Step inside the Golden Age with Alette, Hoorn's acclaimed private guide, on a bespoke walking tour of one of the Netherlands' best-preserved VOC trading cities. Tailor-made pacing, hidden courtyards, and insider stories make this utterly bucket-list.
What to expect
Alette meets you at a landmark of your choosing and leads you through cobbled lanes past 17th-century merchant houses, the monumental Waag, and the dramatic Roode Steen square — narrating the rise of the VOC empire with genuine local passion. The tour is completely flexible: extend into the harbor, focus on architecture, or weave in a museum visit. Groups of two to large families are equally welcome. Expect a 1- to 1.5-hour standard tour, or a full-day deep-dive if desired.
Good to know
Book well in advance — Alette is in high demand during cruise season. Confirm all-aboard time with your ship and allow a 10-minute walk back to the pier. Full-day extensions must be pre-arranged.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Hoorn — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.