Night Photography Tour in Copenhagen with Photoexploring
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Basic urban walking fitness is sufficient; expect moderate walking on paved surfaces.
Overview
Witness Copenhagen’s iconic landmarks like Nyhavn and the Opera House illuminated after dark on a private 3-hour night photography tour with Photoexploring. Learn expert techniques to capture the city’s glowing charm.
Copenhagen City Of Lights
Exclusive and Private Tour | Invite a friend for free | Truly Inspirational | 3 hours
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About This Adventure
Experience the enchanting transformation of Copenhagen during a private 3-hour photography tour. As the city lights illuminate iconic landmarks like Nyhavn and the Opera House, you'll learn essential night photography techniques from a professional guide. Capture stunning images while enhancing your skills in composition, exposure, and light control.
Explore Copenhagen City Of Lights
Prices
Private Tour Including a friend for FREE €395 Additional guest €95
Private – The tour is exclusive and private which means that your guide and instructor can concentrate 100% on assisting you in getting the right images and the best experience possible by tailoring the tour according to your personal needs. Although the tour is private you can bring up to 2 friends or family members included in the price.
For special requests please contact us directly at info@photoexploring.com
Duration
3 hours
About
Just before the sun sets and between the blue hour and the actual night, the city dramatically changes character. The light from the city comes on and creates a mellow and truly inspirational mood for a completely different type of photography. Join us for laid back and mesmerising 3-hour walk through the most interesting marvels of Copenhagen where you will get a chance to learn about the techniques of night photography and capture the most important and picturesque landmarks of the city as they shine with all the lights on. Our trained professional photography guide will ensure that you bring home the pictures you came for. Our guide will help you with composition and exposure and show you the best ways and angles to photograph the sites at night.
Whether you are new in photography or have years of experience we will make sure that your time with us will be memorable and that you will walk away with increased confidence in your camera equipment and have learned about:
- Manual camera settings such as aperture, shutter speed and iso
- Creative composition using perspective, lines and color
- The control and influence of light
- Tips & tricks for post-processing
- Usage of long shutter speeds in relation to the scene
Highlights:
You will get a chance to photograph such places as the famous Nyhavn with the old houses and all the lights on, The Queens palace, the beautiful Operahouse, the parliament and many other sites. The tour will end close to where we started, namely at the Metro station at Kongens Nytorv.
Please note:
For the optimal experience, a tripod will help you do longer exposures to capture the true essence of the night scenes.
Meeting point
The Memorial Anchor – Nyhavn
Adventure Tips
Bring a tripod
A tripod is essential for stable, long-exposure night shots and sharper images.
Dress warmly
Even summer evenings can be chilly near the water, so layering helps maintain comfort.
Charge your batteries
Long exposure photography drains camera batteries faster—carry spares to avoid interruptions.
Limit guests
Private tours include up to three participants; keeping groups small enhances personalized instruction.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Seasonal swans and ducks in the harbor canal
- Occasional city fox sightings near waterfront edges
History
Nyhavn dates back to the 17th century as a bustling commercial port; its historic buildings now house vibrant restaurants and bars.
Conservation
Copenhagen emphasizes sustainable tourism by encouraging low-impact urban visits and supporting local cultural preservation.
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Adventure Hotspots in Copenhagen
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Tripod
Allows steady, long exposures needed to capture sharp night images.
Spare camera batteries
Night shoots consume more power; carry extras to avoid losing shots.
Warm layers
Keep comfortable during cooler evenings by dressing in layers.
fall|winter|spring specific
Wide-angle lens
Helps capture expansive cityscapes and landmark architecture after dark.