Experience and discover the beautiful historic city center of Haarlem from a unique perspective as you cruise around the Old Town's canals on a 50-minute cruise. After meeting your professional skipper and boarding the boat in the city center, begin your journey of discover of Haarlem's unique architecture, picturesque buildings, and romantic canals. Once onboard, admire attractions such as the Molen de Adriaan, the Teylers hofje, Frans Hals Museum, and the Jopenkerk. Munch on complimentary snacks and drinks as you sail in the company of a crew with many years of experience on the water of Haarlem. The boat is heated for your comfort.

Join this guided boat trip along the Spaarne River and see the sights from Haarlem’s oldest open canal. Immerse yourself in the stunning views of Teylers Museum, St. Elisabeth Gasthuis, St. Bavo Church, and many more famous buildings. Meet your guide and fellow travelers at the pier to begin your tour. Jump aboard, take a seat and enjoy the scenery from the open boat.  Cruise along the magnificent Spaarne to the Nieuwe Gracht. Admire the Wildemansbrug, Begijnebrug, and Korte Jansbrug bridges. Glide along the river and listen as your guide tells you about Haarlem’s history as you glide along the river. Make sure you take photos of iconic sights and monuments, such as the former hospital De Egelantier, de Nieuwe Kerk, the new church, and the city theater. See iconic sights such as the Kathedraal Sint Bavo, club Patronaat, Barnaart residence, the medieval horse stables, Adrian’s Windmill, Teylers Museum, and the St. Bavo Church.

Langs de kade naast het teyler museum stapt u aanboort van de XXX10. In onze comfortabele antieke sloep uit 1954 wordt u door onze ervaren en vriendelijke crew rond geleid door de prachtige grachtengordel van Haarlem. Op de sliep wordt u voorzien van een ruime selectie van gekoelde drankjes tezamen met heerlijke versnaperingen en een selectie van kazen, Zo kunt u optimaal genieten van het prachtige uitzicht. Tijdens de tocht wordt u voorzien van alle belangrijke informatie over de highligts van Haarlem. Tijdens de tocht komt u langs verschillende hoogtepunten waaronder molen de Adriaan, Stadschouwburg, Jopenkerk, Teylersmuseum en nog veel meer. Na een rustgevende en informatieve tour wordt weer afgezet op de opstap locatie nabij het Teyler museum. On the quay next to the Teyler museum, you step aboard the xxx10. In our comfortable antique sloop from 1954, our experienced and friendly crew will guide you around the beautiful canal belt of Haarlem. On the sloop, you will be provided with a wide selection of chilled drinks, delicious snacks, and a variety of cheeses, allowing you to fully enjoy the magnificent view. During the tour, you will receive all the important information about the highlights of Haarlem. Along the way, you will pass various landmarks, including Molen de Adriaan, Stadschouwburg, Jopenkerk, Teyler Museum, and much more. After a relaxing and informative tour, you will be dropped off at the boarding location near the Teyler Museum.

Explore the city of Haarlem during this foodie scavenger hunt. A combination of food, fun facts and history. This self-guided tour starts at A Loja Portugese Delicatessen at Anegang 5. From there, you'll receive your first clue to find your next bite. At every stop, you will receive a new clue to get to the next location. In case you can't find the next stop, you can always use Whatsapp to get some help. Collect all the stamps on your stampcard in order to finish. The route takes 2 to 3 hours and includes 5 bites to fill you up for lunch.

Explore the Spaarne river on a sightseeing cruise. Stay comfortable aboard ships that are semi-open in the summer and fully-heated and covered in the winter. Get carried away on the Spaarne river and see the city center and the Unicorn and Adriaan windmills from the water. Check in at the activity provider's office and board the river boat. Settle into your chair and have the option to purchase snacks and drinks as you sail along. Capture pictures of the 18th-century Adriaan windmill. Glide past the historic Waag weigh house. Take in views of the Teylers Museum of art, natural history, and science. Make your way past colorful houseboats and verdant parks as you go towards Heemstede. Go by the 17th-century Unicorn windmill before heading back to the starting point of your cruise.

Join a 2-hour city highlights bicycle tour departing every weekend at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM or 3:30 PM on Saturdays. Discover many great hidden places in Haarlem and learn stories about the city's rich history. Get tips on where to go, what to see and where to eat. Peddle past historical churches and famous windmills. Wind your way through the old city center and see the former city gate. Learn about Haarlem's hidden streets and secrets from your professional guide. 

Molen de Adriaan is a working windmill including a museum. The museumpart shows you the development of various types of mills, such as polder mills, flour mills, oil mills and sawmills. The sawmills were instrumental for war and trade ships with which the VOC reached the globe. Molen de Adriaan started to function in 1778 as trasmolen (cement for Roman mortar), in 1802 it was sold to be used as tobacco snuff mill. In 1865 it was converted in to a double grainmill, with wind- and steam power. The introduction of electrical power meant the end of most Dutch windmills. In 1932 the Adriaan burnt down and it took 70 years before it was rebuilt as a wotking grain mill. The Adriaan is a landmark at the river Spaarne very near the centre of Haarlem. In the milling loft below the top you can see the millstones with which grain can be grounded into flour. The flour loft below the stone floor is where the flour is put into bags. Outside on the balcony you are close to the wings and can enjoy the beautiful view of Haarlem at 12 meters height. When a miller is in De Adriaan and with enough wind you will enjoy the turning wings. The span of the wings is 26 meters. Please be aware, that the tour is in English and Dutch. Other languages will be provided with a handout to learn while being on the tour. For safety reasons, you can only go upstairs accompanied by a tour guide.

Haarlem has many historic canals and waterways and what other better way to explore more of the city then by your own private boat. The boats are 100% electric, with a steering wheel and very comfortable pillows make sure you will enjoy the ride. Once you arrive to the dock there is always a host who will be explaining how the boats work. You will be shown you which ways to go and what the most pretty canals there are to take so you can make the most out of your trip. Next to the center, you can also visit the nature, from newborn ducks to Dutch cows in the typical Dutch landscape. After the nature part the 900 year old city of Haarlem has many pretty waterways to offer.

Your challenge starts at Grote Markt, in front of the church’s entrance. All the information you’ll need for your exciting adventure will be found in an email delivered to you before the game. You’ll then embark on a special mission of solving 12 unique riddles, each leading you from one hidden location to the next and unlocking local recommendations and fun facts about Haarlem's history along the way. Curious facts: Get to know more about the city, discover the secrets of the main attractions, and learn about curious facts that you won't read elsewhere. Find monuments and hidden secrets: Our local creator created an interactive walk through the city. Cryptic indications make you wind through the cities streets, inviting you to pay attention to details which you usually won't notice. Once you've arrived at the next stop, you will have to solve a question: open your eyes and mind and use your location to find the right answer! Enjoy: While doing this discovery trail, you will get to know the city from another point of view. Even locals discover new facts while doing secret city trails! Discover unique locations around town that even most locals don’t know about. See renowned landmarks from a different angle, literally. Find independent cheese and candle making shops, discover the cutest courtyards and learn about the city’s curious statues.

Go back in time to the year 1637 with the Escape Tour Haarlem. Frans Hals, the world famous painter, can no longer pay his debts at his favorite bar and had to get money quickly. For this, he hired a few thieves to steal his paintings from the rich so he could resell them. Clever, right? Of course, the police didn't think so and want to arrest him. So Frans must flee! There is only one way out, to find the secret exit of Haarlem. But how? Choose your starting time with your teammates, beginning at anytime day or night. Make your way across the city, checking off tasks to find all the clues you need to reach the secret passage. As you search for clues, marvel at the beautiful sights of the town. Walk past the Grote of St.-Bavokerk, wander through the lovely streets and keep an eye out for the many historic buildings in the city center. Work quickly, and you and your team could set the record for the fastest tour. Good luck!