10 Tastes of Haarlem Food Tour: Full Meal, 15 min from Amsterdam

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Haarlem, Netherlands

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

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
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

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point

Outside the station , at the statue of Kenau & Ripperda, the woman and man with spear.

End point

The tour ends at Jopenkerk, a working brewery inside a former church. About 10 minutes walk from Haarlem Centraal Station for the direct train back to Amsterdam (15 minutes). Your guide is happy to help arrange an Uber or taxi if you prefer.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Haarlem Railway Station

    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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Haarlem

    Explore haarlem on a customized handpicked tour with your private local guide

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Grote Markt

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo) (Pass by)

    The Grote Kerk, or St. Bavo Church, is Haarlem's iconic landmark, renowned for its stunning Gothic architecture and historic significance.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cheese & More By Henri Willig Grote Houtstraat Haarlem

    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    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!

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Van der Pigge

    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Proeflokaal De Blauwe Druif

    Visit the oldest cafe in haarlem! Taste classic dishes like stamppot (mashed potatoes with vegetables) or our famous erwtensoep (pea soup).

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by Adam & Eve Amsterdam Food Tours

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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