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Haarlem: Scenic Canal Cruise through the Old City of Haarlem

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Description

Experience Haarlem from its most peaceful perspective, the water. This scenic canal cruise takes you through the old city, where centuries of history line the narrow canals and elegant façades reflect in the water. As the boat glides gently along, you pass former merchant houses, charming bridges and hidden corners that many visitors never see from the streets. The calm pace allows you to truly take in the atmosphere, while stories from the skipper bring Haarlem’s past and present together. This cruise is perfect for anyone who wants to relax and enjoy the city without rushing. Whether it is your first visit or a return to a favorite place, the canals offer a fresh and memorable way to experience Haarlem’s character and beauty.

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Haarlem: Scenic Canal Cruise through the Old City of Haarlem

Itinerary

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Teylers Museum is an art, natural history, and science museum in Haarlem, Netherlands. Established in 1778, Teylers Museum was founded as a centre for contemporary art and science. The historic centre of the museum is the neoclassical Oval Room (1784), which was built behind the house of Pieter Teyler van der Hulst (1702–1778), the so-called Fundatiehuis (Foundation House). Pieter Teyler was a wealthy cloth merchant and banker of Scottish descent, who bequeathed his fortune for the advancement of religion, art, and science. He was a Mennonite and follower of the Scottish Enlightenment.

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De Adriaan is a windmill in the Netherlands that burnt down in 1932 and was rebuilt in 2002. The original windmill dates from 1779 and the mill has been a distinctive part of the skyline of Haarlem for centuries.

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Haarlem railway station is located in Haarlem in North Holland, Netherlands. The station opened at September 20, 1839, on the Amsterdam–Rotterdam railway, the first railway line in the Netherlands. The station building itself is a rijksmonument.

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Jopen's beer is a result of the work of Stichting Haarlems Biergenootschap, which was founded in 1992. The mission of the Biergenootschap is to re-create traditional Haarlem beers and bring them to the commercial market. In December 1996, the commercial company Jopen BV acquired the beer. The name Jopen refers to the 112 litre beer barrels that were used in early times to transport the Haarlem beer. Until the end of 1996 Jopen beer was brewed in the Halve Maan brewery in Hulst, after that it was made in the La Trappe brewery in Berkel-Enschot. Since 2001, the Jopen beer brands were brewed in Ertvelde, Belgium, in brewery Van Steenberge. The current brewer is Chris Wisse. At the end of 2005, it was announced that the old Jacobskerk, in the Raaks area in the city centre of Haarlem, would be transformed into a brewery. In November 11, 2010, the "Jopenkerk" (Jopen church) opened its doors for the public. Besides the brewery it also hosts a café and restaurant.

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The Frans Hals Museum is a museum located in Haarlem, the Netherlands. The museum was established in 1862. In 1950, the museum was split in two locations when the collection of modern art was moved to the Museum De Hallen (since 2018 called Hal). The main collection, including its famous 17th-century Frans Hals paintings, for which the museum is named, is located in the former Oude Mannenhuis on the Groot Heiligland.

Highlights

Audio guided tour
50 minutes canal cruise
Local skipper

What's included

Included
Audio guided tour
50 minutes canal cruise
Local skipper

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that except for service animals, pets are not allowed on board.

Reviews(318)

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peterdH1122XZ
July 16, 2026
Super

It was a super fun experience. The skipper was a sociable man It was fun to carve through the Haarlem canals

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Explore62145451073
July 15, 2026
Great Holiday-Experience in Haarlem

It was a very nice experience and our guide was very funny and friendly. We saw a lot of Haarlem and also learned more of this beautiful city.

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FMLW
July 10, 2026
Lovely day cruise in Haarlem

Cruise in the open electric sloop was very enjoyable and informative. The guide Ruud, was knowledgable and friendly. A good cruise with great views and information of Haarlem.

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855diniv
July 10, 2026
Beautiful view of Haarlem from the water

Nice canal with lots of information about the city center of Haarlem!

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LesleyH422
July 4, 2026
Haarlem Canal Cruise

Haarlem is a great option for cruise ship passengers berthing at IJmuiden and not wanting to go into Amsterdam. The skipper on our canal cruise was awesome and very knowledgeable. Great way to see Haarlem Booking was easy

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Kduckers
June 30, 2026
Kicked back. Relaxed.

Very relaxing and enjoyable.

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187mirellad
June 19, 2026
On a sweltering hot afternoon wonderfully sailed....

It was a lot of fun. We had beautiful weather and then it is wonderful on the water, nice route sailed......

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Fearless20288268448
June 18, 2026
Cruise around with Ruud

Beautiful trip through the city centre with Ruud as skipper Super enjoyed his stories about Haarlem

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S3092HSnicom
June 14, 2026
Haarlem sailing tour

Very nice trip. Educational and a fun guide

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M_A
June 10, 2026
Great tour

The boat was clean and quiet. A pleasant experience. Beautiful day to be on the water and see the sights from the canal.

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