Top Haarlem Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

See a side of Haarlem that most travelers miss as you glide along the city’s waterways on a boat tour. Set sail from the Teyler Museum and cruise past iconic landmarks including Molen de Adriaan, Stadsschouwburg, and Jopenkerk. Along the way, your local skipper will share fascinating insights, with plenty of time for questions. Sip on beer, wine, or soft drinks while you take it all in.

Step aboard the ultimate laid-back water experience in Haarlem. We offer the perfect mix of stunning historic sightseeing and a genuinely relaxed, open-minded social atmosphere. Here is why travelers choose us over standard commercial tours: The Ultimate Smoke-Friendly Environment: While almost every traditional boat tour enforced strict no-smoking policies, we proudly provide a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your own legal purchases while drifting down the river. The Best Sightseeing Views in the City: Our open-air vessel gives you the view of landmarks like the iconic Adriaan Windmill and the historic Spaarne River—perfect for capturing incredible photos. Authentic Local Vibes: Skip the pre-recorded audio headsets. Our local skippers are passionate storytellers who share the real history of Haarlem, local insider tips, and the fascinating culture of the city in a fun, conversational way.

Follow in the footsteps of Corrie ten Boom, who bravely turned her home into a hiding place for Jews during the Second World War. On this group Haarlem walking tour, visit key locations connected to her story, including where she was arrested, and stop at the Joods Monument Haarlem, a moving tribute to the city's Jewish residents. As you walk, your guide will bring Corrie's story to life, sharing historical context and insights you’d likely miss exploring alone.

Sail around the quaint Dutch city of Haarlem and see a number of its main attractions during this 50-minute boat cruise. Explore the historic city center and see the Teylers Museum, Haarlem Central Station, Jopen Church, and the Frans Hals Museum as you cruise around the canals. This is a relaxing way to explore Haarlem and enjoy the scenic views.

Get a concise introduction to Haarlem on this guided walking tour. Meet your small group at a convenient central location, then explore highlights such as the Teylers Museum, Botermarkt, and hidden courtyards you'd likely miss on your own. Discover Haarlem's best-kept secrets, hear insider tips beyond the guidebooks, and ask plenty of questions to deepen your understanding of the city—perfect for first-time visitors.

Enjoy a truly Dutch experience in the charming city of Haarlem, combining relaxation, culture, and a touch of sweetness. This combo ticket lets you discover the city of Haarlem from the water and enjoy one of the Netherlands’ iconic treats, the Dutch Stroopwafel. Start with a peaceful 50-minute canal cruise through Haarlem’s historic waterways. Relax while a knowledgeable skipper shares stories about the city’s history and landmarks as you pass canals and historic buildings. After the cruise, take a short 10-minute walk to Wafels and Wonders for a hands-on stroopwafel workshop. Learn to prepare dough, bake waffles, and customize your stroopwafel with toppings like chocolate, marshmallows, and caramel. Take home your freshly made stroopwafels in a beautiful package. Good to know Stroopwafel Workshop is seperate from the cruise Walking distance location Suitable for all ages, no experience needed

Explore Haarlem in this self-guided detective scavenger hunt. In City Detective, you and your team solve a fictional case while exploring the city: a world-renowned fashion designer was found murdered in her studio in Haarlem, and it’s up to you to crack the case. This fun and flexible Haarlem city game lets you follow clues, eliminate suspects, and solve puzzles using your own smartphone. Along the way, you'll uncover quirky facts, hidden gems, and iconic landmarks, making it a unique thing to do in Haarlem. Highlights: • Self-guided scavenger hunt through Haarlem city centre. • Play at your own pace: start and pause whenever you like. • Follow clues, solve puzzles, and eliminate suspects. • Use your own phone = no tour guide needed. • Access via the Qugato app. • Available in English and Dutch. Whether you're with friends, family, or colleagues, this Haarlem detective game is a fun, flexible and interactive way to explore the city and challenge your inner sleuth.

Discover Haarlem's exciting food and drink scene on this walking tour, with 10 tasting stops along the way. Enjoy a more intimate experience with your own guide as you visit family-run venues, from artisan cheese makers and local breweries to Droste-tradition chocolate and Haarlem's oldest cafe. Hear the stories behind the city's food scene and taste local specialities you might otherwise miss. Vegetarian, pescetarian, and gluten-free options are available.

Explore Haarlem at your own pace on a self-guided walking tour that runs entirely from your smartphone. No app to download, no group to keep up with, and no physical guide - just you, the city, and a clear map of the route. A short audio story plays at each of the 8 stops, and an interactive quiz at every landmark turns the walk into a game you can play solo or with friends. The route starts at the medieval Amsterdamse Poort, follows the Spaarne past the Gravestenenbrug and the Teylers Museum, crosses the Grote Markt with its Stadhuis, Vleeshal and Gothic Sint-Bavokerk, and finishes at the windmill Molen De Adriaan. Start whenever you like, pause for a coffee, and pick the walk back up when you are ready. Audio and written content are available in seven languages.

Explore the streets of Haarlem with a local guide to tell you all about the city’s history and make sure you don’t miss any of the top sightseeing hotspots. Walk the city’s cobbled paths to see Grote Markt, the river Spaarne, De Koepel, and more with a small group, while your guide tells you all about Haarlem’s storied past and modern culture.

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.

Discover the city of Haarlem with your professional local and private guide. Walk past the main highlights, such as the Grote Markt, Teyler's museum, de Amsterdamse Port, and Corrie ten Boom house, and learn more about the rich history of Haarlem. You'll also get acquainted with its history, culture, and most famous personalities. Find out what makes this picturesque city stand out while exploring its cobbled streets.

WHY CHOOSE FOR US? More than an audio tour - your complete Haarlem city guide in one app. Some audio tours cost a little less. With CityAppTour, you simply get more: 34 richly detailed stories, audio & written text, photos, spoken navigation, practical city information and carefully selected local tips. Follow our 5.9 km route through Haarlem's historic centre and discover St. Bavo's Church, Teylers Museum, the Spaarne, hidden hofjes and the Golden Age stories behind one of the Netherlands' most charming cities. Our stories go beyond short facts, giving you the background, details and context that bring Haarlem to life. - 34 richly detailed stories in audio & text - Spoken navigation between stops - Photos, city info & food and drink tips - Works offline - Yours to keep - the tour never expires - Explore at your own pace More stories. More information. More freedom.

This self-guided food walk starts on Haarlem’s Grote Markt and winds through the old centre. You taste the city stop by stop: a Saturday market stroopwafel, herring at De Dolfijn on the Botermarkt, liquorice at Dropje van Haarlem, chocolate at Chocolaterie Pierre, archive beer in the Jopenkerk, and a classic jenever kopstoot at In den Uiver. You keep full control in the StepQuests app. GPS leads you to each pin, short stories and quizzes unlock on arrival, and you choose the pace. Skip a stop if you are full. Order something else if the counter looks better than our tip. We give a hand-picked list of venues, and we aim to send you only to places open during your visit window so you do not walk up to a closed door. This suits couples, friends, and solo travelers who want real Haarlem food culture without a live guide or fixed group. Best on Saturday when the Grote Markt stalls are running. Food and drinks are paid on the spot and are not included in the tour price.

Explore Haarlem like a local on this biking tour on the weekends. Taking place during the high season (from March through the end of November), this guided tour includes stops in the Old City in Haarlem including hidden streets and old churches. Plus hear about the city’s history, and get recommendations for the rest of your stay.

Trade Amsterdam’s bustle for the tranquility of the Dutch countryside—and enjoy a personalized sightseeing experience—on this private, half-day tour. Following morning pickup from your Amsterdam hotel, hop aboard your comfortable, private vehicle. Your first destination in Zaanse Schans, where you can admire its windmills. Next, head to the Volendam fishing village.

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.

We are feed the Nomads!, a small and personal Dutch tour operator that organizes guided tours in and around Haarlem and Alkmaar. We offer authentic, informative, small scale, personal and fun tours. We believe in the Good, Clean and Fair principles. Our local guides will to take you to places unknown to most outsiders and even to many locals!

Discover the medieval streets of Haarlem, a quaint city just north of Amsterdam, on this walking tour through its old town. With a private guide, walk along the canals and through its alleys to learn more about the history of the old merchant city. Discover important landmarks, including the Grote Markt and St. Bavo Cathedral, as well as hidden gems in the city.

Discover Haarlem at your own pace on this cultural historical city walk with an Android-only audio guide. See the city's famed hofjes, museums, the old market, canals, and a historic brewery while learning about artist Frans Hals. Simply download the app in advance, enable GPS, don your headphones, and head to the start point: the guide starts once you are close.

Discover the stories that shaped Haarlem, one of the Netherlands' most fascinating historic cities. Follow the Spaarne through centuries of art, science, trade, and resilience as you explore iconic landmarks, hidden courtyards, and remarkable local stories. Visit the church where Mozart performed, see the oldest museum in the Netherlands, uncover the country's oldest hofje, and admire Haarlem's famous riverside windmill. Perfect for curious travelers, this self-guided walking tour combines history, culture, and interactive quizzes, revealing the people, places, and events that helped shape Haarlem into one of the Netherlands' most beloved cities. • Self-guided walking tour through Haarlem's historic center • Visit iconic landmarks, hidden courtyards, and cultural treasures • Discover stories of Dutch Masters, WWII heroes, merchants, and innovators • See the Netherlands' oldest museum and oldest hofje • Interactive quiz experience with lifetime access included

Stroll the cobbled streets of Haarlem with a guide to tell you all about the city’s history on this private walking tour. See Haarlem Railway Station, Begijnhof, Teylers Museum, Proveniershof, and more, soaking up the city’s architecture and listening to the stories behind the buildings. Let your guide plan the itinerary while you focus on seeing the sights.

Just half an hour from Amsterdam, Haarlem delights visitors with its cobblestone streets, medieval character, gabled houses, tulip scene, and local food. On this small-group tour, you follow your local guide to the city’s best foodie spots, sitting down to fresh, local fare with plenty of views to boot. Admission is free, and the tour is conducted in English, Dutch, French, and German in person.