Soak up the Dutch charm on a visit to the town of Alkmaar, outside Amsterdam. Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of the city, stroll through the medieval city center, and visit Alkmaar's famous cheese market; one of the oldest and most traditional in the country.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Take a guided tour through the charming city streets of Alkmaar
Walk through the medieval city center in North Holland
Visit charming Alkmaar's traditional cheese market

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Get to know the town of Alkmaar, located in North Holland, on a 2-hour guided tour of the city and visit to the cheese market. After meeting your guide at the train station, enjoy a stroll through one of the oldest medieval cities in the Netherlands. Walk through the city center, which has remained the same for 400 years. Listen and learn important facts and small tidbits of information about Alkmaar, a town that's oozing with Dutch charm. Then make your way to the traditional cheese market, one of only 4 left in the Netherlands. Learn about the market's founding and growth, and find a favorite cheese to take home with you.

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Guided tour

Train ticket to/from Alkmaar

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

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The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Meeting point

Train station of Alkmaar, in front of the main entrance of the Burger King.

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Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

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Overall rating

5 /5

based on 7 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Service
4.8/5
Organization
5/5

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Vanessa did a fantastic job.

We loved how she took us through the smaller streets to avoid the big tour groups. She knew the town well and found great photo ops as well. Thank you Vanessa ! Carolann and Randie

May 5, 2018

Excelent tour.Very good tour guide.

April 28, 2018

Very informative and pleasant walking tour

We had a pleasant and informative walk through Alkmaar including the cheese market. Also the historical and cultural explanations were interesting.

May 10, 2015

Alkmaar: 2-Hour Tour and Cheese Market Visit

Alkmaar: 2-Hour Tour and Cheese Market Visit

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Vanessa did a fantastic job.

Excelent tour.Very good tour guide.

Very informative and pleasant walking tour

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