Half-day cheese market tour to Alkmaar and canal cruise of Amsterdam ticket
Excursions & day trips

Half-day cheese market tour to Alkmaar and canal cruise of Amsterdam ticket

Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Do this because
  • Visit the famous Dutch Cheese Market and learn about centuries-old traditions
  • Watch the men in traditional clothing trading their Cheeses
  • Join a tour through the city by an informative, friendly and professional live guide
  • Enjoy a cruise on the famous Amsterdam canals
  • Discover the city’s historical center, including the Skinny Bridge, the Golden Bend and more
What to expect

Be surprised by the diversity of Dutch cheeses on a half-day cheese market tour to Alkmaar, then once you've returned to Amsterdam relax on a famous canal cruise.

The Dutch cheese production is nowadays in the hands of dairy factories, which produce and export their cheeses around the world in millions of tonnes every year. People from all over the world come to visit the Dutch cheese markets to find out how cheese is traded according to a centuries-old tradition. You’ll believe that you’ve stepped back in time when you visit the cheese market of Alkmaar. Watch the men in traditional clothing seal their bargains for the best cheeses by means of clapping hands and learn other traditions that date back to 1365.

After the cheese market you’ll go into the city in search of the rich history accompanied by an informative, friendly and professional live guide. Following your tour you can enjoy some free time to discover the cheese market and the city on your own.

Back in Amsterdam your guide will give you your ticket for a regular city canal cruise that can be used at any time during your visit. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best sights of this historical city. Relax on the boat and enjoy the fantastic views of the 17th-century buildings lining the canals. Admire the Overhoeks quarter from water, the Golden Bend and the Music Building and the magnificent VOC ship, known also as The Amsterdam.

Itinerary:

  • 75 minute drive to Alkmaar from Amsterdam
  • 15 minute walk to Cheese Market
  • Visit to the Cheese Market
  • Brief guided walking tour through the city
  • 30/45 minutes of free time
  • Back in Amsterdam you'll receive your voucher for the 75-minutes city canal cruise
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What's included
  • check All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • check Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • check Live commentary on board
  • check Ticket for Amsterdam canal cruise
What's not included
  • x_not_included Gratuities (optional)
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

This is Holland, Overhoeksplein, Amsterdam, Nederland

What to remember
  • People with walking problems are not advised to take this tour
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Tour may be operated by a multilingual guide
  • Infants must sit on laps

City canal cruise:

  • Your city canal cruise voucher can be redeemed at the docks of Blue Boat Company - Gray Line Amsterdam
  • Note that this is an 'open ticket' no timeslot has been allocated and you can board any next available boat at one of the 2 docks
  • Canal cruises depart from Stadhouderskade 501, opposite the Hard Rock Cafe or Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience
  • Audio guides are available on board in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, Croatian, Czech, Chinese, Cantonese, Korean, Thai, Bahasa, Polish, Swedish, Hindi and Arabic
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Provider
Blue Boat Company
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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