What to do and see in Haarlem, North Holland Province: The Best Walking Tours

Explore the medieval Dutch town of Haarlem on this 2-hour, private walking tour with a local guide. Your tour is customizable, so you can see the attractions that most interest you at a pace that is most comfortable. Wander past (and peek into) the city's most iconic historical landmarks like the town hall, houses from the 16th and 17th centuries, and St. Bavo Church — where Mozart performed during his visit to Haarlem. Discover hidden gardens and courtyards ("hofjes"), as your personal guide shares insider's tips about Haarlem's unique culture and character.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pick-up (selected hotels only), All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

My passion for Haarlem will shine through as we take a relaxed walk around town. I’m sure you will leave smiling and falling in love with this exquisite city. This is where the magic happens and memories are made. I would love to welcome you to my place so we can meet. I’ll show you all the most photogenic spots so that you can leave with some amazing photos of this stunning city. In 2 hours my Photographic Walking Tour will show you a nice blend of cultural and historic monuments with a focus on showing the most photogenic corners of town. We will walk around the city and learn about the trials and triumphs that built this bewitching city. Highlights include the Grote Kerk, Adriaan mill, and Spaarne River. After our tour you are invited to join me at a rooftop bar for a drink where you will be free to look through and admire your photos. Are you coming?

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

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Discover the fascinating story of Haarlem in a relaxed small group with a local native English speaking guide. Haarlem has a long and colourful history. Originally famous for Beer, Linen and Tulips, the city has been repeatedly besieged, fought over, burnt down and rebuilt several times over. This tour has a little bit of everything from Art and Architecture, Life, Death and High Culture in Late Medieval and Renaissance times. The tour will also help you to make the most of your time in Haarlem with sightseeing tips, the best things to do and places to eat pointed out along the way. Half way through the tour we will stop for a quick 15 minute coffee break in a secret spot high up above the city, this also makes a great photo opportunity. If you are going elsewhere in Holland after Haarlem you will enjoy it much more after taking this tour as you will be able to recognise the famous architecture styles, know what the buildings were for and a little more about the people behind them.

Inclusions: Walking tour, Certified English-speaking guide

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This is time to visit Haarlem! This ancient city makes the perfect get away from Amsterdam. Haarlem dates back to pre-medieval times. With its ancient buildings, cobbled streets and winding waterways, it’s one of the most photogenic places in the whole country. Our excellent guides will make sure that with this two hours walking tour you will get to know a big deal of it's culture and history and that you would definitely wish to come back!

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: St Bravo Church entrance tickets: 2,5 euros pp; 1,25 euros youth (12/16 yo); under 12 yo free.)

Lovely hipster and cosmopolitan architectural city. Not for nothing Haarlem has earned the title of the most beautiful city in Holland. I will take you to explore the most beautiful places in the city. And its architecture stories and the perfect mix between old and modern will make this tour something charming.

Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide

Exclusions: Food and drink are not incluided

Discover Amsterdam's notorious Red Light District during your 2-hour private tour with a local host, who will guide you through the narrow alleys and busy streets of this wonderfully curious district. Get to know this colorful area, where churches, workplaces, and kindergartens exist side by site with brothels and canabis "coffee" shops. Your local guide will share the real stories from behind the windows, and you’ll discover various hidden spots for an experience that most tourists won't have.

Inclusions: Private walking tour, Local guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

We are feed the Nomads!, a small and personal Dutch regional food tour operator that organizes guided food tours in and around Haarlem and Alkmaar. We offer authentic, informative, small scale, personal and fun food tours. We believe in honest, local and tasty food. Food that is produced according to the good, clean and fair principles. As we explore the city we let the makers tell their stories and let you smell, taste, feel and even hear the original ingredients and the lovely products that our passionate producers make out of it. The local food guides will to take you to places unknown to most outsiders and even to many locals!

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop, Lunch

Exclusions: Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast

A great way of experiencing Haarlem with the Highlight Haarlem Bike Tour. During this bike tour - which takes approx. 2hr - our tour guides will show you the real Haarlem by Bike. We will visit many great places of the Old City, such as small hidden streets, old churches, visit 'Hofjes' and our guides will tell great interesting stories about living in Haarlem and the history. We will start our bike tour from our location in the middle of the city center in Haarlem (Drossestraat 2 Haarlem). The bike tour costs 25 euro per person, bicycles and guide is included.

Inclusions: Local guide in English & Dutch, Price included bike rental, Bottle of fresh water, Free Bitterball snack afterwards, Helmets available on request for free, Limited group size, Bottled water

Exclusions: The listed price does not include a parking fee

Curious about the lesser-known stories of Haarlem’s Golden Streets? Starting with the very first steps of this playful walk, you’ll experience the thrill and beauty of discovery. Location-based riddles will show you the way to our favourite local places, including: cheesemongers, candlemakers, quiet courtyards, and cute hidden spots we’ll keep secret... for now! Fun fact: this trail was created by our co-founders, Kristina and Wendy. - Explore Haarlem during this interactive and fun discovery walk - Keep a comfortable distance from other people throughout the experience - Learn about the history and local stories of the city centre in a playful way - Solve location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop along the route - See popular sights from a different angle and discover hidden local spot This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building.

Inclusions: Clues and hints

Exclusions: phone data

Just a 15-minute train ride outside of Amsterdam is the charming, historic city of Haarlem. Join one of our local Amsterdam hosts on a personalized experience of the city. See the most iconic attractions like the Grote Kerk and Grote Markt as well as hidden gems like Hofje van Bekenes. Marvel at the gothic-style churches, Molen de Adriaan and tranquil canals as you explore this picturesque city. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 2 course meal, 1 beer, a glass of wine or soft drink of choice, Transportation cost to and from Haarlem, which takes up to 20 minutes by fast train, Walking experience once at destination (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs (additional to the ones included in the experience), Gratuities (optional)