Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Alkmaar January 2026 | 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. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Alkmaar attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Alkmaar | Number of things to do | 85 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Explore Highlights of Alkmaar: Self-Guided GPS and Audio Tour](/things-to-do/alkmaar-highlights-walking-tour-audio-and-gps-guided.a47255259.activity-details): CA $8 | | Top 5 things to do | [Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam](/things-to-do/giethoorn-and-zaanse-schans-windmills-day-trip-from-amsterdam.a1156931.activity-details)[Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam](/things-to-do/day-trip-to-zaanse-schans-edam-volendam-and-marken-from-amsterdam.a1148484.activity-details)[Zaanse Schans Windmills and Cheese Guided Tour from Amsterdam](/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-windmills-cheesetasting-live-guide-from-amsterdam.a1169183.activity-details)[Amsterdam: Dutch Windmills, Cheese and Wooden Shoes guided tour](/things-to-do/dutch-countryside-from-amsterdam-volendam-edam-zaanse-schans.a1169121.activity-details)[Zaanse Schans: Windmill & Museum Entry Ticket w/ Audio Guide](/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-windmill-museum-entry-ticket-w-audio-guide.a48876612.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Zaanse Schans Windmills and Cheese Guided Tour from Amsterdam](/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-windmills-cheesetasting-live-guide-from-amsterdam.a1169183.activity-details)[Alkmaar: Small Group City Walking Tour \*English\*](/things-to-do/alkmaar-small-group-city-walking-tour.a4513672.activity-details)[A Walk in Zaanse Schans with In-App Audio Tour](/things-to-do/a-walk-in-zaanse-schans-with-in-app-audio-tour.a5303631.activity-details)[Explore Highlights of Alkmaar: Self-Guided GPS and Audio Tour](/things-to-do/alkmaar-highlights-walking-tour-audio-and-gps-guided.a47255259.activity-details)[Zaandam: Paint a Perfect Portrait workshop](/things-to-do/zaandam-paint-a-perfect-portrait-workshop.a48191787.activity-details) | | With kids | [Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam](/things-to-do/day-trip-to-zaanse-schans-edam-volendam-and-marken-from-amsterdam.a1148484.activity-details)[Zaanse Schans Windmills and Cheese Guided Tour from Amsterdam](/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-windmills-cheesetasting-live-guide-from-amsterdam.a1169183.activity-details)[Amsterdam: Dutch Windmills, Cheese and Wooden Shoes guided tour](/things-to-do/dutch-countryside-from-amsterdam-volendam-edam-zaanse-schans.a1169121.activity-details)[Zaanse Schans: Windmill & Museum Entry Ticket w/ Audio Guide](/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-windmill-museum-entry-ticket-w-audio-guide.a48876612.activity-details)[Alkmaar: Small Group City Walking Tour \*English\*](/things-to-do/alkmaar-small-group-city-walking-tour.a4513672.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) #### Dutch Cheese Museum You can browse the exhibits at Dutch Cheese Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Alkmaar. Discover the area's shops and seek out its biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Dutch-Cheese-Museum-Alkmaar.d553248621532510429.Vacation-Attraction) #### St Laurenskerk You can learn about the history of Alkmaar with a trip to St Laurenskerk. Discover the area's shops and seek out its biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Laurenskerk-Alkmaar.d6110944.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) #### 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) --- 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? ### How do I spend a day in Alkmaar? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Alkmaar? ### Is three days enough to stay in Alkmaar? ### What are some activities to do in Alkmaar with kids? > - [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 Cheese Guided Tour from Amsterdam](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-windmills-cheesetasting-live-guide-from-amsterdam.a1169183.activity-details) > - [Amsterdam: Dutch Windmills, Cheese and Wooden Shoes guided tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/dutch-countryside-from-amsterdam-volendam-edam-zaanse-schans.a1169121.activity-details) > - [Zaanse Schans: Windmill & Museum Entry Ticket w/ Audio Guide](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/zaanse-schans-windmill-museum-entry-ticket-w-audio-guide.a48876612.activity-details) > - [Alkmaar: Small Group City Walking Tour *English*](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alkmaar-small-group-city-walking-tour.a4513672.activity-details) ### What to do in Alkmaar for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Alkmaar? ![](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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