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
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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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Deborah_b
Mar 6, 2026
A wonderful trip with... - A wonderful trip with detailed history of Haarlem from our knowledgable guide. The boat was very comfortable. Thoroughly recommend this canal tour.
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Navigator57966250451
Mar 6, 2026
Great - Great cruise. The guide made it worth every penny!
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632jardens
Dec 1, 2025
Great experience! - Very nice cruise with many stories about haarlem. Would recommend this cruise to anyone. Nice host and skipper!
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Rook_m
Oct 2, 2025
My tour guide was very... - My tour guide was very friendly and engaging, spoke perfect English, and was happy to answer all my questions about the history of Haarlem. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting the city!
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Wendy_r
Sep 28, 2025
We had a wonderful time yesterday... - We sailed with our friends yesterday. Our skipper and guide quietly told nice things about Haarlem! Was a fun hour! Enjoyed it!
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Annevdh
Sep 25, 2025
The river Spaarne is 5m deep in the middle - Lovely trip along river and canals surrounding Haarlem. Interesting guide with lots of information. Pleasant way to spend 50 minutes, we’d the added bonus of sunny weather.
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Wilcow464
Sep 24, 2025
Recommended for a historic, pleasant cruise - After a reservation we nine neat message and also the day before a welcome mail. We were the only sign-ups so we had a private trip with the two of us. A friendly guide with a lot of passion for Haarlem! Heard a lot of things and also got tips to go! As a result, in a surprising way we got into ‘the dome’, a must to look there when you are in Haarlem.
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Vashonbarb
Sep 19, 2025
Well worth it! Go! - I love Haarlem and this is the first time I went with friends on this canal tour. The guides were enthusiastic about their city and well versed on its history. It was fun and relaxing and beautiful. Thank you!
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Jillch3431th
Sep 17, 2025
A cruise along the canals of Haarlem - It was very enjoyable. Our guide was very fluent in English and knew a lot about the history of Haarlem. He was able to answer all of our questions. I found it excellent value and fun !!
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917gerrym
Sep 14, 2025
A worthwhile Trip - A fun experience with a good humoured guide who explained everything in multiple languages. A fantastic way to see the city, especially if the sun is shining.
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From $28
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).