• Noorderkade - This location features the statue of Adriaen Antonisz, who was responsible for designing Alkmaar’s fortifications to repel the Spaniards during the Eighty Years’ War.
• Waagplein - The Weighing House, the central building on Waag square, has served as both a chapel and a weighing house. Today, it houses the Dutch Cheese Museum and the Tourist Information Office.
• Kapelkerk - The Chapel Church, a medieval church located in Alkmaar’s old town on Laat street, was originally the site of the Catholic St. John’s Chapel, which is why it is called “Chapel Church.”
• Alkmaar City Hall - Constructed between 1509 and 1520 in the Gothic style, the Town Hall of Alkmaar features a corner tower with an openwork pear-shaped spire and is eleven bays wide.
• Grote Sint Laurenskerk - The Great St. Laurens Church, previously known as the Great or St. Laurens Church, is situated on Koorstraat in the city center. It is a stone-clad brick cross-basilica with a seven-sided choir closure, built between 1470 and 1518.
• Clarissenbolwerk - Following Alkmaar’s alignment with the Dutch Revolt in 1572, the fortifications were promptly modernized. The original fortifications, dating from 1525-1550, included brick walls on the city’s west side and brick-clad earthen ramparts. Various locations featured half-round towers for artillery placement. It soon became evident that these fortifications were inadequate against modern artillery, leading military engineers to conclude that large bastions and substantial earthen ramparts were necessary. The Clarissenbolwerk, one of the bastions, was completed just before the Siege of Alkmaar in 1573.

• Comprehensive online guide with riddles and hints

Experience a new way to discover a city with this ‘gamified’ tour! Explore Alkmaar during this self-guided walking tour that lets you see the city in a different light. You’ll even learn about hidden spots most locals don’t know about!

Immerse yourself in a uniquely crafted story as you solve engaging puzzles that highlight the history and noteworthy sights of the city.

An old map, once drawn by military engineer Adriaan Antonisz, points to a forgotten gunpowder stockpile underneath the city. Can you help neutralize this potential bomb threat?

Rally your friends and put your problem-solving and exploration skills to the test!

• Start your adventure at any moment you choose
• All you need is a smartphone with a mobile data plan
• Suitable for a team of up to 5-6 players aged 15 and older (supervision recommended for younger players)
• This city tour takes around 2 hours to complete and is approximately 2,5 kilometers long

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.