Haarlem: Sailing Cheese & Wine Tasting – Evening Cruise

About this experience

Haarlem Cheese and Wine Evening Cruise This ticket admits you to a 90-minute guided evening cruise along Haarlem's historic canals, hosted by an experienced skipper who leads the experience from the water. As the boat drifts past the city's elegant facades and illuminated landmarks, your host guides you through a curated cheese and wine tasting served on board, combining sightseeing with gastronomy from a unique water-level perspective. The on-board tasting features three premium cheeses, both French and Italian, each paired with a complementary Italian wine selected in collaboration with local Café de Paris. Your host shares the stories behind each pairing, explaining regional heritage and flavour profiles as Haarlem's illuminated buildings create a peaceful backdrop for the floating feast. What is Included 90-minute canal cruise through Haarlem's waterways A guided tasting of three premium cheeses from France and Italy, served on board A tasting of Italian wines paired with each cheese, served during the cruise by your host Live commentary from an experienced skipper Audio guide in Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish Professional hosting with cheese and wine expertise Good to Know The cruise departs from 11A, Spaarne in central Haarlem. Arrive 15 minutes early for boarding. The boat includes toilet facilities and comfortable seating for a relaxed evening on the water. This cruise is not wheelchair accessible. Children may join when accompanied by adults, and ID verification may be required. The combination of gentle canal movement, expert commentary, and carefully curated tastings makes this ideal for couples seeking a romantic evening or groups wanting to experience Haarlem canal tours with a culinary twist. For those planning a fuller day exploring this charming Dutch city, consider combining your evening cruise with guided walking tours of Haarlem's historic centre to discover the stories behind the beautiful buildings you will see from the water. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• 90-minute evening cruise through Haarlem's historic canals
• Taste three premium cheeses paired with Italian wines on board
• French and Italian cheeses selected and matched by Smidtje Canal Cruises
• See the city's elegant canal facades from water level at dusk

What is included

• 90-minute evening canal cruise
• Three premium cheeses served on board
• Italian wines paired with each cheese
• Knowledgeable host sharing pairing stories
• Views of Haarlem's historic canal facades

Before you go

Please arrive at the departure location at least 15 minutes before boarding This cruise is not wheelchair accessible Bring a valid ID for age verification if required Audio guide available in Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish Check specific departure times in your booking confirmation

Cancellation terms

This ticket is nonrefundable. Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.