What to do · Alkmaar
Alkmaar canal boat, under 20 bridges
Information
- From
- €10 per adult
- Duration
- 45 min
- Season
- Late March to October; on market Fridays, every 20 minutes
- Who it's for
- All ages; dogs on a lead
- With a dog
- On a lead and on the floor of the boat
Alkmaar is famous for its low bridges: on this trip you pass under twenty, and under some the whole boat has to duck, amid laughter. The trip lasts 45 minutes, with a guide, and covers the canals of the centre and the history of the city.
Times and prices
It leaves from the Mient, beside the Waagplein. The 2027 season starts on 26 March: in April and October there are departures from Monday to Saturday at midday; from May to September, every day on the hour from 11:00 to 16:00; in July and August, every half hour, and on market Fridays, every 20 minutes from 10:00 to 16:00. It costs €10.50 for adults and €8.50 up to age 10. Pay in cash or by debit card, not credit. Dogs come aboard on a lead.
Frequently asked questions
Does it run in winter?
No: the season runs from late March to October.
Can I pay by credit card?
No, only cash or debit card.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagersWith a dog
Who runs it
- Rondvaart Alkmaar45-minute guided canal tour Visit their website
