Things to Do in Burgwallen Oude Zijde, Amsterdam

It sits in the heart of Amsterdam's historic city center, surrounded by attractions like the Dam Palace, the Red Light District, and Nieuwmarkt.

Our Lord in the Attic MuseumMuseum
Oude KerkArt Museum
Allard PiersonArchaeology Museum

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Top things to do in Burgwallen Oude Zijde

Our Lord in the Attic Museum
★ 4.7 · 4.5k
Museum★
Audio tours of enigmatic, 17th-century house with an ornate catholic church hidden on the top floor.
Every day
10 AM – 6 PM
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Oude Kerk
★ 4.4 · 12.1k
Art Museum★
14th-century church, now Calvinist, hosting religious & cultural activities including concerts.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
1 PM – 5:30 PM
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Allard Pierson
★ 4.3 · 797
Archaeology Museum★
Archeological museum displaying ancient Greek & Roman pottery, plus Egyptian mummies & jewelry.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Scheltema
★ 4.7 · 3.6k
Bookstore
Spacious, urban bookstore since 1853 offering many new & used titles, author events & a coffee shop.
Every day
10 AM – 7 PM
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Cacao & Spice Chocolate Shop
★ 4.9 · 282
Chocolate Shop
A chocolate shop in Amsterdam.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
12 PM – 6 PM
Sat
12 PM – 6 PM
Sun
12 PM – 5 PM
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The Book Exchange - Used English-language Books
★ 4.7 · 1.2k
Bookstore
A wide variety of secondhand English books is displayed across 3 floors in a warm environment.
Every day
11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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Hash, Marihuana and Hemp Museum
★ 4.3 · 4.8k
Museum
Stalwart showcase for historical & cultural exhibits relating to cannabis, including a live garden.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 8 PM
Fri
10 AM – 10 PM
Sat
10 AM – 10 PM
Sun
10 AM – 10 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Burgwallen Oude Zijde

In't Aepjen
★ 4.7 · 820
Pub· €10–20
This historic Amsterdam bar used to accept sailor's monkeys as payment
Mon–Thu
2 PM – 1 AM
Fri
2 PM – 3 AM
Sat
2 PM – 3 AM
Sun
2 PM – 1 AM
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Restaurant Bougainville
Michelin ★
European· €100+
Bougainville is Hotel TwentySeven's upscale restaurant. Warm fabrics, luxurious design and bronze tones come together in a setting that is intimate and romantic. The contrast with the features of this historical building is indeed…
Every day
6:30 PM – 10 PM
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Van Stapele Koekmakerij
★ 4.8 · 15.1k
Bakery· $$
Buzzing neighborhood bakeshop in snug surrounds, known for its signature chocolate cookie.
Every day
10 AM – 6 PM
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Hill Street Blues
★ 4.6 · 4.0k
Live Music· €10–20
Funky canalside cafe sprayed from floor to ceiling in colorful graffiti.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 1 AM
Fri
12 PM – 3 AM
Sat
12 PM – 3 AM
Sun
12 PM – 1 AM
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BigShots Bar
★ 4.6 · 1.8k
Hookah Bar· €10–20
A sports bar, shisha lounge, and restaurant offering a unique experience in Amsterdam.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 1 AM
Fri
11 AM – 3 AM
Sat
11 AM – 3 AM
Sun
11 AM – 1 AM
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De Koffieschenkerij
★ 4.8 · 3.7k
Coffee Shop· €1–10
Coffee & cakes in a former church compound, with a compact wood-lined interior & garden terrace.
Every day
9 AM – 6 PM
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Molly Malones Irish Pub
★ 4.5 · 3.1k
Live Music· €10–20
Lively tavern offering a vast whiskey menu & traditional pub fare in warm digs with outdoor seating.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 1 AM
Fri
12 PM – 2 AM
Sat
12 PM – 2 AM
Sun
12 PM – 1 AM
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Omelegg City Centre
★ 4.6 · 6.3k
Breakfast· €10–20
A popular breakfast and brunch restaurant known for its diverse omelette options, including weekly specials, shakshuka, and farm boy omelettes, served in a compact setting.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 3:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 3:30 PM
Sun
8 AM – 3:30 PM
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Excalibur Café
★ 4.6 · 4.2k
Coffee Shop· €10–20
Boisterous, dark-wood bar for bikers & heavy metal fans decorated with bikes & suits of armor.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 1 AM
Fri
11 AM – 2 AM
Sat
11 AM – 2 AM
Sun
11 AM – 1 AM
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