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Around 1550, Haarlem had roughly one hundred breweries within its walls, one for every fifty citizens, and its beer outsold every rival in the Low Countries, even in Antwerp. This loop of ~2 km across the old brewing quarter follows the water, the tax, the guild and the politics that turned a modest city on the Spaarne into the brewing capital of Holland. Ten outdoor stops (one modern brewery-in-a-church is optional to enter). Cobblestones throughout, allow 1½ to 2 hours, plus a well-earned glass at the end.
How it works
This is a self-guided digital walking tour in the StepQuests mobile app. There is no live guide. After booking you receive an email invitation code to unlock the route. Walk at your own pace in Haarlem with GPS navigation and stories at each stop. Flex PASS ticket: no fixed meeting time or group departure.
Meeting point: Grote Markt (start) (Grote Markt (start), Haarlem). Open the app and tap Start when you arrive.
End point: De Waag (De Waag, Haarlem). No vehicle drop-off. Finish the last stop in the app, then leave when you like.
Admission: outdoor landmark viewing is included in the route; optional paid interior tickets are not included and not required.
Approximate duration: 60 minutes. Stops on route: 10.
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