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Self-guided Walking Tour in Alkmaar: Explore with Virtual Audio Guide

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Alkmaar

Embark on a self-guided walking tour in Alkmaar and explore the city center with a virtual audio guide. Discover well-known spots and hidden gems while learning about the history of Alkmaar.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Alkmaar - The historical center of Alkmaar is easily explorable on foot, making it the perfect city for an audio tour. You will be amazed by the many unique stories that are hidden behind the medieval facades, courtyards, cobbled streets, and picturesque canals. Stories that have been carefully gathered for you. Let yourself be guided along all the interesting and beautiful places Alkmaar has to offer and learn all about the history of this city and how the courage and determination of the people of Alkmaar led them to defeat the Spanish forces in 1573, becoming the first city in the Netherlands to do so.

In the following points, you’ll see just a few examples of the many attractions we will pass by.

Molen van Groot (Piet) - Whoever says Alkmaar, says Pete’s Mill. Sturdy and resolute, the monumental tower mill rises above the surrounding cityscape.
Alkmaar City Hall - The beautiful ‘old’ City Hall of Alkmaar dates back to the early 16th century and was built in the Gothic style. It is characterized by the slender corner tower.
Het Huis Met De Kogel Uit 1557 - Discover the fascinating story behind the cannonball in the facade of this beautiful medieval wooden house.
Cheese Market - Every friday from April untill September, you can step back in time to watch the world famous cheesemarket in the heart of the city

What's Included

Audio guide app in seven languages
GPS-guided tour

What's Not Included

Smartphone
Headphones
Admission fee for attractions

Additional Information

Experience the stunning city center of Alkmaar at your leisure. This independent audio tour will guide you through all the famous locations and hidden treasures of Alkmaar.

Embark on your individual exploration with the aid of your audio tour and acquaint yourself with Alkmaar and its rich history in a special way.

Exceptional walking paths and captivating narratives
Surprising finds
Personalized multi-lingual audio guide in 7 languages
Navigation via GPS
Stroll at your tempo
34 attractions within a distance of 1.8 miles

This activity requires an internet connection and gps function on your phone.
The average duration of the activity is is 2-3 hours. However you have until the end of the next day to finish it. Enough time to take a break, visit a museum or have a drink.
Walking distance: 2.8 km
Number of stops/stories: 34
Don’t forget to bring a headphone.
You will receive instructions to activate your self-guided tour in a separate email.

Location

Waagplein

There is no fixed meeting point! - Download the App of CityAppTour to navigate to the nearest point on the route. - Acces code and instruction is in the 2nd mail you received after booking. - Wait with activation until the day of your activity!!!

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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