The 9 Walking Tours in Haarlem That Repay the Fare

The rise of Haarlem: Culture, History, Art and Architecture Walking Tour - Starting at Grote Markt 17

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $55Our pick

Review of Haarlem’s small-group walking tour, covering art, architecture, history, Hofjes, WWII stories, price, route, and practical tips.

“We were unaware of Haarlem’s rich background until we took this tour with James. With his insights into Haarlem's culture, history, art, and architecture, we left with newfound appreciation of the city’s charm. We highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Haarlem. Be sure to ask for James.”

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Haarlem: City Highlights Walking Tour

2.City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Explore Haarlem’s history, canals, courtyards, windmill, and famous residents on a two-hour guided walk with local insight.

“Leuk maar absoluut niet spectacular. De tour was niet uitgebreid zoals ik had verwacht van twee uren. De staadspoort, de mooie brug over de spaarne, de windmolen, de brouwerij Jopen en de oude gevangenis , en nog veel punten van belang waren niet aan de orde gekomen. Tegelijkertijd. Mooi en boeiend verhalen over verschillende aspecten van de stad. Voor niet Nederlandse mensen kan het wat saai overkomen. Het zou fijn zijn als de gids was duidelijker en harder had gesproken in de rumoerige omgeving. Het was vaak moeilijk om hem te verstaan.”

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Haarlem Old Town Private Walking Tour

3.Haarlem Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $265

Review of Haarlem’s private 3-hour walking tour, with historic sights, a former church brewery, local stories, pricing, and practical tips.

“This tour was wonderful! We saw a lot of the main sites plus some hidden gems. Sasha is a wonderful tour guide! He speaks English very well and is very knowledgeable! I would highly recommend Sasha and this tour!”

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2 Hours Walking Tour Throughout History & Highlights of Haarlem

4.2 Hours Walking Tour Throughout History & Highlights of Haarlem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25

Review of Haarlem’s two-hour history walk, covering canals, courtyards, windmills, wartime stories, price, guides, and practical tips.

“Ronald was very personable and knowledgeable about his town's history and architecture. Haarlem is one of the most charming towns we visited as we felt we stepped back in time. Preservation of homes, churches, and markets are a top priority.”

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Cultural and Historical Audio guided walking tour Tour of Haarlem

5.Cultural and Historical Audio guided walking tour Tour of Haarlem

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $15

Explore Haarlem’s hofjes, canals, museums, and landmarks with a flexible GPS audio walk that lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes.

“What a beautiful place Haarlem is. This audio tour gave us direction and context to the history and relevance of many of the buildings as you wander around at your own pace. Loved this tour!”

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90 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour with puzzles in Haarlem

6.90 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour with puzzles in Haarlem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Solve puzzles while exploring Haarlem’s station, hofjes, museums, churches, and Grote Markt on this private 90-minute app tour.

“App was not good for navigating the route! Did not clearly tell you the location. Hard to know what was coming next by site.”

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Haarlem Self-Guided Taste, Culture & History Walk

7.Haarlem Self-Guided Taste, Culture & History Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Explore Haarlem with a self-guided audio walk, historic courtyards, canal stories, chocolate, beer, fries, paella, and ice cream.

“I enjoyed this tour because the food was terrific and the audio guide was excellent. A couple of issues did pop up but did not detract from the overall experience. I was sent the incorrect validation code to activate the phone app for the tour though I did receive it eventually. The first two food stops (The Chocolate Company and La Petite) welcomed me with open arms. The next two stops (Jopenkerk and Arroz) didn't know about the program but when I showed them the stamp card they were very nice and served me. The last place (Ijssalon Garonne Gelateria) was closed when I arrived at 7pm. Their web site…”

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