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9 Boat Tours in Haarlem to Build a Day Around

9 tours  ·  from $19 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 boat tours in Haarlem worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Haarlem: Sightseeing Canal Cruise through the City Center - Boarding at Smidtje Canal Cruises
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Haarlem: Sightseeing Canal Cruise through the City Center

1.Sightseeing Canal Cruise through the City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 762 reviews · 50 min · from $19Our pick

Review of Haarlem’s 50-minute canal cruise, with historic sights, heated boats, audio guides, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“It was nice but we were the only english people on board and the driver decided to not put the audio in english, but only German and Dutch so we were not able to understand.”

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Haarlem: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks - Boarding at Nieuwe Gracht 80
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Haarlem: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

2.Sightseeing Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 398 reviews · 1h 15m · from $34

Cruise Haarlem’s canals in a covered 1954 sloop with local stories, Dutch snacks, cheese, and chilled drinks for $34.

“This tour was wonderful. Very informative and a beautiful view of Haarlem from the water. Mo was an excellent host providing snacks and beverages as well as sharing his own personal history and experiences. If you are in Amsterdam it is only a 20 minute train ride away !”

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Haarlem: Guided Highlights Canal Cruise on Open Boat - The Spaarne River gives you Haarlem’s first wide views
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Haarlem: Guided Highlights Canal Cruise on Open Boat

3.Guided Highlights Canal Cruise on Open Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 363 reviews · 50 min · from $20

Cruise Haarlem’s quiet canals from De Adriaan windmill on a 50-minute electric boat tour with local stories, drinks, and open-air views.

“Great tour in an amazing city, we enjoyed the peaceful canal of the beautiful Haarlem. Learned a bit of its history and culture. Frederiaue and Jasper are excellent tour guides, we had a great time!”

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Haarlem: 50 minutes Boat Cruise - Teylers Museum and Haarlem’s world of science
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Haarlem: 50 minutes Boat Cruise

4.50 minutes Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $22

See Haarlem from its canals on a 50-minute cruise with English audio, landmark views, Dutch architecture, and a friendly skipper.

“This was a great way to see the city and to learn about the history and significance of buildings and sites!”

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Haarlem Open-Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide (Electric Boat) - Cruising Haarlem’s old canals
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Haarlem Open-Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide (Electric Boat)

Haarlem: Dutch Windmill & Spaarne River Sightseeing Cruise - The Spaarne is the real star of the trip
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Haarlem: Dutch Windmill & Spaarne River Sightseeing Cruise

6.Dutch Windmill & Spaarne River Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 152 reviews · from $20

Cruise Haarlem’s Spaarne River past Teylers Museum, two Dutch windmills, the Weighing House, and Amsterdamse Poort for $20.

“the friendly boat's captain, Al had to move us from our boat because the engine was overheating. he kindly arranged for another boat to take the group of us onto the windmill. great service😃”

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Private Haarlem Canal Cruise with Captain (Electric Boat) - What the captain adds to the ride
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Private Haarlem Canal Cruise with Captain (Electric Boat)

7.Private Haarlem Canal Cruise with Captain (Electric Boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Cruise Haarlem’s canals by private electric boat with a local captain, passing Molen De Adriaan and historic city sights for up to 15 people.

“We had a wonderful time during our boat tour through Haarlem! Our captain was very friendly and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. He made sure everyone was comfortable and had a great sense of humor. The ride was smooth, relaxing, and offered beautiful views. Highly recommended, thank you for a memorable trip!”

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Haarlem: De Adriaan Windmill Tour + Open Canal Cruise - Meeting De Adriaan beside the Spaarne
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Haarlem: De Adriaan Windmill Tour + Open Canal Cruise

Haarlem: Self-Drive Private Electric Boat Rental - Haarlem’s historic canals from the captain’s seat
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Haarlem: Self-Drive Private Electric Boat Rental

9.Self-Drive Private Electric Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 2 hours

Take the wheel of a quiet electric boat in Haarlem, cruising historic canals, open water, and green countryside with up to 12 people.

“Ik ben met een paar familieleden en vriendin gaan varen naar molen De Adriaan om daar de as van mij man uit te strooien. Zo fijn dat ik voor dit doel een ‘stil’ bootje heb kunnen huren. De boot as voor fijn bestuurbaar.”

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