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

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Haarlem, Netherlands
Local legend says Laurens Janszoon Coster invented the printing press, is there any truth to the legend? find out on my tour.
The Grote Markt or great market and town square, find out who built the iconic gable houses.
Beautiful stained glass in the old V&D department store
I know all the best places to make sure you get the best holiday photos.
The garden of Teylers Hofje find out a little about early social housing in Holland.
A lucky shot of the Frans Halls Museum with no people in sight!
This marks the goldsmiths guild, find out a little more about guilds,fires, plagues and angry peasants in Medieval and Renaissance Haarlem.

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Certified English-speaking guide
  • Walking tour
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • 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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Meeting Location

Start Time • 10:30 AM

What To Expect

Grote Markt

This 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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travellers with difficulty walking (the tour covers 4 km or 2.5 miles)
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-135821P1

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