Meeting Point: Walk & Canal Tour

📍Location & Address

Copenhagen Central Station 

Banegårdspladsen 7

1570 Copenhagen

Exact Meeting Spot: 

We meet inside Copenhagen Central Station, in the center of the main hall, under the round analog clock on the central pillar – right next to the 7-Eleven and the ticket machines.

👉Link to google maps pin

🗺️How to Get Here

Navigating a new city can be tricky, so here is our local insider guide on how to reach the meeting point smoothly and stress-free:

• By Metro: The Central station Metro station is called "København H" and is located underground. Please factor in an extra 5 minutes just to take the escalators up to the main surface hall where we meet. Find a map of the metro and train network here.
• By Train: If you are coming by regional or S-train, please note that trains can occasionally experience minor delays. We highly recommend catching a train that arrives a bit earlier than needed to secure your spot on the tour.
• From the Cruise Port (Orientkaj): If you are arriving on a cruise ship, skip the taxi lines! We strongly recommend taking the Metro directly from Orientkaj Station. The Copenhagen Metro system is fully automated, world-class, and honestly a cool local experience on its own. It will bring you straight to the Central Station much faster than a car.
• By Uber / Taxi: Planning a 9:00 AM weekday tour? Keep in mind that you’ll be traveling right in the middle of local rush hour. Copenhagen traffic can bottleneck, and finding a ride-share can take longer than usual. Make sure to set off early to beat the morning traffic!

🕵️‍♂️ How to Spot Your Guide

At Go Like a Local, we like to keep things authentic. True to our name, our guides do not carry bright umbrellas, neon flags, or giant tourist signs. We prefer to blend in naturally and treat you like a visiting friend rather than a tour group.

So, how do you find us? It’s incredibly simple:

1. Get to the spot: Just focus on reaching the exact meeting point in the center of the station hall, directly under the round analog clock on the central pillar.
2. Be on time: Stand near the pillar at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.
3. Relax, we will find you! Our guides know exactly who is arriving on the tour. We will be right there under the clock checking the guest list, and we will spot you and come say hi!

🥐Insider Tip: Arrive Extra Early for Coffee & Pastries at Lagkagehuset

As a reminder, our tour starts promptly, and you must be at the meeting point under the big clock at least 10 minutes before departure.

However, if you want to be on the safe side, avoid rushing, and treat yourself like a true Dane, we highly recommend planning your journey to arrive 25-30 minutes early instead. This gives you plenty of time to visit Lagkagehuset, Denmark’s most famous and beloved bakery, located right inside the station hall.

• What to try: For a truly authentic local experience, try a "Direktørsnegl" (a rich chocolate-covered cinnamon roll) or a "Frøsnapper" alongside an organic coffee.
• Time it right: Grab your treats to-go so you can easily stroll over to the central pillar and meet your guide on time.

Please note: You are more than welcome to bring your coffee or pastry to the meeting point and enjoy it during the first part of our walk. However, open food and drinks are not allowed onboard the canal boat later in the tour, so make sure to finish your treats before we hit the water!

🧳Luggage Lockers 

Please note that this is an A-to-B tour. We start at Copenhagen Central Station and end the tour at Amalienborg Palace. Because we will be walking approximately 5 km (3 miles) and boarding a local canal boat, it is not possible to bring large luggage, travel backpacks, or big strollers on the tour.

If you are arriving straight from the airport, a cruise ship, or checking out of your hotel, you must store your luggage before meeting the guide.

Where to store your bags at the station:

Fortunately, Copenhagen Central Station has excellent, secure, and automated luggage lockers.

• Location: You can find the luggage lockers right inside the station, located near the exit towards the street Istedgade (just ask any station staff or follow the suitcase icons on the overhead signs).
• How it works: The lockers are fully electronic, easy to use, and accept international credit/debit cards. You can choose between small lockers (for carry-ons) and large lockers (for big suitcases).
• Timing tip: If you need to drop off luggage, please add an extra 10–15 minutes to your schedule before meeting us under the clock, as there can sometimes be a short queue at the locker area.

🏃‍♂️ Running late for your tour?

We know that travel delays happen, but our tours must start on time because we have a fixed ferry departure to catch. To respect the schedule of the other guests and ensure we don't miss the boat, the group cannot wait for late arrivals.

If you happen to miss the initial departure under the clock, don't panic! You can still save your experience by catching up with the group at our second meeting point.

2nd Meeting Point (50 minutes after departure time): The group will make a stop at the Harbour Ferry (Havnebussen) stop located right next to The Black Diamond (The royal library / Den Sorte Diamant). We will arrive here approximately 50 minutes after your official tour start time.

📍2nd Location & Address: The Harbour Ferry Stop: "Det Kongelige Bibliotek" (The Black Diamond) Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1 1221 Copenhagen

👉 Find the spot on Google maps here

How to catch us:

1. Head directly to the waterfront right outside the modern black glass building (The Black Diamond).
2. When standing with the canal directly in front of you, look to your right, the Harbour Ferry pier is located about 100 meters down to the right.
3. Wait by the pier, and your host and the group will meet you there to get you onboard for the rest of the experience!