 minutes
- Unfortunately, the buses are not wheelchair accessible. Guests need to navigate a number of steps to reach the top deck of the bus
- Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted on this tour. Customers will need to exchange their onboard ticket for their hop-on hop-off ticket with the City Sightseeing staff or bus driver upon boarding. With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out
- If you are docking at Langeliniekaj, you can join the Classic Route from stops 6, 7, and 8 (only in use when there is a cruise ship in port)
- If you are docking at Oceankaj, there is a short transfer by sightseeing shuttle (included), which will drop you off at The Little Mermaid. You can join the Classic Route from here
- If you are docking at Nordre Toldbod, you will be able to join the tour from Stop 4, the Gefion Fountain, which is about 200 metres away
- Customers are able to use the red City Sightseeing buses, and also the green Hop-On Hop-Off buses
- Boat Tour Tour (if appropriate ticket is selected): Departs from Ved Stranden 26 and Nyhavn 3. Duration: 1 hour. Please go to the ticket house before the boat tour to redeem your ticket. Audio commentary available on-board
- Weather-appropriate clothing recommended for open or partially covered boats. Boats are open during summer, and covered and heated in winter
- 21st - 26th September: 10am - 6pm, every 30 mins
- 27th September - 18th October: 10am - 5:30pm, every 30 mins
- 19th - 23rd October: 10am - 4pm, every 45 mins
- 24th October - 1st November: 10am - 4:30pm, every 30 mins
- 2nd - 9th November: 10:15am - 3:30pm, every 45 mins
- 10th - 26th November: at 10:15am, 11:45am, 1:15pm and 2:45pm
- 27th November: 10:15am - 4:15pm, every 45 mins
- 28th - 29th November: 10am - 4:30pm, every 30 mins
- 30th November: 10:15am - 3:30pm, every 45 mins
- 1st - 10th December: at 10:15am, 11:45am, 1:15pm and 2:45pm
- 11th - 14th December: at 10:15am - 3:30pm, every 45 mins
- 15th – 17th December: at 10:15am, 11:45am, 1:15pm and 2:45pm
- 18th December: 10:15am – 4:15pm, every 45 mins
- 19th – 21st December: 10am – 4:30pm, every 30 mins
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Traveler reviews
851 verified traveler reviews for City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Buses very infrequent
Our ticket didn't work on the bus so we had to go to the ticket office first before we could do anything
Response from the operator: Hello Sue, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and we are very sorry to hear about your experience. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience with your ticket not working directly on board and for having to go to the ticket office first. This is not the smooth start we want for our guests, and we will share your comment with our team to improve our ticketing process. We also regret to hear that you found our buses infrequent. We understand how important a regular service is to enjoy the Hop-On Hop-Off experience fully. We hope you were still able to enjoy some of beautiful Copenhagen with us, and we would love the chance to provide you with a better experience in the future. Kind regards, The City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On Team
via Viator
Good tour
Good service and audio gave interesting facts and details of the area. We used this transportation to do most of our sightseeing here. We did all three lines.
Response from the operator: Hello Carol, thank you so much for your kind review for City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our good service and that our audio commentary gave you interesting facts and details of the area. We are so happy to hear you used our buses to do most of your sightseeing and that you had the chance to enjoy all three lines. Thank you for choosing us to discover Copenhagen and we hope to welcome you back on board again very soon! Team City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On
via Viator
Lots of hop on hop off companies in Copenhagen
It's worth knowing that there are TONS of hop on hop off companies in Copenhagen, and this is just one of them. Every bus you get on and show your ticket you'll be told 'wrong company'. It's very frustrating. I found out after the fact that this company has a stop right outside my hotel, but (I assume because they haven't got a $ deal with my hotel) they denied knowing where it was, or where their nearest stop is, even when I gave them the address. I had to make a massive walk with a suitcase. Next morning at breakfast I look outside the window and there is their bus, parked right across the road. However, the next morning, when I needed to get on my cruise ship, the staff were helpful in aiding me and others get on the right line and on the ship.
Response from the operator: Dear Stephanie, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback on our City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour. We are very sorry to hear about the confusion and frustration you experienced. You are absolutely right, there are several hop-on hop-off companies operating in Copenhagen with very similar buses and routes, and we understand how annoying it must be to be told "wrong company" when you show your ticket. We sincerely apologize for this experience. We are also sorry about the situation with your hotel. It is true that we have a stop located very close by, and our team should have been able to clearly indicate the nearest stop from your hotel address instead of denying it. This is not the service we want to provide and we have shared your comment with our local team in Copenhagen to improve our staff training on all stop locations, regardless of hotel partnerships. We are sorry for the long walk with your suitcase. On a more positive note, we are glad to hear that our staff were helpful on the following morning when you needed to get to your cruise ship and assisted you and other guests to get on the right line. Your feedback is very valuable and will help us improve our signage, our communication about our specific red buses, and the information we provide via our app and map. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing Copenhagen and we hope we can offer you a much smoother experience next time. Kind regards, Team City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On
via Viator
Disappointing and overpriced
ROYAL CITY SIGHTSEEING COPENHAGEN - DO NOT USE THIS OPERATOR. I was overcharged and have still not had the refunded that I was promised. My receipt says 310.00 DKK but was charged 390.00 DKK for 3 days but could have done it on the other bus for 250.00 DKK, once I realised I had got on wrong bus I asked for my money back before the bus had even moved but was assured they would only charge me the 250.00, this was a total lie but as I was on my own I felt a bit intimidated so just accepted this in the hope they were a reputable company. The man I spoke to signed the receipt to assure me I could go back to him if I had any issues but he was never seen again. I will be raising this with my bank now I am home. I could not find any contact details to raise a complaint with the company and the QR code on ticket does nothing. The guide on the earphones did not match what I was seeing and the information was so basic it was pointless anyway. They also kept forgetting to put it back on when they announced a stop (if they actually remembered to say which stop it was) so I spent long periods just listening to the driver. Worst Hop on Bus I have ever been on and I have been on a few.
via Tripadvisor
Don’t Do it Terrible
Very disorganized, unfriendly, speakers didn’t work. A Terrible experience would not recommend it at all. We have done a lot of Hop on Hop Offs and Never experienced one as terrible and disorganized as this one was! Everyone felt the same way about it whom We talked to 👎!
Response from the operator: Dear John, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback for City Sightseeing Copenhagen, even though we are very sorry to read about your experience. We sincerely apologize that you found the tour very disorganized, unfriendly and that the speakers didn't work. A terrible experience is absolutely not what we want for our guests, especially those like you who have done a lot of Hop-On Hop-Off tours before. This is not the standard we strive for. Safe, friendly service and working equipment are essential, and we have urgently shared your comments with our local operations team in Copenhagen to review organization at our stops, our customer service training, and the maintenance of our audio systems and speakers on board. We are sorry that we let you and the other guests you spoke with down on this occasion. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Your feedback helps us understand where we must do better. Team City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On
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Good to know
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $43 to $56
- Booked in 30 days
- 298
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe, who run 32 experiences we rank across 27 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.2.
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City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Copenhagen.
How much does City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On cost?
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Prices start at $43 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Copenhagen usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On take?
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Plan for about 0.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Copenhagen is not rushed.
Is City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.3/5 across 851 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Copenhagen, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On?
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Around 298 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Copenhagen can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Copenhagen and add a light layer if any part of the 0.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Copenhagen within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Copenhagen?
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On Outty we rank every Copenhagen experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Social Sailing - Copenhagen Canal Tour - Captain's Favorite, Copenhagen Walking Tour: Politically Incorrect Intro, Copenhagen Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with local Guide. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Copenhagen?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On?
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Included: Audio guide commentary in 6 languages + free headphones; Stops near all the major sights; Free WiFi and a map; 24, 48 or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour; and Access to 3 captivating city routes. Not included: Food and drinks; Gratuities; Hotel pickup and drop-off; and Entry to attractions. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
What languages is City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Danish and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Unfortunately, the buses are not wheelchair accessible. Guests need to navigate a number o. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Copenhagen. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What booking options are available for City Sightseeing Copenhagen HOHO Bus Tour + Optional Boat Add-On?
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There are 6 options to choose from, including 48-Hour Bus + Boat Tour, 72-Hour Bus + Boat Tour, 48-Hour Bus Tour, 24-Hour Bus + Boat Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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