Skip to content
Tripsora

Haarlem self-guided Food Walk: A Menu in Street Names

New3 hFree cancellationBy Step Quests
Haarlem self-guided Food Walk: A Menu in Street Names

About this activity

This self-guided food walk starts on Haarlem’s Grote Markt and winds through the old centre. You taste the city stop by stop: a Saturday market stroopwafel, herring at De Dolfijn on the Botermarkt, liquorice at Dropje van Haarlem, chocolate at Chocolaterie Pierre, archive beer in the Jopenkerk, and a classic jenever kopstoot at In den Uiver.

You keep full control in the StepQuests app. GPS leads you to each pin, short stories and quizzes unlock on arrival, and you choose the pace. Skip a stop if you are full. Order something else if the counter looks better than our tip. We give a hand-picked list of venues, and we aim to send you only to places open during your visit window so you do not walk up to a closed door.

This suits couples, friends, and solo travelers who want real Haarlem food culture without a live guide or fixed group. Best on Saturday when the Grote Markt stalls are running. Food and drinks are paid on the spot and are not included in the tour price.

What's included

  • ✓Self-guided walking tour
  • ✓Lifetime access to the tour
  • ✓Hand picked list of food / drinks and venues
  • ✓GPS-guided navigation
  • ✓Interactive quiz experience

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks at the recommended venues
  • ✕Live guide, hotel pickup, and transport

Meeting and pickup

  • You can start the tour at any point in Haarlem with the app. You find more instructions in your inbox. This is a selfguided tour.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

More things to do in Haarlem

Haarlem Open-Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide (Electric Boat)

Explore the charm of Haarlem the way locals love it most: from the water. Step aboard a stylish, comfortable open electric sloop and cruise through Haarlem’s historic canals and along the Spaarne River. With a real live guide on board (not an audio recording), you’ll hear the stories behind the city’s oldest buildings, beautiful bridges, and hidden waterways—plus plenty of fun facts you won’t fin…

4.9(322)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 322 reviews55 minFree cancellation

From £15.65 per person

Haarlem: Scenic Canal Cruise through the Old City of Haarlem

Experience Haarlem from its most peaceful perspective, the water. This scenic canal cruise takes you through the old city, where centuries of history line the narrow canals and elegant façades reflect in the water. As the boat glides gently along, you pass former merchant houses, charming bridges and hidden corners that many visitors never see from the streets. The calm pace allows you to truly t…

4.4(361)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 361 reviews50 minFree cancellation

From £14.46 per person

Luxury Shared Canal Tour with live guide

Our company was born from a passion for Haarlem, a love for boats, and a desire to connect with people. Our 1-hour journey through Haarlem's charming streets offers an intimate, personal experience. With a local skipper and hostess, you'll gain insider knowledge about the city's stories and secrets. ️ Departing conveniently from the Teyler Museum, you'll enjoy beer, wine, and soft drinks with stu…

4.7(129)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 129 reviews1 h 15 minFree cancellation

From £24.24 per person