Guided tours Hoorn

Highlight tour

During the Highlight tour I will take you along the Highlights of the city such as: the Main Tower, the Statenlogement, the Roode Steen, De Oude Waegh, the Bossu Houses and much more. We will visit the most important historical places of Hoorn and I will tell you the stories of past and present! Considering the old streets and the cobblestone squares that we pass during this tour, I advise you to wear comfortable shoes. Click for more info!

Golden Age tour

The Dutch Golden Age tour takes us past the beautiful monuments from this time (1602 – 1702). In this period Hoorn was one of the most important trade cities. Many stories from this era and the ’80 year war’ are told. During this walk it becomes clear that Hoorn soon benefited from the disappearance of Spanish domination and free trade. Beautiful warehouses but also beautiful courtyards and a rich orphanage will be visited on this tour. Click for more info!

Meet the local tour

Foreign guests appreciate the special ‘Meet The Local –  Tour’. I will show you the most beautiful places of Hoorn during this tour. You will get acquainted with everyday Dutch customs and our peculiarities. What is typical Dutch food? What does a Dutch House look like on the inside? Do they really pay tax in the Netherlands for keeping a dog? During this tour we will visit my house to have a coffee break and a peek inside a typical Dutch House. Click for more info!

Harbour tour Hoorn

During the harbour tour we pass by the special places in the historic harbours of Hoorn. We pass the main tower, the East Island and the old inner harbour. Although the port area has changed a lot over the centuries, with some imagination you can still see the enormous activity of the many shipyards. During this tour through the harbour of Hoorn I will tell you the stories about the (old) ships and yards and much more. Click for more info!

Countryside tour

The largest monument of the Dutch Golden Age (17th century) is located between Hoorn and Amsterdam. This fascinating landscape (Unesco World Heritage) with its dikes, windmills and beautiful villages was given its present shape in the 17th century by reclamation of inland lakes using traditional Dutch windmills. The most beautiful parts of this area are not visible from the motorway. Therefore I would like to take you on an exclusive private car tour. Click for more info!

Active walk tour

Do you feel like walking a bit firmer and do you like beautiful view spots? Book the active walk and view tour! Perfect for photographers! I will take you through the harbour, the park and the edges of the city and you will see Hoorn at its best. We walk through the Juliana-Park to get the best view of Hoorn. We pass an old city gate, a defense tower, the old port and we end at the central square with the main monuments. The total distance is about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles).

A guided tour brings the stately buildings to life through the stories of the residents behind the facades. You will look at the beautiful Foreesten House differently when you hear the story of the wealthy widow van Foreest who began a relationship with her housekeeper around 1775. You will never forget the Jan Haringsteeg when you know what Jan managed to do during the battle of the Zuiderzee. On a guided tour we cannot escape the controversial Jan Pietszn. Coen, but the story of his young wife Eva Ment is just as interesting.

These and other stories will make you see Hoorn with different eyes. A guided tour with Alette is an educational but above all a fun activity! Guests appreciate the tours of Local Guide Hoorn with five stars at Google and five stars at Tripadvisor!