AMSTERDAM · THE NETHERLANDS
32 Tours Reviewed
Three hours, and Haarlem starts to make sense. This private walking tour strings together the city’s major eras in one smooth loop, from Dutch heroes and medieval charity to WWII stories and the church-turned Jopenkerk brewery. You also get guided…
Haarlem looks different from water level. This private electric boat cruise glides through Haarlem’s canals at an easy pace, guided in English by a captain who knows where to point and what to notice. You also get a focused stop…
Two hours of Haarlem by bike beats walking. I like that your bike rental is included in the price, and that you can request a helmet for free. The main consideration: this is best if you already feel comfortable cycling,…
Haarlem looks better on two wheels. This 2-hour Haarlem Highlights Bike Tour takes you through the city center in a way that feels local, with turns into smaller streets, stories from a professional guide, and the classic sights—churches, windmills, and…
Haarlem clicks when you walk it. This guided highlights stroll strings together the city’s biggest sights with stories you likely won’t piece together from guidebooks alone. I like that it uses the Spaarne river walk as a spine for the…
Haarlem tastes better with company. This guided walk in the Old City starts at Grote Markt and strings together six tasting stops that explain how local food culture really works. You’ll also get the extra context that makes the bites…
Haarlem is one of those cities where the streets explain themselves. This walking tour turns cobblestones into a clear story of culture, history, art, and architecture—all in about 2.5 hours. I like the way the guide, James Johnson, connects buildings…
Haarlem from the water feels personal. This private self-drive electric boat lets you act as captain while you cruise historic canals at a calm pace. You get a proper steering wheel, comfy cushions, and a local host who sets you…
Haarlem’s got a great one-two punch. This combo pairs an inside visit to Windmill De Adriaan with a quiet 100% electric open-boat cruise that starts and ends right at the windmill, so you waste almost no time figuring out where…
Frans Hals in Haarlem feels personal. With a single ticket, you get access to the Frans Hals Museum and the nearby HOF Frans Hals Museum, plus an audio guide that helps you connect 16th-century art to modern names like Mondriaan.…
Windmills look better from the water. This Haarlem cruise gives you a different angle on the city, sliding along the Spaarne river instead of sticking to streets. I especially love the photo ops: you’ll see the De Adriaan windmill and…
A windmill tour in the heart of Haarlem. Windmill De Adriaan sits right by the river Spaarne, and it feels special because it is not just a photo stop. This 250-year-old smock mill lets you tour the interior under guide…
A canal cruise in open air beats walking. Haarlem’s canals and the Spaarne River are made for an easy hour on the water, with an electric boat that’s notably quiet and glide-y. The live English guide adds real context as…
Haarlem looks different from the water. This 50-minute canal cruise gives you a quick, relaxed way to spot the city’s key sights while you follow the Spaarne and nearby canals, with English audio guidance that keeps the story moving. I…
Haarlem from the water feels calmer and closer. This 50-minute guided canal cruise starts at the 18th-century windmill De Adriaan and glides along the Spaarne River on a very quiet, 100% electric open boat. You get comfy pillows, a real…
