Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh: Semi-Private Museum Tour

Embark on a 5.5-hour semi-private tour of the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, exploring the art of the Dutch Golden Age and the works of Van Gogh. Skip the line and delve into the rich history of these renowned museums with our expert guides.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rijksmuseum - Start your tour at the Rijksmuseum to see the work of some of Holland’s most famous artists, while learning about the country’s cultural history. Your guide will share stories about the museum’s best and quirkiest pieces as you explore a selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8,000 objects on display. Learn more about the work of Rembrandt, 17th-century Dutch dollhouses, and Vermeer’s portrait of domesticity, The Milkmaid. The museum is also home to a vast 19th-century library, the largest public art history research library in the Netherlands.
What's Included
  • All entrance fees included
  • 5.5-hour tour including a break
  • Guidance by a professional tour guide
  • ‘Semi-Private’ experience with no more than 8 guests
  • Semi-private museum tour with reserved entry
What's Not Included
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Additional Information

Take part in our 5.5-hour semi-private guided museum combo tour, accommodating up to 8 guests, that provides entry to both the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, bypassing the queues. Our knowledgeable and engaging guides will enrich your understanding of the museums’ exhibits. Embark on our most sought-after group exploration of Amsterdam’s premier museums, an excellent introduction to Van Gogh and the creators of the Dutch Golden Age. This exclusive tour, limited to 8 participants per group, immerses you in an artistic and historical voyage through the 18th and 19th centuries.

  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • 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.
Location
Cobra Café
Hobbemastraat
Meet your guide outside the Cobra Cafe by the Toilet/Parking entrance on the north side of the building facing the Rijksmuseum. (between the bicycle lane and the Cobra Cafe)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Royl57
Oct 1, 2024
Excellent tour. Try to get Marko as your guide. - Marko was amazing at describing the details of the museums. We were lucky to have him as our guide. Studying art history at the museums has made him the best guide for a group that you could possibly get. He made the whole tour more enjoyable then I would have imagined art museum tours could be.
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Royl57
Oct 1, 2024
Try to request Marko as you guide - Marko Kassemaar was an excellent guide. Probably can not find a more knowledgeable and studied guide for these museums and I was lucky to be part of his group
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Joan_g
Sep 30, 2024
Risks and van Gogh timed tour - Our guide..Diana was great. Very knowledgeable and engaging We had over 2 hours in the Rijks, then 2 hours un van Gogh I recommend this guide with timed entry. You always want to start these tours as early as possible due to crowds
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U7526mhsuzannes
Sep 28, 2024
Enjoying a museum - Our guide, Janet was absolutely wonderful; enthusiastic, dedicated and very knowlegeable. We felt VERY lucky to ave her our guide..
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U6289sipatrickw
Sep 25, 2024
Guide Tells the Essential Story - World class museums are challenging because one is eventually overwhelmed by an excess of artistic riches. Vera skillfully and enthusiastically guided us through the museums, selecting the essential pieces and weaving them into a compelling story. Thank you Vera!
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Harry_b
Sep 24, 2024
Great tour! - Our small group tour guide, Anna, was not only extremely knowledgeable about the art periods and particular artists and the paintings but had a wealth of inreresting stories about the back stories regarding the artists. All in all a wonderful experience.
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Thenavymom
Sep 22, 2024
Beyond the Art - No words can describe the amazing art that reside in these museums. Having a fantastic guide to help interpret makes it all the better - and that’s what we had with Anna. Not only did she tell us all of the museum speak about the paintings, she had done her own research which added to the story and information. I was in awe and so grateful to have gotten to be a part of her group. Definitely recommend this tour - and if you can, ask for Anna!
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Robert_d
Sep 22, 2024
Great experience with Maria - Maria was our guide for both museums and truly exceeded our expectations. She was so knowledgeable about everything we saw, it felt like we were having a Master class in Art History. We were a bit hesitant the day might be too long, but it was just perfect; no doubt because of the quality and experience of our guide. It was a bit hard to hear in crowded areas but that was minimal. For hard of hearing I would probably suggest a larger group tour where the guide uses microphones/hearing devices.
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I5256bsscottg
Sep 22, 2024
Worth the time and money - Cecilia was an amazing guide, so passionate about Van Gogh and art in general. So much information beyond the cards, text and paintings before us. Also included info about the other museums in the "square."
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Q5420kagerardom
Sep 21, 2024
Amsterdam Museums! - The two museums are exceptional and the collections are unique and powerful. Our guide Anna was absolutely fantastic. Her knowledge, and personal insights made a huge difference on our experience. In addition, she was kind and considerate with everyone participating in the visit. Thank you Anna!
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