Rijksmuseum Small-Group Guided Tour

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About the place

Explore the Rijksmuseum’s Golden Age masterpieces on a 2-hour guided tour with an expert, uncovering stories and little-known facts.

Getting started

Meet your guide 15 minutes before the tour at the designated starting point for ticket validation. Complete a security check before entering the museum to begin your tour.

What to expect

The Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is home to over 8,000 works, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Frans Hals. A guided tour is perfect for uncovering the stories and understanding their significance in the Netherlands’ cultural history.

Features:

  • Small-group tour: Enjoy a more intimate experience with a small group, allowing for easy interaction and personalised insights.

  • Stories and facts: Learn in-depth details about the artists, their techniques, and the historical context behind each masterpiece.

  • Dutch masterpieces: View the museum’s works, including The Night Watch and The Milkmaid, along with artifacts that capture 17th-century Dutch life.

Extras:

  • Hidden Gems private tour: Upgrade to a 2.5-hour private tour to explore the Rijksmuseum’s hidden gems and masterpieces by women artists such as Rachel Ruysch and Judith Leyster, rarely seen on regular tours.
Location
Museumstraat 1,Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands

Highlights

  • Unravel the stories behind the art and historical artifacts at the Rijksmuseum on a 2-or 2.5-hour small-group guided tour led by an expert in Dutch history.
  • Explore works by Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh, discovering their history and context in a group of 10–12 participants.
  • Ask questions and interact with your guide for a more personal, engaging experience before continuing to explore the museum at your own pace.
  • For a personalised experience, opt for a 2.5-hour private tour to go beyond the classics and uncover the Rijksmuseum’s hidden gems with an expert.

Inclusions & Exclusions

InclusionsExclusions
  • Entry to Rijksmuseum
  • 2- or 2.5-hour guided tour of the Rijksmuseum
  • Access to all exhibitions
  • English, Spanish or Italian-speaking guide
  • 2.5-hour Hidden Gems private tour of the Rijksmuseum (as per option selected)
  • English-speaking art historian guide (as per option selected)
  • Temporary paid exhibitions
  • Food and drink
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up or drop-off
  • Entry to Rijksmuseum
  • 2- or 2.5-hour guided tour of the Rijksmuseum
  • Access to all exhibitions
  • English, Spanish or Italian-speaking guide
  • 2.5-hour Hidden Gems private tour of the Rijksmuseum (as per option selected)
  • English-speaking art historian guide (as per option selected)
  • Temporary paid exhibitions
  • Food and drink
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up or drop-off

Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring

  • Make sure to carry a credit or debit card for any purchases at the museum, as cash is not accepted in the cafés or shops.

What’s not allowed

  • Pets are not allowed during the visit.

  • Flash photography and tripods are prohibited inside the museum.

Accessibility

  • The Rijksmuseum is accessible for wheelchairs and prams/strollers.

  • Guide dogs are permitted on this experience.

Additional Information

Cancellation is allowed up to 48 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.

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