Private Rijksmuseum Tour: Dive into Dutch Heritage with Masters' Art
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43 Ratings
Amsterdam
Immerse yourself in Dutch heritage with a private tour of the Rijksmuseum. Explore masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer, and learn fascinating stories about the artists and their contributions to Dutch culture.
Duration: 2 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Museumplein - Begin your journey at the iconic Museumplein, the prime gateway to the Rijksmuseum.
  • Rijksmuseum - This is more than a simple walk through Dutch art history. Discover engaging anecdotes about the creators and learn how their works have shaped the Netherlands’ cultural legacy. Witness the grandeur of Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’, and admire pieces by Van Gogh, Frans Hals, and Steen. Delve into the grandeur of the museum’s architecture and the stunning library within. With some luck, you might even be greeted by the sounds of a complimentary classical music performance upon entry.

The tour comes in two distinct experiences:

Highlights of the Museum - A casual and entertaining overview of the museum, focusing on its most celebrated artworks, presented without an overload of information or technical terms.

The Rijksmuseum In-Depth - A thorough examination of the museum’s art and history, offering insights into the background and creation techniques of the Netherlands’ most revered art pieces.

Please indicate your preferred tour style when making a reservation, and we will tailor the experience to meet your interests.

What's Included
  • Entry or admission fee included
  • Ticket for the Museum included, with option to stay longer post-tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Admission to the Rijksmuseum is included.

This experience offers more than a regular walk-through of Dutch artworks. We will delve into fascinating stories behind the artists and how their creations shaped Dutch cultural history. We’ll observe Rembrandt’s renowned piece, De Nachtwacht, and examine Vermeer’s The Milkmaid from a closer perspective. Explore other masterpieces from acclaimed artists like Frans Hals and Steen as we move around the magnificent building and stopover at the gorgeous library.

Two versions of the tour are available:

Museum Highlights - Enjoy a light and entertaining visit, experiencing the most celebrated artworks without being overwhelmed with technical details or art jargon.

Deep Dive into the Rijksmuseum - Gain a comprehensive understanding of the art and the museum, learning more about the historical context and artistic methodologies employed in the creation of some of the finest Dutch masterpieces.

Please indicate your preference for the tour version at the time of booking, and we will tailor the tour to meet your requirement.

From September 29th to January 14th, tickets for the Boijmans Van Beuningen Exhibition are available.

From February 16th to June 9th, tickets for the Frans Hals Exhibition are available.

  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We pick up from hotels nearby Rijksmuseum and in the city centre.
  • Wheelchair accessible
Location
Cobra Café
Hobbemastraat
Beside the ATM outside Cobra Cafe
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Aaronwl9509ky
Apr 28, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing and educational tour. Highly recommended if you want to know more about the Dutch history and the famous painters.
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Wayne
Mar 17, 2024
Anna, Art History PHD Student - Our guide, Anna, was exceptional in every way. From advance notice emails to a very informative tour, she was professional, knowledgeable, and gracious.
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Voyager44542868719
Dec 12, 2023
Rijksmuseum classics - great exhibits and great stories. - Rijksmuseum has always been a must for the Amsterdam tourist. I visited the museum before with the audioguide and it was OK but a private tour with Amsterdam Experience completely changed my point of view to the classical Dutch art. Our knowlegeable guide showed us Hals, Vermeer and Rembrandt and others not as monuments but as a real people - the artists with there joy and tragedies and we watch very famous paintings from a very different perspective. 5 out of 5!
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Annalb4785dn
Dec 12, 2023
Educational and inspiring - I absolutely enjoyed the tour. Kaleigh, the guide, did a great job. She managed to educate me about the history and culture of the Netherlands through the fantastic artworks exhibited in the museum. My dream to see Rembrandt and Vermeer came true. Thank you Amsterdam Experiences for helping me make best memories of my trip to your city.
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Janeeenk
Oct 31, 2023
rembrandt and vermeer and so much more - the museum is amazing - couldn't believe we were really there among all the paintings we've only seen in books. the guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job even though the museum was crowded.
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Marilynrb3743ns
Oct 25, 2023
Fascinating and Fun Rijksmuseum Private Tour - We had the most wonderful tour of the Rijksmuseum thanks to Kaleigh of Bespoke Amsterdam Experiences. She is incredibly knowledgeable about art history but pitched her tour perfectly for an eleven-year-old and his parents who are art fans rather than experts. Kaleigh was able to guide us through the crowds to see a wide variety of big hitters as well as some of her personal favourites pointing out things of interest with passion and humour at every turn. It was a total pleasure to spend a couple of hours in her company. I can’t recommend her private tour highly enough. Thank you Kaleigh for a fascinating and fun afternoon at the Rijksmuseum
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Laurie_s
Oct 11, 2023
ASK FOR KAYLEIGH!!!! - I went to Amsterdam for the sole purpose of visiting the Rijksmuseum. I love art but am in no way an expert. I know next to nothing about the Dutch Masters so I thought the best way to see the Rijksmuseum would be with a private tour guide. Kayleigh is so knowledgeable about her craft and made learning fun and engaging. I learned about symbolism and now I can pick out tiny details and understand their meanings that previously I would have overlooked. Furthermore, Kayleigh has a great sense of humor so it felt less like a tour and more like looking at art with a friend for a couple hours. Don’t hesitate about booking this tour- it’s the best money I’ve ever spent!
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Anna
Aug 30, 2023
Private Museum Tour - Kaleigh was an excellent guide for our private museum tour. She provided educational and thoughtful information tailored to our knowledge. Overall a fun learning experience!
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Rebecca_b
Oct 2, 2023
Good museum. Tour needs improvement - Loved the art. And the museum was great. I expected a fun tour. Art can be fun...ours was not. Edgar seemed to be in a hurry and we missed so much of the museum, but we're not told why. We all felt seeing the museum in another fashion..maybe even on our own
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Richardsj7765me
Dec 15, 2023
Missed appointment - Unfortunately the private guide missed the appointment in his diary, and the tour was not done. .
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