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North Holland, Netherlands
Get your discount tickets for the Self-guided walking tour over the Zaanse Schans, save up to 9% !
Overview
Explore Zaanse Schans with SmartWalk! Discover the famous windmills and rich history of Zaanse Schans in an innovative way using your smartphone. With SmartWalk, you're your own guide! Use WhatsApp to navigate through the area, learn fascinating stories about Dutch heritage, and uncover hidden gems. Answer fun questions, earn points, and enjoy interactive photos to save and share with friends and family. Note: This is not an access ticket to Zaanse Schans. SmartWalk is available anytime—start when it suits you! How does it work? 1. Purchase the tour and receive a ticket via Viator. 2. The link to start your tour is included in your ticket. 3. Start and stop whenever you like, avoiding crowds. Bonus: Get secret tips as you dive into the rich history!
Meeting and Pickup
You can get to the Zaanse Schans by car or public transport. REMEMBER: This is a tour via WhatsApp, so it's self-guided. We will not pick you up or scan your ticket. You'll have to copy the link under "Before you go" and paste it in your browser to start the SmartWalk!
End Point
This is the last location of the tour and also a great place to have a drink and eat a Bitterbal!
Redemption Instructions
Important: How to Start Your Tour The barcode you received cannot be used to start your tour. Simply click the link provided below to begin. Select your preferred language for the walk, and you're ready to go! Click this link or copy and paste the text into your browser. https://cm.to/te0vxqx
Language Offered
German-WRITTEN
English-WRITTEN
French-WRITTEN
Dutch-WRITTEN
Spanish-WRITTEN
Itinerary
1. Learn about the oldest industrial windmill in Zaandam. Through your app, discover how this iconic mill played a vital role in local history and production.
2. Take in views of the Zaan River from this charming tea dome. Your audio guide shares the history of this elegant 18th-century garden structure.
3. Explore the fascinating world of traditional Dutch clocks. Your app tells the story of timekeeping and craftsmanship in the Zaan region.
4. Step into the first-ever Albert Heijn store from 1887. Learn how this tiny grocery shop grew into one of the Netherlands’ biggest supermarket chains.
5. Watch traditional tools on display and learn how barrels were made by hand, a vital trade in the shipping days of the Zaan.
6. Take a quick break or snap a photo at this pancake restaurant. The app shares a bit of its story and the area's culinary traditions.
7. Watch clog-making demonstrations and learn how wooden shoes became a Dutch icon, all explained step-by-step in your app.
8. Visit a historic home where a weaver once lived and worked. Your audio guide explains the importance of textile production in this region.
9. Taste authentic Dutch cheese and hear about the traditional cheese-making process, with fun facts delivered through your app.
10. Smell fresh bread and learn about baking in the old days. Your self-guided tour shares stories of the bakers who once worked here.
11. Discover how soap was traditionally made from natural ingredients, with clear explanations in your self-guided app.
12. Step inside a working paint mill and learn how wind power was used to grind pigments for paints and dyes.
13. Learn how seeds were pressed into oil using giant wooden machinery powered by wind—explained step-by-step via your phone.
14. Watch the sawmill in action and discover how logs were turned into planks with wind energy. Your app gives you a behind-the-scenes look.
15. Wrap up your tour with a stop at this local brewery. Learn how craft beer is brewed and how Brouwerij Hoop connects to Zaanse traditions.
Inclusion
Self-guided walking tour on your phone
Walking route past 18 locations
Fun tips for hidden gems, the best picture spots and more!
Exclusion
Fees for museums, mills and shops
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
4.8
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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