Self-guided walking tour over the Zaanse Schans Discount Tickets

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location pin icon North Holland
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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

Meeting point

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

End point

This is the last location of the tour and also a great place to have a drink and eat a Bitterbal!

Language Offered

German-WRITTEN

English-WRITTEN

French-WRITTEN

Dutch-WRITTEN

Spanish-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. De Bleeke Dood Molen
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.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Tingieterij Holland
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.
Duration: 5 mins
3. Zaandam Time Museum
Explore the fascinating world of traditional Dutch clocks. Your app tells the story of timekeeping and craftsmanship in the Zaan region.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Museumwinkel Albert Heijn
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.
Duration: 5 mins
5. De Kuiperij
Watch traditional tools on display and learn how barrels were made by hand, a vital trade in the shipping days of the Zaan.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Restaurant De Kraai
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. Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
Watch clog-making demonstrations and learn how wooden shoes became a Dutch icon, all explained step-by-step in your app.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Weaver's House
Visit a historic home where a weaver once lived and worked. Your audio guide explains the importance of textile production in this region.
9. Cheese Farm "Catharina Hoeve" by Henri Willig
Taste authentic Dutch cheese and hear about the traditional cheese-making process, with fun facts delivered through your app.
Duration: 10 mins
10. In de gecroonde Duyvekater Bakery Museum
Smell fresh bread and learn about baking in the old days. Your self-guided tour shares stories of the bakers who once worked here.
Duration: 5 mins
11. Orse Ket Aan ´t Glop
Discover how soap was traditionally made from natural ingredients, with clear explanations in your self-guided app.
Duration: 5 mins
12. Paintmill De Kat
Step inside a working paint mill and learn how wind power was used to grind pigments for paints and dyes.
Duration: 10 mins
13. De Zoeker Molen
Learn how seeds were pressed into oil using giant wooden machinery powered by wind—explained step-by-step via your phone.
Duration: 10 mins
14. Het Jonge Schaap
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.
Duration: 10 mins
15. Brouwerij Hoop
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.
Duration: 5 mins

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

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

Supplied by SmartWalk

Reviews

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Based on 8 reviews

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