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Think Dutch food begins and ends with stroopwafels? Think again. Become an Adopted Dutchie for the day and discover what the Dutch really eat on a small-group food and walking tour through the historic city of Alkmaar. From chocolate sprinkles for breakfast to beloved favourites like cheese, kibbeling and fries, taste the everyday foods Dutch families grow up with and discover the traditions behind every bite. Between tastings, I'll share the personal stories and cultural quirks that made me fall in love with Dutch life. Discover why Alkmaar is so much more than its famous Cheese Market. Wander along picturesque canals, cross charming bridges and explore everything from its iconic windmill and historic fish market to the hidden details many visitors simply overlook. Leave feeling less like a visitor and more like an Adopted Dutchie.
• Have fun across six unique tasting stations: Bread & Spread, Cheese Please, Mayo Mayhem, Cod Almighty, Snack Attack and Sweet Surrender.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Look for a guide waving a Dutch flag!
Itinerary
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1Molen van Groot (Piet)
See Alkmaar's iconic Molen van Piet, one of the city's most photographed landmarks. We'll stop briefly to admire the views, take photos and hear its story.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Admire the picturesque Nassaubrug, a charming wooden bridge offering one of Alkmaar's most photogenic canal views towards the striking Sint-Josephkerk.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Grote Sint Laurenskerk
Stand before the magnificent Grote Sint-Laurenskerk, Alkmaar's iconic late-Gothic church and one of the city's most impressive architectural landmarks.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Discover Alkmaar's beautiful Town Hall, where elegant Renaissance architecture provides the backdrop to centuries of civic life, celebrations and wedding traditions.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Experience the heart of Alkmaar's cheese heritage at the magnificent Waag, home to the Dutch Cheese Museum and overlooking the city's famous Cheese Market Square, where centuries of Dutch cheese traditions come to life.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6de Visbanken of Vismarkt uit 1755
Step into Alkmaar's historic fish market, where the beautifully preserved 1755 fish stalls tell the story of a centuries-old seafood tradition that continues to shape Dutch cuisine today.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for vegans
- Not suitable for guests with coeliac disease.
- May not be suitable for guests with severe food allergies due to cross-contamination.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for vegans
- Not suitable for guests with coeliac disease.
- May not be suitable for guests with severe food allergies due to cross-contamination.
- Vegetarian options available with advance notice.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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