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Saint Bavo Church, Haarlem

Saint Bavo Church, Haarlem: Our most recommended tours and activities

Haarlem: Open Boat City Highlights Cruise

1. Haarlem: Open Boat City Highlights Cruise

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.

From Amsterdam: Haarlem Private Day-Trip

2. From Amsterdam: Haarlem Private Day-Trip

Along with your friendly, local guide, enjoy an authentic Haarlem experience on a personalized tour. Explore this picturesque city’s history, culture, and fantastic food scene as you’re led down quaint streets (those off the well-trodden tourist trail) flanked by grand architecture. You'll be paired with guides that are passionate about the place they call home and who choose to spend their free time sharing it with like-minded travelers matched to them. Meet your host at Amsterdam Station (or directly in Haarlem) and begin to explore this university town, an enchanting hub of leafy courtyards, gabled houses, and monuments dating back almost 800 years. Walk along tranquil canals and explore Haarlem’s quaint cobbled streets, straight from the pages of a storybook, while marvelling at grand gothic-style churches and turning down the lesser-known streets and exploring hidden gems. Peer into cosy bars, fine cafes, and the unique stores that have given Haarlem a reputation as one of the world’s best shopping cities. Visit Molen de Adriaan, a traditional windmill and a striking feature of Haarlem’s skyline for centuries. See the monumental Grote Kerk, a Protestant church in the city center that’s home to a world-famous gilded organ and a treasure trove of medieval art. Join locals browsing stalls selling fresh produce, local cheeses, clothes, and antiques at Grote Markt, an authentic taste of the day-to-day life of Haarlem’s people, and admire the grand buildings lining even the quietest of streets. Of course, in a city famed for having the best museums in the Netherlands, it would be a crime not to explore them. The Frans Hals Museum is always an excellent choice. Your itinerary can be personalized according to your preferences. Once you’ve booked, someone from the local partner's team will be in touch so arrange any preferences or special requirements.

Haarlem: Off-The-Beaten Path Walking Tour

3. Haarlem: Off-The-Beaten Path Walking Tour

Escape the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam for the day and explore the charming city of Haarlem on this walking tour. Discover a windmill along the river, a grand cathedral, beautiful historical houses with classical facades, hidden courtyards, and narrow streets Meet your guide right outside Haarlem Central Station and begin your off-the-beaten path walking tour. Learn more about the city's history as the home of 17th-century aristocrats and see how this is reflected in the lavish architecture of the city. Soak up the city's medieval character as you wander through cobble-stoned streets and narrow alleys. Admire hidden courtyards and pass by beautiful historical sights. As you walk, let yourself be entertained by your guide's interesting stories.

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What people are saying about Saint Bavo Church, Haarlem

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Getting to know Haarlem in this way is highly recommended… Yoah the guide is very informative and you will come to unique places in the city center of Haarlem. I now know my way around this exciting and welcoming city with so much important and interesting history.

A charming and very informative guide, my son and I thoroughly enjoyed the walk. I would be happy to recommend it to anyone visiting Haarlem, so good to see places off the beaten track.

We had a wonderful afternoon with Yoah. She was very informative, fun and enjoyable. We all enjoyed our time in Haarlem.