Haarlem Centraal Station - here we will start our tour by giving some information about Haarlem and its significant role in the Dutch past;Kenau and Ripperda Monumen - best spot to get to know more about Dutch heroes of the The Eighty Years' War;Hofje - if you have heard this word before, but never knew what it actually means, this is the perfect moment to find it out! In this beautiful cozy yard we would like to tell you about almshouses and medieval charity system in the Netherlands;Grote Markt Cathedral - main square, famous for its huge amount of fabolous sightseeings, such as Weight house; Town Hall; The Butchers' Guild Hall; Museum of modern art; St. Bavo Cathedral, where 10-year-old Mozart played on the former largest pipe organ in the world. Let's find out more about each building and sculpture on this lovely square and, if we are lucky enough, we will definitely try some Dutch delicacies on the farmer market, that happens to here every Saturday;On bikes through the dune reserve with fantastic views we will head towards the North Sea up the road, which goes down. Don't be surprised, this is not a figure of speech at all! The bike paths are perfect here, and not a soul on them. If the bike ride is not for you, we can go by bus. It is as picturesque as the bike ride. Along the way we will stop in the National Park to have a picnic there. If we will be lucky, then we will see rabbits, foxes, deer or the highland cattles!
Netherlands · Heritage Walks
Your Own Holland. Haarlem, the Coastal Dunes and the North Sea
The journey
- 01 Explore Haarlem’s historic centre with a local guide
- 02 Visit Grote Markt, hofjes, and St. Bavo Cathedral
- 03 Learn about Dutch history and heroes of the Eighty Years' War
- 04 Ride through the coastal dune reserve toward the North Sea
- 05 Option to go by bus instead of bike
- 06 Picnic stop in the national park
- 07 Look out for rabbits, foxes, deer, and Highland cattle
- 08 Enjoy a full-day mix of heritage, nature, and seaside scenery
Discover a different side of Holland on this full-day experience from Haarlem, combining historic city sights with a scenic journey through the coastal dunes to the North Sea. Ideal for travellers who want to see both culture and nature in one day, this tour explores Haarlem’s rich past, charming hofjes, and landmark-filled main square before heading out into the dune landscape.
Along the way, you’ll learn about Dutch history, admire notable architecture, and enjoy time in the national park for a picnic stop. Travel through the dunes by bike for the full local experience, or choose the bus option if preferred — either way, expect beautiful views and the chance to spot wildlife such as rabbits, foxes, deer, or Highland cattle.
Discover a different side of Holland on this full-day experience from Haarlem, combining historic city sights with a scenic journey through the coastal dunes to the North Sea.
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What's Not Included
- Use of bicycle
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
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- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
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Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Haarlem.
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