Alkmaar

Walking tours

Join us every Friday for an unforgettable journey through Alkmaar's charming waterways and beyond. Departing from the historic Waagplein, our Alkmaar Cheese Cruise promises a feast for the senses. Throughout the 75-minute cruise, you'll be treated to panoramic views of Alkmaar's iconic landmarks while immersing yourself in fascinating historical narratives curated especially for you. Try typical Dutch cheeses and refreshing drinks from our bar on board. In the summertime, you can relish the vistas of Alkmaar while basking in the sun on our outdoor photo deck. Our photo deck guarantees the best views and most memorbale pictures.

Explore Alkmaar on your terms with this self-guided audio tour, accessible on your smartphone! Immerse yourself in the beauty of this historic city at your own pace and in your preferred language. The historic center of Alkmaar is easy to explore by foot, it is the perfect city for an audio tour. You will be amazed at the many special stories hidden behind the medieval facades, courtyards, cobbled streets and picturesque canals. Stories that are carefully collected for you. Let yourself be taken along the world-famous Cheese Market, the imposing St. Laurens Church and the Mill of Piet, but also along hidden courtyards and convivial medieval streets and alleys. Learn all about the history of Alkmaar during this city walk and how the bravery and determination of the people of Alkmaar made them the first city in the Netherlands to defeat the Spanish forces in 1573. We have carefully crafted the most beautiful walking route for you and gathered more than 34 captivating and interesting stories. You'll pass by all the well-known landmarks but will also be surprised by new discoveries and hidden gems. Explore Alkmaar's rich history, embrace its vibrant present, and be delighted by its captivating legends and stories. Whether you're embarking on a solo adventure, enjoying a romantic city stroll with your partner or exploring the city with friends or family, our self-guided audio tour caters to all preferences. Plus, you'll receive a nice discount when you do the tour with companions.

Discover Alkmaar on a self-guided tour via a WhatsApp on your smartphone. Explore the city at your own pace and admire landmarks such as the Cheese Market, The Waag, the House with the Bullet and many more. Discover the stories behind the highlights and find hidden gems. Explore Alkmaar and follow a historical route through the city. Learn about the history of some of the most famous sights as you explore at your own pace. Start and stop the self-guided tour whenever you want and avoid the crowds of large groups. Enjoy secret tips as you discover the city’s history.

In the city game Escape the City, you go head-to-head with Dr. Crypto. He has been spotted in your city and has captured several people! It all begins with a video in which Dr. Crypto leaves a message: "Nine individuals are scattered throughout the city and imprisoned in heavily secured rooms. Can you crack the codes to free as many people as possible?" With this message, the city game Escape the City begins, and the clock starts ticking. Soon, your group is swept up in the game, and the adrenaline rises. You'll find yourselves searching the city for clues, abruptly stopping to solve a challenging brain teaser, and then continuing your exploration of your favourite city. During the game, you'll discover streets you've never seen before and various tasks will appear on your mobile. That's when the real work begins. Sometimes, you'll need to closely examine your surroundings, while other times, a new puzzle will appear on your screen. For each room you manage to open, you earn money. Can you puzzle together as much money as possible?* Explore the city while playing this challenging outdoor escape game. *Please note that, in general, players solve around 4 to 5 rooms. It is very rare to crack all 9 codes in 90 minutes. What’s your strategy? Choose the rooms wisely. Escape the City is a fully GPS-guided city game. You decide where in the city and with whom you want to play. You are not dependent on external guides and can start the game whenever you want. The number of teams and their composition is entirely up to you. You pay per team. We recommend creating teams of 2 to 6 people. Playing in a team of at least 2 people is also a great idea to discover the city. Shortly after your purchase, you'll receive all the necessary materials from City Adventures in your inbox. The clear 4-step plan explains what to do and which app to download. You'll also receive the game code for your unique playing area. Want to play last minute? No problem. You can always contact the City Adventures team per phone to start quickly. !! Standard we offer Escape the City as an activity of 90 minutes. Would you like to play longer? That's possible. Please contact our office per phone before you start the citygame!! Escape the City is a fantastic activity for your day out, group outings, company outings, team-building events, or family days. There is also a junior version which is very suitable for families and children's parties. Who will you challenge in this outdoor escape game?

Play this tactical and exciting game 'The Hunt' with colleagues, friends or family. As a criminal, disappear from the radar with your team, crack as many safes as possible and stay out of the hands of the hunters. A group of bank robbers has just escaped from prison and is now trying to crack all the safes in the city. The hunters must stop them! With our city game you take on the role of both a criminal and a hunter. The roles are reversed halfway through. Which team has the best tactics and who shows the most courage? Do you do this alone or do you work together with the other hunter teams? The Hunt guarantees a good dose of action and team building with your city or village as the playing field. You can specify the number and composition of teams yourself, so that our citygame fits perfectly with your group activity. During the citygame The Hunt, you'll discover streets you've never seen before and various tasks will appear on your mobile. That's when the real work begins. Sometimes, you'll need to closely examine your surroundings, hide behind cars or trees end keep a close eye on the radar in real life and on your gps map where the hunters are. The 90-minute playing time for The Hunt is divided into two equal rounds. One round you are a dangerous criminal and the next round you empathize with your role as a smart hunter. Who is outsmarting whom? In the app you will see a map with all locations where safes can be cracked. The more valuable the safe, the longer it takes to crack it. But watch out for the Hunters. The location of the criminals is tracked with a GPS signal, which of course helps you as a hunter enormously. Once every 5 minutes and when a crime is committed you will see the location of the criminals. Can you follow their path and then cleverly arrest them and deliver them to the police station? Explore the city while playing this exiting citygame. The Hunt is a fully GPS-guided city game. You decide where in the city and with whom you want to play. You are not dependent on external guides and can start the game whenever you want. The number of teams and their composition is entirely up to you. You pay per team. We recommend creating teams of 2 to 6 people. You play the Hunt from 2 teams and preferably in even teams! Shortly after your purchase, you'll receive all the necessary materials from City Adventures in your inbox. The clear 4-step plan explains what to do and which app to download. You'll also receive the game code for your unique playing area. Want to play last minute? No problem. You can always contact the City Adventures team to start quickly. The Hunt is a fantastic activity for your day out, group outings, company outings, team-building events, or family days. There is also a junior version which is very suitable for families and children's parties. Who will you challenge in this citygame?

Explore Amsterdam’s most famous landmarks and hidden treasures at your own pace with an audio guide app on your smartphone. Go beyond the typical routes and dive deeper into Amsterdam’s rich history by listening to 21 exciting stories. Discover secret churches, oldest buildings, wartime narratives, and architectural wonders for an authentic experience of the city's cultural richness. Learn the history of Amsterdam and the significance of the places we visit. Stay engaged with interactive quizzes at each stop, encouraging deeper involvement with the culture of Amsterdam. Follow a guided map for effortless navigation, allowing you to start, pause, or repeat sections as per your preference.

The city is in turmoil when a young woman is found dead in the water. The perpetrator is missing and everyone is in the dark. Your task is to solve this murder mystery like a true Sherlock Holmes. Search the city for clues to the murder weapon, interrogate witnesses and collect important information about the perpetrator. Can your team solve this exciting murder mystery? During the citygame Sherlock, you'll discover streets you've never seen before and various tasks will appear on your mobile. That's when the real work begins. Sometimes, you'll need to closely examine your surroundings, while other times, a new clue will appear on your screen. Will you manage to find the name of the murderer and the murder weapon Can you find the murder weapon before the 90 minutes are up? Explore the city while playing this exiting detectivegame. Sherlock is a fully GPS-guided city game. You decide where in the city and with whom you want to play. You are not dependent on external guides and can start the game whenever you want. The number of teams and their composition is entirely up to you. You pay per team. We recommend creating teams of 2 to 6 people. Playing in a team of at least 2 people is also a great idea to discover the city. Shortly after your purchase, you'll receive all the necessary materials from City Adventures in your inbox. The clear 4-step plan explains what to do and which app to download. You'll also receive the game code for your unique playing area. Want to play last minute? No problem. You can always contact the City Adventures team to start quickly. Sherlock is a fantastic activity for your day out, group outings, company outings, team-building events, or family days. There is also a junior version which is very suitable for families and children's parties. Who will you challenge in this detective citygame?

Explore the beautiful Zaan area on a boat at your own pace. Start the journey at the main dock of the Zaanse Schans. Get on a boat and hear the explanations of the friendly staff to sail safely. After the introduction, you can either sail north, towards the scenic village of Wormerveer or south towards Zaandam. In both ways, you will come across multiple bars and restaurants on the water. Don't miss the chance to park the boat and go for a drink. In case you decide to go north, you will arrive at the Uitgeester Lake after Wormerveer. This is a beautiful widespread lake, where you can easily go for a swim. You can also visit Alkmaar, known as the Dutch city of cheese with a traditional market held every Friday.

The charming town of Alkmaar is compact, walkable and historically rich, with a beautiful medieval center. On this small group tour, enjoy walking through the cobbled streets and along picturesque canals as your guide tells you all about the town's history. Walk 3-4 km through the medieval center and see some of Alkmaar's most important and historic monuments such as the Grote Sint Laurenskerk (the Great St. Lawrence Church), the Stadhuis (City Hall) and the Waag (Weigh House). Learn all about the history of Alkmaar and how the strength and the determination of the townspeople managed to defeat the Spanish forces in 1573. Stop at the Molen van Piet (Piet's Windmill) for the perfect Dutch photo opportunity. You will also get an insight into Dutch culture and way of life from a foreigner's perspective. You will not only see some of Alkmaar's most iconic monuments, but you will also wander off the beaten path and see the real Alkmaar.   Join a small group tour and enjoy a more personalized experience.

Pub Trail is a fun combination of a pub crawl and a discovery tour through the city. You visit pubs, get to know the city and enjoy a good time with friends or colleagues. It's an activity, not an old-school pub crawl. You play a Pub Trail against each other. In the pub you and your friends do funny assignments. But you also play exciting challenges outside, at the most famous locations in the city center. This is how you discover the city while earning points with the assignments and challenges. At the end there is a winner (the player with the most points). This winner will off course receive a prize from us. Pub Trail is a funny and layback group activity for a nice evening (or late afternoon).