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.

Visit a secret spot for unparalleled views of Haarlem
Get insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore
Choose from several tour times to suit your schedule
A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

Walking tour
Certified English-speaking guide
All Fees and Taxes

A tip for the guide
Caveat Emptor - When visiting on a Sunday all the Hofjes in Haarlem are closed for public viewing.
The Hofjes close daily at 5pm therefore the Summer tours starting at 5pm do not go inside the Hofjes

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Water Tap
Grote Markt 17, 2011 RC Haarlem, Netherlands
In the Grote Markt (main square) next to the entrance of the Grote Kerk of Sint Bavo (great church) there is an enormous Statue of Laurens Jansz Coster holding up a letter A, this is the meeting point and starting point for the tour. Grote Markt, 2011 NZ Haarlem 9JJP+HJ Haarlem

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What To Expect

Grote Markt

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travellers can participate
Not recommended for travellers with difficulty walking (the tour covers 4 km or 2.5 miles)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Great start to our Haarlem visit

Kate_P, Aug 2023

James is great company and an excellent guide. We spent an informative and fun morning learning about the architecture and history of Haarlem. It was a fantastic start to our visit. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi Kate and little Kate Thanks very much for coming on the tour, I hope you enjoyed visiting the historic houses afterwards. Kind regards James

He did an excellent job...

Jenni_C, July 2023

He did an excellent job of showing us all the different architecture, was super engaging and knowledgeable, and had a good pace for everyone involved.

Response from Host, July 2023

Dear Jenni Thanks very much for joining the tour and thanks for the great review, glad you enjoyed it. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip and could spot the same architecture in Belgium! Kind regards James

Deep dive into architecture and history.

OpherG, June 2023

Very deep on architecture and history. James is very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, July 2023

Hi Opher Thanks very much for recommending me, great to have you on the tour. Best wishes James

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