Hoorn Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

We caught the ferry from Volendam to Marken and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was a cool showery day for the ride but this just made the experience even more enchanting. The staff on the ferry were friendly and welcoming

Went by boat from Volendam to Marken on August 6th. Beautiful trip. On this trip I lost a little piece of my mother. That was found and sent to me by the company. What a fantastic service!!!!

I didn't know exactly what to expect from a visit to Hoorn or if there would be a lot of interesting things during the visit. And I was pleasantly surprised.The guide explained how Hoorn got started when it was all muddy and how they drained the earth so they could settle. He knows how to bring enough context to make it interesting but not too much either.Later we saw some beautiful buildings from the 1600s. I enjoyed how the guide could bring a place to live. At one building he showed us pictures of important inhabitants. He told us how they would walk through the streets in their best clothes when a special guest visited the town. Then he told us: and they were meeting in this room that you see over there in the building opposite the street.Hoorn is a beautiful city, with great history and I'm glad we had a guide who could tell it in an interesting and entertaining way.

Amazing food tour! I highly recommend it!!

We had an amazing time on this city tour! A huge thank you to our guide, Wybe Jan, who was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He was friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and shared so many interesting stories that made the tour both enjoyable and memorable. Thanks to him, we discovered the city from a whole new perspective. I highly recommend this tour!

Strenuous walk to the glacier… but take your time, it’s worth it! Cool Destinations guide was very knowledgeable.

Just great😃 Bram, the boss wonderfully conveys the story of Hoorn and more... We have had a fantastic time, enjoyed sun and delicious drinks. Always pull your head in nicely 😅 Thank you🙏

Super fun and educational treasure hunt with friends done in Hoorn. Everything was clear regarding logging in and using the link! Very nice varied route. And we found it what it was very nice sunny weather! Highly recommended!!

With friends the treasure hunt through Hoorn done. Clear data in terms of login and use of the app. Very nice and educational questions to answer! Nice route through the city! And a side effect: we had super nice weather and that makes everything even more beautiful! Highly recommended!

Super nice food tour with girlfriends. Hugely enjoyed it! Nice variety of dishes, enthusiastic guide and cozy Mood. Definitely recommended to do together!

I strongly recommand ! It was a nice trip and very handy to move from one place to an other un thé city!

We would like to give a big compliment to Yvette, who helped us during our day in Volendam. She gave us clear and enthusiastic information about the Volendam Marken Express and calmly took the time to explain the different 3-package deals.Thanks to her clear explanation, we knew exactly what the possibilities were and didn’t have to worry about making the right choice. No choice stress, but just relax and enjoy our day in Volendam!Yvette was friendly, helpful and professional and her personal attention really made a difference. Kudos to her! Definitely someone who makes sure your day starts right away. 🌷Farah

A very nice cruise on the Ijsselmeer with a nice view of the harbors from the boat. The combination between Volendam and Marken is a very nice day out in your own country. The sailing times are ideal so you don't have to wait too long. It would be useful if you could scan your online ticket, so that you don't still have to wait in line.

Excellent and very informative tour of beautiful Hoorn. Wybe is very knowledgeable and pleasant, great source of historical facts and stories. Highly recommend his services.

Hoorn is a beautiful port city. You have beautiful monuments. In May and June there are free walking tours on Fridays beginning of the evening of Association Oud Hoorn. Hoorn is highly recommended for a wonderful weekend away.

Very great and friendly ride with the electrically powered water taxi. Drinks were provided . We would repeat that.