AMSTERDAM · DAY TRIP
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular haarlem tours in Amsterdam. A short list of the ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who you go with.
50-minute heated Haarlem canal cruise with English audio, De Adriaan windmill views, and top center sights from the water for $19.
Most Popular“Loved the relaxed and informative cruise. It was perfect”
75-minute Haarlem canal cruise from Nieuwe Gracht 80 with snacks and chilled drinks, plus stories on De Adriaan and the Jopenkerk.
“Great experience, Mo is a great guide and after a mixup with the booking agency and delay to the company, he got a boat together last minute and met us. He made the evening great, and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. Thanks Mo!”
Haarlem canal highlights on a 50-minute open electric boat from De Adriaan. Quiet ride, expert bilingual guide, snacks onboard.
“Our guides, Peter and Max, were so nice. Enjoyed seeing Haarlem from the water and learning about the city’s history. Great way to spend an hour!”
Haarlem’s 50-minute canal cruise with English audio, views of Central Station, De Adriaan windmill, and Jopenkerk. Mobile tickets.
“Leerzaam en ontspannen in één van de mooiste steden van Nederland. In veel verschillende talen, knusse ruimte.”
Haarlem open-boat canal cruise on a quiet electric boat with live English guide, cushioned seating, onboard toilet, and great views.
“Very enjoyable canal cruise around the old city of Haarlem. Well organized and a very knowledgeable guide/captain. Embarkation is next to a nice restaurant and a working windmill that is inexpensive to tour.”
A one-hour guided visit inside Haarlem’s 250-year-old Windmill De Adriaan, with millstones and deck views of the city.
“Our guide was a volunteer who shared his love of windmill history. We are so glad that we participated in this tour.”
1.5-hour Spaarne River cruise in Haarlem with Dutch windmills, Teylers Museum, and heated boats—about $20 with audio guides.
“In spite of the snowy weather the staff were very friendly and efficient, which made the excursion.”
Self-guided entry to the Frans Hals Museum plus HOF museum in Haarlem, with an audio guide covering old masters to modern art.
Private electric boat cruise through Haarlem canals with English captain, a windmill photo stop at Molen De Adriaan, and great local tips.
“Excellent tour of various canals and good overview of all points of interest in Haarlem. The captain of the boat even gave us some restaurant tips, all were good! He also told us of interesting places we may not have found ourselves e.g. the former prison now converted into multi-use space, the Keeper. Strongly recommended”
Climb Haarlem’s Windmill De Adriaan for 360° views, then ride a 100% electric open canal boat on the Spaarne from the same spot.
Rent a private 100% electric self-drive boat in Haarlem. Quiet canals, local route tips, comfy seating, 2 hours.
A small-group walk through Haarlem’s cobblestone core: Grote Markt, Sint Bavo, windmill views, Hofje gardens, and WWII stories for $55.
“James was a great guide. We visited many different historical sites, and learned a lot about Haarlem’s history and architecture.”
Guided food tour in Haarlem’s Old City: 6 tastings around Grote Markt, coffee, lunch, beer, and Dutch history on a small 4-hour walk.
“Fantastic way to see Haarlem. Our guide was Dan, who is super friendly and knew great local spots to check out including a chocolate shop, fish place with herring, brewery and a few surprises along the way. Would do again, and will recommend to friends and family.”
2-hour Haarlem walking tour with an English guide: Sint Bavo Kerk, Spaarne, Windmill De Adriaan, Teylers and Ten Boom Museum.
A 2-hour English bike tour of Haarlem’s city center with bike rental included, free helmets on request, and easy small-group pacing.
“Also everyone else in the group was Dutch, our guide Arnauld made sure to translate everything in English for the two of us. He was friendly and knowledgeable about Haarlem‘s history and took us around on a pleasant and informative tour.”
The whole canal city, and every day trip beyond it.
