Alkmaar is famous for its cheese market and cultural landmarks, but knowing the best spots to explore can be difficult. Discover the working market and its history on a small-group tour of the city, then continue into the medieval center to explore sights including the Stadhuis and the Waag. Benefit from the small-group size for a more personalized experience, and gain insight into the city’s culture from your resident guide.
Alkmaar is known for its cultural attractions, but getting an intimate perspective of the historic city can be difficult. Discover landmarks including the Molen van Piet, Grote Sint Laurenskerk, and the Waag on a small-group walking tour and learn about the city’s culture and history from your guide, benefiting from the small-group size for a more personalized experience.
From the hand of a certified tour guide you will discover one of the most charming cities in the Netherlands, tradition, history, culture and much more will be the perfect combination that will make your visit an unforgettable experience, remember that it will be a private tour where you will also have give yourself the time to ask your questions and stops and photos. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
Set off in a relaxing pace to make sure you really get to see, feel and learn all about this town.
The most important sights that your private guide will show are the public weighing house, home to the weekly cheese market on Fridays during the summer (April – first Friday September), Saint Lauren Church and the pretty 16th century constructed town hall.
Our boat, named Volt has made its first trip In 2020. With our captain, Ed who has a lot of knowledge of Alkmaar and its canals, sailing with Volt is the perfect activity for a fun day with friends, family or colleagues. Volt can accommodate groups of 8 until 28 people, from April until October. Of course the boat is more than just fun. It is also fully electric. One drink is included in the standard ticket. High Tea, High Coffee, High Cocktail, High Beer or High Wines are included when these options are selected.
Enjoy the city in a unique way with this pub trail. Walk through the city center and search for the most interesting places with GPS. Solve questions and do assignements and visit 3 great pubs in the city center for fun assignments at each pub. Try to set the high score within your team and win great prices!
Everything on your smartphone. The pub trail is a unique combination of a pub crawl, a scavenger hunt and a city walk. All-in-One.
The Pub Trail has no time limit - you can start, extend or stop when it suits you! It is offered in multiple languages and it takes about 2,5 hour to complete.
How does it work?
When booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to play the Pub Trail on your smartphone. With a free online app, compatible with Android or IPhone. Once at the starting point, you will start your pub crawl through the city, it's that easy!
Explore the beautiful city center of Alkmaar at your own pace. This self-guided audio tour will take you to all the well-known spots and undiscovered gems of Alkmaar.
Go on a journey of discovery with your self-guided audio tour and get to know Alkmaar and its history in a unique way.
- The most beautiful walking routes and best stories
- Unexpected discoveries
- Personal virtual audio guide in 7 languages
- Route guidance via GPS
- Walk at your own pace
- 34 sights in 1.8 miles
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2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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$10.37
Price varies by group size
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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ:What are the best Sightseeing Tours in Alkmaar?
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The best Sightseeing Tours in Alkmaar according to Viator travelers are: