Explore the city while participating in a scavenger hunt. Discover new food spots along the way! We offer a variety of delicious snacks that show case the best Hoor has to offer.

At each location, you'll receive a clue to find the next spot and a bite-sized snack to keep you energized! This way, you'll get to know the city of Hoorn in a fun and tasty manner.

This tour is for anyone who whould like to explore Hoorn's culinary and history, alone or in a group, whilst being active.

Vegetarian options are available upon request.

Self-Guided Food Tour in Hoorn 

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.

Historical Tours in Hoorn

Self-Guided Food Tour in Hoorn

2 Hours Walking Tour Throughout History and Highlights of Hoorn