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

4.9(33)4 hFree cancellationBy Adam & Eve Amsterdam Food Tours

About this activity

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

Not included

✕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

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

Good to know

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.

Cancellation policy

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

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