About this experience
Be impressed on this scenic journey along the Spaarne river as you cruise beyond Haarlem’s old city centre and pass its iconic landmarks, offering a fresh and captivating view of the Dutch landscape.
Highlights
- Capture pictures of Dutch Windmills from the water like de Eenhoorn and Adriaan
- Take photos from the open rear deck rated 4.3 on GetYourGuide
- Cruise from central Haarlem into Dutch countryside
- Canal boat with panorama glass roof, open with warm weather, closed with rain
What's included
- The Cruise with a boat boat with panorama glass roof, open with warm weather, closed with rain
- Entrance to Windmill de Adriaan
- Guided tour in the windmill approximatly 45 to 60 minutes
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
You will leave the city centre of Haarlem and follow a peaceful route along the Spaarne river toward the traditional Dutch countryside. As the skipper guides you past lush greenery, stately homes such as Huize Vlietzorg and classic Dutch houseboats, you experience the quiet charm that defines this region.
The views along the water offer a memorable mix of landscape, history and local life that appeals to both adults and children.
At the end of the cruise you arrive at Molen de Adriaan, where a guided visit of forty‑five to sixty minutes shows you how this original working windmill operates. Inside, you learn about its history, its purpose and the craft behind grain milling, making this a complete and authentic Haarlem experience.
Schedule
Starting point: boat tour departure point, Spaarne 11A, Haarlem
Drop-off point: Molen de Adriaan, Papentorenvest 1A, Haarlem
Departure times for the boat tours and start of the guided tour:
11:15 boat tour – 12:30 guided tour of Molen de Adriaan
12:45 boat tour – 14:00 guided tour of Molen de Adriaan
14:15 boat tour – 15:30 guided tour of Molen de Adriaan
Things to note
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Camera
Terms & conditions
Starting point: boat tour departure point, Spaarne 11A, Haarlem
Drop-off point: Molen de Adriaan, Papentorenvest 1A, Haarlem
Departure times for the boat tours and start of the guided tour:
11:15 boat tour – 12:30 guided tour of Molen de Adriaan
12:45 boat tour – 14:00 guided tour of Molen de Adriaan
14:15 boat tour – 15:30 guided tour of Molen de Adriaan