Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum Exclusive Guided Tour With Reserved Entry

Experience the best of Amsterdam’s art scene with a private guided tour of the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Skip the line, explore the Dutch Golden Age, and immerse yourself in the works of Van Gogh and other renowned artists.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rijksmuseum - You start this tour at the Rijksmuseum to indulge in some of Holland’s most famous artists, like Rembrandt, while learning about the country’s cultural history. Our guides will share their favorite stories about the museum’s best and quirkiest pieces. For those who aren’t 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. You’ll explore familiar names like Rembrandt while discussing lesser known items like 17th century dollhouses and Vermeer’s portrait of domesticity, “The Milkmaid.” There’s even a fascinating 19th century library containing more stories than you could ever tell.
What's Included
  • Exclusive guided combo tour with reserved entry.
  • Personal tour guide for a more intimate experience.
  • Accessibility ensured with wheelchair-friendly options.
  • All entrance fees are included for a hassle-free experience.
  • Comprehensive 5.5-hour tour with a break included.
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)
Additional Information

Experience our top-rated private excursion to Amsterdam’s premier museums. This tour offers an ideal starting point for exploring Van Gogh and Dutch Golden Age painters, taking you on a cultural and historical expedition through the 18th and 19th centuries. The 5.5-hour Premium museum combo tour allows you to avoid the queues with included entrance to both museums. Discover the museums’ exhibits with our knowledgeable guides, who will cater solely to your group.

  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • 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.

Customer Ratings
5.0
(217 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Sheila_b
Jul 18, 2024
Convenient - The combined tours for both museums was a great idea and the best utilization of my short time during a visit to Amsterdam. Heard that tickets were sold out for the Rijksmuseum on the day of my tour but I was extremely pleased to have pre-booked my tours especially after finding out how close the museums are to each other. Identification of tour guide is a little tricky because there are multiple guides coordinating tours at the same location - perhaps giving them a visible number would help
Review provided by Viator
Doug_g
Jul 12, 2024
Great way to experience the museums - My family really enjoyed this tour. We had Klaas for the morning tour of Rijksmuseum and he was entertaining and knowledgeable and clear. In the afternoon we had Diana and she was also awesome. My kids (8 and 10) paid attention most of the day, which is a testament to how interesting both of our guides were. Loved it. The guides made the museums come alive for us.
Review provided by Viator
Janine_d
Jul 10, 2024
Outstanding tour guide! - The museums are amazing but we wouldn't have gotten to appreciate nearly as much as we did without our guide Janet. She is Amazing! Janet knows EVERYTHING about the museums and answered all of our questions - she personalized our experience and kept us engaged throughout the day. Janet obviously loves her work - the art, working with people, and sharing her extensive knowledge. We got to see all of the major works - and Janet was able to find a vantage point for us to truly appreciate the gorgeous works of art. I would definitely recommend this tour and I would especially recommend asking for Janet as your guide - you will have an EXCEPTIONAL visit!
Review provided by Viator
Cansuo504
Jul 9, 2024
Good experience! - That was nice! We can see All the Van gogh paintings and take information about painters, life and perspectives about works..But be careful..Öne of the most important masterpiece the bedroom work is differerent part.Dont go anywhere seeiing thing..
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Ajay_d
Jul 8, 2024
Amsterdam museum tours - Frank, our Guide was very excellent- clearly explained about the key pieces of arts in both museum. I did them both on one day, which is ok but would be better if we do one each day.
Review provided by Viator
Linda_s
Jul 7, 2024
For the love of painting - All the paintings and other art work was amazing experience to see Van Gogh Rembrandt Vermeer Monet and Pissarro were our highlights and 16 and 17 th century dutch paters.
Review provided by Viator
728gerid
Jul 7, 2024
Excellent guide - fleur was amazing. Really enjoyed our very detailed tour of Van Gogh. Learned a lot. fleur anticipated all our needs, from water to selfies
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Q4202myjanined
Jul 7, 2024
Excellent museum visits with EXPERT GUIDE - Janet made our visit to the Rijksmuseum and van Gogh museum EXCELLENT! Janet is an amazing guide - she is so knowledgeable and excited to share her insights to the spectacular works of art we got to see. If it hadn't been for Janet's knowledge and experience we wouldn't have seen nearly as much. Janet definitely knows her way around both museums and made sure we got perfect vantage points to appreciate all that we saw. I highly recommend this tour and encourage everyone to ask for Janet - if possible. You won't be disappointed!!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Victor_w
Jul 3, 2024
Our guide made a big difference - We really appreciated our guide’s ability to show us so many important pieces at the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, and tell us stories about each in a relatively short amount of time.
Review provided by Viator
Carla_t
Jul 1, 2024
Great tour. - Our tour guide, Romy, was excellent. She expertly guided us through both museums. Her background it art history was evident as she explained the artwork. Also had a very pleasant personality. Highly recommend!
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
September 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today