Sightseeing Cruises

Haarlem City Canal Cruise on Spaarne River

Discover Haarlem’s charm on a 90-minute Spaarne River canal cruise, guided through scenic windmills, landmarks, and picturesque waterways.

Set off on a 90-minute canal cruise through Haarlem, gliding along the scenic Spaarne River past windmills, houseboats, and historic streetscapes.

Learn about the city as you go with an experienced skipper and multilingual audio commentary available in five languages.

Pass by Haarlem’s top landmarks, including the De Adriaan Windmill, the historic Waag, Teylers Court, the Frans Hals Museum, the Jopen Church, and the renowned Teylers Museum.

Designed for all ages, the cruise includes coloring supplies for kids, making it a relaxed and family-friendly outing.

Did you know? The Waag once served as a weigh house during the Dutch Golden Age, playing a role in Haarlem’s thriving trade.

90-minute canal cruise on the Spaarne River

Experienced guiding skipper

Audio commentary in English, Dutch, German, French, and Spanish

Coloring supplies for children

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship
Timeline
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1 Boarding point
Smidtje Canal Cruises
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Sights covered
Teylers Museum

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

What to bring

Please keep your tickets and a valid ID handy for entry.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, tripods, and professional filming equipment are not allowed on board.

Accessibility

This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Prams and strollers can be brought on board.

Guide dogs are permitted.

Additional information

Tip: If you have binoculars, bring them along—you may spot wildlife along the Spaarne River banks.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Smidtje Canal Cruises.

Address: Spaarne 11A, 2011 CC Haarlem, Netherlands.

Landmark: Look for the boathouse.

Get directions to the boarding point

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