Things to do in Alkmaar

Activities, attractions and tours

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

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Tours & day trips

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Zaanse Schans Edam Volendam Private Day Tour from Amsterdam

Zaanse Schans Edam Volendam Private Day Tour from Amsterdam

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,490 per traveller*
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Sightseeing Tour to Rijksmuseum and the Zaanse Schans Windmills from Amster...

Sightseeing Tour to Rijksmuseum and the Zaanse Schans Windmills from Amster...

Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €595 per adult*
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Classes & workshops

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Zaandam: Paint a Perfect Portrait workshop

Zaandam: Paint a Perfect Portrait workshop

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €110 per adult*
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Half Day Private Tour to the Windmills near Amsterdam by Car

Half Day Private Tour to the Windmills near Amsterdam by Car

Activity duration is 3 hours and 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is €690 per traveller*
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What to do in Alkmaar

Popular places to visit

Waag featuring street scenes

Waag

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

Waag
Stedelijk Museum showing interior views and art

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

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

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

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

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

DSB Stadion

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

DSB Stadion

Stadhuis

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

Stadhuis