Alkmaar Cheese Market Windmills
Gray Line Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Fri, 16th May 2008 - Fri, 5th September 2008

In 750 year old Alkmaar you will learn about a time-honored Dutch tradition: taste-testing and weighing of cheese. Four teams from the Cheese Carriers Guild compete for the fastest, faultless timing while handling tons of tender produce. On the beautiful scenic way back, we will take you to the windmills of Zaanse Schans, used in former days to create reclaimed land.
Simply make your booking through the website and print your voucher. Upon arrival in Amsterdam, visit one of the two Gray Line ticket shops:
- Gray Line Ticket Shop opposite the Rijksmuseum (Stadhouderskade 42)
- Gray Line Ticket Shop opposite the Central Station (Stationsplein 10).
Your voucher will be exchanged for an excursion ticket.
Redemption locations are Gray Line Ticket Shop opposite the Rijksmuseum (Stadhouderskade 42, Amsterdam)or Gray Line Ticket Shop opposite the Central Station (Stationsplein 10, Amsterdam)
Notes: Children under 4 are free.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn Cheese Traditions of Alkmaar
- Visit the Windmills of Zaanse Schans
Tour Info:
Fridays @ 9.30am
Running Time: 4 hrs
Booking Information:
Please call on +31-2062-39886 at least 48 hours prior to your departure time to reconfirm your tour.

In 750 year old Alkmaar you will learn about a time-honored Dutch tradition: taste-testing and weighing of cheese. Four teams from the Cheese Carriers Guild compete for the fastest, faultless timing while handling tons of tender produce. On the beautiful scenic way back, we will take you to the windmills of Zaanse Schans, used in former days to create reclaimed land.
Simply make your booking through the website and print your voucher. Upon arrival in Amsterdam, visit one of the two Gray Line
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