Haarlem Discovery Tour: Hofjes
210 min
3.0 km
14 stops
About this tour
Haarlem spent merchant money on courtyards that still house people. The walk starts at Frans Loenenhofje, where the gate on Witte Herenstraat carries a lion without a head, and reaches Hofje van Bakenes from 1395, the oldest surviving hofje in the Netherlands. Self-guided in the StepQuests app: GPS between stops, stories you read on your phone.
Itinerary
14 guided stops on this route
Frans Loenenhofje
Courtyard often open to respectful visitors in daylight. Residents live here. Keep voices down. The lion without a head sits in the stone over the arch. Jacobu…
Luthers Hofje
Courtyard often open to respectful visitors in daylight. Residents live here. Keep voices down. The bird in the ironwork is the emblem of this church community…
Hofje van Staats
The courtyard is often open to respectful visitors during the day, usually on weekdays and Saturdays. People live here, so keep your voice down. The courtyard…
Hofje van Noblet
River front is freely visible from the street. Residents live here. Keep voices down. The governors' room keeps original 1700s plaster. Curves and shells on th…
Teylers Hofje
Street front is freely visible. Residents live in the rows. Keep voices down. Leendert Viervant laid out the long rectangle in 1787. Same Teyler as the science…
Hofje van Bakenes
The main gate is on the Wijde Appelaarsteeg, and a second gate is on the Bakenessergracht. The courtyard is often open to respectful visitors during the day. P…
Best with friends
Play together to compare scores, discuss clues, and share the moments. Great for friends, families, and team outings.
Frequently asked questions
What's included
GPS-guided walking route
Interactive quizzes at each stop
Fascinating stories and facts
Lifetime access to the tour
Tags
Buy on the web
Pay securely in your browser, then open the app with the same email to access your tour.
After payment, open the app and sign in with the same email to access your tour.
Get the App
Download Step Quests to start this walking tour. GPS, stories, and a quiz at each stop.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Location-based content unlocking
Score points and earn achievements
Requires internet for GPS, maps, and unlocking content