Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh Museum Exclusive Guided Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)
Overview
Take our most popular private tour of Amsterdam’s best museums. Perfect for an introduction to Van Gogh and the artists of the Dutch Golden Age, this tour will take you on an artistic and historical journey through the 18th and 19th centuries. The 5.5-hour Exclusive guided museum combo tour includes entry to both museums so you can skip the line and learn about the museums’ collections with one of our engaging expert guides, whom you’ll have all to yourself.
Inclusions
- Exclusive Guided Combo Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)
- Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)
- Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- All Entrance Fees
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - Rijksmuseum
- Entry/Admission - Van Gogh Museum
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Rijksmuseum, Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam The Netherlands
You start this tour at the Rijksmuseum to indulge in some of Holland’s most famous artists, like Rembrandt, while learning about the country’s cultural history. Our guides will share their favorite stories about the museum’s best and quirkiest pieces. For those who aren’t familiar with Dutch culture, you will explore its rich and vibrant past through a selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8000 objects on display. You’ll explore familiar names like Rembrandt while discussing lesser known items like 17th century dollhouses and Vermeer’s portrait of domesticity, “The Milkmaid.” There’s even a fascinating 19th century library containing more stories than you could ever tell.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Van Gogh Museum, Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam The Netherlands
You’ve heard about one of the world’s most famous painters, Vincent Van Gogh. But what do you really know about this Dutch artist? After a break for lunch, enter the Van Gogh Museum to meet the man behind the famous sunflowers and self-portraits that feature in galleries around the world. See his work “The Potato Eaters” and “The Bedroom” as well as objects from his studio. Visit the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s works while learning about his troubled life from his days in Holland to his dramatic ending in France. And yes, you’ll discuss that whole ear incident.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Rijksmuseum, Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam The Netherlands
You start this tour at the Rijksmuseum to indulge in some of Holland’s most famous artists, like Rembrandt, while learning about the country’s cultural history. Our guides will share their favorite stories about the museum’s best and quirkiest pieces. For those who aren’t familiar with Dutch culture, you will explore its rich and vibrant past through a selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8000 objects on display. You’ll explore familiar names like Rembrandt while discussing lesser known items like 17th century dollhouses and Vermeer’s portrait of domesticity, “The Milkmaid.” There’s even a fascinating 19th century library containing more stories than you could ever tell.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Van Gogh Museum, Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam The Netherlands
You’ve heard about one of the world’s most famous painters, Vincent Van Gogh. But what do you really know about this Dutch artist? After a break for lunch, enter the Van Gogh Museum to meet the man behind the famous sunflowers and self-portraits that feature in galleries around the world. See his work “The Potato Eaters” and “The Bedroom” as well as objects from his studio. Visit the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s works while learning about his troubled life from his days in Holland to his dramatic ending in France. And yes, you’ll discuss that whole ear incident.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Notes: Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Helina_W
May 2023
Anna was excellent, very knowledgeable and informative. She gave a different perspective for art appreciation which we enjoyed. Highly recommended!
Anna was excellent, very knowledgeable and informative. She gave a different perspective for art appreciation which we enjoyed. Highly recommended!hrevelas
May 2023
Superb experience made better by very personable and knowledgeable guide Dianne. Would recommend to friends.
Superb experience made better by very personable and knowledgeable guide Dianne. Would recommend to friends.Anantha_P
May 2023
Our tour guide was fantastic! She gave us a great perspective of all the masterpieces. She was very knowledgeable. The whole experience was great.
Our tour guide was fantastic! She gave us a great perspective of all the masterpieces. She was very knowledgeable. The whole experience was great.Craig_Y
May 2023
Anna if an excellent guide. She has great background stories and helps you understand the history of most of the paintings. I would recommend Anna to anyone that wants a private tour.
Anna if an excellent guide. She has great background stories and helps you understand the history of most of the paintings. I would recommend Anna to anyone that wants a private tour.Mark_T
June 2022
Everything was great! Thanks a lot! Our guide was very knowledgeable. The whole tour was very well organized.
Everything was great! Thanks a lot! Our guide was very knowledgeable. The whole tour was very well organized.Melissa_T
June 2022
Belina was amazing in sharing her love of Dutch Art. Loved the tour. There are no words to describe the experience of seeing Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh up close. Go in the morning to avoide crowds.
Belina was amazing in sharing her love of Dutch Art. Loved the tour. There are no words to describe the experience of seeing Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh up close. Go in the morning to avoide crowds.