The Printing Revolution: A Self-Guided Walk Through Coster, Enschedé & the Birth of Books
Duration: 65 minLanguages: NL, ENFrom €15
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About this outing
Haarlem has claimed, for five centuries, that it. not Mainz. invented printing. This walk follows the legend to the places it was born, the archives that still hold a 300-year-old printing dynasty, and the neoclassical Oval Room where the Enlightenment put knowledge on display for everyone. Read each stop in the StepQuests app.
How it works
This is a self-guided digital walking tour in the StepQuests mobile app — not a live guided tour. After booking you receive an email invitation code to unlock the route instantly. Walk at your own pace in Haarlem with GPS navigation and stories at each stop. No fixed meeting time or group departure (flex PASS ticket).
Meeting point: Costerstandbeeld — The Statue of a Legend — open the app and tap Start when you arrive (no guide to meet).
Admission: outdoor landmark viewing is included in the route; optional paid interior tickets are not included and not required.
Approximate duration: 65 minutes. Stops on route: 13.
Highlights on this route
Costerstandbeeld — The Statue of a Legend
Grote Markt 25 — The Birthplace That Probably Wasn't
Grote of Sint-Bavokerk — The World Before Print
Klokhuisplein — Where the Printing Museum Stood
Joh. Enschedé — 300 Years of Printing
Janskerk — Where the Enschedé Archive Lives Today
Damstraat 21 — The House of Pieter Teyler
Teylers Museum — The Oldest Museum in the Netherlands
Frequently asked questions
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Most outings go ahead rain or shine, and many aren't tied to a fixed start time, so you can reschedule to a day that suits you better.
Yes, most outings work for couples, families, and groups of friends. Check the listing above for any group size limits.
Most outings are suitable for all fitness levels and involve light walking. Check the description above for details on distance and terrain.
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