10 Tastes of Haarlem Food Tour: Full Meal, 15 min from Amsterdam
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Haarlem is 15 minutes from Amsterdam by direct train and a different world. Older than Amsterdam by 60 years, with a Gothic cathedral, the country's first museum, and more restaurants per resident than any other Dutch city. Small private group up to 12. Three to four hours, 10 tastings at handpicked family-run venues. Indonesian warung opener, artisan cheese, Droste-tradition chocolate, hot Dutch friet, stamppot, plus a finale with two historic beers, bitterballen and a cheese stick inside a former church turned brewery. Your guide tells the real history. The 1573 siege. Frans Hals, the Dutch master, is buried here. Tulip Mania crashed at a Haarlem auction in 1637. The lying stones at Teylers Museum. For couples, families and corporate teams. Vegetarian, pescetarian and gluten-free accommodated. Tours in English or Dutch. Optional walking pickup from Haarlem city center hotels.
Your experience
Stop 1
Meet your guide at the station, a 15 min train ride from Asmterdam! Have a personal meet and greet and make a little plan customized to your food and haarlem wishes
Stop 2
Explore haarlem on a customized handpicked tour with your private local guide
Stop 3
Do you like it fresh? We can visit the Fish Market to experience the freshest seafood Haarlem has to offer. Browse the stalls selling a variety of locally caught fish, shrimp, and shellfish.
Stop 4
The Grote Kerk, or St. Bavo Church, is Haarlem's iconic landmark, renowned for its stunning Gothic architecture and historic significance.
Stop 5
Begin your tour with a visit to a cheese shop on one of Haarlem's oldest streets. Sample a variety of artisanal Dutch cheeses while your guide shares insights into Haarlem's cheese-making traditions.
Stop 6
If you'd like we can visit De Jopenkerk, a former church turned into beer brewery, located in the heart of Haarlem. Here, you can choose in a selection of 10 locally brewed craft beers, each with its own unique flavor profile. They even have gluten free beer!
Stop 7
Visit the oldest pharmacy! Van der Pigge Apotheek: Historic Haarlem pharmacy since 1849. Explore traditional remedies, taste teas, attend workshops, and relax in the café. Taste some drop.
Stop 8
Visit the oldest cafe in haarlem! Taste classic dishes like stamppot (mashed potatoes with vegetables) or our famous erwtensoep (pea soup).
What’s included
- 10 food and drink tastings at 5 family-run venues, full meal worth
- Adapted route for vegetarian, pescetarian, and most gluten-free preferences
- Local craft beer tasting at a brewery housed in a former church
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- Optional walking pickup from Haarlem city center hotels
- Insider recommendations for what to do in Haarlem after the tour
- Two glasses of wine at the seated finale restaurant
Not included
- Gratuity for the guide (cash or PayPal welcome)
- Train tickets between Amsterdam and Haarlem (unless you select the Amsterdam pickup option)
- Additional food and drinks beyond the included tastings
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Meeting and pickup
Outside the station , at the statue of Kenau & Ripperda, the woman and man with spear.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a customizable tour, the places you will visit may differ depending on your preference and availability.
- We offer vegetarian and pescetarian alternatives, ensuring everyone's dietary needs are met. Gluten-free options are also available at most stops. To accommodate special requirements, please inform us at the time of booking, and kindly remind your guide before the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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