How do we get from Copenhagen to Malmö on this tour?

You will travel with your private guide by regional train from Copenhagen Central Station directly to Malmö Central Station. The journey takes just 35 minutes and crosses the famous Øresund Bridge, offering scenic views of the strait between Denmark and Sweden.

Do I need a passport for a day trip from Copenhagen to Sweden?

Yes, a valid passport (or national ID card for EU/EEA citizens) is required. Because you are crossing an international border between Denmark and Sweden, identity checks are frequently conducted at the border on the Øresund Bridge.

What is included in the 1 hour of free time in Malmö?

Your free time allows you to explore Malmö’s Old Town at your own pace. You can enjoy a traditional Swedish fika (coffee and pastry break), have lunch at a local café, or shop for Scandinavian design souvenirs. Your private guide will provide personalized local recommendations before your free time starts.

Is this Malmö day trip suitable for families and private groups?

Yes, this is a 100% private guided tour, making it fully flexible and ideal for families, couples, or private groups of any size. The walking route through Malmö is flat, easy-paced, and suitable for all fitness levels.

Private Tour

Private Malmö Day Trip from Copenhagen: Øresund Bridge, Castle & Old Town

4.9· 213 reviews
5 hours
Copenhagen Central Station
English

From

2700 DKK/ person

Start from: Copenhagen Central Station
End at: Copenhagen Central Station
Type tour: Private Tour
Cancelation type: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
Language: English

Tour highlights

Explore Malmö’s city center, including the historic Stortorget (Town Hall Square) and the magnificent St. Peter’s Church.
Take in the views of the iconic Dutch windmill and stroll around the scenic grounds of Malmöhus Castle, Scandinavia’s oldest surviving Renaissance castle.
Step inside the renowned Malmö Library to marvel at its stunning contrast between the historic 1901 castle wing and its bright, modern glass design.
Enjoy an hour to explore at your own pace—savor lunch at a cozy local café, sample traditional Swedish fika, or shop for souvenirs in the Old Town with personalized recommendations from your guide.
Relax with round-trip train travel and expert guidance every step of the way, returning smoothly to Copenhagen Central Station.

About the tour

Your private excursion begins at Copenhagen Central Station, where you will meet your guide and board the train for a scenic journey across the Øresund Bridge to Sweden. Arriving at Malmö Central, your guided walking tour kicks off through the city's historic core, visiting sights such as St. Peter's Church, Stortorget (Town Hall), and the historic Slottsmöllan Dutch windmill. You will also step inside the renowned Malmö Library to marvel at its unique architectural contrast between the historic 1901 castle wing and modern glass design, followed by a walk around the Malmöhus Castle grounds. Towards the end of the experience, enjoy 1 hour of free time to have lunch at a local cafe or shop for souvenirs in the Old Town at your leisure (your guide will provide personalized recommendations). Afterwards, you'll reunite with your guide for the train journey back to Copenhagen Central Station.

Itinerary

Start your cross-border Scandinavian adventure at Copenhagen Central Station, boarding a scenic 35-minute train ride with your private guide across the famous Øresund Bridge into Sweden.

Upon arrival, embark on a guided walking tour through Malmö’s historic Old Town, visiting iconic landmarks like Stortorget (Town Hall Square) and the 14th-century Gothic St. Peter’s Church. Continue through scenic city parks to discover the historic Slottsmöllan Dutch windmill, the striking modern glass architecture of the Malmö City Library, and the outer grounds of historic Malmöhus Castle.

Wrap up your Swedish excursion with 1 hour of free time to enjoy local recommendations for lunch, traditional Swedish fika, or Old Town shopping, followed by a comfortable train ride back to Copenhagen Central Station.

What is included

Included

Private, fully qualified guide from Copenhagen dedicated exclusively to your group throughout the day.
Direct train travel between Copenhagen Central Station and Malmö Central Station across the Øresund Bridge.
Comprehensive guided tour of Malmö’s historic landmarks, including Stortorget, St. Peter's Church, Slottsmöllan Windmill, Malmö Library, and Malmöhus Castle grounds.
1 hour of free time in Malmö's Old Town with personalized tips from your guide for lunch, fika, and shopping.

Not included

Food and beverages (time can be allocated for lunch/coffee).
Entry tickets into Malmöhus Castle Museum interiors (optional during free time).
Gratuities for the guide.

Before you go

The questions travellers ask before booking.

How do we get from Copenhagen to Malmö on this tour?: You will travel with your private guide by regional train from Copenhagen Central Station directly to Malmö Central Station. The journey takes just 35 minutes and crosses the famous Øresund Bridge, offering scenic views of the strait between Denmark and Sweden.
Do I need a passport for a day trip from Copenhagen to Sweden?: Yes, a valid passport (or national ID card for EU/EEA citizens) is required. Because you are crossing an international border between Denmark and Sweden, identity checks are frequently conducted at the border on the Øresund Bridge.
What is included in the 1 hour of free time in Malmö?: Your free time allows you to explore Malmö’s Old Town at your own pace. You can enjoy a traditional Swedish fika (coffee and pastry break), have lunch at a local café, or shop for Scandinavian design souvenirs. Your private guide will provide personalized local recommendations before your free time starts.
Is this Malmö day trip suitable for families and private groups?: Yes, this is a 100% private guided tour, making it fully flexible and ideal for families, couples, or private groups of any size. The walking route through Malmö is flat, easy-paced, and suitable for all fitness levels.

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