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Small Group Alkmaar Cheese Market and City Tour *English*

5.0(49)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 49 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Alkmaar Tours
Alkmaar Cheese Market

About this activity

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

Not included

  • ✕Transportation to/from Alkmaar
  • ✕Any purchases

Meeting and pickup

  • 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.

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