Alkmaar self-guided in-app audio tour with historic centre walk

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Explore Alkmaar's historic centre at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour app. The compact medieval city centre is easily walkable, with a route passing landmarks including the Cheese Market, St Laurens Church and the Mill of Piet, along with courtyards, cobbled streets and canals.The audio commentary provides stories about Alkmaar's history, including the 1573 Siege of Alkmaar when the city became the first in the Netherlands to defeat Spanish forces. You'll learn about the medieval architecture, local traditions and the events that shaped the city as you walk through the historic streets.Follow the in-app map at your own speed. You can pause, replay sections or take breaks as needed. The app works offline once downloaded, allowing you to complete the tour whenever suits you.

Highlights

You'll explore Alkmaar's medieval centre with a self-guided audio tour app
There are audio stories at landmarks including the Cheese Market and St Laurens Church
You'll learn about the 1573 Siege of Alkmaar when the city defeated Spanish forces
The tour covers medieval architecture, courtyards, cobbled streets and canals
There's an offline map and audio that you can pause or replay as needed

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Activity package

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Facilities

mobile

Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Dutch

What's included

Audio-guided tour
Downloadable APP

Where you'll meet

The tour has a fixed starting and ending point, walk to the first point on the route using the app and the tour will start there. You can start the tour at any time.

Operated by

City App Tour

Important information

Know in advance: * The tour is available in 7 languages * You need to download the app beforte starting the activity * This activity requires a phone that is fully charged * You will receive a separate email after booking and a WhatsApp/SMS from the provider, with instructions on how to activate your tour * The average duration of the activity is is 2-3 hours. However, from the moment of activation, you have until the next day to complete the audio tour * Walking distance: 4.1 km * Number of stops/stories: 44 Remember to bring: * Phone fully charged with the tour app downloaded * Headphones or Bluetooth speaker * Power bank * Umbrella, sunscreen, walking shoes