Top Alkmaar Outdoor Activities

Alkmaar is famous for its cheese market and cultural landmarks, but knowing the best spots to explore can be difficult. Discover the working market and its history on a small-group tour of the city, then continue into the medieval center to explore sights including the Stadhuis and the Waag. Benefit from the small-group size for a more personalized experience, and gain insight into the city’s culture from your resident guide.

WHY CHOOSE US? Explore the beautiful city center of Alkmaar at your own pace with over 30 fascinating stories. Instead of just pointing out landmarks, we reveal the legends, historic events, and local traditions that have shaped this charming Dutch city. Every story has been carefully selected by a local guide to bring Alkmaar's rich history to life. During this walking tour, you'll visit the iconic Waagplein, stroll along picturesque canals, admire the impressive Grote Sint-Laurenskerk, and wander through hidden courtyards and centuries-old streets. With the CityAppTour app, you explore Alkmaar entirely at your own pace. Pause for a coffee on a sunny terrace, visit a museum, or browse one of the local boutiques whenever you like. The tour works completely offline after downloading, so you can simply enjoy the city without worrying about your internet connection.

A magical tour on a stand-up paddle board through the canals of Alkmaar. We cross a lot of historical buildings and nice city parks. The centre is very beautifully lit. From the water, the city looks enchanting!

Discover the best kept secrets in the city’s historic centre with the Secrets of scavenger hunt, an exciting GPS-based exploration game! Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city. Solve the fun puzzles and questions, complete photo tasks and more in order to score as many points as possible and gain extra clues to help you with the final puzzle. You can even earn a spot on the leaderboard! Our scavenger hunt offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the scavenger hunt, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the scavenger hunt and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in the Netherlands with our Urban Escape Games. Walk around the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

Explore the city at your own pace while playing the Sherlock Holmes City Game, a self-guided tour that offers a lot of freedom and flexibility. You can play when, where and with who you want. Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city with your family and friends or as a couple. Our City Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the City Game and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!