The Best Churches in Amsterdam Private Guided Tour
Overview
Discover local history and legends as told through the most important and beautiful churches in Amsterdam. Visit Westerkerk and the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, and see the Oude Church. Extended option: visit the Nieuwe Kerk.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program.
2-hour: Westerkerk & Basilica of St. Nicholas
Choose this tour to visit the Westerkerk and the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, and see highlights of the Old Town, such as the Royal Palace, Oude Kerk and Nieuwe Kerk (exteriors).
3-hour: Westerkerk, Basilica & Nieuwe Kerk
Choose this tour to visit the Nieuwe Kerk, Westerkerk and Basilica of Saint Nicholas, and see highlights of the Old Town, such as the Royal Palace and Oude Kerk
Present-day Amsterdam is known as a multicultural and secular city, its many churches have played an important part in local history and culture since the early Middle Ages
What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to Nieuwe Kerk (3-hour option only)
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Free admission to Westerkerk and the Basilica of Saint Nicholas
- Expert commentary on local history, religion and architecture
- Private tour of the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Westerkerk and Nieuwe Kerk
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Tickets to the Westerkerk Tower (optional, price: 7-8 eur)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Nieuwe Kerk (2-hour option)
Meeting Location
Westermarkt
1016 DL Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Anne Frank Monument
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Westerkerk
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Amsterdam
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Nicholas Basilica
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nieuwe Kerk
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to Nieuwe Kerk are not included in the basic 2-hour tour.
- Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
- Westerkerk is open for visitors Monday to Saturday from 11am to 3pm.
- The Basilica of Saint Nicholas is open for visitors Monday to Saturday from 12 pm to 5pm
- Skip-the-line tickets to New Church (Nieuwe Kerk) grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. Admission includes the ongoing exhibition.
- In Amsterdam, the rule is that a licensed guide can show a group of 1-15 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide. For 16-30 people we will provide service of 2 licensed guides. For 31-45 people we will provide service of 3 licensed guides
- Please check your tour the day before the tour for important information.
- Due to city regulations, guided tours are not allowed to pass through the Red Light District, so you will see the Oude Kerk from a nearby street.
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Skip-the-line tickets to Nieuwe Kerk (3-hour option only).
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- Free admission to Westerkerk and the Basilica of Saint Nicholas.
- Expert commentary on local history, religion and architecture.
- Private tour of the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Westerkerk and Nieuwe Kerk.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Tickets to the Westerkerk Tower (optional, price: 7-8 eur).
- Skip-the-line tickets to Nieuwe Kerk (2-hour option).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Best Churches in Amsterdam Private Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Best Churches in Amsterdam Private Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to Nieuwe Kerk (3-hour option only)
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Free admission to Westerkerk and the Basilica of Saint Nicholas
- Expert commentary on local history, religion and architecture
- Private tour of the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Westerkerk and Nieuwe Kerk
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Tickets to the Westerkerk Tower (optional, price: 7-8 eur)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Nieuwe Kerk (2-hour option)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to Nieuwe Kerk are not included in the basic 2-hour tour.
- Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
- Westerkerk is open for visitors Monday to Saturday from 11am to 3pm.
- The Basilica of Saint Nicholas is open for visitors Monday to Saturday from 12 pm to 5pm
- Skip-the-line tickets to New Church (Nieuwe Kerk) grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. Admission includes the ongoing exhibition.
- In Amsterdam, the rule is that a licensed guide can show a group of 1-15 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide. For 16-30 people we will provide service of 2 licensed guides. For 31-45 people we will provide service of 3 licensed guides
- Please check your tour the day before the tour for important information.
- Due to city regulations, guided tours are not allowed to pass through the Red Light District, so you will see the Oude Kerk from a nearby street.
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