Haarlem Canal Cruise: Scenic Waterway Tour

Discover Haarlem’s hidden gems on an intimate canal tour. Enjoy live commentary, comfy seating, and refreshments. Book your relaxing cruise today.

Duration: 55 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Haarlem - Join the captain/guide at the central Haarlem dock

Enjoy comfortable seating with cushions

Experience live storytelling and receive local recommendations

Sail through the city canals and the Spaarne River

Return to the original location

What's Included
  • Skipper
Additional Information

Discover the allure of Haarlem as the locals do: from the water.
Hop on a chic, cozy open electric sloop and glide through Haarlem’s historic canals and along the Spaarne River. With a live guide on board (not just an audio recording), you’ll learn the stories behind the city’s oldest structures, stunning bridges, and secret waterways—plus plenty of fun…

Location
Papentorenvest 1A
Papentorenvest
@Windmill the Adriaan At the dock in front of the windmill. We are there +- 10 minutes before the hour and always leave at exactly the whole hour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Maithecampbell
Jun 1, 2026
Great Sunday spent in the canals of Haarlem - It was a great storytelling experience about Haarlem as a merchant city and how it was founded. The tour guide was excellent, and the skipper was very experienced, expertly navigating through the busy Sunday boat traffic, along narrow canals, and under very low bridges. The kids loved it, and so did my family who were visiting Haarlem. We all had a wonderful time. Highly recommended!
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Lbcalhoun
May 29, 2026
Lovely trip through the... - Lovely trip through the canals. I learned a lot and enjoyed it. I was the only person booked at the time I selected. I am grateful that they ran the tour. Other operators might have canceled, but Luxe Sloepen ran it just for me!
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Giselaba1475dq
May 28, 2026
Fine and professional tour - Very nice boat tour, fine impressions, friendly service, and competent entertainment
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Louis_b
May 26, 2026
Wonderful trip through Haarlem! - Nice boat trip on Saturday May 23 through Haarlem, smooth tour guides Mees and Maurits have made the hour very pleasant.
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Terril_a
May 22, 2026
Highly recommend! - Our guide Warden was knowledgeable and entertaining. The boat was clean and quiet. A very relaxing way to learn about the history of Haarlem and admire the beautiful architecture. Highly recommend!
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Lynette_h
May 16, 2026
Great tour in Haarlem - Wonderful tour and our guide was great! Would highly recommend this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and asked about our experiences to make the tour even more personalized.
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Mejane447
May 14, 2026
Rain or Shine - Peter was a very knowledgeable guide and very happy to share Haarlem history!
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Bethby6681yq
May 13, 2026
Wonderful trip - Wonderful trip!! Captain taught us so much about the history of Haarlem
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Gary_d
May 10, 2026
A must tour of Haarlem - Relaxed and very information, knowing that your in the hands of a professional that is passionate about Haarlem. He was very well prepared and the group interaction was excellent
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Sherra_g
May 6, 2026
The captain of the boat... - The captain of the boat was an experienced person with all round knowledge. His management if language was excellent as different nationalities were onboard.
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From $21
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).