Small Group Alkmaar Cheese Market and City Tour *English*
At a glance
Small Group Alkmaar Cheese Market and City Tour *English* is a 2h 30m small-group experience in Alkmaar, Netherlands, operated by Alkmaar Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 49 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $31.97 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: English speaking tour by a native speaker, Local guide: a Canadian living in Alkmaar.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 6 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 6 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Visit the famous Alkmaar Cheese Market and the historic city of Alkmaar in this 2.5 hour small group walking tour. Stand on the cobbled square of the beautiful Weighing House (Waag) and watch as thousands of kilograms of cheese are traded as it was centuries ago! Learn all about the history of the Cheese Market, the Weighing House, the Cheese Carriers Guild and other interesting facts in a relaxed and fun way. You will even have a chance to sample some delicious Dutch cheese from a local farmer. You will be at the cheese market for approximately 1.5 hours which is plenty of time to see everything cheese!
Once you have had your fill of the cheese market, your expert Canadian guide will take you through Alkmaar's beautiful historic, medieval centre.
A tour not to be missed!
What's included
What's included
- English speaking tour by a native speaker
- Local guide: a Canadian living in Alkmaar
Not included
- Transportation to/from Alkmaar
- Any purchases
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h 30m
Visit Alkmaar's traditional Cheese Market - the oldest in the Netherlands! In this 2.5 hour small group walking tour, you will learn all about Alkmaar's most well known attraction: the Cheese Market! You will also wander through Alkmaar's medieval centre and along pretty cobbled streets and picturesque canals.
What to Expect on a Tour:
• Visit the Alkmaar Cheese Market and watch the traditional way of trading cheese as it was centuries ago. You will watch the cheese being sold and then carried by the Cheese Carriers in a centuries old tradition. We will spend approximately 1.5 hours at the Cheese Market which is ample time to see everything.
• Learn all about the history of the Cheese Market, the Weigh House and get a full description of what is happening in front of you!
• Have the opportunity to try a variety of Dutch cheese and even buy some to take home (extra)
• Walk through the cobbled streets of Alkmaar and along its picturesque canals
• See some of Alkmaar's most famous buildings such as the Grote Sint Laurenskerk (Great St Lawrence Church), the Stadhuis (City Hall) and the Waag (the Weigh House)
• Get an insight into Dutch culture and way of life through the eyes of a foreigner (Canadian) living in Alkmaar
• Learn about the history of Alkmaar and why 'Victory Begins at Alkmaar!'
Small group tours mean you get a more personalised experience - no following umbrellas or having to listen to your guide via a headset!
Meeting Point:
• Friday Cheese Market and City Tours will depart from outside the Alkmaar Train Station at 9am (to the left of the stairs) -
Stop 2
We pass the Grote Sint Laurenskerk on our way to the Cheese Market. Learn about the history of the church and its significance.
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Stop 3
We pass by the beautiful City Hall on our way to the Cheese Market.
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Stop 4 · 1h 30m
Get a uique insight into the Cheese Market and the Cheese Carriers Guild as we watch the wheels of cheese being traded, carried and weighed as it was centuries ago!
Meeting point
Alkmaar Cheese Market Tours will depart from outside of the main entrance to the Alkmaar Train Station. Please follow the signs in the station hall to the 'centrum' and your guide will be standing at the bottom of the stairs on the street side with an 'Alkmaar Tours' sign.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult and must be able to walk several kilometers and stand for long periods of time
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Dogs (except service animals) are not permitted
- Due to large crowds, children in strollers/pushchairs might not be able to see the market properly
- This tour involves a lot of walking and standing still for long periods of time
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Small Group Alkmaar Cheese Market and City Tour *English* take?
The experience lasts about 2h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $31.97 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
English speaking tour by a native speaker; Local guide: a Canadian living in Alkmaar.
Where does it start?
Alkmaar Cheese Market Tours will depart from outside of the main entrance to the Alkmaar Train Station. Please follow the signs in the station hall to the 'centrum' and your guide will be standing at the bottom of the stairs on the street side with an 'Alkmaar Tours' sign.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 49 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Alkmaar.
