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

By Haarlem Walking Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$57 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Discover the fascinating storey of Haarlem in a relaxed small group with a local native English speaking guide.

Haarlem has a long and colourful history. Originally famous for Beer, Linen and Tulips, the city has been repeatedly besieged, fought over, burnt down and rebuilt many times over. This tour has a little bit of everything from Art and Architecture, Life, Death and High Culture in Late Medieval and Renaissance times. The tour will also help you to make the most of your time in Haarlem with sightseeing tips, the best things to do and places to eat pointed out along the way.

We finish the tour at a beautiful rooftop terrace or if everyone fancies it a local craft brewery depending on the mood.

If you are going elsewhere in the Low Countries after visiting Haarlem you will enjoy it much more after taking this tour as you will be able to recognise the famous architecture styles, know what the buildings were for and a little more about the people behind them.

Activity location

  • Grote Markt
    • Grote Markt,
    • Haarlem, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Water Tap
    • 17 Grote Markt
    • 2011 RC, Haarlem, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

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The rise of Haarlem: Culture, History, Art and Architecture Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
S$56.67 x 1 AdultS$56.67
Total
Price is S$56.67
Until Tue, 1 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCertified English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedWalking tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedA tip for the guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCaveat Emptor - When visiting on a Sunday all the Hofjes in Haarlem are closed for public viewing.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThe Hofjes close daily at 5pm therefore the Summer tours starting at 5pm do not go inside the Hofjes

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travellers with difficulty walking (the tour covers 4 km or 2.5 miles)

Activity itinerary

Grote Markt
  • 15m
This original tour of Haarlem covers many of the city’s best loved places, including the Grote Kerk of Sint Bavo, the historic town market square Grote Markt, the Town Hall Gravenzaal, the Molen Adriaan Windmill, the Teylers Museum, a beautiful Hofje (Almshouse) with it's secret walled garden and many many more beautiful buildings, you will discover the history of Dutch architecture and hear about the Medieval town, the Golden Age, Haarlem in the Second World War and hear stories about the city's most famous residents and visitors. If you love History, Art, Architecture culture and photography then this tour was made for you.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGrote Markt
    • Grote Markt,
    • Haarlem, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWater Tap
    • 17 Grote Markt
    • 2011 RC, Haarlem, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

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