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Rijksmuseum Private Guided Tour

Visitors exploring art exhibits during Rijksmuseum Private Guided Tour in Amsterdam.
Visitors exploring art exhibits during a Rijksmuseum private guided tour in Amsterdam.
Visitors exploring art exhibits inside the Rijksmuseum during a private guided tour in Amsterdam.
Visitors exploring art exhibits inside the Rijksmuseum during a private guided tour in Amsterdam.

Highlights

  • Tour the Rijksmuseum in 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide knowledgable in art history, in a private tour that showcases famous pieces and hidden gems.

  • Watch out for Rembrandt's "The Night Watch," Vermeer's "The Milkmaid," and an extensive collection spanning the Middle Ages to modern times.

  • Avoid long queues and navigate the vast collection with ease, enjoying VIP coat checkin. Your guide offers fresh perspectives on Dutch art and history.

  • This tour takes you through unique works of art by less known Dutch masters like Rachel Ruysch, who was the most successful artist of her time.

  • Fun fact: The Rijksmuseum's Cuypers Library is the largest public art history research library in the Netherlands, with over 450,000 volumes.

Inclusions

  • 2.5 hour guided tour of Rijksmuseum

  • Entry to Rijksmuseum

  • English-speaking art historian guide

  • Skip-the-line (fast-track) entry

  • Private tour (just you and your group)

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Uncover the hidden stories of Dutch art on this exclusive private Rijksmuseum tour, crafted by art experts to showcase the museum's most iconic works and best-kept secrets.

Getting started

Meet your guide in Museumplein, the plaza behind the Rijksmuseum, where you'll enjoy views of other iconic cultural institutions. Bypass the lines and head straight inside, using the VIP coat check for your convenience.

What to expect

Rijksmuseum

Explore the Netherlands' largest museum, housing a comprehensive collection of Dutch art and artifacts spanning from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Exploring with a guide

Your expert guide, well-versed in art history and the Rijksmuseum's collection, will lead you through the museum's highlights and hidden gems, sharing stories often overlooked or misunderstood, offering a fresh perspective on Dutch art.

Features

Oldest collection: Discover surprisingly modern-looking works dating back to the 1100s, challenging preconceptions about medieval art.

Gallery of Honors: Marvel at masterpieces by Dutch Golden Age artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Frans Hals, as your guide shares the stories behind these iconic works.

Unexpected badasses: Uncover the incredible works and stories of female, LGBTQ+, Jewish, and BIPOC artists hiding in plain sight throughout the museum.

Wrapping up

As your tour comes to an end, your guide will be happy to provide recommendations for further exploring Amsterdam's vibrant art scene and cultural attractions.

Accessibility

  • The venue is accessible by wheelchair.

  • Assistance dogs are allowed on the premises.

What's not allowed

  • Note that the following are not allowed during this experience: Handbags bigger than an A4-size paper inside the museum, large bags, travel luggage, folding bikes, musical instruments & flash photography.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide in front of Cobra Café.

  • Address: Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB Amsterdam, Netherlands.

  • Guide identifier: Your guide will be holding a "Badass Tours" sign.

Get directions to the meeting point

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