Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh: Art & History 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…
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…

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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971maggiee
Apr 12, 2025
Art Come To Life - Storytelling and History Make Memorable Experience - This tour was a highlight of our trip! Anna lead us through a day of art and history that was unlike anything we have experienced before. Anna’s passion and storytelling were fantastic and held our attention for the entire day. Using headphones allowed for all of us to hear her clearly and also be able to walk around while she was speaking. The small group size was perfect as we had plenty of time to ask questions and she would ask questions of us along the way. We cannot recommend this tour enough!
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Amy_c
Apr 1, 2025
Wonderful tour with Diana! - My college age daughter and I had a wonderful day with Diana! We started at the Rijksmuseum and enjoyed an informative progression of art that included the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Dutch Masters/Northern European art and the big hitters like "Night Watch" and the "Milkmaid." FYI "Night Watch" is undergoing a multi-year restoration so the painting is behind a glass wall. It was fascinating to see the art restorer working on it though! Diana also took us to see the fabulous library which I asked her if we could see. The museum is really beautiful as are the grounds around it and the tunnel passage and it wasn't too crowded so it made for a really nice morning. Diana is incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much information about the art, artists and history of the time. It was just so fascinating! We breaked for lunch and had time to sit and enjoy a meal at the Cobra Cafe which was where we met for the tour so that was really convenient. We then headed over to the Van Gogh Museum which was absolutely stunning-the layout and floorplan really highlight and compliment his art. Diana shared so much information about van Gogh's life and works-she really knows her stuff and seemlessly guided us through each stage of his life and career. We had time to take pictures at each museum and we never felt rushed. This tour is a great way to see the highlights of each museum in a condensed time frame and it is even better if Diana is your guide!!
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Lannonf
Jan 30, 2025
Guided tour with Paola - I toured Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh with Paola and thoroughly enjoyed my time with her! She has such a wonderful knowledge of history and art and was a joy to be with. I had a special treat in that my small group tour turned out to be just me and I got some extra time with Paola to exchange stories of mothering toddlers. She's a gem!
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98celesten
Jan 24, 2025
Great museum tour - We had a great day touring with Paola at the museums. We learned so much more touring with her than we could imagine. Paola is very knowledgeable and passionate about art. Definitely recommend this tour!
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Albert_f
Dec 29, 2024
Well Done! Thank YOU. - Guide Jo was very informative - almost too much so - she has a degree in Art History and brought it to life
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Epouliot
Dec 8, 2024
Great experience - Excellent tour. One of the best art museum experiences. Romy has both the passion and knowledge to bring Van Gogh to life. Great tour and museum.
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The_hergenburger
Nov 29, 2024
Great guide, great tour - Ewald was a fantastic guide. He helped provide a lot of historical insight to the art we were seeing. My mom was also feeling sick and he was super helpful and attentive to making sure we were okay.
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Matthewm27
Nov 25, 2024
A great experience with Diana - Diana, our tour guide was not only friendly, but so knowledgeable about what we were seeing. The kind of knowledge that only comes from studying the subjects, and clearly she has. But she was also so good about imparting that knowledge on the group. It was a great experience.
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Pamela
Nov 21, 2024
Wonderful Guide for Tour - Romy was an excellent guide. Her knowledge, passion, kindness, and teaching abilities shine through. I highly recommend this small group tour.
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Luis_b
Nov 17, 2024
Very Good - The Museum are incredible and the guide Claire is a very profesional guide, she knows very fine history of arts.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).