• Nyboders Mindestuer - To truly understand hygge, it’s essential to journey back in time. The Hygge & Happiness tour begins near the iconic yellow houses of Nyboder, a renowned local area. Here, participants will meet their native guide and fellow group members for the day. The guide, a genuine Copenhagener, is eager to share insights into Danish culture and reveal local historical secrets not found in guidebooks! With small group sizes, the guide can easily address any questions.
• Copenhagen - The tour explores the city’s oldest areas, revealing hidden treasures like cobblestone streets, timber-framed houses, and serene green spaces amidst the urban landscape. Krusemyntegade is one such cobblestone street that exudes hygge with its old-world charm, showcasing how hyggelig the city can be when one takes the time to explore.
• Copenhagen - This walking tour of Copenhagen is not only about seeing the city’s highlights but also tasting them! Prepare to awaken all your senses as you sample Danish delicacies. Among these delights are world-famous pastries, which hold a special place in the hearts of locals. Experience the charm and flavors of Danish childhood and adulthood that bring joy to Copenhageners every week. It’s the perfect leisurely start to the morning.
• Kongens Have - Escape the urban hustle and retreat into the beautiful green sanctuary of The King’s Garden. Here, enjoy the stunning beauty and tranquility amidst the bustling historical city center. As you wander, hear the dramatic tale of how this former royal park became one of the world’s first public parks, involving past kings with grandiose delusions, mental instability, and scandalous love triangles!
• Rosenborg Castle - Marvel at the breathtaking views of Copenhagen’s charming Rosenborg Castle. From outside, uncover the castle’s secrets and learn about King Christian IV, who built it in the 17th century, and his innovative ideas for this delightful castle!
• Pistolstræde - Step away from the urban sprawl and find peace in a hidden alleyway with enchanting old-world charm. Relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere while bonding with your group, as the guide presents Danish flødeboller for sampling. Before taking a bite, listen as the guide explains this delicious treat’s significance in Danish hygge culture from a young age.
• Stroeget - Observe the transition from the hidden gems your guide reveals to the bustling atmosphere of one of Europe’s busiest pedestrian streets.
• Nikolaj Kunsthal - To escape the busy streets, take a detour into a quiet cobblestone square. Here, the guide will encourage you to look up and admire the spire atop what appears to be a church, but not everything is as it seems in Copenhagen today. The guide will share Copenhageners’ perspectives on religion from outside the church and explain its cultural significance even today! While capturing a photo of this impressive building, the guide will quickly visit a nearby store.
• Christiansborg Slot - Serving as the Danish parliament today, this palace is where the guide will reveal secrets about Danish politics, the intriguing Danish welfare system, and the peculiar cultural law of Jante. This two-tiered system fosters a high level of trust among Danes, consistently earning them the title of some of the happiest people in the world. Discover why, as the guide explains how these concepts contribute to Danish happiness and perhaps gain some tips for personal happiness.
• Magstræde - On the return journey from Christiansborg Castle, the guide will introduce you to one of Copenhagen’s most charming streets, Magstræde. Here, experience the old-world charm and learn about a place that truly connects people in Denmark, where hygge is genuinely found.
• Copenhagen - The Hygge & Happiness tour concludes at one of Copenhagen’s most delightful cafés, located on a quiet street in the city center, where participants will experience hygge in its purest form. Enjoy a cup of liquid joy, and the native guide will present a sustainable slice of Copenhagen as a souvenir to remember the wonderful time spent in the city. This is also an opportunity for recommendations, so feel free to ask the guide for any assistance or advice needed. They are more than happy to help.

• Pastry
• Lots of Danish hygge
• One-on-one recommendations for further exploring the city
• Tea and coffee
• Native English-speaking guide

• Additional food and drinks
• Gratuities

If you want to understand Denmark, you need to understand hygge. The concept can be difficult to explain, but is easy to experience on a slow-paced walk with a native — and once you have it in you, you’ll know why Danes are some of the happiest people in the world! Take a peek into Copenhagen’s local life and find your own happy hygge place.

• Get a better understanding of Danish culture and why the world-famous Danish concept of hygge is so important in an increasingly fast-paced world
• Visit city sites that ooze hygge and find out how you can bring some of that vibe back home with you from your native guide
• Learn why some people say Denmark is utopian, and how the local culture contributes to Danes being among the happiest people in the world year after year
• Savour Danish treats and visit gems that simply scream hygge!

If you want to include Copenhagen’s best sights with a local to this tour, please consider upgrading to our Total Copenhagen: Highlights & Hygge tour.

• Please wear suitable footwear for walking, and bring an umbrella or rain jacket in case of rain.
• For your Copenhagen By Mie & Friends tour you will be in a small group of a maximum of 10 people.
• This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of six and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of six are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of six.
• Please note, we won’t access the inside of any of the buildings located at the following places: The Kings Yellow Houses, Rosenborg Castle, Christiansborg Palace, The Old Stock Exchange and Nikolaj Kunsthal. Instead we will experience all of them from the outside.
• Travelers who show symptoms for COVID-19 will not be allowed to participate in the experience.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.