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A canal with boats and historic buildings along the water. 1
Three people sitting on a bench with orange cushions, a canal, and historic buildings in the background. 2
A canal boat with passengers taking a selfie. 3
A boat named 'Frans Hals' on a canal with buildings and trees in the background. 4
A boat with 'Smidtjé Canal Cruises' written on it, docked near a canal with buildings in the background. 5

Haarlem: Scenic Canal Cruise through the Old City of Haarlem

By Smidtje Canal Cruises - Haarlem
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is €17 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 50m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Family friendly 50 minute cruise through Haarlem’s canals
  • Pass Teylers Museum, windmill De Adriaan and Frans Hals Museum
  • Panorama roof opens with sun and closes with rain
  • Open rear deck for clear photos of Haarlem’s landmarks
  • Comfortable (heated) boats with toilet on board

Activity location

    • Haarlem
    • Haarlem, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Spaarne 11A, 2011 CC Haarlem, Netherlands | Meet at Smidtje Canal Cruises, located across the canal from Teylers Museum, on the river 't Spaarne.
    • Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands

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Combine your cruise with Dutch Stroopwafel workshop

  • Activity duration is 50 minutes50m
    50m
  • English

After the cruise, take a short 10-minute walk to Wafels & Wonders for a hands-on stroopwafel workshop. Learn to prepare dough, bake waffles, and customise your stroopwafel with toppings like chocolate, marshmallows, and carame

Price details
€16.91 x 1 Adult€16.91
Total
Price is €16.91

Combine your cruise with Teylers Museum

  • Activity duration is 50 minutes50m
    50m
  • English

With this exclusive combi ticket it is not mandatory to book both activities on the same day. However, no more than 24H may pass between the two activities.

Please redeem your ticket for the museum at the Smidtje Canal Cruises Haarlem

Price details
€16.91 x 1 Adult€16.91
Total
Price is €16.91

Haarlem: Sightseeing Canal Cruise through the City Centre

  • Activity duration is 50 minutes50m
    50m
  • English
Price details
€16.91 x 1 Adult€16.91
Total
Price is €16.91

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    50-minute canal cruise

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Discover Haarlem from the water on a comfortable 50 minute cruise designed for all ages. Your local skipper guides you past Teylers Museum, windmill De Adriaan, the lively Jopen church and the Frans Hals Museum. As you sail the historic canals, you hear stories that bring the city’s past and hidden corners to life.

Snacks and drinks can be purchased at the boarding location and taken on board, or enjoyed on the spacious terrace overlooking the Spaarne river. The local skipper knows Haarlem’s canals inside out and shares insights that keep both adults and children engaged. An audio guide is available in five languages.

In summer, open boats offer clear views and great photo moments. During colder days, heated covered boats ensure a warm and comfortable cruise in any weather. The boat features a panorama roof that opens with sunshine and closes if it rains, ensuring pleasant views in any weather. The open rear deck provides unobstructed views for excellent photos.

Location

Activity location

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    • Haarlem
    • Haarlem, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Spaarne 11A, 2011 CC Haarlem, Netherlands | Meet at Smidtje Canal Cruises, located across the canal from Teylers Museum, on the river 't Spaarne.
    • Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands