All Haarlem Tours & Excursions in 2026

See Haarlem from a whole new vantage point on this group canal tour through the city. Learn all about Haarlem’s storied past from your captain as you coast along the narrow waterways. Sit back, relax, and buy a refreshing cold drink and snacks to enjoy from the comfort of your pillowed seat.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step beyond Haarlem’s busy streets and discover a quieter side of the city through its hidden hofjes - peaceful historic courtyards tucked away behind the city’s old streets. This self-guided walking tour takes you through 16 unique locations across Haarlem’s historic centre using the Step Quests app. Discover local stories, architecture, hidden details, and the history behind each courtyard. Start anytime and explore at your own pace, with interactive quiz moments turning your walk into a journey of discovery. From peaceful hidden gardens to grand historic hofjes connected to merchants, brewers, and local charities, each stop reveals a different side of Haarlem’s character and heritage. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends, and families looking to explore Haarlem beyond the usual tourist paths. • Explore 16 hidden courtyards across Haarlem • Discover local stories, architecture, and history • Enjoy interactive quiz moments • Start anytime and explore at your own pace

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.

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.

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!

Unlike the Haarlem Old City Centre Historic Cruises, this experience takes you beyond the busy heart of the city into the calm beauty of the Spaarne River. First, we sail towards the Lichtfabriek, passing Teylers Museum, the Droste Factory, the Koepel Prison, and the Netherlands’ first railway bridge. We then continue to Molen De Eenhoorn and the House of Napoleon Bonaparte, known for its green mansions. Enjoy a peaceful cruise with local stories, offering an authentic side of Haarlem that many visitors miss.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get introduced to Haarlem in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you will explore iconic landmarks such as Sint-Bavokerk and Molen De Adriaan, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Haarlem history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty such as Jopenbier. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you will taste a real part of Haarlem everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you will have a great introduction to Haarlem, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You will walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.