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

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About the Activity

Discover the fascinating story 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.

2 hours 30 minutes

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Certified English-speaking guide

Walking tour

Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes

A tip for the guide

Caveat Emptor - When visiting on a Sunday all the Hofjes in Haarlem are closed for public viewing.

The Hofjes close daily at 5pm therefore the Summer tours starting at 5pm do not go inside the Hofjes

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Grote Markt

Grote Markt, , Haarlem, The NetherlandsThis 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.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

In the Grote Markt (main square) next to the entrance of the Grote Kerk of Sint Bavo (great church) there is an enormous Statue of Laurens Jansz Coster holding up a letter A, this is the meeting point and starting point for the tour. Grote Markt, 2011 NZ Haarlem 9JJP+HJ HaarlemView Location

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Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation 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)

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Amsterdam time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Haarlem Walking ToursCreated on 30 Mar 2019Created on 28 Aug 2024

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