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The 15 Best Haarlem Tours & Boat Trips

32 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Fifteen minutes from Amsterdam and about a tenth as busy. The 15 below cover the canal loop past the De Adriaan mill, the market square, the Frans Hals rooms and the boat trips that include a drink, priced and timed.

Haarlem: Sightseeing Canal Cruise through the City Center - Teylers Museum and the old center from the water
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Haarlem: Sightseeing Canal Cruise through the City Center

1.Sightseeing Canal Cruise through the City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 762 reviews · 50 min · from $19Our pick

Cruise Haarlem’s historic canals for 50 minutes, passing De Adriaan windmill, museums, Jopenkerk, and old city architecture for $19.

“It was nice but we were the only english people on board and the driver decided to not put the audio in english, but only German and Dutch so we were not able to understand.”

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Haarlem: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks - Boarding at Nieuwe Gracht 80
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Haarlem: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

2.Sightseeing Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 398 reviews · 1h 15m · from $34

Cruise Haarlem’s canals in a covered 1954 sloop with local stories, Dutch snacks, cheese, and chilled drinks for 75 relaxed minutes.

“This was an unexpected find and we had a great afternoon touring haarlem by boat, with a lovely platter & cold beer and wine Mo knew his city well and was expressive and passionate with his stories. He gave some great recommendations, including Napoli (restaurant) where we spent the rest of the afternoon dining on fantastic Italian food and being entertained by the waiters. Thank you so much for an amazing experience Mo.”

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Haarlem: Guided Highlights Canal Cruise on Open Boat - A quiet electric ride along the Spaarne
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Haarlem: Guided Highlights Canal Cruise on Open Boat

3.Guided Highlights Canal Cruise on Open Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 363 reviews · 50 min · from $20

Cruise Haarlem’s quiet canals from De Adriaan windmill on a 50-minute electric boat ride with local guides, history, drinks, and relaxed views.

“Great tour in an amazing city, we enjoyed the peaceful canal of the beautiful Haarlem. Learned a bit of its history and culture. Frederiaue and Jasper are excellent tour guides, we had a great time!”

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Haarlem: 50 minutes Boat Cruise - Teylers Museum and Haarlem’s world of science
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Haarlem: 50 minutes Boat Cruise

4.50 minutes Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Cruise Haarlem’s canals for 50 minutes, passing De Adriaan, Jopenkerk, museums, and old Dutch architecture with audio commentary.

“Really well informed captain made the trip enjoyable and informative. Plenty to see outside of the centre of town. Would have liked to have gone around the town a bit more, hut I think that's covered on the 50 minute cruise.”

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Haarlem Open-Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide (Electric Boat) - The first canals: a gentle introduction to Haarlem
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Haarlem Open-Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide (Electric Boat)

Haarlem: Dutch Windmill & Spaarne River Sightseeing Cruise - Starting across from Teylers Museum
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Haarlem: Dutch Windmill & Spaarne River Sightseeing Cruise

7.Dutch Windmill & Spaarne River Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 152 reviews · from $20

Cruise Haarlem’s Spaarne River for 90 minutes, passing Teylers Museum, two windmills, historic buildings, and the Amsterdamse Poort.

“the friendly boat's captain, Al had to move us from our boat because the engine was overheating. he kindly arranged for another boat to take the group of us onto the windmill. great service😃”

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Private Haarlem Canal Cruise with Captain (Electric Boat) - A captain who shapes the experience
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Private Haarlem Canal Cruise with Captain (Electric Boat)

Haarlem: De Adriaan Windmill Tour + Open Canal Cruise - Inside Windmill De Adriaan
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Haarlem: De Adriaan Windmill Tour + Open Canal Cruise

Haarlem: Self-Drive Private Electric Boat Rental - Cruising Haarlem’s historic canals
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Haarlem: Self-Drive Private Electric Boat Rental

11.Self-Drive Private Electric Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 2 hours

Take the wheel of a quiet electric boat in Haarlem, cruise historic canals, and reach open water and nature with up to 12 people.

“Hat super viel Spaß gemacht und das lenken hat man nach paar Minuten raus . Es gibt für das Boot Parkplätze , wo man es abstellen kann um sich einen Kaffee oä zu holen .”

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The rise of Haarlem: Culture, History, Art and Architecture Walking Tour - Grote Markt and the shadow of St. Bavo
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The rise of Haarlem: Culture, History, Art and Architecture Walking Tour

12.The rise of Haarlem: Culture, History, Art and Architecture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $55

Explore Haarlem’s art, architecture, wartime past, hofjes, and secret viewpoints on a 2.5-hour small-group walking tour.

“our guide, James, was highly engaging, friendly, insightful, and patient with the multitude of questions that I presented. If you are in Haarlem surrounding area I would definitely suggest taking this tour early in your stay. James will definitely enhance your enjoyment as you continue to explore the area.”

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Guided Food Tour Haarlem (4-8 guests) - Old City - What the $106.93 Price Really Buys You
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Guided Food Tour Haarlem (4-8 guests) – Old City

13.Guided Food Tour Haarlem (4-8 guests) – Old City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $106

Taste Haarlem through six local stops, with Dutch specialties, drinks, city history, and a small-group guide-led 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.”

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Haarlem: City Highlights Walking Tour - Amsterdamse Poort and the city beyond its old gates
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Haarlem: City Highlights Walking Tour

14.City Highlights Walking Tour

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

Explore Haarlem on a two-hour walking tour covering Grote Markt, the Spaarne, hofjes, windmills, beer history, and local stories.

“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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