Netherlands · HAARLEM TOURS
The 15 best haarlem tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
See Haarlem’s top sights from the canals on a heated 50-minute cruise passing De Adriaan, major museums, and the Jopenkerk in comfort.
“The city is so picturesque and it was nice to get a vantage point from the water to see it from a different perspective. It was just the right length that our three kids (8, 6 and 3) were not too bored or getting itchy feet to get off.”
Haarlem canal cruise for 75 minutes with snacks, cheeses and chilled drinks, guided by Mo, passing De Adriaan and Jopenkerk from covered boats.
“Moe was soooo great. Educational, funny, communicative and helped us all have fun together as a boat rather than individual groups. 10/10 recommend!”
Ride quiet 100% electric Haarlem canals from De Adriaan windmill, with an English and Dutch guide, comfy pillows, and optional drinks.
“Oskar and Mase were great Tour Guides! Amazing experience!”
A 50-minute Haarlem canal cruise with English audio, passing key sights like Central Station and the Jopen Church, from Spaarne 11A.
“On a last minute adventure to Haarlem, we decided to take a river cruise. The boat was clean and comfortable, but the best part was the narration by our guide to supplement the recorded audio. The staff members were both very friendly and we learned a lot about Haarlem. Thank you!!”
Haarlem’s De Adriaan guided windmill tour covers 250 years of milling and machinery, ending with a 12m-deck city view in 1 hour.
“Our guide was a volunteer who shared his love of windmill history. We are so glad that we participated in this tour.”
Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem with audio guide and HOF Museum entry. See Civic Guard portraits, plus modern art in one day.
Climb Windmill De Adriaan, enjoy 360° views, then glide on a quiet 100% electric open canal boat on the Spaarne in Haarlem.
“interessant en leuke mensen. voor koude dagen, als gisteren, adviseer ik om dekens te verstrekke n”
Self-drive a private 100% electric boat in Haarlem for 2 hours. Quiet canals, comfy seating, and local route tips for city and nature.
“Hat super viel Spaß gemacht und das lenken hat man nach paar Minuten raus . Es gibt für das Boot Parkplätze , wo man es abstellen kann um sich einen Kaffee oä zu holen .”
A 2-hour guided walk through Haarlem’s key sights, river stories, and real people, with insider tips from an English-speaking guide.
“Manuel was an amazing tour guide and I learned a lot about the history and culture of Haarlem. The amount of walking was just right and Manuel was engaging and personable. It made our trip to Haarlem more enjoyable and meaningful!”
Haarlem bike highlights in 2 hours, cycling past churches, canals, and windmills with a local guide and bike rental for $35.
“Erg leuke interessante tour gehad. Je komt dan toch op plaatsen waar je zelf nooit zal komen. Erg leuke uitleg gehad van Marino onze gids.”
Private 3-hour Haarlem Old Town walk with an English guide, Golden Age sights, WWII stories, and a stop at a church brewery.
“Anastasia was so sweet, knowledgeable, and generous! She had such good energy and was very accommodating, and she gave us plenty of options for activities to do in Haarlem after our tour was over. And, she was very flexible as well, giving us the choice of where we wanted to spend our time during the tour (such as in the old church, visiting museums or shops, or taking longer walks through the streets).”
90-minute Haarlem canal cruise with Dutch cheeses and three wines, hosted on a heated boarding setup in July and August.
A 2-hour small-group English walk through Haarlem’s key landmarks and stories, from the Spaarne River to Corrie Ten Boom.
“Very nice man but we were surprised when he could not answer some easy questions like is education free in Holland?”
A 1.5-hour private tour in Haarlem with a longtime local who tailors the walk to your interests, sharing history and little-known spots.
“My tour guide, Daan, was wonderful. He pulled together an itinerary that fit my interests, with very short notice. Very knowledgeable about Amsterdam. Took me to a number of interesting out of the way places. Easy to talk to and ask questions of.”
Self-guided GPS audio walk through Haarlem's hofjes, canals, Grote Markt and Frans Hals, about 1h45 for $15.05.
“Awful. Not normal tour through Viator. Tour guide was not able to handle Kings Day crowds and rain. Also, spent significant time talking to another tour guide while walking. Was not able to assist in finding a toilet.”
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