Zaandam: Hidden Stories Tour + Tsar Peter House Entry｜Netherlands

Hidden Stories of Zaandam Walking Tour

Step beyond Amsterdam and discover a side of the Netherlands that most visitors never see.

Join local guide Richard on a relaxed small-group walking tour through the historic streets of Zaandam. This is more than a sightseeing tour—it’s a journey filled with surprising stories, fascinating history and hidden places that bring the city to life.

Walk in the footsteps of Tsar Peter the Great, who came to Zaandam in 1697 to learn the secrets of Dutch shipbuilding, and discover why Claude Monet fell in love with this remarkable town and painted some of his most beautiful works here.

Along the way you’ll visit quiet streets, historic canals and remarkable locations that many tourists walk straight past. Richard shares local stories, fun facts and little-known details you won’t find on information boards or in guidebooks.

Your tour also includes entry to the famous Tsar Peter House, one of the oldest wooden houses in the Netherlands and one of Zaandam’s most important historical landmarks.

With small groups, plenty of time for questions and a passionate local guide, you’ll experience Zaandam in a personal and authentic way.

If you’re looking for more than just photos, and want to understand the stories behind the city, this is the tour for you.

Duration: 1.5 hours
Meeting point: Zaandam Station
Includes: Entry to the Tsar Peter House Museum