Amsterdam to Alkmaar

Explore the charm of North Holland on this private 8-hour tour. Visit Alkmaar, the famous Dutch cheese town, then continue along scenic dike roads through the countryside. Discover traditional villages with historic houses, canals, and windmills for a true taste of Dutch heritage.

The tour is only possible on Fridays between March and September. A full-day tour where we first explore the famous weekly cheese market of Alkmaar (Friday). Alkmaar is famous for its historic cheese markets and during summer, you get to see the tradition brought alive. Alkmaar is not just about cheese. The city is much older than Amsterdam and boasts historic town squares and monumental buildings. During the second half, we will visit the Golden Age city of Hoorn or De Rijp along with some lesser-known rural windmills.

A day tour where you get a chance to escape the busy Amsterdam but still enjoy a day exploring historic buildings, canals, and museums. The tour is private and pickup is available directly from the hotel. We can visit 2 towns on this tour. There is a lot more to North Holland than Amsterdam. Explore the Duch Golden Age cities of Hoorn and Enkhuizen. Hoorn is a small town but historically very influential. Hoorn is famous for historic buildings including the Dutch East Indies warehouse, Alms house and the city gates. Enkhuizen is home to the famous 'Zuiderzee Museum'. Or explore Haarlem ( Harlem in NYC got its name from this town), the capital of North Holland. The town square boasts multiple heritage buildings as well as the church. Haarlem is a great town for shopping. Alkmaar is a charming town famous for its cheese market on Fridays. Apart from the cheese market, the city offers a boat ride across the narrow canals. The low bridges make the boat ride a lot more exciting.

Discover the highlights of the Dutch countryside in just one day on this private tour from Amsterdam. Begin with a visit to the Alkmaar Cheese Market, where you enjoy ample time to explore and sample local delicacies at your own pace. Then, the tour continues to the idyllic village of Zaanse Schans to admire its traditional windmills and observe clog-making at a local factory, for a comprehensive look at Dutch culture.

An unmissable experience for traveling plant-lovers, this guided tour takes you to the famous Dutch flower fields during springtime for views you won’t get anywhere else. See hyacinths, daffodils, crocuses, and more, followed by a complimentary lunch and a visit to a windmill for a seamless, quintessentially Dutch experience—and all with the help of a driver to get you around with ease.