expedia
Skip to main content
Two people standing in a cobblestone square with historic buildings in the background. 1
A metal gate with a sign welcoming visitors to Het Lutherse Hofje. 2
A traditional building with a red-tiled roof, a stone fountain, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers. 3
A well-manicured garden with hedges, a central lawn, and a brick building with multiple windows. 4
A detailed map of Haarlem Hofjesstad with labeled buildings and streets. 5

Hidden Courtyards of Haarlem Self-Guided Walking Tour

By Step Quests
Free cancellation available
Price is €9 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
See tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Step beyond Haarlem’s busy streets and discover a quieter side of the city through its hidden hofjes - peaceful historic courtyards tucked away behind the city’s old streets.

This self-guided walking tour takes you through 16 unique locations across Haarlem’s historic centre using the Step Quests app. Discover local stories, architecture, hidden details, and the history behind each courtyard. Start anytime and explore at your own pace, with interactive quiz moments turning your walk into a journey of discovery.

From peaceful hidden gardens to grand historic hofjes connected to merchants, brewers, and local charities, each stop reveals a different side of Haarlem’s character and heritage.

Perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends, and families looking to explore Haarlem beyond the usual tourist paths.

• Explore 16 hidden courtyards across Haarlem
• Discover local stories, architecture, and history
• Enjoy interactive quiz moments
• Start anytime and explore at your own pace

Activity location

  • Frans Loenenhofje
    • 24 Witte Herenstraat
    • 2011 NW, Haarlem, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Frans Loenenhofje
    • 24 Witte Herenstraat
    • 2011 NW, Haarlem, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Check availability

Hidden Courtyards of Haarlem in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Mon 09:00-18:00
  • English
Price details
€9.49 x 1 Traveller€9.49
Total
Price is €9.49

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Self-guided walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lifetime access to the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to publicly accessible courtyards along the route
  • What's includedWhat's included
    GPS-guided navigation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Interactive quiz experience

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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).

Activity itinerary

Frans Loenenhofje

  • 5m
Begin your journey through Haarlem’s hidden courtyards at a hofje founded by wealthy merchant and notorious gambler Frans Loenen. Tucked behind the busy streets of the old town, this peaceful courtyard hides centuries of stories and local history.

Teylers Hofje

  • 5m
Visit one of Haarlem’s most elegant hofjes and discover the legacy of Pieter Teyler van der Hulst, founder of the oldest museum in the Netherlands. Admire the beautiful Neoclassical architecture inspired by the ideals of the Enlightenment.

Hofje van Bakenes

  • 5m
Discover the oldest hofje in the Netherlands and uncover one of Haarlem’s most peaceful hidden corners. Above the entrance gate, a historic rhyme reveals a small clue about the women who once lived here.

Brouwershofje

  • 5m
Explore a courtyard connected to Haarlem’s brewing history and learn how beer workers once found shelter here during the Dutch Golden Age. Discover the stories behind one of the city’s oldest charitable hofjes.

Proveniershof

  • 5m
Wander through one of Haarlem’s largest hofjes and admire the impressive Renaissance gate designed by famous city architect Lieven de Key. Once home to residents who paid for lifelong care, this hidden courtyard offers a fascinating glimpse into Haarlem’s past.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Frans Loenenhofje
    • 24 Witte Herenstraat
    • 2011 NW, Haarlem, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Frans Loenenhofje
    • 24 Witte Herenstraat
    • 2011 NW, Haarlem, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Haarlem your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in Haarlem

With so many things to do in Haarlem, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours and activities in Haarlem. Families, couples and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in Haarlem to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.