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Van Gogh Museum Tour: Explore Art History with Dutch Experts

4.9

80 Ratings

Amsterdam

Immerse yourself in the life and art of Vincent van Gogh with a captivating tour at the Van Gogh Museum. Explore his inspirations, relationships, and artistic periods with Dutch art historians.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Van Gogh Museum - This tour offers an in-depth look into the life, art, and inspirations of Vincent Van Gogh. Discover why Van Gogh began painting at the age of 27 and the significant role his beloved brother Theo played in his life. Gain insights into his relationships and family dynamics. Learn about the impact of his mental struggles on his work, alongside his genius and temperament, through masterpieces like ‘The Potato Eaters’, ‘The Sunflowers’, ‘The Yellow House’, and ‘The Almond Blossom’. Understand the various artistic phases he went through, such as his ‘dark period’ in Brabant, his experimental phase in Paris, and his tumultuous time with Gauguin in the yellow house in Arles. Vincent ended his life at 37, followed by his art dealer brother Theo a few months later. But who was responsible for making Vincent famous? As the saying goes, behind every successful man is a great woman.

What's Included

Entrance ticket included

Additional Information

This specially-curated van Gogh tour is conducted by experienced Dutch art historians. We delve into the intricate details of Vincent’s life, his artworks, and sources of inspiration on this tour. Understand why Van Gogh chose to pick up the paintbrush at the relatively late age of 27. Explore the significant role his adored brother Theo played in his personal and creative journey, and get insights into Vincent’s familial ties and romantic relationships. Van Gogh’s mental struggles left indelible marks on his work, alongside his brilliance and intensity – aspects that we’ll examine in his iconic works such as ‘The Potato Eaters’, ‘The Sun Flowers’, ‘The Yellow House’ and ‘The Almond Blossom’. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of his varied artistic phases. Vincent ended his life at 37 and his brother, the art trader Theo, joined him a few months later. One wonders who was the force that propelled Vincent into the limelight. As the saying goes, behind every successful man lies a formidable woman…

This tour is not just a homage; a journey through Vincent’s life unveils the story of love, commitment, bravery and fraternity that can be seen in every stroke of his brush.

Location

Van Gogh Museum

Museumplein

After the tour you can stay in the museum.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Shamaal

Jun 12, 2024

Last Minute Tour - Like others we selected this tour at the last minute because they had tickets available; it turned out to be a wise choice. Our guide was Genevieve who met us at the shiny silver cube exactly on time. We had just come from the Rijksmuseum and fatigue had started to set in. Starting with contemporary artists Genevieve complemented the exhibition's presentation with insight into Vincent's tragic life and interactions with his fellow artists. By following this arc we remained focused on the artist's skill development that while brilliant led to the inevitable end. Our 14 year old grand daughter was with us and they interacted well. This personal guided tour justified the expense.