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Your Own Holland. Haarlem: A Tour Around Unusual Places

Haarlem Private Tour - We will talk about their connection to religion, about modern use of religious buildings, about aristocracy and also about modern art. We will tell you how Haarlem became one of the most important cities in the country and why there is "Harlem" in New-York!

We will talk about their connection to religion, about modern use of religious buildings, about aristocracy and also about modern art. We will tell you how Haarlem became one of the most important cities in the country and why there is "Harlem" in New-York!

Haarlem Private Tour - We will visit magnificent mansions, which belonged to the richest merchants. In the modern time these are not only museums, but cute shops and lovely cafes. We will see the old weight chamber, cathedrals and the residence of the Knights Hospitallers.

We will visit magnificent mansions, which belonged to the richest merchants. In the modern time these are not only museums, but cute shops and lovely cafes. We will see the old weight chamber, cathedrals and the residence of the Knights Hospitallers.

Haarlem Private Tour - Did you read fairy tales as a child? Silly question, of course you did! Then you will definitely recognize Haarlem from the first glance! It is a place where wizards live, pretending to be the watchmaker masters; unicorns clatter at night and all the millers bequest cunning puss in boots to their sons.

Did you read fairy tales as a child? Silly question, of course you did! Then you will definitely recognize Haarlem from the first glance! It is a place where wizards live, pretending to be the watchmaker masters; unicorns clatter at night and all the millers bequest cunning puss in boots to their sons.

Haarlem Private Tour - This is an individual tour, that is why we will be telling you everything that interests you: country's history, Dutch economy, local traditions, innovations, design, traditional cuisine, art, social and ecological projects etc. We guarantee that after all you will have a clear image about the country and local people.

This is an individual tour, that is why we will be telling you everything that interests you: country's history, Dutch economy, local traditions, innovations, design, traditional cuisine, art, social and ecological projects etc. We guarantee that after all you will have a clear image about the country and local people.

Haarlem Private Tour - Discover the medieval streets of Haarlem, a quaint city just north of Amsterdam, on this walking tour through its old town. With a private guide, walk along the canals and through its alleys to learn more about the history of the old merchant city. Discover important landmarks, including the Grote Markt and St. Bavo Cathedral, as well as hidden gems in the city.

Discover the medieval streets of Haarlem, a quaint city just north of Amsterdam, on this walking tour through its old town. With a private guide, walk along the canals and through its alleys to learn more about the history of the old merchant city. Discover important landmarks, including the Grote Markt and St. Bavo Cathedral, as well as hidden gems in the city.

Haarlem Private Tour - It takes 15 minutes to get to the North Sea from Harlem by train. However the best way is to go there by bike which can be rented after our Harlem tour. The bike route will go through dunes with pine trees, lakes and heather, among which Highland cattles graze and curious little rabbits jump out to stare at you.

It takes 15 minutes to get to the North Sea from Harlem by train. However the best way is to go there by bike which can be rented after our Harlem tour. The bike route will go through dunes with pine trees, lakes and heather, among which Highland cattles graze and curious little rabbits jump out to stare at you.

Your Own Holland. Haarlem: A Tour Around Unusual Places

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2023

Anastasia A.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

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Haarlem

English, Russian (Native), Ukrainian (Native)

3 hours

Private tour (only you and Anastasia A.)

Up to 10 people

In addition to beauty, high density of attractions per unit area, Haarlem has a lot of advantages! Perhaps, you won't be able to find another city with so many secret yards and little streets that are so dear to your heart, leading to an almshouse or even the Red Light District. Moreover, you can find excellent beer which is brewed inside one of Haarlem's cathedrals, or walk through the farmer's market, which is considered to be the best in the province - and those are just little treats.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Haarlem Railway Station - 2011LR Haarlem

10:00 AM

Haarlem Railway Station

We will meet each other in Haarlem at one of the most beautiful train stations of the country. Here we will start our tour by giving some information about Haarlem and its significant role in the Dutch past.

10:20 AM

Kenau and Ripperda Monument

Kenau and Ripperda Monument - best spot to get to know more about Dutch heroes of the The Eighty Years' War.

10:30 AM

Sculpture of Malle Babbe

This is a time to finally meet one of the locals and to find out some mysterious myths and legends of this city and its surroundings behind the city wall!

10:50 AM

Teylers Museum (Pass By)

Let’s figure out what was so special in this city back to the Golden Age! Here we would like to show you one of the richest merchant house and tell you more about Naval history of the Netherlands and its influence on people's’ lifestyle.

11:20 AM

Hofje van Bakenes

Hofje - if you have heard this word before, but never knew what it actually means, this is the perfect moment to find it out! In this beautiful cozy yard we would like to tell you about almshouses and medieval charity system in the Netherlands.

11:50 AM

'Hiding place'

Where we would like to tell you about the World War II and to find out more about Dutch heroes.

12:10 PM

Frans Hals Museum (Pass By)

Frans Hals museum - do you remember our friend Malle Babbe, the one we met at the beginning of our tour? Let’s meet more Harlemmers from the Frans Hals paintings and find our why he became one of the main artists of that times?

12:30 PM

Grote Markt Square

Making our way through narrow alleys and the local Red Light District, we will get to the luxurious market square with an incredible town hall building, meat guild and St. Bavo's Cathedral. Once upon a time, Mozart and Mendelssohn played on its organ! If we will be lucky to get there on Saturday, we will then have a walk around the picturesque market, taste delicious cheese and Dutch herring, while listening to the sound of bells.

01:00 PM

The Jopen brewery

De Jopenkerk brewery - former church which turned to be the best spot to taste some great local beer made according to the 15th century recipe! Out tour ends here, but you can stay and take a break after such a wonderful walk!

Ending Point

Jopenkerk Haarlem - Gedempte Voldersgracht 2, 2011WD Haarlem

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

- a private guide

What‘s not included

- snacks and drinks

Tour Important Information

* This is an individual walking tour. That is why we will be telling you everything that interests you: country's history, Dutch economy, local traditions, innovations, design, traditional cuisine, art, social and ecological projects etc. We guarantee that after all you will have a clear image about the country and local people.

* This tour is conducted by a team of guides (Anastasia, Sasha, Anna, Kate, Olga, Hanna).

* We do not visit Teylers Museum and Frans Hals Museum during this tour.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2023

Anastasia A.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Anastasia A.

My tours were born from my passion for traveling and studying other cultures, from my avid late-night reading, and from meeting amazing, bright, and talented people from around the world. And, of course, it sprouted from my love for storytelling :). Now, there are 10 of us - guides in the Netherlands, Belgium, Serbia, Hungary, and Morocco. We are historians, designers, physicists, journalists, sociologists, and art historians. I am thrilled to share my knowledge and show you these fabulous and hidden places from a tourist's perspective. My team would be delighted to accompany you on this adventure full of unexpected discoveries as we travel through the centuries and immerse ourselves in the local culture!

Reviews

Hm N.

5 / 5

Apr 27, 2024

Half-Day Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Zaanse Schans

Apr 27, 2024

Amsterdam

4 hours 30 mins

“Beautiful Day at Zaanse Schans”

We were lucky to have sunshine on the day we visited Zaanse Schans. Our guide Marie's smile is as bright as the sunshine. She is patient and caring, sharing with us stories of the windmills and brought us to the cheese and chocolate places. The drinks at the cafe are lovely. We also enjoyed the special area she showed us at Amsterdam Ctrl Train Station.