Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Alkmaar September 2025 | Expedia.ca [Alkmaar Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Alkmaar.dx5283)[Hotels in Alkmaar](https://expedia.ca/Alkmaar-Hotels.d5283.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Alkmaar](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Alkmaar.d5283.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Alkmaar Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Alkmaar.d5283.Car-Rental-Guide)[Alkmaar Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Alkmaar.d5283.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Alkmaar ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Alkmaar Types of activities [Alkmaar travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Alkmaar.dx5283) ![Waag which includes cycling and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79146-Waag.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alkmaar](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79123-Stedelijk-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stedelijk Museum featuring modern architecture and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79133-Stedelijk-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stedelijk Museum featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79125-Stedelijk-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stedelijk Museum showing signage and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79127-Stedelijk-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Alkmaar Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Alkmaar has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Alkmaar is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Alkmaar to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Alkmaar Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Alkmaar. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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Cheese Guided Tour from Amsterdam 3h 30m 8.2/10 22 reviews Free cancellation available CA $61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-windmills-cheesetasting-live-guide-from-amsterdam.a1169183.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1148484/bca593a8-c29c-429b-bd5a-0f0597e2e8ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam 6h 30m 9.8/10 37 reviews Free cancellation available CA $60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-to-zaanse-schans-edam-volendam-and-marken-from-amsterdam.a1148484.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50106810/b149e883-074e-4dd4-afdd-6fa31f8dcdbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip to Zaandam Lego Village, Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn 10h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $193 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-to-zaandam-lego-village-zaanse-schans-and-giethoorn.a50106810.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam from Amsterdam, Live Guided](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1169121/06a860a1-ba68-475a-811a-71f7bddba5e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam from Amsterdam, Live Guided 5h 9.2/10 32 reviews Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dutch-countryside-from-amsterdam-volendam-edam-zaanse-schans.a1169121.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Excursion to the mills of Zaanse Schans](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4223476/2d017529-ca07-4e9d-bf6a-674e5daa31bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Excursion to the mills of Zaanse Schans 5h Free cancellation available CA $31 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/excursion-to-the-mills-of-zaanse-schans.a4223476.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Best of Netherlands: Zaanse Schans, The Hague & Rotterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49408986/a45640fa-ffea-4e6d-9634-7bfd8ba6d38f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Best of Netherlands: Zaanse Schans, The Hague & Rotterdam 11h Free cancellation available CA $226 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-tour-to-zaanse-schans-the-hague-and-rotterdam-from-amsterdam.a49408986.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Fabulous Dutch and French Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1725422/470a6f3c-47fc-48af-b3c4-8b017fe26488.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fabulous Dutch and French Tour 4h 6/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/calypso-tour.a1725422.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Windmill village Zaanse Schans guided tour Amsterdam region](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2719689/bd7ccae3-0f1b-4fb5-8d93-7b957150b704.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Windmill village Zaanse Schans guided tour Amsterdam region 2h Free cancellation available CA $50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/windmill-village-zaanse-schans-guided-tour-amsterdam-region.a2719689.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Unique Day Trip with Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46344345/72fd6651-1125-4b3d-8438-379718ccae50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zaanse Schans and Giethoorn Unique Day Trip with Boat Cruise 10h Free cancellation available CA $193 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-and-giethoorn-unique-day-trip-with-boat-cruise.a46344345.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 58 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Private tour to Zaanse Schans &Volendam: Cheese, Windmills, clogs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/986997/2eff7a94-33ea-4b3c-baa1-a58e58a6d51c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private tour to Zaanse Schans &Volendam: Cheese, Windmills, clogs 5h Free cancellation available CA $276CA $248 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults 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fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-car-tour-to-zaanse-schans-from-amsterdam.a50094238.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Windmills Country side tour Zaanse Schans Cheesefactory-Volendam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49216459/d1eaf9f7-2a4a-486e-8507-d30b49646e22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Windmills Country side tour Zaanse Schans Cheesefactory-Volendam 4h Free cancellation available CA $646 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/windmills-country-side-tour-zaanse-schans-cheesefactory-volendam.a49216459.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![The Ultimate Zaanse-Schans Private Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1090810/54952c53-e24a-4ef1-9c93-5f7ba9d3952b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Ultimate Zaanse-Schans Private Day Trip 4h Free cancellation available CA $639 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-ultimate-zaanse-schans-private-day-trip.a1090810.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Private tour to the Windmills and countryside from Rotterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/673945/080222d9-8d94-4f6a-bef5-b62a301efa1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private tour to the Windmills and countryside from Rotterdam 6h Free cancellation available CA $1,276 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-to-windmills-cheese-and-clogs-countryside-volendam-from-amsterdam.a673945.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Private Old-Holland Tour from Amsterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5238399/96f88da4-f8c5-4cf2-9ef7-4085cb0fb896.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Old-Holland Tour from Amsterdam 10h Free cancellation available CA $1,098 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/old-holland-tour.a5238399.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Best of Dutch Legacy Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50278475/addad918-7488-4ea8-ae2f-ef562288ceb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Best of Dutch Legacy Private Tour 10h Free cancellation available CA $1,624 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/best-of-dutch-legacy-private-tour.a50278475.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Jmuiden Cruise to Amsterdam and Old Holland Private Minivan Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49213520/99df8e34-d9fd-4691-a404-9e135537290a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jmuiden Cruise to Amsterdam and Old Holland Private Minivan Tour 6h Free cancellation available CA $943 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/jmuiden-cruise-to-amsterdam-and-old-holland-private-minivan-tour.a49213520.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Escape The City: Alkmaar City Walking Tour with Puzzles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49288915/7d9dbd25-f201-443c-af40-e98ad954d948.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Escape The City: Alkmaar City Walking Tour with Puzzles 2h Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/escape-the-city-alkmaar-city-walking-tour-with-puzzles.a49288915.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 9 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Zaanse Schans: Wooden Shoe Painting Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4795308/6268af17-70e1-4849-a7d6-fae68c57bcea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zaanse Schans: Wooden Shoe Painting Workshop 1h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-wooden-shoe-painting-workshop.a4795308.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Zaandijk: Chocolate making demonstration & tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48095946/70010542-d283-4a39-b708-3b69020f7995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zaandijk: Chocolate making demonstration & tasting 35m Free cancellation available CA $28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaandijk-chocolate-making-demonstration-tasting.a48095946.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Private tour to Zaanse Schans &Volendam: Cheese, Windmills, clogs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/986997/2eff7a94-33ea-4b3c-baa1-a58e58a6d51c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private tour to Zaanse Schans &Volendam: Cheese, Windmills, clogs 5h Free cancellation available CA $276CA $248 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/marken-volendam-zaanse-schans-cheese-windmills-and-clogs.a986997.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Zaanse Schans: Pancake Restaurant Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4586738/dd40d546-4ce4-4b72-8280-e02ea809fdfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zaanse Schans: Pancake Restaurant Visit 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $13 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-pancake-restaurant-visit.a4586738.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Zaanse Schans: Windmill & Museum Entry Ticket w/ Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48876612/201ba402-dafe-460b-9ebe-deb375b0ea15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zaanse Schans: Windmill & Museum Entry Ticket w/ Audio Guide Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-windmill-museum-entry-ticket-w-audio-guide.a48876612.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Zaanse Schans Windmills, cheese and clogs and Volendam tour from Amsterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/682286/6690694a-6aa5-48e7-868c-e19df485af5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zaanse Schans Windmills, cheese and clogs and Volendam tour from Amsterdam 5h Free cancellation available CA $878 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-windmills-cheese-and-clogs-and-volendam-tour-from-amsterdam.a682286.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Trip to Windmills, Cheese, Clogs, Volendam incl. 2 hour Bike tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/725198/628126e3-492d-46a9-9764-77a211154c7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Trip to Windmills, Cheese, Clogs, Volendam incl. 2 hour Bike tour 7h Free cancellation available CA $1,462 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sightseeing-tour-to-the-windmills-wooden-shoe-making-volendam-from-amsterdam.a725198.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Private sightseeing tour to the Zaanse Windmills and Rijksmuseum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2744266/0de5791e-12fc-4f01-a52f-ef015a1357c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private sightseeing tour to the Zaanse Windmills and Rijksmuseum 5h CA $1,138 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults 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Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4795308/6268af17-70e1-4849-a7d6-fae68c57bcea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zaanse Schans: Wooden Shoe Painting Workshop 1h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-wooden-shoe-painting-workshop.a4795308.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Zaandijk: Chocolate making demonstration & tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48095946/70010542-d283-4a39-b708-3b69020f7995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zaandijk: Chocolate making demonstration & tasting 35m Free cancellation available CA $28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaandijk-chocolate-making-demonstration-tasting.a48095946.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Zaandam: paint a Dutch windmill in a cosy atelier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48297473/e2421155-da01-4dff-8b0f-1bfc96d14b57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zaandam: paint a Dutch windmill in a cosy atelier 2h Free cancellation available CA $154 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaandam-paint-a-dutch-windmill-in-a-cosy-atelier.a48297473.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Zaandam: Paint a Perfect Portrait workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48191787/2a047a40-3064-4e1d-867c-f3f6bd83f97e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zaandam: Paint a Perfect Portrait workshop 3h Free cancellation available CA $179 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaandam-paint-a-perfect-portrait-workshop.a48191787.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![7 day all-inclusive E-Bike trip in The Netherlands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2749210/8e48bd37-e332-4a3d-a41c-9c144281fac5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 7 day all-inclusive E-Bike trip in The Netherlands 7d CA $4,230 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/7-day-all-inclusive-e-bike-trip-in-the-netherlands.a2749210.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Zaanse Schans: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47272692/274fb507-a566-439a-9db3-5e0ba04c518c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zaanse Schans: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone 3h Free cancellation available CA $11 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-self-guided-city-walking-tour-with-audio-guide.a47272692.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ![Alkmaar: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46154129/984dca13-24f0-4c27-a2c8-7cacdaf0b346.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Alkmaar: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone 3h Free cancellation available CA $11 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/selfguided-walking-tour-with-virtual-audio-guide-in-alkmaar.a46154129.activity-details?&rid=5283&location=Alkmaar&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Alkmaar | Number of things to do | 95 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Explore Highlights of Alkmaar: Self-Guided GPS and Audio Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alkmaar-highlights-walking-tour-audio-and-gps-guided.a47255259.activity-details): CA $9 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Escape The City: Alkmaar City Walking Tour with Puzzles](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/escape-the-city-alkmaar-city-walking-tour-with-puzzles.a49288915.activity-details) - [90 minutes self guided walking tour with puzzles in Alkmaar](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/90-minutes-self-guided-walking-tour-with-puzzles-in-alkmaar.a49291380.activity-details) - [Tour to the Alkmaar Cheese market and Windmills from Amsterdam](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-to-the-windmills-cheese-and-clogs-form-amsterdam.a2744026.activity-details) - [Self Guided Secrets of Alkmaar Exploration Game](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-secrets-of-alkmaar-exploration-game.a49428078.activity-details) - [Escape game in the city of Alkmaar Crazytopia](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/escape-game-in-the-city-of-alkmaar-crazytopia.a45687491.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Escape The City: Alkmaar City Walking Tour with Puzzles](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/escape-the-city-alkmaar-city-walking-tour-with-puzzles.a49288915.activity-details) - [90 minutes self guided walking tour with puzzles in Alkmaar](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/90-minutes-self-guided-walking-tour-with-puzzles-in-alkmaar.a49291380.activity-details) - [Self Guided Secrets of Alkmaar Exploration Game](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-secrets-of-alkmaar-exploration-game.a49428078.activity-details) - [Escape game in the city of Alkmaar Crazytopia](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/escape-game-in-the-city-of-alkmaar-crazytopia.a45687491.activity-details) - [Alkmaar Interactive City Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alkmaar-interactive-city-tour.a48883209.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Alkmaar Cruise from the Cheese Market](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alkmaar-cruise-from-the-cheese-market.a50132815.activity-details) - [Zaanse Schans Windmills and Cheese Guided Tour from Amsterdam](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-windmills-cheesetasting-live-guide-from-amsterdam.a1169183.activity-details) - [Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-to-zaanse-schans-edam-volendam-and-marken-from-amsterdam.a1148484.activity-details) - [Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam from Amsterdam, Live Guided](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/dutch-countryside-from-amsterdam-volendam-edam-zaanse-schans.a1169121.activity-details) - [Excursion to the mills of Zaanse Schans](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/excursion-to-the-mills-of-zaanse-schans.a4223476.activity-details) | ## What to do in Alkmaar * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Alkmaar ![Stedelijk Museum featuring interior views and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79129-Stedelijk-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Stedelijk-Museum-Alkmaar.d6110946.Vacation-Attraction) ![Waag featuring street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79147-Waag.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waag Visit the cheese museum and learn about cheese making throughout history inside Alkmaar’s beautiful 14th-century cheese weighing house. [](https://expedia.ca/Waag-Alkmaar.d6110938.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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 biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Cheese-Market-Alkmaar.d553248621532510430.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/AFAS-Stadium-Alkmaar.d6110936.Vacation-Attraction) #### Waagplein Learn about the local history of Alkmaar when you take a trip to Waagplein. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its local cheese shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Waagplein-Alkmaar.d6110940.Vacation-Attraction) #### Vismarkt Learn about the local history of Alkmaar when you spend time at Vismarkt. Discover the area's shops and seek out its biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Vismarkt-Alkmaar.d6110942.Vacation-Attraction) #### Noordhollandse GC Enjoy a round of golf in Alkmaar at Noordhollandse GC. Discover the area's local cheese shops or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Noordhollandse-GC-Alkmaar.d553248621563232335.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stadhuis You can learn about the history of Alkmaar with a trip to Stadhuis. Discover the area's shops and seek out its biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Stadhuis-Alkmaar.d553248621533170231.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/DSB-Stadion-Alkmaar.d553248621563232334.Vacation-Attraction) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Alkmaar worth visiting? > Known for its culture and history, discovering awesome things to do in Alkmaar is a breeze. Be sure to add Stedelijk Museum to your itinerary while here. ### How do I spend a day in Alkmaar? > Stedelijk Museum and Op Art Museum are two great places to begin your adventures. Be sure to check out the retail and dining options in Alkmaar while you're there too. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Alkmaar? > Stedelijk Museum is one of the top tourist attractions in Alkmaar and should feature high on every itinerary of the area. ### Is three days enough to stay in Alkmaar? > Three days in Alkmaar is enough to enjoy the city's main attractions. Many guests spend two days on average. Stedelijk Museum, Op Art Museum and Cheese Market are among the most popular sights. Want to experience more? Stick around a bit longer to check off nearby hotspots like Amsterdam. ### What are some activities to do in Alkmaar with kids? > If you are after tours and attractions for all of your group, take a look at these great ideas for what to do in Alkmaar with kids. > > > > - [Alkmaar Cruise from the Cheese Market](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alkmaar-cruise-from-the-cheese-market.a50132815.activity-details) > - [Zaanse Schans Windmills and Cheese Guided Tour from Amsterdam](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-windmills-cheesetasting-live-guide-from-amsterdam.a1169183.activity-details) > - [Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-to-zaanse-schans-edam-volendam-and-marken-from-amsterdam.a1148484.activity-details) > - [Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam from Amsterdam, Live Guided](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/dutch-countryside-from-amsterdam-volendam-edam-zaanse-schans.a1169121.activity-details) > - [Excursion to the mills of Zaanse Schans](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/excursion-to-the-mills-of-zaanse-schans.a4223476.activity-details) ### What to do in Alkmaar for adults? > Whether you're a culture enthusiast, avid foodie or fan of nature, there are lots of things to do in Alkmaar for adults including Hollands Kaasmuseum and National Biermuseum. ### Are there free things to do in Alkmaar? > One of the simplest ways to learn about free things to do in Alkmaar is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider advice on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other hotspots you can enjoy without reaching for your wallet. Cheese Market is one spot that doesn't have an entrance fee. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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