A Walk in Zaanse Schans: Discover the Dutchest Place in the World
About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 1 км
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 1h
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
Online or offline
Listen online in your browser or download the tour and tickets in the WeGoTrip app for offline access.
Listen to sample
Hosted by Zaanse Schans
- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Feel like an 18th-century merchant strolling along old wooden houses
- •Learn about Dutch traditional life while listening to local stories about the buildings you see
- •Admire Dutch architecture with its colorful windmills and houses
- •Breathe in the fresh marine air and enjoy the smell of seasonal flowers in this fairytale-like place
- •Immerse in the Zaanse Schans's fairytale setting guided by your own audio tour
Take a walk along wonderful wooden windmills in the Dutchest place in the world guided by your own in-app audio tour!
The Zaanse Schans is a unique part of the Netherlands with cute wooden houses, fairytale-like windmills, old barns, and authentic workshops. Make a journey to traditional Dutch life with this self-guided audio tour!
The Zaanse Schans is a residential area where the 18-19th centuries are brought back to life. Listen to fascinating stories about the mode of life people had back then and learn more about the Netherlands' history, culture, and architecture.
Stroll past the bakery museum and enjoy the smell of fresh bread, or take a look at the warehouse where clogs are made. Be sure not to miss the cheese factory, pewter foundry, and the various windmills of different colors. Get inspired by the true spirit of the Netherlands!
A day out at the Zaanse Schans in North Holland is a one-of-a-kind experience that will help you get to know the Dutch culture with its history and traditions.
What's included
- Entering the sight is free
- Tips on the attractions worth visiting
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Headphones – please bring your own
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 1h.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.