Old Church (Oude Kerk) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Old Church in Amsterdam. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Tickets to Amsterdam’s Old Church are €13.50 for adults, €7 for students and children aged 13–17, €3.50 for children aged 6–12, and children under 6 enter for free. Admission to the church is also included in a range of tourist cards and passes, including the Dutch Museum Card and I Amsterdam City Card.

Amsterdam’s Old Church offers guided tower tours and large group tours of the main hall. You can listen to the audio guide to learn more about the church's history. Another way to learn about the church’s past is on a sightseeing tour of Amsterdam, as many stop at the church.

Partially. While the building has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, there are spaces inside that are not accessible or barrier-free, such as the church tower. The church does have an accessible toilet. You are allowed to bring assistance dogs, and audio descriptions are available for people who are blind or partially sighted.

Yes, the Old Church in Amsterdam regularly hosts events and concerts that you should consider when planning a visit. Throughout the year, the church hosts temporary contemporary art installations and concerts ranging from electronic music to more traditional organ recitals. Check the church’s calendar to see what events are on when you visit.

Across the canal is Amsterdam’s Red Light District (De Wallen) and its attractions. It’s a short walk to Damrak with its photogenic houses, to Our Lord in the Attic Museum (Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder) with its vibrant interior, and to a more traditional place of worship, St. Nicholas Basilica.