Small Group Alkmaar Cheese Market and City Tour

Immerse yourself in the world famous Alkmaar Cheese Market and explore the historic city of Alkmaar on this engaging 2.5 hour walking tour. Sample delicious Dutch cheese and discover the fascinating history of the market and the city.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Alkmaar Tours - Visit Alkmaarโ€™s traditional Cheese Market - the oldest in the Netherlands! In this 2.5 hour small group walking tour, you will learn all about Alkmaarโ€™s most well known attraction: the Cheese Market! You will also wander through Alkmaarโ€™s medieval centre and along pretty cobbled streets and picturesque canals.
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What's Included
  • English speaking tour by a native speaker
  • Local guide: a Canadian living in Alkmaar
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from Alkmaar
  • Any purchases
Additional Information

Embark on an exciting 2.5 hour small group walking journey to the renowned Alkmaar Cheese Market and the historic Alkmaar city. Witness thousands of kilos of cheese change hands on the picturesque Weighing House (Waag) square, just as it was done centuries ago! Acquire knowledge about the history of the Cheese Market, the Weighing House, the Cheeseโ€ฆ

Location
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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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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David_e
Aug 12, 2024
Top guides and tour in the Netherlands !!! - From the moment we met Jennifer, we knew we were in for an incredible day in Alkmaar. Her vibrant personality and extensive knowledge made our tour unforgettable. Jennifer is not only fun and outgoing but also full of fascinating stories that kept us engaged throughout the day. When we arrived at the famous cheese market, Jennifer's connections and expertise truly shone. She knew everyone and managed to secure us VIP seats, giving us the best possible view of the market. This special touch made the experience even more memorable. Jennifer also treated us to delicious cheese samples and ensured we captured the best photos and memories from our day in Alkmaar. I highly recommend Jennifer as a tour guideโ€”she is simply the best. Her passion and dedication to providing an exceptional experience make her one of the top guides in the Netherlands. Don't miss the chance to explore Alkmaar with Jennifer!
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James_j
Aug 11, 2024
Exellent Tour with a focus on the cheesemarket - I highly recommend this tour with Jen, she has great insider acess to Alkmaar and can show you the best spots to visit.
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Sarah_f
Jun 15, 2024
Best way to experience Alkmaar! - Jen was lovely and informative. Along the way to the cheese market she gave a detailed history of Alkmaar. She explained the cheese market in great detail so we knew what was happening. The experience would have meant nothing without her explanation. We were even able to get inside the gates to sit up close and personal to the activity and some cheese carriers came over to speak with us. I highly recommend this tour and in particular Jen leading it.
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Geoffl476
May 24, 2024
It's the cheesiest ! - Stellar amazing fun time with our tour guide Jen! She shared the rich history of Alkmaar and its cheese trading traditions, explaining the customs, the role of cheese porters, and the weighing process. Some of the vendors setup along the route also have delicious ๐Ÿง€ samples! We also strolled through Alkmaar's picturesque streets and canals. Jen pointed out historical landmarks and shared fascinating stories about the city. Highly recommended!
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Backpacker642565
Apr 27, 2024
Excellent Tour! - Highly recommend!! Jennifer is awesome and really enhanced the experience. Having a local, knowledgeable guide is so much better than just milling about in the crowd! 6 stars for Jennifer! Best part of our visit to the Netherlands ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ
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Traveladdict01
Apr 27, 2024
Not to be missed โ€ฆ worth every euro ! - This was a brilliant experience and Jen got us priority access which meant we had the best location midst the action, and a chance to interact with all the fun characters โ€ฆ We had such a great morning and I relived my childhood memories of visiting the market when I was 8 ! Jen was a fun and well informed and well connected guide and we would really recommend you book this tour. The walk around the city streets afterwards was also special and we learnt lots.
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Kingshott
Oct 29, 2023
Make everyone else envious of your market, be in the midst of the action - We had been planning this trip over several months. while looking for activities, tripadvisor recommended going to the Alkmaar cheese market and using a guided tour for the best seats. When we were allowed in front of the fence, some people said how lucky we were to sit in the action. Our response was we did our homework and purchased the tour a few months in advance. Jen is a great host. She only allows 6 people during any tour to keep it intimate and no one feels like they can't hear her. She also brought us to a quaint deli for coffee and snacks (not included in tour price). We enjoyed the market and the cheese museum. Get your tickets early, she is a very popular guide.
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Andrew_r
Sep 15, 2023
Amazing tour with funny tour guide - Jennifer is awesome! She is very knowledgeable about the city and itโ€™s history, and her great personality adds an additional flavor. She knows many of the locals and gets special treatment for her tours based on her local relationships. Highly recommend spending the morning with her.
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Therese_c
Jun 10, 2023
Alkmaar cheese market and city walking tour - The tour was great. Small group and Jen is a very attentive guide; she provided lots of interesting information about the cheese market and the city of Alkmaar. We had a very fun experience. Definitely would recommend, especially if you like cheese!
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Karen_h
Jun 9, 2023
Fabulous Experience! - We had a fabulous tour with Jen. The relationship Jen has built with the cheese runners made for a fantastic morning as their interaction made it a fun atmosphere. Jen gave us lots of history and some great stories ๐Ÿ˜Š As we were in Alkmaar area for a few days, Jen also recommend the medi evil festival. We came back the next day and had an amazing experience! Thanks Jen for a memorable tour! Highly recommended!
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