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with experienced, corporate background guides who speak perfect English e-mail : tour@hollandspecialtytours.com or call Ger Frank at +31 6 285 989 09
RATES
ALKMAAR OPEN AIR
MARKET
From April through September, FRIDAYS ONLY, you may witness live ![]() the cheese bearers in action. It is here where the actual transportation. weighing and trading of the cheese takes place in a colorful setting. For reservations please mail to: mailto:tour@hollandspecialtytours.com EDAM OPEN AIR MARKET Just like in the 16th century you will witness the arrival of the cheese by boat and horse drawn cart. At the market the cheese is unloaded by special cheese carriers, then tested by the traders ![]() to determine quality and price. When a batch goes down well with the traders the cheese is carried into the weighing house at which time the bargaining begins accompanied by the old ritual of clapping hands. All this in a beautiful 17th century setting.
A PROFESSIONAL EXPLANATION IS
GIVEN.
Furthermore, there is an elaborate evening market on Saturday August 4
ALKMAAR CHEESE MUSEUM
e-mail: tour@hollandspecialtytours.com
fax +31 20 341 1215 or call Ger Frank at cell phone +31 6 285 989 09 |
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