Which one to choose in Amsterdam
Two churches in Amsterdam. Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Amsterdam has no online ticket listed; Oude Kerk, Amsterdam has 1 ticket or tour to book. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Entry is free with a donation box. Nothing inside is ticketed. Organ recitals on the Sauer instrument are held on some weekday afternoons and are free or ask a small contribution; the church also hosts a Latin sung mass on Sunday mornings, which is a rarity in the Netherlands. Guided walking tours of the old centre pass the church and cost a moderate amount.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Oude Kerk, the Old Church, stands in the heart of Amsterdam's oldest district, De Wallen, now the red-light district, a few minutes' walk from Dam Square and Centraal Station, and it is Amsterdam's oldest building. A ticket is required, because the church is run as a venue for contemporary art exhibitions as well as a church, and the tower can be climbed on guided tours, which give views over the old centre and must be booked.
| Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Amsterdam | Oude Kerk, Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Basilica | Church |
| Opened | 1887 | 1408 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | none listed | 1 |
| Official website | yes | yes |