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By 360 Haarlem Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £169 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the fascinating history of Hoorn on a private 2-hour walking tour through one of the Netherlands’ most remarkable historic cities. Once a prosperous trading centre during the Dutch Golden Age, Hoorn is full of stories about seafaring adventures, naval battles, religious conflicts, and the rise of the Dutch East India Company (VOC).

    Explore the city’s historic streets and admire landmarks such as the Hoofdtoren, former VOC warehouses, the historic weigh house, and the impressive Grote Kerk. Hear how Baltic grain trade helped Hoorn flourish, learn about the controversial legacy of Jan Pieterszoon Coen, and uncover the stories behind the city’s turbulent past.

    With your private guide, discover fascinating local legends, remarkable architecture, and lesser-known historical details that bring Hoorn’s past to life.

    This private walking tour is available in English or Dutch, allowing you to discover Hoorn in the language you prefer.

Activity location

  • Noorderplantsoen
    • 1621 HX, Hoorn, North Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Noorderplantsoen
    • 1621 HX, Hoorn, North Holland, Netherlands

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DUTCH

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Dutch
Language options: Dutch
Starting time: 13:30
Price details
£168.67 x 1 Traveller£168.67
Total
Price is £168.67
Until Fri, 23 Oct

ENGLISH

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 13:30
Price details
£168.67 x 1 Traveller£168.67
Total
Price is £168.67
Until Fri, 23 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Expert local guide
  • Inclusions
    Visit to historical landmarks and hidden sites
  • Inclusions
    2-hour walking tour of Hoorn
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Vakantiehuis De Mariatoren Hoorn (Pass by)

16th century tower in public park

De Doelen (Pass by)

Pass by De Doelen, a historic building complex dating back to the 17th century. Originally used by Hoorn’s civic guard associations for meetings, training, and gatherings, the building offers a glimpse into the traditions and civic life of the city during the Dutch Golden Age.

Statenlogement Hoorn (Pass by)

Admire the historic Statenlogement area, where distinguished visitors and important guests were once accommodated. This location reflects Hoorn’s former status as a prosperous regional centre, when trade, government, and civic life played an important role in shaping the city.

Grote Kerk in Hoorn (Pass by)

Pass the historic Grote Kerk and Kerkplein, an important religious and cultural centre in Hoorn, surrounded by charming historic architecture.

Bossuhuizen (Pass by)

Admire the famous Bossuhuizen, known for their decorative façades depicting the Battle of the Zuiderzee, an important event in Dutch history.

Hoofdtoren Hoorn uit 1532-1534 (Pass by)

See the Hoofdtoren, a striking 16th-century tower that recalls Hoorn’s maritime heritage and its importance as a historic harbour city.

Scheepsjongens Van Bontekoe (Pass by)

Discover the storey of the Scheepsjongens van Bontekoe, commemorating the young sailors and adventurous sea voyages of Hoorn’s maritime past.

Westfries Museum (Pass by)

Pass the historic Westfries Museum on Roode Steen square, a landmark associated with Hoorn’s rich history and the Dutch Golden Age.

De Waag (Pass by)

Admire De Waag, a historic weighing house dating from 1609 that reflects Hoorn’s importance as a centre of trade and commerce.

Location

Activity location

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    Noorderplantsoen
    • 1621 HX, Hoorn, North Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Noorderplantsoen
    • 1621 HX, Hoorn, North Holland, Netherlands

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