Haarlem Open-Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide (Electric Boat)
Overview
Explore the charm of Haarlem the way locals love it most: from the water.
Step aboard a stylish, comfortable open electric sloop and cruise through Haarlem’s historic canals and along the Spaarne River. With a real live guide on board (not an audio recording), you’ll hear the stories behind the city’s oldest buildings, beautiful bridges, and hidden waterways—plus plenty of fun facts you won’t find in a guidebook.
This cruise is small-scale and personal. Ask questions, get local tips (cafés, museums, photo spots), and enjoy Haarlem at a relaxed pace. The boat is usually open for the best views, and if the weather changes, a rain cover can be used so you can stay comfortable.
Perfect for couples, families, and anyone who wants a real Haarlem experience—quiet, scenic, and sustainable.
Drinks and snacks are available for purchase on board.
What's Included
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Meeting Location
Papentorenvest 1A
2011 AV Haarlem, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Haarlem
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-196596P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Haarlem Open-Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide (Electric Boat) is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Haarlem Open-Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide (Electric Boat) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skipper
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
