Private walks / Malmö: See two countries in half a day
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Malmö: See two countries in half a day
Take the train to Malmö with your local host and enjoy a guided walking tour in Sweden
Rated 5 out of 5 stars · 97 reviews
From €600 per group
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The experience
At the end of the tour, you can either continue exploring Malmö independently or head back to Copenhagen with your host.
Good to know
Meeting point
Copenhagen Central Station
We begin at Copenhagen Central Station, a historic and bustling hub that connects the city. Let’s dive into its story and set the tone for our exploration.
Duration & group size
- 4 hours
- Private Tour
- 4 km
What is included
- Train Incl.
- Coffee & Cake incl.
Price
From €600 per group. The price for your group size is shown in the booking calendar.
Cancellation
Free Cancellation - Full refund up to 24 hours before the experience starts (Local time)
Along the way
The route
Stop by stop.
Start: Copenhagen Central Station
We begin at Copenhagen Central Station, a historic and bustling hub that connects the city. Let’s dive into its story and set the tone for our exploration.
Oresund Bridge
Enjoy a smooth 40 minute train ride from Copenhagen to Malmö as we cross the impressive Øresund Bridge. It’s a comfortable and scenic journey with beautiful views of the strait, giving you a perfect start to your private cross border experience.
The Knotted Gun
The Knotted Gun, also called the Non Violence Sculpture, is one of Malmö’s most recognisable symbols. Placed just outside the central station, the bronze artwork depicts a revolver with its barrel tied into a knot a simple but powerful message of peace. Created by the Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd, the sculpture has become a global icon with versions displayed in cities worldwide. The Malmö piece serves as a quiet reminder of Sweden’s long tradition of dialogue and non violence.
Gamla Väster
Gamla Väster – This charming old quarter is one of Malmö’s most picturesque areas, with colorful historic houses, cobblestone streets, art galleries, and cozy cafés. For centuries, Malmö was part of Denmark, and in Gamla Väster you can still feel the Danish influence in the architecture and street layout. Once threatened by demolition in the 1960s, the area was preserved and today it’s one of the city’s most attractive districts, blending history, creativity, and a relaxed local vibe.
Malmöhus Castle
Malmöhus Castle (Malmöhus Slott) – We pass by Scandinavia’s oldest surviving Renaissance castle, built in the 1500s under the Danish king Christian III. Over the centuries it has served as a royal home, a fortified stronghold and even a prison. Today it forms part of Malmö Museum, surrounded by a broad moat and peaceful green parkland. It’s one of the city’s most significant landmarks and well worth seeing from the outside.
Castle Mill
This traditional Dutch style windmill stands in the green surroundings of Slottsparken, just a short stroll from Malmöhus Castle and the organic gardens of Slottsträdgården. We make a brief stop here to talk about Malmö’s canals, former fortress landscape and garden traditions, and there’s time for a relaxed photo break with the mill, bridges and water as a scenic backdrop.
Slottsparken
We wander through Malmö’s peaceful Slottsparken, a leafy oasis that wraps around the old castle grounds. With its small canals, graceful bridges and colourful gardens, it’s a favourite retreat for both locals and visitors. It’s an ideal place to enjoy a bit of nature while learning about the city’s past.
Stortorget
Stortorget is Malmö’s impressive 16th century main square, framed by historic buildings such as the City Hall. For centuries it has been a central gathering place, and today it remains a lively spot where local life, architecture and history meet in one open space.
Lilla Torg
Lilla Torg is one of Malmö’s most atmospheric squares, dating back to the late 1500s. Its cobblestones are lined with well preserved half timbered buildings and a lively mix of cafés, bars and restaurants. It’s a charming spot where centuries of history blend naturally with modern city life.
Ruths
We finish the tour with a cosy Swedish fika at Ruths Café near Lilla Torg, where coffee and a pastry are included in the price.
Guests who prefer to stay and explore Malmö further receive their return train tickets on the spot, while those heading back to Copenhagen travel with the host.
In our guests’ words
What our guests say.
- TripadvisorRated 5 out of 5 stars · 67 reviews
- ViatorRated 5 out of 5 stars · 4 reviews
- GetYourGuideRated 5 out of 5 stars · 26 reviews
Great day trip!
Great informative tour, clear communication, and delicious coffee + pastry. Really enjoyed the guide and our group!
Having trialled a brilliant (despite freezing weather) walking tour in January this year, with the amazing Brittmay, I felt confident to book a bigger tour again with Go Like a Local for our company team offsite which we were holding in Copenhagen. I knew that Maybritt would not only be able to curate something special, but also help bring Copenhagen’s rich culture, philosophy and concept of Hygge to life just as she did in January. Everyone who attended agreed that the passion and storytelling, woven in with the concept of Hygge by Maybritt and her brilliant colleagues was not just inspiring but genuinely magical. Every question answered and lots of thought provoking questions to us too. Making it truly interactive. GO like a local also helped create a bespoke route for us in a timeframe that worked for the team. From an efficiency and communications point of view, Michael who runs the organisational part was also brilliant throughout, making the discussion and booking phase - right through to the delivery of the tour itself - super easy and efficient to navigate. I cannot recommend enough. If I was to ever go back with a friend who hadn’t visited, and they wanted to do a walking tour I would instantly recommend Maybritt at go like a local every time. Thank you - you brought the hidden nooks and crannies and stories alive. The team and I are so grateful for what was a magical hour and a half and will always remain in our hearts!
I had a wonderful experience in Copenhagen, Denmark. I highly recommend the walking and canal tour. I had gotten to the meeting point late and I returned to my hotel, only for me to see messages from my tour guide (Maybii) . She told me to meet them at the National Library which was the next stop. I'm so glad I went there. Maybii was such a lovely guide . Our group was small and diverse. She gave us proper history without making it boring. She made sure she had repeated what I had missed previously. I wanted to see the mermaid statue . I’ve attached a photo of this 😊 so glad that was part of the tour. I highly recommend this tour and make sure you’re not late. 😊
Our tour guide and the overall tour itself was remarkably warm, funny, and an very enriching experience. Seeing varying points of interest, while gaining the historical background of Denmark was one of a kind! Learning traditions of the past, seeing how history and modernism now intersect was a treat. I highly recommend this tour, as it was a life changing experience!
Martin, our 'Go Like a Local' guide, treated us to a wonderful walking tour of Copenhagen. He shared lots history and demonstrated great pride for his city. Martin was attentive to the needs of each participant and took great care to assure that we all enjoyed the tour. Keeping the group to a small number (10 of us) worked really well. This was definitely a 5-star experience. Martin is terrific!
I enjoyed such a perfect and wonderful afternoon tour of Copenhagen city with our tour guide Majbritt who was full of information about Copenhagen’s history and culture. It was lovely to meet two other people in our group like me who were first time tourists in Copenhagen. Majbritt made the afternoon both informative and entertaining and I highly recommend her.
Martin is amazing! 10/10 experience. He catered the tour to the group and made sure we learned a lot of history about the places we had only seen in pictures before. We came without booking any restaurants too and he gave us amazing recommendations. I did this tour for my 30th birthday and I will always remember and cherish it.
I had a wonderful tour of Copenhagen with Majbritt. She was very knowledgeable and shared so many interesting insights about the city, its history and Danish culture. Her friendly personality and our small group made the whole experience even more enjoyable. It was a fantastic way to discover Copenhagen – definitely recommend!
Martin was an amazing guide! Martin made this tour. He was friendly, knowledgeable and easy to listen to, and he kept a great pace the whole way. We saw Copenhagen's highlights in one morning, finishing at Amalienborg for the Changing of the Guard. Meeting under the big clock at Central Station was easy too. Highly recommend, and ask for Martin!
We had the best tour of Copenhagen with Maybe! She was knowledgeable and extremely friendly and entertaining. This is our first time in this city but she definitely makes me want to come back and see more. Wonderful!!
Martin provided an exceptional experience going through the different history landmarks and the nature behind the buildings in the city. He also has a very personable attitude and easy to talk to approach for myself and my wife who are from America and do not have much knowledge on the history of the city. He’s made this experience fantastic
What a wonderful way to start my visit in Copenhagen! Maybritt was a brilliant guide. Very knowledgeable, humorous, kind and attentive. I’m so glad I did this tour!
Questions about this tour
How long is the tour?
The tour takes 4 hours, and we walk about 4 km.
How much does the tour cost?
From €600 for your whole group. The price for your group size is shown in the booking calendar.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Only you and your own group join, with your own local guide.
Where does the tour start?
Københavns Hovedbanegård, Banegårdspladsen 7.
What is included?
- Train Incl.
- Coffee & Cake incl.
Can I cancel my booking?
Free Cancellation - Full refund up to 24 hours before the experience starts (Local time)