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Small Group Alkmaar Cheese Market and City Tour *English*

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Alkmaar Cheese Market
Alkmaar's City Centre
The traditional way of transporting cheese - by boat!
Cheese Carriers at the Alkmaar Cheese Market
Inspecting the cheese

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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

  • English speaking tour by a native speaker
  • Local guide: a Canadian living in Alkmaar
  • Transportation to/from Alkmaar
  • Any purchases
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Stationsweg
1815 CB Alkmaar, Netherlands

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Waagplein
1811 JP Alkmaar, Netherlands

Your tour will end in the centre of Alkmaar

What To Expect

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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)
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Grote Sint Laurenskerk (Pass By)

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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Alkmaar City Hall (Pass By)

We pass by the beautiful City Hall on our way to the Cheese Market.
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Kaasmarkt Alkmaar

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!
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Alkmaar Cheese Market and City Tour *English*?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Alkmaar Cheese Market and City Tour *English*?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • English speaking tour by a native speaker.
  • Local guide: a Canadian living in Alkmaar.
The following is NOT included:
  • Transportation to/from Alkmaar.
  • Any purchases.
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Small Group Alkmaar Cheese Market and City Tour *English* is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small Group Alkmaar Cheese Market and City Tour *English* will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • English speaking tour by a native speaker
  • Local guide: a Canadian living in Alkmaar
  • Transportation to/from Alkmaar
  • Any purchases

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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