Top Haarlem Walking Tours

It can be difficult to find areas to take photos with thousands of blooming tulips but this private photo shoot pairs you with a local photographer to capture memories of your trip to Holland. Meet your photographer at a pre-arranged point in the early morning and head to the fields for your shoot. You can also opt to rent a bike for a ride through the fields, just let your guide know.

Experience a new way to discover a city with this 'gamified' tour! Explore Haarlem during this self-guided walking tour that lets you see the city in a different light. You'll even learn about hidden spots most locals don't know about! Immerse yourself in a uniquely crafted story as you solve engaging puzzles that highlight the history and noteworthy sights of the city. Kenau became Haarlem's most famous heroine as she fought against Spanish rule in the Eighty Years' War. But how much of her history is true? Rally your friends and put your problem-solving and exploration skills to the test! - Start your self-guided adventure at any moment you choose - All you need is a smartphone with a mobile data plan - Suitable for a team of up to 5-6 players aged 15 and older (supervision recommended for younger players) - This city tour takes around 2 hours to complete and is approximately 2,5 kilometers long

Discover the best of Haarlem without the pressure of a guided tour when you participate in this app-led game. Answer questions and discover interesting facts about the city all from your smartphone and compete for the top score with your friends and family. Use the GPS to find nice squares, streets, and landmarks, stopping for as little or as long as you want at each location.

Explore Haarlem's poignant World War II history through the life of Corrie Ten Boom on this insightful 2-hour private walking tour. Led by an experienced guide, visit key historical sites including the Corrie ten Boom House and the iconic Grote Markt. This tour offers a deep dive into the narrative of resistance, faith, and courage during a challenging time, perfect for history enthusiasts and those looking to understand the local impact of the war. The small group size ensures a personalized experience, while the convenient central meeting point makes it easy to join. - Private guided tour highlighting Corrie ten Boom's contributions during WWII - Visit significant landmarks including the Corrie ten Boom House and Grote Markt - Maximum group size of 18 for a more intimate experience - Wheelchair accessible with minimal walking required

Uncover Haarlem's hidden gems and lesser-known stories on this interactive discovery walk, guided by 16 location-based riddles. Explore the city's Golden Streets, quiet courtyards like Proveniershof, and secret spots while learning fascinating local history in a playful way. Perfect for curious adventurers, this self-guided treasure hunt offers a fresh perspective on Haarlem's charm and beauty!

It is one of our favorite tours. We designed it for everyone, who is tired of the city bustle; and for those, who do not have a lot of time, but wish to see as much as possible. We will meet you at the train station in Haarlem. We will visit the magnificent main square, The Cathedral of St.Bavon, the meat guild, picturesque courtyards (hofje). On bikes through the dune reserve with fantastic views we will head towards the North Sea up the road, which goes down. Don't be surprised, this is not a figure of speech at all! The bike paths are perfect here, and not a soul on them. If the bike ride is not for you, we can go by bus. It is as picturesque as the bike ride. Along the way we will stop in the National Park to have a picnic there. If we will be lucky, then we will see rabbits, foxes, deer or the highland cattles! And we will definitely see the North Sea! Let's go!:) More tours(food, history, street art, modern art, museums, countryside) in the Netherlands on Snurk.Travel.

Haarlem itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken the formulas and scattered the proof across the old centre, past Grote Markt and Grote of Sint-Bavokerk, and every location holds a code, a riddle or a photo task waiting to be cracked. Roles matter here: one player reads, another looks, and the team moves on only once you agree. Send two or more teams out at the same time and the hunt becomes a contest, which is what makes this city escape game work as well for a team-building afternoon as for a day out with friends. Reading clues while the city moves around you is part of the challenge.

Discover Haarlem's pub culture through a self-guided crawl of historic brown cafés, local bars, and one of the Netherlands' most unique breweries. From Haarlem's oldest surviving café and a legendary jenever bar to a church transformed into a working brewery, this route reveals the stories, traditions, and characters that shaped the city's drinking culture. Follow a 2 km route through Haarlem's historic center as you explore atmospheric pubs, hidden local favorites, and centuries of brewing history. Along the way, enjoy interactive quizzes, discover local traditions, and experience the welcoming atmosphere that makes Dutch brown cafés so special. Venue opening hours may vary. • Self-guided pub crawl through Haarlem's historic center • Visit historic brown cafés, local bars, and a church brewery • Discover Dutch beer, jenever, and Haarlem's brewing heritage • Learn local stories and traditions through interactive quizzes • Lifetime access with GPS-guided navigation included

Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Haarlem, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 3,5 kilometres long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. She escaped from Haarlem's Koepel prison in 2016 and since then this woman has been a scourge on the city. The police have tried to catch her, but so far without success...

Discover Haarlem on a private walking tour through one of the most elegant historic cities in the Netherlands. Often described as Amsterdam’s refined neighbor, Haarlem was once just as wealthy and powerful, and its past is still visible today. With your own knowledgeable local guide, you stroll through cobbled streets, grand market squares, and along tranquil canals. During this guided tour, your guide shares stories of the innovators, merchants, artists that shaped Haarlem during the Dutch Golden Age. You learn about Haarlem as the birthplace of Frans Hals and the home of the oldest museum in the Netherlands. The private tour of Haarlem takes place entirely on foot in the compact historic center and normally lasts about 1.5 hours. Because this is a private walking tour, the pace and focus are flexible and can be adapted to your interests. This guided walking tour is ideal for travelers who want insight, atmosphere, and stories rather than a standard checklist of sights.

With this activity you experience the city in a new, fun and interactive way. It's like an escape room, but outside in the city! It is a self-guided tour, so you can start whenever you are ready. With the app you walk through the city while solving puzzles and riddles. Each Xperience has an exciting storyline, where you help the protagonist escape or complete an urgent mission. During this game you will experience Haarlem in the year 1573. Haarlem has just surrendered to the Spanish army. Kenau, who fought against the Spaniards, has to leave the city quickly. A general gives people of Haarlem an opportunity to flee the city on his ship in exchange for a fee. Can you help Kenau collect the necessary money and find the ship within 2 hours? During the game you will visit 20 locations: the city's attractions and lesser-known places. The game is available in both Dutch and English.

A Pub Trail is a scavenger hunt through Haarlem, combined with short pub games in cafés that you choose yourselves. For friends, colleagues and families who want to explore the city without feeling like tourists. You walk together through the city, complete challenges, and play games in the cafés. The group stays together, and the player with the most points wins a prize. Pub Trail Haarlem is an activity, not a traditional pub crawl. You choose the cafés yourselves: no fixed bars, no set routes. This gives you the freedom to choose the cafés you want to visit. Pub Trail Haarlem is an active and playful experience, much more fun than a standard walking tour.

Discover Haarlem's charming Vijfhoek (Five Corners) neighborhood on this self-guided coffee walk. Follow the StepQuests app on your own phone, at your own pace, past ten handpicked stops - independent coffee roasters, cozy cafes, hidden courtyards and historic landmarks like the Nieuwe Kerk. There's no live guide and no fixed schedule: just a GPS-guided route, local stories at each stop, and time to sit down for a proper Dutch coffee break along the way. Perfect for travelers who want to explore like a local and end the walk with a great cup of coffee.

Step into the year 1573 and fight to defend the city of Haarlem during one of the most legendary battles in Dutch history. Take on the role of Kenau, a brave resistance fighter, as you solve clues and uncover stories of courage and resilience. Using your phone, you’ll solve 11 puzzles that guide you across Haarlem’s historic streets, from the Amsterdamse Poort to the Frans Hals Museum, St. Bavo Church, and the Archaeological Museum. Each challenge unlocks dramatic moments from the Siege of Haarlem, blending real historical events with interactive exploration. What makes this tour unique? It’s a powerful blend of history, storytelling, and adventure, allowing you to experience Haarlem’s past as an active participant, not just a spectator. Perfect for history enthusiasts, families, curious travelers, and adventurers eager to experience Haarlem’s spirit firsthand.

Haarlem becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past St Bavo, Bakenesserkerk, Teylers Museum and Frans Hals Museum. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Haarlem.