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Top 3 water & beach things to do in Hoorn

Boats, beaches, and the parts of Hoorn you only see from the water. Ferry rides, sunset cruises, snorkel runs, and the occasional sailing day for travellers who measure good cities by their coastline.

  1. 2 Hours Walking Tour Throughout History and Highlights of Hoorn, Hoorn1

    1. 2 Hours Walking Tour Throughout History and Highlights of Hoorn

    5.0· 3 reviews· 2 hours

    Step into the storybook streets of Hoorn, once one of the wealthiest cities of the Dutch Golden Age. This 2-hour walking tour takes you through centuries of trade, shipbuilding, religion, and resistance. Hear about heroic sailors, explosive naval battles, the shadow of the VOC, and the clash between Remonstrants and Gomarists. Walk past the Hoofdtoren and former VOC warehouses where ships once set sail for the East Indies. See the weigh house, the controversial statue of Jan Pieterszoon Coen, and the mighty church that sparked riots. Learn how the Baltic grain trade quietly made Hoorn richer than spice. Your expert guide brings local legends, architecture, and hidden history to life — from underground tunnels to a pirate who climbed the Spanish flagship’s mast. The tour is conducted in English. Dutch is available upon request.

  2. Round trip, Visit The Harbor of the Netherlands with a Electric boat in Hoorn, Hoorn2

    2. Round trip, Visit The Harbor of the Netherlands with a Electric boat in Hoorn

    4.9· 23 reviews

    Your visit to Hoorn will be not completed without a tour along its highlights. With our personal guide you will also see the old defense tower, the famous 'Red Rose cafe', we will pass 16th century warehouses and many more! Hope to see you soon!

  3. Volendam Marken Express Boat Cruise, Hoorn3

    3. Volendam Marken Express Boat Cruise

    4.5· 88 reviews· 30 min

    See the historic harbour/fishing village of Volendam and discover former island Marken on a boat tour that's been running for over 80 years Enjoy the beautiful coastline of the former Zuiderzee area and learn all about the region's history & development with an audio guide (English/Dutch) Take your bike on the boat for a small fee, determine your own track and speed and explore each destination An experience that you will never forget and that is suitable for any age and all weather conditions

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