Top North Holland Historical Tours

Learn more about Dutch history and traditional culture on a half-day trip from Zaandam to Zaanse Schans. Admire the windmills and historic homes, have a go making your own Dutch clogs, and see how local cheese is made. You’ll also visit a working industrial windmill to see how these iconic Dutch buildings operate today.

In the year 1573 an epic battle took place around the city of Haarlem. Take on the role of Kenau, a resistance fighter who lived between 1526 and 1588 and help defend the city against the Spaniards. Your story starts at one of the oldest stations in the Netherlands and ends at the big square in the center of Haarlem. On the way you will visit the Amsterdamse poort, the Frans Hals museum, the st. Bavo church and the archaeological museum. Are you ready to defend Haarlem? As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

Discover Haarlem at your own pace without looking at your phone on this cultural historical city walk, with audio guide navigation by GPS. See the city's famed "hofjes" (almshouses); discover museums, the old market, canals, and even a historic brewery; and learn about artist Frans Hals. Simply download the app in advance, enable GPS, don your headphones, and head to the start point: the guide starts once you are close.

Discover the charm of Haarlem with our outstanding walking tour! Explore the old city center, where the limited presence of cars allows you to truly appreciate the beauty of your surroundings.Join us for an in-depth adventure led by our knowledgeable Dutch local guides. They'll unveil the hidden gems and share fascinating stories that define Haarlem. This isn't just a casual stroll – it's a rich exploration filled with tales and insights, offering you a deeper connection to this extraordinary destination HaarlemDon't miss the opportunity to uncover Haarlem's best-kept secrets. Reserve your spot on our walking tour now and let us guide you through an unforgettable experience in this picturesque city!

Walk with me through Alkmaar and visit the most beautiful places that I have selected for you. Using GPS I know exactly where you are and will give you the right directions and information on time, spoken in your own language. For support, you can also read the text on the screen and see the route displayed on the map.

Discover the medieval streets of Haarlem, a quaint city just north of Amsterdam, on this walking tour through its old town. With a private guide, walk along the canals and through its alleys to learn more about the history of the old merchant city. Discover important landmarks, including the Grote Markt and St. Bavo Cathedral, as well as hidden gems in the city.

Discover the city of Haarlem with your professional local guide. Walk past the main highlights such as the Grote Markt, Teyler's museum, de Amsterdamse Port and Corrie ten Boom house and learn more about the rich history of Haarlem. You'll also get acquainted It's history, culture and most famous personalities. Find out what makes this picturesque city stand out whilst exploring It's cobbled streets.

We are going for a walk on the Zaanse Schans. I am a certified guide and will give you a lot of information about the highlights. The walk shows you the Albert Heijn museum shop, the clog factory and the cheese factory, and we will taste cheese and of course visit the windmills, entrance not included.

Alkmaar is famous for its cheese market and cultural landmarks, but knowing the best spots to explore can be difficult. Discover the working market and its history on a small-group tour of the city, then continue into the medieval center to explore sights including the Stadhuis and the Waag. Benefit from the small-group size for a more personalized experience, and gain insight into the city’s culture from your resident guide.

Discover the fascinating stories of life around Haarlem on this mill to mill boat trip along the Spaarne River. Starting in the city, you’ll pass by museums, castles, heritage buildings, and even a 16th-century weigh house that was an important part of the city’s beer-brewing history. You’ll then head up the river toward Heemstede past houseboats, stately homes, and green landscapes dotted with historic windmills.

Explore Haarlem like a local on this biking tour on the weekends. Taking place during the high season (from March through the end of November), this guided tour includes stops in the Old City in Haarlem including hidden streets and old churches. Plus hear about the city’s history, and get recommendations for the rest of your stay.

Walk with me through Haarlem and visit the most beautiful places that I have selected for you. Using GPS I know exactly where you are and will give you the right directions and information on time, spoken in your own language. For support, you can also read the text on the screen and see the route displayed on the map.

With this audio tour, we take you right through the center of Haarlem. During the tour, we will stop at various beautiful and well-known places in the city. However, the lesser-known places are not forgotten and also receive the necessary attention. Walk along with various courtyards, through characteristic neighborhoods, canals, and various squares in combination with drinks and bites. All you need is your phone and a healthy appetite to take this tasty food tour. You will see, taste, and experience this city through the eyes of a local. You can walk the tour at your own speed. The tour had more than 22 points of interest, interesting facts, and fun anecdotes and 5 culinary stops! So book the tour, let the city talk to you, and let your tastebuds do the work!

During the Discovery Trip "The Missing portet of Pieter Teyler" you will explore the city of Haarlem during a 90-minute self-guided walking tour. In 90 minutes, you will see the most iconic places of Haarlem while solving fun puzzles about the environment. Do your best and set a new high score for the trip together with your friends or family. As Discovery Trips is self-guided, there are no fixed starting times. You can pick whenever you want to start discovering and pause at any time. In this trip, you'll need to find the missing portrait of Pieter Teyler. Mr. Teyler is a well-known resident of Haarlem. The Teylers Museum and the Teylers Hofje are built with his inheritance. Letters indicate that he has hidden a painting and left hints throughout the entire city. Can you find the painting? Update: We received feedback that the puzzles were to easy, so we recently updated our puzzles to make them more challenging! What are you waiting for? Let's start discovering!

Explore Fishermen's village Egmond aan Zee in a new and exciting way with your Smartphone! SmartWalk is an innovative new concept with which you can discover famous Dutch regions independently! With this SmartWalk you'll wall through Egmond aan Zee and learn all about all the amazing culture and history through WhatsApp. This means you are your own guide! With this tour you'll not only get information about various locations, but also questions you can answer and earn points with! At every location you'll see photo's appear in WhatsApp, which you can save directly onto your phone. This way you can easily show your friends and family all you've seen on your SmartWalk! With this tour you also get discount vouchers for various restaurants and shops to the value of €25,-. Not only is the SmartWalk very interactive, but it's also usable at any time of the day. You decide when you would like to start the experience! Are you ready for the future of tours? Start your SmartWalk now!

Our enthousiastic guides have been guiding people since 2013 through Leeuwarden and have been rated as the best tours in Leeuwarden ever since. So join these enthousiastic guides and let them bring this city to life.

Explore the beautiful city-center of Leeuwarden at your own pace. This self-guided audio tour will take you to all the well-known spots and undiscovered gems of Leeuwarden. Go on a journey of discovery with your self-guided audio guide and get to know Leeuwarden and its history in a unique way. - Walk at your own pace - The most beautiful walking routes and best stories - Unexpected discoveries - Personal virtual audio guide in 7 languages - Route guidance via GPS

See Harlem’s main highlights in a short amount of time during this Haarlem Private Tour that’s perfect for travelers who are short on time. A private guide leads your private group of up to four around the city to see main attractions such as Teylers Hofje, St.-Bavokerk church, and Theehuis de Haarlemmerhout.

Discover the best kept secrets in the city’s historic centre with the Secrets of Exploration Game, an exciting GPS-based exploration game! Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city. Solve the fun puzzles and questions, complete photo tasks and more in order to score as many points as possible and gain extra clues to help you with the final puzzle. You can even earn a spot on the leaderboard! Our Exploration Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the Exploration Game, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the Exploration Game and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!

Take a step back in time at the Museum of the 20th Century in Hoorn. With your admission ticket in hand, explore the exhibitions at your leisure, and hear the secrets of artefacts and trinkets dating from 1900 to 1980. See how your grandparents’ kitchen and living room might have looked, and discover once-new technologies like gramophones and televisions. An English audio-guide is available for your visit, free of charge.

Explore the beautiful city center of Alkmaar at your own pace. This self-guided audio tour will take you to all the well-known spots and undiscovered gems of Alkmaar. Go on a journey of discovery with your virtual audio guide and get to know Alkmaar and its history in a unique way. • Walk at your own pace • The most beautiful walking routes and best stories • Unexpected discoveries • Personal virtual audio guide in 7 languages • Route guidance via GPS

Have you always wanted to explore the breathtaking lowlands? This guided bike tour in Noord- Holland takes you to the best kept secrets of the Dutch countryside just one hour away from Amsterdam. The region you will visit during this bike tour in the Holland region is home to traditional Dutch windmills, centuries-old water barriers, picturesque villages and so much more. I'm a born and raised Dutch local from this region and have lived here my entire life. I have also helped people explore The Netherlands beyond the crowds since 2018. I will be able to tell you a lot about my own region and - have all the insider information you need about Dutch people - and our regional cultures. Get out into the calm, friendly countryside region of North- Holland and enjoy the quiet, picturesque scenery with a Dutch local.

Explore the enchanting city of Alkmaar with a certified guide on this private tour. Delve into the city’s rich heritage as you explore the well-preserved Grote Sint Laurenskerk and the historic Cheese Market. Discover the significance of beer at Nationaal Biermuseum and appreciate the iconic windmills symbolizing Dutch culture. Though some sites are not open for visitors, your guide provides insightful explanations.