Duration
Discover Haarlem’s charm on a 90-minute Spaarne River canal cruise, guided through scenic windmills, landmarks, and picturesque waterways.
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Set off on a 90-minute canal cruise through Haarlem, gliding along the scenic Spaarne River past windmills, houseboats, and historic streetscapes.
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Learn about the city as you go with an experienced skipper and multilingual audio commentary available in five languages.
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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.
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Designed for all ages, the cruise includes coloring supplies for kids, making it a relaxed and family-friendly outing.
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Did you know? The Waag once served as a weigh house during the Dutch Golden Age, playing a role in Haarlem’s thriving trade.
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90-minute canal cruise on the Spaarne River
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Experienced guiding skipper
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Audio commentary in English, Dutch, German, French, and Spanish
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Coloring supplies for children
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- TOTAL DURATION90 minutesMODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship
1 Boarding point
Sights covered
Teylers Museum
Windmill De Adriaan
Nieuwe Gracht
Jopenkerk
Stadsschouwburg
Frans Hals 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
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This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.
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Prams and strollers can be brought on board.
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Guide dogs are permitted.
Additional information
- Tip: If you have binoculars, bring them along—you may spot wildlife along the Spaarne River banks.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
Boarding point
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Board your cruise at Smidtje Canal Cruises.
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Address: Spaarne 11A, 2011 CC Haarlem, Netherlands.
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Landmark: Look for the boathouse.
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