Discover Alkmaar’s historic streets and iconic landmarks on a guided walking tour that brings the city’s colorful past to life. Perfect for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; moderate walking involved
Wildlife
History
Alkmaar’s cheese market dates back to the 16th century, making it one of the oldest and most famous in Europe.
Conservation
The city actively works to preserve its historic sites and promote sustainable tourism, ensuring Alkmaar’s charm endures for future generations.
Cicerones
Discover Alkmaar’s historic streets and iconic landmarks on a guided walking tour that brings the city’s colorful past to life. Perfect for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.
Cicerones is a Dutch walking-tour operator based in Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland. The company organises guided walking tours across many Dutch cities, offering themed experiences such as hofjeswandeling (courtyard walks), vrouwenwandeling (women’s history walks), stadswandeling (city walks), street art routes and Jewish-heritage tours. Most walks are scheduled as 1.5-hour guided tours; several experience listings note a two-hour Jewish heritage walk in Amsterdam.
Each trip listing describes guided walks that highlight architecture, local history and personal stories — for example hofjes tours of Amsterdam, Leiden and Alkmaar; women-focused walks in Haarlem, Leiden, Utrecht and more; and urban explorations in Rotterdam, Utrecht and Den Bosch. Cicerones runs tours in over twenty Dutch cities, including Amsterdam, Haarlem, Leiden, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Groningen, and offers specialised routes such as street-art and Hendrick de Keyser monument walks.
The booking information and trip summaries emphasise small-group walking itineraries that visit landmarks such as Pieterskerk in Leiden, Jordaan hofjes in Amsterdam, and the Jewish Quarter in Amsterdam. Guides narrate historical context, architectural details and cultural stories tailored to each route. Cicerones presents factual, site-focused tours suitable for visitors seeking history, architecture and local stories in manageable 1.5-hour formats. Based in Gorinchem, the organisation connects visitors with the hidden corners and heritage of Dutch towns through concise guided walks across multiple regions. Tour listings also include Hilversum, Delft, Alkmaar, Zwolle, Den Haag, Groningen, Schiedam, Hoorn, Deventer and Muiden, covering municipal centres, historic neighbourhoods and specialized monument routes across the Netherlands. All trip summaries specify themes, durations and notable sites for planning.
Tours Offered
45+ guided tours
Across cities and themes
Typical Length
1.5 hours
Most walks last 1.5 hours
Base Location
Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland
Headquartered in Gorinchem
Select a city, view detailed trip summaries and secure a spot on a 1.5-hour or 2-hour guided tour across the Netherlands.
Wear comfortable shoes
Sturdy, weather-appropriate footwear is recommended as the tour involves walking on cobblestone streets.
Bring a camera
Capture the charming sights and hidden corners of Alkmaar during your stroll.
Check the weather forecast
Be prepared for rain or shine with appropriate clothing or umbrellas.
Arrive early
Joining a few minutes before the scheduled start ensures a smooth experience.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides support and comfort for walking on cobblestone streets.
Weather-appropriate clothing
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Camera or smartphone
For capturing memorable moments along the route.
Small backpack or bag
To carry water, snacks, or personal items.
Cities Covered
20+ cities
Historic towns across the Netherlands