Public open canal tour Haarlem
Enjoy a cruise through Haarlem’s canals in a luxurious open boat!
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Public open canal tour Haarlem
Join our open canal tour in Haarlem for the best views of this beautiful city!
Our open boats feature comfortable cushions and an enthusiastic live guide who will share the stories of Haarlem with you. Ice-cold drinks and snacks are available on board.
We depart from the windmill “De Adriaan”—one of the highlights of this tour. Thanks to our open sloops, we’re able to cruise through the smaller canals of historic Haarlem.
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Haarlem canal tour: "A real Dutch experience."
When you join our open canal tour, you’ll experience Haarlem at its best. Low bridges, beautiful canal houses, and lively terraces full of people enjoying themselves along the way.
No outdated audio guides—just real stories told by our local Haarlem captains.
Questions are always welcome; we aim to make the tour fun and interactive.
The historic city centre tour lasts 50 minutes and starts and ends at the windmill “De Adriaan” (Papentorenvest 1).
Our boats depart every hour at: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, and 17:00.
Please arrive 15 minutes in advance to secure a good seat on board. Tickets can also be purchased on board, but we recommend making a reservation as tours are often fully booked.
When the weather is good (which it usually is), this is the best way to experience Haarlem by boat. In case of bad weather, you can cancel or reschedule free of charge.
Join Haarlem’s most popular canal tour on a luxury sloop and cruise like a local.
Canal tour Haarlem in combination with a visit of Windmill Adriaan.
Book your canal tour in combination with a visit to windmill De Adriaan at Papentorenvest 1A.
This special windmill plays an important role in the history of Haarlem. A visit to the mill combined with the canal tour allows you to experience everything Haarlem has to offer in a convenient way.
The enthousiastic guides will share the history of the windmill with you as they show you around.
- The tour takes about +/- 45 minutes
- This tour offers you to the best views of Haarlem
- Can be booked directly in combination with a canal tour; departure is in front of the mill
- The combi ticket costs just €29,50
A canal cruise through Haarlem with skipper
The captain of this canal cruise adds a personal touch to your experience. As you sail on a beautiful sloop through both the hidden and well-known canals, your skipper will share fun anecdotes about the city and ensure an unforgettable day—all in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Tailor-made canal cruise in Haarlem
As locals, we are happy to discuss a customized canal cruise for you and your group.
The cost of a cruise depends on the number of people and your catering preferences. As we have several boats available, we can also accommodate larger groups. Please feel free to contact us to discuss the options.
Luxury boat
Onboard toilet
Comfortable seat cushions
Rent a boat in Haarlem without a skipper
We offer a wide range of catering options to make your cruise as comfortable and complete as possible.
Still have questions?
We’re happy to help and think with you plan the perfect day. We’re available to assist you by phone and email.
Google reviews
“Hele ruime boot met luxe kussens.Makkelijk te besturen. Wij hebben genoten. Het is zeker aan te bevelen om het ook een keertje te doen! wij hebben hem in de haven Heemstede gehuurd.”
Jitka Goedhart
“We hadden een vrijgezellenfeest voor mijn beste vriendin geregeld en afsluitend hebben we met Luxe Sloepen Haarlem heerlijk gevaren met schipper Menno (top schipper!!✨) alles was super goed geregeld. Kortom, een dag om nooit te vergeten!”
Lisa Wind
“Top middag/ avond met 30 mensen op een boot en toch volop de ruimte ! Prachtige boot en wat een relaxte schipper Hugo .Heerlijk hapjes voor aan boord en meer dan voldoende drankjes aanwezig . Hug zorgde dat 3 later kom er ergens anders op konden stappen dank daarvoor !”
Anita Griekspoor
“Zeer makkelijk reserveren. Prima gratis parkeren in de buurt van de haven. Goede uitleg gekregen en toen op pad met de luxe sloep met heerlijke kussens. Picknick mandje mee en varen maar! Aanrader!”
Liesbeth Dnkers
Contact with Luxe Sloepen Haarlem
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Please feel free to contact us without any obligation!
We are happy to assist you by phone +31627375050 as well as via the form/mail below. Also to place an option or request a price for a booking you can always reach us!
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