One price for every traveller: €125 per adult.
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100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 47 of 47
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1. Discussion of the Rijksmuseum building from the outside. Learn about the iconic building that houses the collection, the historical context in which it was built, and the vision of it's architect, Pierre Cuypers. 2. Museum entrance and cloakroom. 3. Introduction about the Rijksmuseum collection and itinerary of the tour. 4. Highlights of Dutch Renaissance painting and sculpture. 5. Historical artifacts relating to the the Protestant Reformation and Eighty Years War. 6. Historical artifacts relating to the most famous painting in the collection; Rembrandt's The Night Watch. 7. The Great Hall of the Rijksmuseum. Learn about the architect's vision and marvel at the craftsmanship of his team of artisans. 8. Rembrandt's paintings The Night Watch, The Standard Bearer, Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul, Syndics of the Draper's Guild, The Jewish Bride. 9. Vermeer's paintings The Milkmaid, The Love Letter, Woman Reading a Letter, The Little Street. 10. End tour.
2h · Admission includedOn this 2-hour private tour, a local Dutch art and history expert will guide you through the Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands, home to priceless national treasures deeply valued by the Dutch. With her expertise, you'll explore the museum's highlights and gain a deeper understanding of both Dutch art and history. The tour focuses on the Dutch Masters of the Golden Age, including Rembrandt and Vermeer, while also delving into the artists who preceded them and the historical events that set the stage for their groundbreaking works.
What makes this tour unique? You’ll be guided by the very same expert featured in the reviews, ensuring a consistent, authentic, and insightful experience. Gain a deeper understanding of how and why the masterpieces were made, what they truly mean to the Dutch people and how they impacted the evolution of European art.
The experience is customizable—feel free to make special requests or ask to focus on specific works of art during your tour!
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #10 of 20 | €125 | 2h | 5.0 (47) | private |
| Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private | €159 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (1514) | shared |
| Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Semi-Private Tour | €259 | 5h 30m | 4.98 (444) | shared |
| Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum (Private Tour with Art Historian) | €190 | 2h | 4.99 (153) | private |
Ranked #10 of 20 in Museum & Art Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €259, median €122; typical length 2h. 12 of 20 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 20 Museum & Art Tours