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Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, the walking tour is definitely suitable for children. The tour is designed to be family-friendly and includes one hour of walking and one hour of talking, which is a comfortable amount of time for kids. The walking distance is also manageable for children, and the tour is structured in a way that allows for plenty of breaks and opportunities to sit down if needed.

The tour guides are also trained to work with children and are skilled at engaging kids in the tour. They use language and storytelling techniques that are appropriate for all ages, and they are able to answer questions and address any concerns that children may have.

In addition, the tour covers a variety of interesting sights and landmarks that are sure to capture the attention of kids. The guides share fascinating stories and facts about Haarlem’s history and culture, which can be educational and entertaining for children of all ages.

Overall, the walking tour is a great activity for families with young children, and it provides a fun and engaging way to explore the city of Haarlem.

In which languages is the Haarlem walking tour available?

The Free Walking Tour Haarlem is a popular way to explore the charming Dutch city and learn about its rich history and culture. However, please note that the tour is conducted only in English.

If you prefer a tour in a different language, you might consider booking a private tour through GuidedtourHolland.com . We offer tours in Dutch, English, German, and Italian. With a private tour, you can choose the language you prefer and enjoy a more personalized tour experience. Additionally, we can pick you up from your hotel and start the tour at a time that suits your schedule.

No matter which option you choose, Free Walking Tour Haarlem or a private tour with GuidedTourHolland.com , you will have the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Haarlem and gain a deeper understanding of its fascinating past and present.”

I hope this helps to provide more detailed information and answer visitors’ questions about the languages available for the Haarlem walking tour.

How do I book a private tour with you?

If you’re interested in booking a private tour with us, you can easily do so by sending us an email with some key details. For now, we ask that you email us with the following information:

• The date you’d like to book the tour
• The start time you prefer (please note that the tour typically lasts around two hours)
• The starting location you prefer (if your hotel is located in the center, we can arrange to start there, otherwise we typically start at De Groote Markt)
• Your phone number so that we can contact you if needed
• The size of your group
• Any special requests or requirements that you might have

To submit your inquiry, you can simply send us an email using the contact form on our website, and we’ll aim to get back to you within 24 hours. We’ll work with you to confirm the details of your private tour and make sure that everything is in order for your group’s experience.

I will be in Haarlem, but I cannot find any tour scheduled. What can I do?

We’re sorry to hear that there are no scheduled tours during your visit to Haarlem. However, don’t worry! You can still enjoy a fantastic tour by requesting a private tour from our knowledgeable guides. While a private tour does come with a cost, it offers a unique and personalized experience tailored to your interests and needs. If you’re interested in a private tour, please send us an email , and we’ll be happy to provide you with more information and help you arrange a tour that fits your schedule.

Do I need to make a reservation?

We strongly recommend that you make a reservation for our walking tour. This will help us to ensure that we have enough guides to accommodate everyone who wants to join the tour . By making a reservation, we will have a better idea of how many people will be joining us and can plan accordingly.

If the tour becomes fully booked, those without a reservation may not be able to join the tour. This is why we encourage you to book in advance to secure your spot. You can easily make a reservation by clicking the ‘ book a tour ‘ button on our website.

In summary, making a reservation is the best way to guarantee your spot on our walking tour and help us to provide the best possible experience for all of our guests. Thank you for considering our tour, and we hope to see you soon

When do the tours run?

We have a walking tour every Saturday at 13:30 (1:30pm), year-round and regardless of rain or snow! During the summer season, we also do a tour every Friday at 16:00 (4pm). After a great tour around the city, you can head straight for Haarlem’s lovely dining & pub scene. Check our calendar for updated available tour times and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Meeting point: Grote Markt @ Laurens Janszoon Coster statue

Saturdays at 1:30pm Fridays at 3pm starting in April

Language: English

Private Tour Haarlem 

Join the next tour and discover haarlem through the eyes of a local, welcome to the charming town of haarlem, or ‘little amsterdam’ as it is endearingly called. the city center is virtually free from cars, which makes it perfect for a walking tour. learn about the history of holland’s most characteristic flower, the major artistic influence of painter frans hals and discover the hidden gems we like to visit ourselves. join the next tour and experience the historic vibe of 17th century haarlem., tours run every friday at 15:00 (3pm) and every saturday at 13:30 (1:30pm)..

Start location: Grote markt @ Statue of Laurens Jansz Coster

During this 2 hour tour, we cover.

This piece of iconic Dutch architecture can’t be missed in Haarlem. Join the tour and discover all the different functions and uses of windmills.

The famous painter from Haarlem, known for his loose brush style of painting. He helped introduce this lively style into Dutch art during the Golden Age.

A natural symbol of this region, this colorful flower is intertwined with the history of the Dutch Golden Age. Join the Free Walking Tour Haarlem and learn about the connection between tulips and bitcoins, that you would never have thought of. 

Explore Haarlem’s cultural hub and find out where the Haarlemmer goes to for their wining and dining. The statuesque historic buildings on this square just breathe history and Dutch ‘gezelligheid’.

Often overshadowed by its big, cosmopolitan brother, haarlem is perhaps more authentically ‘hollands’ than amsterdam. this beautiful city boasts canals, windmills and 17th-century narrow houses with huge windows, but doesn’t suffer from the tourist masses. drop by for a tour on your way to the beach, or stick around for the day visiting haarlem’s stylish restaurants and pubs, on our 2-hour tour, we tell you both about haarlem’s history and about the city as it is today. we aim to give you a glimpse of haarlem life in holland’s golden age, when it became a bustling city with a thriving industrious economy and a vibrant cultural and artistic scene. textile manufacturing, printed press and of course tulip production were amongst the most booming industries of this city. the waterways connected other dutch trading cities to haarlem’s canals, which are still a pretty and interesting sight today..

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At Harlem One Stop, we offer unique tours of Harlem and upper Manhattan: neighborhood walking tours of West, Central, and East Harlem, Gospel tours, music, and jazz themed tours, Harlem Renaissance tours. Our programs feature Harlem’s Culture, Heritage, Architecture, and History and explore uptown neighborhoods in a unique and inspiring way. Harlem One Stop is a community-based organization. We are deeply involved in serving the interest of the community and preserving what makes Harlem great. We work hard to make sure our visitors get a unique and authentic experience of Harlem. All our tours guides live in Harlem and are involved in the life of the community. They know all about Harlem’s History as well as Harlem as it is Today .

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Celebrate your Holiday Season in New York City with a mouth-watering soul-food brunch and a mind-blowing soulful gospel performance. Enjoy a traditional, home-style southern buffet at one of the premier restaurants in the village of Harlem, the historic Londel's Restaurant.

Immerse yourself in the sensational sounds of seasoned gospel singers, Déjà & the Harlem Soul Singers accompanied by the Nate Lucas All-Stars band.

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I am a licensed tour guide, professional blogger, and active member of the Guides Association of New York City. My passion is New York’s food, history, and culture, and my walking tours are one of a kind NYC experiences! I also created, own, and operate a tour agency called Food Strolls Guided Tours right here in New York City.

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Join Alex on a Harlem history tour and follow the neighborhood from the American Revolution to the Harlem Renaissance , and beyond.  We’ll learn how the area transitioned from German, Jewish, and Italian, to America’s most influential Black community. We’ll visit famous churches , theaters , mansions , and some of NYC’s finest residential architecture .  We’ll also discuss events and places considered central to Black  identity in the United States, like the Harlem Cultural Festival and the iconic Apollo Theater . Eventually, we’ll arrive in “ Little Senegal ”, NYC’s largest West African community. We’ll talk about contemporary West African migration to the United States, visit several local markets , and meet some business owners in the neighborhood. Along the way, you'll have plenty of opportunities to engage and ask questions. Tours are casual, flexible, and fun, so bring your curiosity and a comfortable pair of walking shoes!

What will we visit on this tour?

I will be standing at the corner carrying a clear folder full of black and white images.

• 1 Outside visit Hamilton Grange National Memorial
• 2 Outside visit The Abyssinian Baptist Church
• 3 Outside visit Apollo Theater Show 2 more stops
• 4 Outside visit Strivers' Row
• 5 Outside visit Central Harlem Historic District

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Free tours do not have a set price , instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Alex is a fantastic guide and knows so much about all districts and history of New York. It was a great tour and experience would definitely recommend goibg with to my friends and would definitely go again with him.

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Jane’s Walk In Harlem, A Free Walking Tour In The Best Community In The World

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Mt. Morris Park Then and Now Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 3 pm

Meeting Location: Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church 101 West 123rd Street

Mount Morris Park Historic District was designated a landmark in 1971, due to the unaltered streetscapes of its late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century townhouses and churches. French Neo-Grec, Queen Anne, Romanesque Revival, and Classical Renaissance are the predominant styles of housing.

One of the oldest parks in New York City is Mount Morris Park (today known as Marcus Garvey Park). City officials purchased the land in 1836. In the area lived White Protestant families, a Tammy Hall boss, wealthy Eastern European Jews, less wealthy Western European Jews, and later African Americans.

“No other neighborhood in the world has contributed more to American and world history than Harlem. I am privileged to show off the Mount Morris Park Historic District so people can see up close what makes Harlem a special place, said Carolyn Johnson, Owner of Welcome to Harlem.

During this walk, we will learn about the people who lived in Harlem and what events, such as the Summer of Soul, which was filmed and won a recent Oscar, made Harlem so important.

This Free Jane Walk will be led by Carolyn Johnson, owner of Welcome to Harlem.

Central Harlem’s Little Known District Friday, May 6, 2022, at 1 pm

Meeting location: 130th Street & Lenox Ave (North Corner)

The Central Harlem Historic District is a fairly new designation. It spotlights little-known Black history.

Several Black charities like the Clubman’s Beneficial League and the Utopia Neighborhood Club found homes in this district. Many Black entertainers like James Reese Europe, of WWI fame, lived here.

The district shows that a tight-knit community once lived and still lives in Central Harlem . They supported each other and made sure they could enjoy a rich, quality of life.  

“Central and West Harlem Historic Districts are now within walking distance of each other,” said Savona Bailey-McClain , Executive Director of the West Harlem Art Fund. There are also excellent examples of Neo-Grec, Queen Anne, Renaissance, and Romanesque Revival row houses in our neighborhood.”

This FREE Jane’s Walk will be led by Savona Bailey-McClain, Executive Director of the West Harlem Art Fund .

Who were the Strivers … Friday, May 6, 2022, at 3 pm

Meeting location: 515 Malcolm X Blvd (135th Street)

Row houses were considered tract homes for the middle and upper-middle classes. New York counts over 200,000-row houses across the City.

Once derided as too modern and artificial at the end of the 19th century, these homes are highly sought after now.

The St. Nicholas Historic District was originally known as the David H. King Model Homes or the King Model Houses.

Four rows and three architectural styles — Italian Renaissance, Georgian and Yellow Brick facades with limestone. Built from 1891 to 1893, these homes remained empty until after World War I.

Black families from the South and the Caribbean could finally purchase these homes after years of pushback. Learn who lived here and how they became known as Strivers in this FREE Jane’s Walk.

Understand how row houses transformed NYC forever.

This FREE Jane’s Walk will be led by Savona Bailey-McClain, Executive Director of the West Harlem Art Fund .

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance Saturday, May 7, 2022 Sunday, May 8, 2022, at 11 am

Meeting location: Dorrance Brooks Square Park on West 136th Street at Edgecombe/Saint Nicholas Avenues.

Stroll through the Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District in the footsteps of African Americans whose achievements impacted the world.

Experience the Harlem Renaissance’s luminaries in politics, the arts, healthcare, and education (the 1920s to the 1940s) in this community of intact streetscapes and striking collection of row houses, churches, and apartment buildings designed in Renaissance Revival, Queen Anne, and Romanesque Revival architectural styles.

Visit the homes and workplaces of prominent writers ( Zora Neale Hurston , Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen), actors/singers/musicians (Ethel Waters, John Bledsoe, Donald Redmond), artists (Augusta Savage, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence), patriots (WWI hero Dorrance Brooks, WWII Tuskegee Airman Dabney N. Montgomery), and civil rights leaders (W.E. B. DuBois, A. Phillip Randolph, Walter White).

“We are thrilled about the LPC’s recent designation of the Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District, the first in NYC to be named for an African American. Our partnership with MAS/Jane’s Walk will expose NYC residents and tourists to our Harlem Renaissance luminaries who lived in our community and had a lasting impact nationally and worldwide,” said Kakuna Kerina, Outreach Director, Dorrance Brooks Property Owners & Residents Association.

This FREE Jane’s Walk was organized by members of the Dorrance Brooks Property Owners & Residents Association and will be led by Michael Cogen, registered architect, and Kakuna Kerina, International Development & Human Rights Consultant.

Jane’s Walk  was founded as a way to celebrate the life and legacy of urban activist, Jane Jacobs, who believed in the power of individuals to influence their city. It now takes place in over 200 cities worldwide, with Jane’s Walk NYC, presented by the Municipal Art Society of New York, as the largest of these festivals.

What started as a handful of walks in 2011 has since grown into a weekend of collective neighborhood storytelling featuring hundreds of walks online and across all five boroughs.

West Harlem Art Fund

The West Harlem Art Fund (WHAF) is a twenty-four-year-old, public art and new media organization. Like explorers from the past, who searched for new lands and people, WHAF seeks opportunities for artists and creative professionals throughout NYC and beyond wishing to showcase and share their talent.

The West Harlem Art Fund presents art and culture in open and public spaces to add aesthetic interest; promote historical and cultural heritage; and support community involvement in local development.

Our heritage symbol Afuntummireku-denkyemmtreku: is the double crocodile from West Africa Ghana which means unity in diversity. https://westharlem.art/

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The charming town of Haarlem, or ‘Little Amsterdam’ as it is endearingly called. Join the Free Walking Tour Haarlem, to explore this historically significant city with a local!

During this free tour we explore this beautiful city, which historic center is virtually free of cars. Learn about the history of Holland’s most characteristic flower and the major artistic influence of painter Frans Hals. Find the hidden gems of Haarlem and what places we like to go ourselves.

Haarlem is a perfect for a walking tour as the centre is almost free from cars. And you can really feel the history of 17th century Haarlem.

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Welcome To Free Walking Tours Haarlem

Discover the beauty of Haarlem with Free Walking Tours ! These tours take you on a delightful journey through this charming Dutch city, led by friendly local guides. You’ll learn about Haarlem’s fascinating history and vibrant culture while exploring its captivating sights. Walk along the cobblestone streets, marvel at the picturesque buildings, and uncover the stories behind each one.

Join Free Walking Tours Haarlem and let our passionate guides show you the best of this enchanting city. They will take you to the famous landmarks and introduce you to the Dutch way of life. Admire the stunning Saint Bavo’s Church and wander along the charming canals that flow through the city. Our guides are not only experts in local history, but also talented storytellers who will transport you to a different time.

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Budget-Friendly: Our tour operates on a tip-based system, allowing you to decide the value of the experience based on your satisfaction. This flexibility makes it an affordable option for all, ensuring you can explore Haarlem without breaking the bank.

Time Efficiency: In just two hours, our tour covers a wide range of attractions, including Windmill ‘De Adriaan,’ Frans Hals Museum, tulips, and the vibrant Grote Markt. This condensed timeframe enables you to make the most of your visit and see the highlights of Haarlem within a manageable duration.

Local Expertise: Our knowledgeable guides are passionate locals who possess in-depth knowledge of Haarlem’s history, culture, and hidden gems. They will provide fascinating insights, captivating stories, and interesting facts, enriching your experience and allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the city.

Personalized Experience: With small group sizes, our tours offer a personalized touch. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with the guide, ask questions, and receive recommendations tailored to your interests. This personalized approach ensures that you can make the most of your time in Haarlem and discover the aspects that resonate with you the most.

Authentic Local Perspective: By joining our tour, you’ll get to experience Haarlem from a local’s perspective. Our guides will take you through the city’s charming streets, showcasing its authentic atmosphere and allowing you to immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture.

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