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We compared all 58 experiences in North Holland so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.7 58 experiences from € 3 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Haarlem Canal Cruise: 50-minute scenic tour through the old city
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Haarlem Canal Cruise: 50-minute scenic tour through the old cityCruise through Haarlem's old city on a 50-minute canal tour with a local skipper and audio guide, passing merchant houses, bridges and hidden corners from the water.Fri–Sun · First departure 14:00, last 17:00 · From age 4★ 4.40 (358)50mEN · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 17per person
Private Walking Tour through Leeuwarden: Historic City with Guide
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Private Walking Tour through Leeuwarden: Historic City with GuideWalk Leeuwarden's historic inner city with a private guide starting at the tower, seeing the Miniature People.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 19:00 · Pickup optional★ 4.90 (349)1h 30mEN · DE · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 100per group
Giethoorn Boat Rental: Self-Steer Electric Boats
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Giethoorn Boat Rental: Self-Steer Electric BoatsRent an electric boat in Giethoorn and navigate the canals at your own pace for 1 to 6 hours with GPS guidance and free parking.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 20:30★ 4.33 (278)2h–6hEN · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 61per group

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Haarlem Electric Boat Rental: Self-Drive, No License Required
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Haarlem Electric Boat Rental: Self-Drive, No License Required★ 4.97 (273)2h–10hfrom€ 120per group
Haarlem: Luxury Canal Tour with Live Guide & Drinks
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Haarlem: Luxury Canal Tour with Live Guide & Drinks★ 4.65 (128)1h 15mEN · NLfrom€ 29per person
Amsterdam Waterland: Guided Canoe Tour & Picnic Lunch
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Amsterdam Waterland: Guided Canoe Tour & Picnic Lunch★ 4.98 (85)4h 30mEN · NLfrom€ 94per person
Groningen Canal Cruise: Historical Sights & Drinks Included
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Groningen Canal Cruise: Historical Sights & Drinks Included★ 4.94 (78)1hEN · NLfrom€ 21per person
Groningen Terrace Boat: 1 Hour on the Water with Bar
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Groningen Terrace Boat: 1 Hour on the Water with Bar★ 4.41 (59)1hEN · NLfrom€ 15per person
Food Tour Haarlem: 6 Local Tastings with a Guide
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Food Tour Haarlem: 6 Local Tastings with a Guide★ 4.84 (51)4hEN · DE · FR · NLfrom€ 155per person
Alkmaar Cheese Market tour: Watch the traditional trade
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Alkmaar Cheese Market tour: Watch the traditional trade★ 5.00 (49)2h 30mENfrom€ 30per person

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Giethoorn Canal Tour: 1 Hour Through the City Center
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Giethoorn Canal Tour: 1 Hour Through the City CenterGlide through Giethoorn's car-free village on a heated e-boat with a local guide, past thatched farmhouses and wooden bridges.Every day · First departure 10:30, last 15:00★ 4.38 (16)1hEN · DE · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 9per person
Groningen boat terrace: 1.5-hour cruise with bar
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Groningen boat terrace: 1.5-hour cruise with barFloat past Groningen's harbor and museum on a boat with an open roof and onboard bar, sipping drinks and snacks while the city glides by.Sat · 15:00 and 18:30 · All ages★ 4.37 (43)1h 30mEN · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 17per person
Alkmaar Walking Tour: Small Group with Local Guide
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Alkmaar Walking Tour: Small Group with Local GuideWalk the cobbled streets and canals of Alkmaar on a 2-hour small group tour with an English-speaking guide who lives in the town and knows its history inside out.Next departure: 3 Jul 2027 · All ages★ 4.96 (27)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 18per person
Electric boat tour Hoorn: Harbor highlights with a live guide
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Electric boat tour Hoorn: Harbor highlights with a live guideCruise Hoorn's harbor on an electric boat with a live guide pointing out 16th-century warehouses and the old defense tower while enjoying coffee and blankets.Every day · Pickup optional · From age 4★ 4.84 (25)1h–3hEN · DE · IT · FR +1✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 19per person
Self-Guided Walking Tour with Puzzles in Haarlem
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Self-Guided Walking Tour with Puzzles in HaarlemSolve puzzles while walking Haarlem's landmarks in 90 minutes using the Discovery Trips app: start whenever you want, pause anytime.Every day★ 4.08 (12)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 19.50per group
Haarlem Smoke-Friendly Canal Cruise: Local History & Drinks
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Haarlem Smoke-Friendly Canal Cruise: Local History & DrinksHaarlem canal cruise with open-air sightseeing, local skipper commentary, and one drink included. Relaxed atmosphere, Adriaan Windmill and Teylers Museum views. Small groups.Every day · First departure 11:00, last 21:30 · Pickup optional · From age 18★ 5.00 (13)1h 15mEN · FR✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 25per person
Haarlem self-guided puzzle tour: Solve riddles, explore the city
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Haarlem self-guided puzzle tour: Solve riddles, explore the citySelf-guided walking puzzle tour through Haarlem with riddles and hidden-spot clues on your phone: start whenever you want, no guide needed, about 2 hours and 2.5 kilometers.Every day★ 4.33 (12)1h–2h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 28per group
Groningen City Game Walking Tour with Puzzles
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Groningen City Game Walking Tour with PuzzlesWander Groningen’s streets on a self-guided city game tour. Solve puzzles, discover hidden corners, and start anytime with just your phone. Book now.Every day★ 4.67 (12)1h–2h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 28per group
2-Hour Walking Tour of Haarlem: History & Highlights
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2-Hour Walking Tour of Haarlem: History & HighlightsTwo-hour guided walk through Haarlem's main landmarks: Grote Markt, Teyler's Museum, Amsterdamse Poort, Corrie ten Boom house.Every day except Monday and Thursday · 10:30 and 13:30 · Season until 29 Nov · All ages★ 4.76 (29)2hEN · DE · PT · IT +3✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 29per person
3-Hour E-Fatbike Adventure on Texel: Dunes & Coastal Trails
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3-Hour E-Fatbike Adventure on Texel: Dunes & Coastal TrailsRide an e-fatbike for three hours across Texel's dunes, coastal routes and nature trails with electric pedal assistance and wide, stable tires.Thu–Sun · 10:00, 10:30 and 13:30 · From age 12★ 4.50 (10)3h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 30per person

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Alkmaar walking tour: Siege history and hidden stories
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Alkmaar walking tour: Siege history and hidden storiesSelf-guided walking tour of Alkmaar with audio in English, offline maps and GPS directions through 12 stops of Dutch Golden Age history.Every day · From age 61h–2h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 9.07per person
Private Walking Tour of Hoorn: 2-Hour Guided History
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Private Walking Tour of Hoorn: 2-Hour Guided HistoryWalk through Hoorn's Golden Age streets with a private guide who explains the VOC warehouses, the Hoofdtoren.Sat and Sun · 13:302hEN · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 160per group
Giethoorn Sloop Tour: Glide Under Bridges with Skipper
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Giethoorn Sloop Tour: Glide Under Bridges with SkipperPrivate electric sloop for your group only, steered by a local skipper who shares the village's stories while you sit low on the water and glide under.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 19:001hEN · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 134per group
Self-guided Alkmaar tour on your phone: 12+ stops at your pace
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Self-guided Alkmaar tour on your phone: 12+ stops at your paceSelf-guided walking tour of Alkmaar through a mobile app, with 12+ stops including the Church of San Lorenzo and the Hof van Sonoy.Every day1h–2h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 5per person
Giethoorn electric boat rental: Silent canals at your pace
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Giethoorn electric boat rental: Silent canals at your paceRent your own electric boat in Giethoorn for 2 to 5 people with a navigation app, free parking and WhatsApp support.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 20:301h–6h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 37per group
Giethoorn Self-Drive Boat Rental: Up to 12 People
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Giethoorn Self-Drive Boat Rental: Up to 12 PeopleRent a spacious electric boat in Giethoorn for 1 to 6 hours with free parking, navigation app and WhatsApp support. No license required, suitable for families and groups.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 20:301h–6h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 73per group
Giethoorn Scenic Cruise: Coffee, Stroopwafel & 170 Bridges
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Giethoorn Scenic Cruise: Coffee, Stroopwafel & 170 BridgesCruise the canals of Giethoorn past thatched farmhouses and wooden bridges, then onto Bovenwijde Lake.Every day · 11:45, 13:00 and 14:15 · From age 31hEN · DE · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 12.50per person
Giethoorn Canal Cruise with Local Skipper: Authentic insights from true locals
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Giethoorn Canal Cruise with Local Skipper: Authentic insights from true localsSail past 18th-century farmhouses and 170 wooden bridges on a scenic Giethoorn canal cruise with a local skipper. Includes live commentary and a welcome drink with lunch.Every day · 11:45, 13:00 and 14:15 · All ages★ 5.00 (2)1hEN · DE · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 10per person
Alkmaar Food and Walking Tour: Six Dutch Tastings
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Alkmaar Food and Walking Tour: Six Dutch TastingsTaste six authentic Dutch foods on a small-group walking tour through Alkmaar's canals, cheese market and fish stalls.Tue–Sat · 10:30 and 13:30 · From age 14★ 5.00 (1)2h 30m–2h 45mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 72per person
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North Holland at a glance ✓ 2026-10-25

  • Most booked: Haarlem Canal Cruise: 50-minute scenic tour through the old city, € 17 (50m, 4.40★ · 358).
  • Top rated: Private Walking Tour through Leeuwarden: Historic City with Guide, € 100 (1h 30m, 4.90★ · 349).
  • Best value: Giethoorn Boat Rental: Self-Steer Electric Boats, € 61 (2h–6h, 4.33★ · 278).

Of the 58 experiences: 56 with free cancellation, 52 with instant confirmation, 15 with hotel pickup and 34 last-minute.

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