Carlsberg Brewery Tours — Restaurant in Copenhagen Municipality

We booked the tour for two. We were greeted and given a taste of their pilsner prior to being released to the tour at our pace. I don't think this tour is worthwhile because it's self guided and you learn mostly about the scientific and brewing history of the brewery from brief video presentations and signs that are posted with quick bits of information.

What you don't see in real time is the brewing process or any facets related to the scientific research related to the company's success. I've taken tours of the Jack Daniels whisky distillery. I paid about the same price and received a guided tour of the distillery with an excellent tour guide that took questions frequently. Each tourist received a special commemorative glass and sampled 5 whiskeys, including limited releases, all for about $25 USD. We also got to see the making of the whiskey, and visited the Rick House (barrel storage building for aging whisky).

The Carlsberg Brewery left much to be desired. At the end of this tour, we received a drink of our choice from the Carlsberg bar. We were limited to four beers which did not include a stout or porter. Why are stouts and porters not in rotation? It's October and dark beer season.

My wife had a diet coke and it was syrupy and flat. We went back to the bar to have this resolved. We were given another glass of diet coke and it was slightly more carbonated than the first glass. It made us think how the founder of the brewery would be turning in his grave for the bar dispensing flat soda. We don't recommend this experience unless you have a strong interest in beer. Copenhagen offers more...

Super modern and informative tour!

Comparing it to other popular brewery tours such as Guinness in Dublin and Heineken in Amsterdam, I thought this was one of the best.

I’ll get the cons out of the way first, it’s pretty pricey, especially if you want the add ons like the guided tour and extra beer tasting, it can end up being quite expensive. I also wasn’t really blown away by their merchandise, which is only a minor thing. But the Guinness Storehouse for example does some great merchandise at the gift store and nothing at the Carlsberg shop really caught my eye or was worth the price.

Besides those points, the visit was excellent. You have to book a time slot in advance and my flight was delayed, so I emailed to ask to change it and they gladly accommodated me and let me come later. The basic visit is self guided and you get a small taster at the start, then as you go through the old brewery grounds, a recreated recording of the Carlsberg family tells you about their story.

I thought it was really well done and easy to understand. At the end you go to the bar which has a great layout and you get your pint of choice. I tried their red beer as I hadn’t had it before and it was very nice.

Finally there’s horse stables with some adorable ponies and some old transport vehicles which are very cool. The entire brewery area is beautiful and you can tell a lot of time and money went into the design. I think this is definitely a great activity to do while...

Visiting the Carlsberg Brewery was a rewarding experience, especially for anyone interested in both quality beer and Danish industrial heritage. The freshly brewed beer served on-site was excellent — rich in flavor and clearly crafted with care. The attached eatery was also quite good, with hearty, well-prepared food that complemented the drinks nicely.

The staff were genuinely friendly and knowledgeable, striking a good balance between professional and welcoming without being overly performative. They seemed proud of the legacy they represent, and rightfully so.

Carlsberg’s history is impressive — founded in 1847 by J.C. Jacobsen, the brewery became one of the most influential beer producers in the world, not just in terms of quantity, but also in science and philanthropy. Jacobsen was a pioneer, establishing one of the first industrial laboratories in the brewing world, and the brewery played a role in advancing yeast cultivation and fermentation techniques that impacted the entire industry.

Walking around the grounds, you get a sense of this legacy. The old architecture, the stables with the iconic Carlsberg horses, and remnants of 19th-century ambition and innovation still echo throughout the complex.

Overall, this is not just a place to enjoy a pint — it’s a place where the history of beer, science, and Denmark intersect. Well...