Half Day Tour to Alkmaar Cheese Market and Schermerhorn Windmills
based on 8 reviews
Duration: 4.5 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Product code: 2550LIN4
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The market and windmill visit were very interesting. Read more ›
Judi S, Australia, May 2008
In historical Alkmaar you will be given an insight into old Dutch market life. At the cheese market, with the cheese carriers in their historical costumes, you can get a real sense of ancient market life.
Watch as the cheeses are piled high on the cobblestone square at Alkmaar Market. Learn about the old Dutch market way of life, where bidders traditionally compete by clapping their hands and with a stern clap the deal is sealed. Once a buyer has finished, men in white uniforms carry the wheels of cheese to a 14th century Weigh House to tally the bill.
After the visit to the cheese market drive to the village Schermerhorn with its famous old windmills.
On the way back to Amsterdam travel via the medieval town of Edam to visit a cheese factory where the cheese is still made the traditional way.
Schedule Details
The Netherlands is famous for its windmills and tulips
Departure Dates:
Seasonal
April 04 to September 05, 2008
Friday
Unavailable Dates:
- April 30 (Queen's Day)
Departure Point:
26 Damrak, Amsterdam.5 minutes walk from both Central Station and the pier. From Central Station walk straight ahead towards the street entitled The Damrak, leading to the Dam Square.
Departure Time:
- Departs at 9:45am. Please be ready at 9:30am.
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure.Hotel Pickup:
- Hotel pick up is not available
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Additional Information
Traditional Cheese Carriers
Inclusions:
- Air-conditioned deluxe motorcoach
- Experienced multilingual guide (English, German, Spanish and French)
Exclusions:
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drink, unless specified
Additional Info:
- This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
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