Oude Kerk
7/12/25
The famous organ pipes
Verdict: No, this isn't something you need to see before you die. In fact, not only does the 2nd edition not have this listed as its own entry anymore, it only makes a very brief mention of it in the Amsterdam listing on pg 228. It's a cool church with a lot of history as Amsterdam's oldest church dating from ~1300. The book states that "summertime concerts are one of the season's greatest pleasures" so maybe I would feel differently if we would have had the opportunity to hear the carillon bells and world-famous organ in action during a concert. But as it stands, I would say this is beautiful church from the outside and a unique, deeply historic church on the inside, but not a must see before you die church.
Cost: Adult: 13.50 euros
Student ages 13-17: 7 euros
Children 6-12 3.50 euros
Children <6: Free
For an extra charge, you can go to the top of the tower for great views of the city and an up close view of the carillon bells, but these are timed entry tickets with a max capacity of 10 people/group.
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