Things to do in Alkmaar

Activities, attractions and tours

Waag showing street scenes and cycling
Alkmaar
Stedelijk Museum featuring modern architecture and street scenes
Stedelijk Museum showing interior views
Stedelijk Museum which includes interior views and signage

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Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 39 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$172 per adult
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Zaanse Schans: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

Zaanse Schans: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$10 per adult*
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Zaanse Schans: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

Zaanse Schans: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$10 per adult*
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Classes & workshops

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Zaanse Schans: Wooden Shoe Painting Workshop

Zaanse Schans: Wooden Shoe Painting Workshop

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is S$45 per adult
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Zaanse Schans: 60-Minute Private Luxury Cruise

Zaanse Schans: 60-Minute Private Luxury Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is S$201 per traveller*
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What to do in Alkmaar

Popular places to visit

Stedelijk Museum which includes art and interior views

Stedelijk Museum

Experience the Siege of Alkmaar, see the finery of the rich living in the Dutch Golden Age and discover the fascinating culture and history of the town.

Stedelijk Museum
Waag showing street scenes

Waag

Visit the cheese museum and learn about cheese making throughout history inside Alkmaar’s beautiful 14th-century cheese weighing house.

Waag

Cheese Market

During your trip to Alkmaar, you can do some window-shopping at Cheese Market. Discover the area's local cheese shops or seek out the cycling trails.

Cheese Market

Hollands Kaasmuseum

You can study the exhibits at Hollands Kaasmuseum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Alkmaar. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

Hollands Kaasmuseum

Waagplein

Learn about the local history of Alkmaar when you spend time at Waagplein. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

Waagplein

AFAS Stadium

Catch an event at AFAS Stadium during your trip to Alkmaar. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

AFAS Stadium

Grote Kerk

Learn about the local history of Alkmaar with a stop at Grote Kerk. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

Grote Kerk

St Laurenskerk

You can learn about the history of Alkmaar with a stop at St Laurenskerk. Discover the area's shops and seek out its cycling trails.

St Laurenskerk

Vismarkt

Learn about the local history of Alkmaar with a stop at Vismarkt. Discover the area's shops and seek out its cycling trails.

Vismarkt

 

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