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Tour to the Alkmaar Cheese market and Windmills from Amsterdam

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Overview

Enjoy a full day Sightseeing tour to the Alkmaar Cheese market, windmills, the countryside, a local cheese and clogs factory and Volendam.
The Alkmaar Cheese Market is the oldest and largest in the Netherlands. Since 1365, Alkmaar has had one cheese scale, and by 1612, the city had as many as four cheese scales. Even the Waagplein, where the cheese market has been held since its inception, has been expanded several times.
The next stop is the Zaanse Schans. Here are special windmills such as the paint windmill, the sawmill, spices mill and peanut oil mill.
Thereafter you will see a wooden shoe demonstration and there is a possibility to buy clogs/wooden shoes and other nice souvenirs.
The second stop will be at the Henri Willig farm where they will teach you how they treat their cows and there is a possibility to see how they milk the cows.
Thereafter it is time to taste more than 30 flavors of very nice Dutch cheese for free!
Duration of the tour will be 8 hours incl. driving time.

What's Included

  • Possibility to taste 30 different types of cheese and to buy cheese and clogs
  • Admission to the windmillspark, entrance tickets for 1 windmill and parking costs
  • Possibility to see how they milk the cows with a milking robot
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Professional guide
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Explore the Alkmaar cheese market by yourself.Contact us when you are with more then 7 people so we can make customized tour for you.We provide 24/7 services and to confirm bookings or for questions please contact us during our opening times from Monday - Friday from 08:30 AM till 06:00 PM CET. Saturday and Sunday our office is closed.

What To Expect

Kaasmarkt Alkmaar

The Alkmaar Cheese Market is the oldest and largest in the Netherlands. Since 1365, Alkmaar has had one cheese scale, and by 1612, the city had as many as four cheese scales. Even the Waagplein, where the cheese market has been held since its inception, has been expanded several times. These facts highlight the significant importance of the cheese trade to Alkmaar.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Zaanse Schans

Discover the great Dutch Windmills and make some nice pictures of it. There are 7 windmills left at the Zaanse Schans and a few are open to visit. You can visit the paint windmill (that is where Rembrandt the great Dutch artist purchased his paint), a saw mill, a spice mill and many more. Admission to the windmill park and parking costs are included in this tour.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Zaanse Schans

Visit the clogs factory andd see how the make wooden shoes and there is a possibility to buy wooden shoes and clogs.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Molen De Kat

See the special paint mill from inside. This is the last working windmill on earth who can produce paint. Rembrandt the great Dutch artist purchased his paint at this windmill.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig

Taste and buy the best cheese of Holland and visit a real cheese farm.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • We provide 24/7 services and to confirm bookings or for questions please contact us during our opening times from Monday - Friday from 08:30 AM till 06:00 PM CET. Saturday and Sunday our office is closed.
  • Contact us when you are with more then 7 people so we can make customized tour for you.
  • Explore the Alkmaar cheese market by yourself.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tour to the Alkmaar Cheese market and Windmills from Amsterdam?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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 Tour to the Alkmaar Cheese market and Windmills from Amsterdam?
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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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Possibility to taste 30 different types of cheese and to buy cheese and clogs.
  • Admission to the windmillspark, entrance tickets for 1 windmill and parking costs.
  • Possibility to see how they milk the cows with a milking robot.
  • Professional driver/host.
  • Explore the Alkmaar cheese market by yourself.
  • Visit the oldest Cheese market of Holland.
  • Hotel pick up and drop off by a air-conditioned luxury Mercedes vehicle with wifi and bottled water.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities (optional).
  • Professional guide.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Tour to the Alkmaar Cheese market and Windmills from Amsterdam is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tour to the Alkmaar Cheese market and Windmills from Amsterdam 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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  • Possibility to taste 30 different types of cheese and to buy cheese and clogs
  • Admission to the windmillspark, entrance tickets for 1 windmill and parking costs
  • Possibility to see how they milk the cows with a milking robot
  • Professional driver/host
  • Explore the Alkmaar cheese market by yourself
  • Visit the oldest Cheese market of Holland
  • Hotel pick up and drop off by a air-conditioned luxury Mercedes vehicle with wifi and bottled water
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Professional guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • We provide 24/7 services and to confirm bookings or for questions please contact us during our opening times from Monday - Friday from 08:30 AM till 06:00 PM CET. Saturday and Sunday our office is closed.
  • Contact us when you are with more then 7 people so we can make customized tour for you.
  • Explore the Alkmaar cheese market by yourself.

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  • 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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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