Hoorn, The Netherlands

Hoorn Walking Tour & Local Performance

A Quaint Harbor City and a Warm Dutch Welcome Experience the charming city of Hoorn during a walking tour and enjoy a performance by local entertainers. Known for its seafaring and maritime heritage, Hoorn is the birthplace of Dutch mariner Willem Corneliszoon Schouten, the first to round South America’s Cape Horn; and Jan Pieterszoon Coen, the founder of Batavia, capital of the Dutch East Indies. At the height of the city’s prominence, the streets of Hoorn were alive with the bustle of trade and the excitement of exploration. You will see some of the town’s many historic buildings, like its colorful Westfries Museum and the magnificent Waag, the blue-stone public weighhouse dating to 1609. After admiring old merchant houses, cheese warehouses and the charming harbor, you will enjoy a spirited musical performance. Afterward, you will have the opportunity to meet the performers before returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.