Explore the beautiful city center of Haarlem at your own pace. This self-guided audio tour will take you to all the well-known spots and undiscovered gems of Haarlem. Go on a journey of discovery with your virtual audio guide and get to know Haarlem and its history in a unique way.
Walk together and pay less
Haarlem is the city that has everything. From a convivial historic center with numerous stores and restaurants to world-famous museums. To explore this city, an audio tour is a clever idea. During this walking tour history comes to life again and pass by beautiful places. Discover all the secrets of the ancient courtyards that you pass during the guided tour and be amazed by the history of the city. Did you know that the inhabitants of Haarlem are also called "mosquitoes"? There are many theories about the origin of this nickname which will be shared with you in detail during the audio tour. In the following points, you'll see just a few examples of the many attractions we will pass by.
The Grote or Sint Bavokerk or Big or Saint Bavo Church is a late medieval church, with a gorgeous Brabantine Gothic architectural style. During the Dutch Reformation, it was one of the churches that was stormed, destroyed and looted, and a priest was killed. Because of this tragic event, much of the interior was damaged, though many local painters have worked on restoring the art.
It’s not just the outside of Teylers Museum that is a real eye-catcher. The beautiful rooms are some of the best-preserved from the 18th century. The museum is partly Pieter Teyler’s home, partly a location that hosts exhibitions and activities. The building brings together objects of art and science under one roof, which was Pieter Teyler’s idea, revolutionary for his time. There is plenty to discover in this collection, to each their own.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
You will receive a separate email from the organizer (CityAppTour), containing instructions on how to activate your tour.