Top Things to Do in North Holland

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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
Haarlem Electric Boat Rental: Self-Drive, No License Required
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Haarlem Electric Boat Rental: Self-Drive, No License RequiredSelf-drive electric boat rental in Haarlem for up to 10 people, no license needed. Includes route map, phone charging, lifejackets. Rent 2–9 hours or full day.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 20:00★ 4.97 (273)2h–10h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 120per group
Haarlem: Luxury Canal Tour with Live Guide & Drinks
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Haarlem: Luxury Canal Tour with Live Guide & DrinksOne hour on Haarlem's waterways with a local skipper and hostess. Beer, wine, and soft drinks included. Departs from Teyler Museum. Small groups, intimate pace.Tue–Sun · First departure 11:30, last 17:30 · All ages★ 4.65 (128)1h 15mEN · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 29per person
Amsterdam Waterland: Guided Canoe Tour & Picnic Lunch
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Amsterdam Waterland: Guided Canoe Tour & Picnic LunchGuided canoe tour through Waterland's reed-lands and villages, 15 minutes from Amsterdam. Includes picnic lunch, local guide, and round-trip transport. Groups up to 10 adults.Next departure: 10 Apr 2027 · Ages 17–75★ 4.98 (85)4h 30mEN · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 94per person
Groningen Canal Cruise: Historical Sights & Drinks Included
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Groningen Canal Cruise: Historical Sights & Drinks IncludedStep aboard in Groningen for a relaxed canal tour with unlimited drinks, local stories, and views of the Groninger Museum, Martinitoren & more. Includes pickup spot.Mon–Sat · 11:00, 13:30 and 15:00★ 4.94 (78)1hEN · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 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 BarFloat past Groningen's harbor and Central Station on the city's first floating terrace boat, with drinks and snacks at the bar and a retractable roof for any weather.Sat · 16:45 · All ages★ 4.41 (59)1hEN · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 15per person
Food Tour Haarlem: 6 Local Tastings with a Guide
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Food Tour Haarlem: 6 Local Tastings with a GuideWalk through medieval Haarlem with a local guide, stopping at six food makers to taste their specialties and hear their stories, four hours.Tue–Fri · 10:30 · All ages★ 4.84 (51)4hEN · DE · FR · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 155per person
Alkmaar Cheese Market tour: Watch the traditional trade
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Alkmaar Cheese Market tour: Watch the traditional tradeSmall group walking tour of Alkmaar's Cheese Market with a live English guide. Watch cheese being traded and carried as it was centuries ago.Next departure: 9 Jul 2027 · All ages★ 5.00 (49)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 30per person
Sunset Canoe Tour Waterland: Paddle & Picnic Dinner
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Sunset Canoe Tour Waterland: Paddle & Picnic DinnerPaddle through Waterland's polder landscape on a guided sunset canoe tour from Amsterdam, with picnic dinner at a lakeside stop overlooking windmills.Next departure: 6 May 2027 · Ages 18–75★ 5.00 (49)4h 15mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 78per person
Corrie ten Boom walking tour Haarlem: WWII resistance history
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Corrie ten Boom walking tour Haarlem: WWII resistance historyWalk through Haarlem's WWII sites with a guide who connects Corrie ten Boom's hidden resistance to the broader story of occupation and Jewish deportation.Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun · 10:30, 11:00 and 14:00 · All ages★ 4.72 (47)2hEN · PT · ES✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 33per 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
10 Tastes of Haarlem Food Tour from Amsterdam: Full Meal
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10 Tastes of Haarlem Food Tour from Amsterdam: Full MealCatch the 15-minute train from Amsterdam to Haarlem and taste your way through 10 stops at family-run venues: cheese, chocolate, friet, stamppot.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 17:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.88 (33)3h–4hEN · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 132per person
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
Canoe tour near Amsterdam: Paddle into Waterland nature reserve
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Canoe tour near Amsterdam: Paddle into Waterland nature reservePaddle a Canadian canoe 15 minutes from Amsterdam into a protected nature reserve accessible only by water. Your guide provides all safety gear and waterproof storage.Wed, Fri and Sun · 11:00 and 15:00 · From age 7★ 4.96 (27)2hEN · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 42per 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
Groningen Party Boat Cruise: 2 Hours, Unlimited Drinks
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Groningen Party Boat Cruise: 2 Hours, Unlimited DrinksParty boat cruise through Groningen's canals for 2 hours with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, live music and party lighting on board.Sat · 20:00 · Ages 18–75★ 4.96 (26)2hEN · NL✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 38per person
Haarlem Old Town Private Walking Tour: Canals and local beer
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Haarlem Old Town Private Walking Tour: Canals and local beerPrivate walking tour of Haarlem's canals, merchant houses and hidden courtyards with a certified guide.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 16:00 · All ages★ 4.96 (25)3hEN · RU · UK✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 240per 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
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