Scandinavia · PRIVATE
Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk central Copenhagen with a private English-speaking guide such as Paula, Fran, Jack, or Laura. In three hours, you see Nyhavn, Amalienborg, Christiansborg, Marmorkirken, Stroget, and other landmarks, with a flexible pace for families and questions.
“Learnt a lot from Paula, who is Spanish, about the Danish way of living while walking through the City.”
Spend 90 minutes walking from Højbro Plads to the royal quarter with a guide such as Troels or Jack. Expect sharp comedy, Danish royal stories, Copenhagen fires, Nyhavn, WWII history, and the noon guard change at Amalienborg. The route ends near Marble Church.
“Our guide , Truel, was excellent. Very informative and entertaining. He was able to give us 2000 years of history in 90 minutes.”
Ride through Stockholm in a quiet private golf cart with an English-speaking guide such as Oscar, Monica, David, or Karoline. Choose 60 or 120 minutes, hear audio commentary in eight languages, reach narrow cobbled lanes and hilltop viewpoints, and bring a small well-behaved pet.
“Excellent! Caroline ( spelling?) was my guide, who was very friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. She took me places I definitely wouldn’t be able to get to because of my walking difficulties. I especially enjoyed the view/experience from above Söder Malarstrand! Fantastic views!”
Ride through Copenhagen with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Christiansborg, and lesser-known streets. The small-group format, provided radio receiver, photo breaks, and relaxed pace make it a useful first look at the city.
“Excellent bike tour of Copenhagen: friendly and helpful guide, 2 hours seems plenty in terms of getting a sense of the city, and the bikes are good and easy to manage.”
Meet a local guide such as Andres, Monika, Khaled, or Stefani at your hotel or a central landmark. Build a private two to eight hour walking tour around your interests, using public transport when useful. Expect city orientation, local food tips, Swedish history, and practical advice.
“Monika was very prompt and quite knowledgeable about Stockholm. This walking tour was a very good introduction to the area for those who have limited time for their visit. Monika clearly loves Stockholm and gave good guidance for eateries & shopping.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Bishop Absalon’s statue and walk Copenhagen’s historic center at your group’s pace. See Gråbrødre Torv, the Round Tower, Church of Our Lady, Rosenborg Palace from outside, and Torvehallerne. Guides such as Laura and Jarod add history, architecture, and humor.
“Laura made the trip very interesting by mixing historical facts with architectural inputs and fun tidbits. It was great fun !”
Join a private 90-minute walk from Gammel Strand through Copenhagen’s political, cultural, and historic center. Your guide, possibly Troels, mixes Tivoli, Christiansborg, Viking artifacts, Kierkegaard, and Danish happiness with personal discussion and humor.
“Our tour guide was amazing, in that he was tons of fun and very informative. I absolutely loved the library gardens; I could have sat there for hours meditating in the serenity and beauty of the gardens.”
Join Roberto of Paradise Northern Light for a six-hour Aurora chase from central Tromsø. The small minibus carries up to 15 people, with thermal suits, hot drinks, Wi-Fi, and professional photos included. The route can reach distant, darker skies, even toward Finland, when weather demands it.
“If I could give this 10 stars I would! Roberto does not give up, he will work so hard to find the Northern Lights for you! We drove all the way to Finland and our tour went over the 6 hours because he was committed to finding the lights and getting pictures for us. I really appreciated this tour.”
Meet a private local guide at your accommodation and shape a 2 to 6-hour Bergen walk around your interests. Guides such as Tommy, Sabela, Jana, and Ilze have led relaxed visits covering local life, old streets, food tips, viewpoints, and nearby sights.
“Sabela was fantastic! We wanted to go a bit off the beaten path, and she certainly accommodated with a unique 3-hr walking tour of Bergen. Great experience!”
Meet a local guide such as Dalit, Marta, Fabian, or Ernestas at your accommodation and shape a private Copenhagen walk around your interests. Expect practical advice on food, shopping, groceries, transport, and sights, plus lesser-known corners and everyday city life.
“Wonderful tour of Copenhagen covering some of the highlights, but also some off-the-beaten path jewels. Maria covered both history and what it’s like to live in the city today, and did it with a warm, friendly vibe we loved. We only had a few hours in the city and feel like we got a lot out of them, thanks to this tour.”
See Copenhagen’s royal palaces, parliament, colorful Nyhavn, harborfront, and Marble Church with a private guide in two hours. Choose English, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish, or German. Guide Kim has earned warm praise, but expect a brisk walk with few pauses and city traffic along the way.
“Gute und interessante Tour, aber man muss wirklich gut zu Fuß sein. Es werden kaum Pausen eingelegt.”
Meet a private local guide in Copenhagen for 2 to 8 hours of custom sightseeing. Guides such as Mood, Simona, and Valeria tailor the walk to your interests, covering major sights, local life, Danish culture, and useful places to visit next. Museum entry is extra.
“Very good and interesting information given by local guide, Mood. He has very in-depth knowledge about local places and Danish culture.”
Spend three hours cycling Copenhagen with a private guide, stopping at landmarks such as Nyhavn, Christiansborg, Amalienborg, and The Little Mermaid. Bikes, helmets, rain ponchos, luggage storage, and several guide languages are included. Children’s bikes and e-bikes require advance arrangements.
“Supernette Tour-Guidin, hat gut auf uns geachtet und alle unsere Wünsche erfüllt. Wir hatten tolle Stunden, haben viel über Kopenhagen erfahren und viel gesehen. Absolut empfehlenswert.”
Spend three hours tasting Danish classics with a private guide such as Karolina, Magda, or Celine. Visit DØP, Torvehallerne, Hallernes Smørrebrød, and Skt. Peders Bageri for hot dogs, fish cakes, smørrebrød, beer, schnapps, pastries, and coffee.
“Céline is an excellent guide! She showed us, a family of four with two teenagers, the - well tasting - Danish specialties. And she shared many, many interesting insights of the Danish culture. The perfect experience we can only recommend.”
Meet a local guide in Trondheim for a private two to six hour walking tour shaped around your interests. Start at your hotel or Airbnb, ask about food, transport, culture, and daily life, and get practical advice from guides such as Adrian, Rossana, or Ignacio.
“As she shared "there is no bad weather, only bad clothing." Was it chilly for our walk? Yes. It's February in Norway. I highly recommend doing a private tour because you can move slowly and they will be able to interpret and interact with locals when asking for info. It was entertaining, enlightening, and didn't focus on the things I could learn on the Internet.”
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