Rijksmuseum & Amsterdam City Center: Semi-Private Tour with Museum Entry
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8 Ratings
Amsterdam
Explore Amsterdam's historic center and visit the iconic Rijksmuseum on this engaging semi-private tour. Discover the city's highlights and gain insider knowledge from knowledgeable guides.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rijksmuseum - Split the day between the canals and cobblestones of the cityâs historic center and the masterpieces hanging in the Rijksmuseum. The tour will begin at the Rijksmuseum, Hollandâs version of the Louvre, and learn about the highlights of its 8000 or so objects on display, including works by iconic Dutch artists like Rembrandt. This tour will introduce first-time visitors to the impressive and expansive collection that curates Dutch history over the centuries. For those who arenât 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. Weâll explore familiar names like Rembrandt while discussing lesser known items like 17th century dollhouses and Vermeerâs portrait of domesticity, âThe Milkmaid.â Thereâs even a fascinating 19th century library containing more stories than we could ever tell. By the end, youâll have a good overview of the museumâs collection and you may even know how to pronounce its name correctly.
Then after a break for lunch, The historical walk will introduce you to this capital city, known for its openness and vice as much as for its charming bridges and leaning houses. Wander the canals and get your bearings as you learn about the medieval gate and Amstel River that helped shape Amsterdam.
What's Included
- Semi-private tour with no more than 8 guests
- 5.5-hour experience including a lunch break
- Operates in all weather conditions
- All entrance fees included
- Led by a professional tour guide
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
Partake in a semi-exclusive guided hybrid museum and city walk in Amsterdam’s historical heart, with a limit of 8 participants. This tour, lasting 5.5 hours, encompasses the city’s prime features, as well as offers access to its premier museum, the Rijksmuseum. Our vibrant guides will provide insider insights and a comprehensive yet digestible amount of history to enhance your understanding of the Dutch capital. Moreover, this experience includes a museum pass valid for the entire day.
- 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 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.
Customer Ratings
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Trail704530
Oct 26, 2023
Van Gogh Museum Tour - Anna is an amazing storyteller, I highly recommend taking the Van Gogh museum tour, she made it a wonderful experience!
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Tmg1917
Aug 18, 2023
Great tour! - The tour covered so much and Cecelia was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. She went above and beyond to give us a great experience! I would highly recommend this tour!
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Markwg4388al
May 5, 2023
Wonderful and Fascinating Rijksmuseum Tour - Anna made the art and artist come alive with her detailed history and obscure insights and information. She was very pleasant and expert and you can tell she has a real passion for the subject.
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Trelyon
Oct 29, 2022
Great visit - Cecilia was excellent. Interesting, considerate and enthusiastic. What more could you want. She knew her stuff and certainly gave the impression she enjoyed her job which made our visit all th3 more fun.
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660greggm
Sep 29, 2022
Excellent museum tour - Anna was an excellent guide and gave us new insights into the artists and their lives. I had expected just a tour of commentary on the art but Anna brought in many interesting facets about life in the Golden Age.
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Deborah
Sep 3, 2022
Amazing Overview of the Rijksmuseum - Jo was my favorite part. She was very knowledgeable and gave a very interesting tour that included everything from the stained glass windows to the dollhouses. Our tour was only 2.5 hours which given the breadth of items in the museum only scratched the surface. Very satisfied and would highly recommend this tour. Can't speak for the other tour guides but Jo was great!
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B3977zmjillc
Aug 14, 2022
Rijksmuseum Tour semi private - We were indeed fortunate to have a very knowledgeable and thoughtful Guide as Anna.
The museum is really worth the visit. With Anna's informative and interesting analysis of numerous paintings highlighting the social context and significance of the subject matter of a painting, colours and artists technique. Her narrative was easy to follow and selection of paintings appropriate to the time available. Thank you Anna
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Kiely
Jan 17, 2018
Fantastic Tour of the Rijksmuseum! - I booked a small group tour of the Rijksmuseum, and it was honestly one of the best tours I've ever been on! When I booked this tour, it was for a small group, but apparently I was the only person who booked (I booked for a Monday in January, so not the high holiday season I'm sure) - where most tours would cancel due to low numbers, I was privileged to have a one on one tour of the museum, with the fabulous guide, Melissa. I cannot say enough good things about my experience - Melissa was so friendly, and so knowledgeable. I learned so much about both the history of the Netherlands as well as art history and theory in general. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour for anyone who has interest in history and/or art while they are visiting Amsterdam. I look forward to coming back to take more tours with this group. Wonderful experience!
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