Top Haarlem Historical Tours

Explore the old North Sea trading port of Haarlem on a walking tour through its cobblestone streets. Join a small group and listen to your guide recount the rich history of the city that stretches back to the Middle Ages. This tour has a strong focus on the culture, art, and architecture for those who want a well-rounded look at the city.

Discover the fascinating stories of life around Haarlem on this mill to mill boat trip along the Spaarne River. Starting in the city, you’ll pass by museums, castles, heritage buildings, and even a 16th-century weigh house that was an important part of the city’s beer-brewing history. You’ll then head up the river toward Heemstede past houseboats, stately homes, and green landscapes dotted with historic windmills.

Haarlem is one of the most historical, rich and lovely cities of the Netherlands! Let’s figure out what secrets are hiding behind its quiet alleys and cozy canals! Strolling along the canals and watching magnificent city view and the working windmill, we will get to know more about history of this old merchant city. There are will be plenty of local sightseeings on our way, such as the humpback bridges, cozy yards-hofjes, old pharmacy, design stores and lots of street sculptures, but of course, we would not miss visiting main sightseeings too! Our road will bring us to the main square Grote Markt, which becomes especially busy on Saturdays, when the farmer market takes its place just here next to the majestic Cathedral and the Weight house. In addition, we will definitely visit one of the local design stores, famous for its incredible lamp collection. We would like to offer you some local beer, made according to an old recipe in brewery located in the church!

Stroll medieval streets and atmospheric neighborhoods on a 2-hour, private walking tour of Haarlem with an experienced guide. Trace a fascinating route past some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, from the spire of Saint Bavo Church to the town hall and houses from the 16th- and 17th-centuries. Discover picturesque courtyards, or hofjes, hidden throughout the city, and get an insider’s perspective on Haarlem’s unique culture, history and local character. Enjoy time to explore at your own pace, with plenty of time to see what interests you most.

You will discover many sights of this beautiful old center. You will hear stories from the past and present of Haarlem along various courtyards, through characteristic neighborhoods, canals and squares. After this walk you will have a different view of this city. Please keep in mind that due to Covid-19 the Haarlem courtyards are not open for the public. This would be the unique way to explore Haarlem on your own pace and in your own time. No waiting for a group. You can easily grab lunch or a drink and continue the walk after.

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!

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.

If you’ve never been to the Netherlands before then the medieval city of Haarlem with its picture perfect cityscape is probably what you imagined the country to be like. Nick-named by many as Little Amsterdam, here you will not only find a windmill along the river, a grand cathedral, beautiful historical houses with classical facades, hidden courtyards and narrow streets, but also a vibrant, relaxed atmosphere. It's so easy to escape the city crowds of Amsterdam yet hardly any tourist finds its way to Haarlem. Let your guide from a multiple award-winning tour operator take you on a journey through the historical centre and walk through narrow alleys where no other tourists are to be found. Discover hidden courtyards and pass by historical sights that give the city both its allure and quaintness. Be entertained by the interesting stories your guide shares and learn about the city’s radiant history and culture. If you are into photography then Haarlem will exceed your wildest dreams.

It is one of our favourite tours. We designed it for everyone, who are 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 of Haarlem. We will visit the magnificent main square, The Cathedral of St.Bavon, the meat guild, picturesquare courtyards (hofje). We will lose ourselves in alleys overgrown by flowers, and we will find multiple street sculptures and the 15th century brewery inside the church! 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!

If you’ve never been to the Netherlands before then the medieval city of Haarlem with its picture perfect cityscape is probably what you imagined the country to be like. Just a stone's throw away from Amsterdam, it is so easy to escape the city crowds yet hardly any tourist finds its way to this quaint city to marvel at its beauty. Let your guide from a multiple award-winning tour operator take you on a journey through the historical centre and pass by stunning places where no other tourists are to be found. Go off-the-beaten path and get to know about hotspots that are favored but the locals yet undiscovered by the mass. The unique whisper system fits in your pocket and allows you to wander off while listening to the interesting and entertaining stories your enthusiastic guide is sharing. Learn not only about the medieval city's interesting history but also about Dutch daily life. If you are into photography then Haarlem will exceed your wildest dreams.