Top Alkmaar Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

Get to know Alkmaar in a unique and affordable way. We offer you a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Alkmaar with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. This City Game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

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.

Rent one of our pedal boats and explore the canals of Alkmaar, from a unique perspective. Wander around the water at your own tempo and make unforgettable memories.

Explore the Netherlands’ ‘City of Cheese’ with a private guide, on a walking tour of Alkmaar for your group of one to 15 people. Take in the charming historic center on foot, with the opportunity to customize the route to your interests. This tour includes bonus tickets to the Dutch Cheese Museum, which you can visit on your own after the tour concludes, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

With hundreds of monuments, medieval courtyards and historic facades of picturesque canal houses, Alkmaar is like a hidden gem that offers a perfect escape from the Amsterdam city crowds. It only takes a safe, direct train ride yet hardly any tourist finds its own way to Alkmaar. There are so many medieval squares and hidden courtyards in the city. With this off-the-beaten path walking tour you walk through narrow alleys and along canals. You can't miss the beautiful historical architecture and the lively atmosphere. Admire the Waag, the famous cheese weigh house and let yourself be taken back in time. The headsets that are used allow you to wander off and take photos while listening to the interesting stories your enthusiast guide shares. Finally, learn not only about history but also about cultural life and discover 'undiscovered' hotspots that are favoured by the locals. Curious? Book now, decide later and don't miss out. There's always the 24-hour free cancellation policy!