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From Amsterdam: Private Haarlem Day Trip with St. Bavo Entry

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About this activity

Leave Amsterdam’s crowds behind and reach Haarlem by fast train on a private 5-hour day trip with a local guide. Meet at your central Amsterdam hotel or Amsterdam Centraal Station, then travel together with round-trip train tickets included. Explore Haarlem’s historic centre on foot at a comfortable pace. See Grote Markt, St. Bavo Church, Molen De Adriaan, the Corrie ten Boom House, Teylers Museum, Frans Hals Museum, and other local landmarks. Admission to St. Bavo Church is included; other museum tickets are not included unless confirmed separately. Because this is a private tour, the route can be adjusted to your interests, whether you enjoy history, architecture, art, or quieter streets away from Amsterdam’s busiest areas. • Reach Haarlem easily by fast train from Amsterdam • Travel with round-trip train tickets included • Explore at your own pace with a private local guide • Enjoy a flexible walking route based on your interests

Highlights

    What's included

    • Round-trip fast train tickets between Amsterdam and Haarlem
    • Tickets to the St.Bavo Church
    • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
    • Customised 5-hour private walking tour with a local guide

    Not included

    • Food and drinks
    • Any additional transportation outside the included train journey
    • Entrance fee Frans Hals Museum (optional) €15
    • Entrance fee Teylers Museum (optional) €16
    • Gratuities (optional)

    Itinerary

    1. Begin your Haarlem visit at the iconic St. Bavo Church, overlooking the historic Grote Markt. Step inside to admire its impressive Gothic interior and the renowned Müller organ, famously played by Mozart when he was 10 years old. Your guide will introduce the church’s history and its importance to Haarlem.

      20 minutesAdmission included

    2. Continue through Haarlem’s lively central square, surrounded by historic buildings, cafés, and local shops. Your guide will introduce the square and explain its importance as the heart of Haarlem’s historic centre.

      20 minutesAdmission free

    3. Walk past the former home of Corrie ten Boom and her family, who helped shelter Jewish people during World War II. Your guide will share the historical context behind one of Haarlem’s most meaningful landmarks.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    4. Frans Hals Museum

      Pass the Frans Hals Museum, known for its Dutch Golden Age collection and its connection to the celebrated Haarlem painter Frans Hals. Your guide will explain the museum’s importance to the city’s artistic heritage.

      20 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    5. Explore Haarlem’s charming canals, peaceful streets, and hidden alleyways while your guide shares stories about the city’s history and local culture. Depending on the group’s interests and available time, you may also browse independent shops or stop for lunch at your own expense.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    6. Teylers Museum

      See Teylers Museum, recognized as the oldest museum in the Netherlands. Your guide will introduce its historic setting and its connection with art, science, and natural history.

      30 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    7. Admire Molen De Adriaan, Haarlem’s picturesque riverside windmill and one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Learn about its place in Haarlem’s history and enjoy an opportunity to view and photograph it from outside.

      20 minutesAdmission not included

    8. See De Koepel, Haarlem’s distinctive former domed prison. Learn how this historic building has been transformed into a modern cultural and creative space, reflecting the city’s combination of history and innovation.

      20 minutesAdmission free

    Meeting point

    Meet your guide outside Amsterdam Centraal Station, beside the tower on the right when facing the station’s main entrance. Your guide will confirm the meeting details before the tour.

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    Pickup

    • Pickup, or meet at the start point
    • 6 hotels are served
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
    • Pickup begins 5 min before departure

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
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    Product code
    5487744P2

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