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Alkmaar: Self-Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide
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2 to 3 Hours
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Overview
Explore the beautiful city center of Alkmaar at your own pace. This self-guided audio tour will take you to all the well-known spots and undiscovered gems of Alkmaar. Go on a journey of discovery with your virtual audio guide and get to know Alkmaar and its history in a unique way.
• Walk at your own pace
• The most beautiful walking routes and best stories
• Unexpected discoveries
• Personal virtual audio guide in 7 languages
• Route guidance via GPS
What's Included
- App with Audio Guide in 7 languages on smartphone
- GPS guidance
- Smartphone
- Headphones
- Admission fee for attractions
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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!!!
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Molen van Groot (Piet)
Whoever says Alkmaar, says Pete's Mill. Sturdy and resolute, the monumental tower mill rises above the surrounding cityscape.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Het Huis Met De Kogel Uit 1557
Discover the fascinating story behind the cannonball in the facade of this beautiful medieval wooden house.
• Admission Ticket Free
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
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Operated by City App Tour
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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