Discover the charming Dutch town of Alkmaar on this 2-hour small group tour. Join your guide as you walk along the cobbled streets and picturesque canals, and get a sense of Dutch history, culture and way of life without the big-city crowds.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 7 participants

Highlights

Walk 3-4 km through the medieval center, along picturesque streets and canals
See some of Alkmaar's most important and historic monuments
Learn all about the history of Alkmaar and how the strength and determination of the townspeople managed to defeat the Spanish forces in 1573
Get an insight into Dutch culture and way of life from a foreigner's perspective
Walk along the old city walls and experience the greener side of Alkmaar

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The charming town of Alkmaar is compact, walkable and historically rich, with a beautiful medieval center. On this small group tour, enjoy walking through the cobbled streets and along picturesque canals as your guide tells you all about the town's history. Walk 3-4 km through the medieval center and see some of Alkmaar's most important and historic monuments such as the Grote Sint Laurenskerk (the Great St. Lawrence Church), the Stadhuis (City Hall) and the Waag (Weigh House). Learn all about the history of Alkmaar and how the strength and the determination of the townspeople managed to defeat the Spanish forces in 1573. Stop at the Molen van Piet (Piet's Windmill) for the perfect Dutch photo opportunity. You will also get an insight into Dutch culture and way of life from a foreigner's perspective. You will not only see some of Alkmaar's most iconic monuments, but you will also wander off the beaten path and see the real Alkmaar. Join a small group tour and enjoy a more personalized experience.

Includes

Small-group walking tour
Friendly English-speaking Canadian guide

Transportation to and from Alkmaar

Meeting point

Outside the main entrance to the Grote Sint Laurenskerk (on the Koorstraat) in Alkmaar's city center. Your guide will be standing by the lamp post with seating underneath it. How to get to Alkmaar: Alkmaar has direct train connections from many large cities including Amsterdam (35 minutes) and Haarlem (40 minutes) and the Alkmaar Train Station is only a 10 minute walk from the city center. There are also several parking garages located just outside the city center.

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Important information

Know before you go

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Participants must be able to walk continuously for 3-4 km
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Don't forget your camera
On Monday and Thursday tours depart at 12:30 PM. On Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday morning tours depart at 10:00 AM. On Wednesday tours depart at 09:30 AM. On Friday tours depart at 10:00 AM or 12:30 PM depending on time booked

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Great walking tour around a beautiful city center with a nice guide. We visited all tourist places plus charming deserted streets. Tour was happened even with me alone.

October 14, 2019

Hele leuke stadswandeling, zeer enthousiaste positieve gids. Die, als niet Nederlandse, heel gepassioneerd over Alkmaar kon vertellen. We hebben zo genoten van haar enthousiasme dat het miezerige weer geen invloed had.

February 3, 2020

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Hele leuke enthousiaste vertelster. Zeker een aanrader.

November 1, 2021

Alkmaar: Small Group City Walking Tour

Alkmaar: Small Group City Walking Tour

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