Exclusive Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to Van Gogh Museum
- Reserved access to Rijksmuseum
- Expert local guide
- Explore masterpieces by Van Gogh
- Discover Dutch art history at Rijksmuseum
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to Van Gogh Museum
- Reserved access to Rijksmuseum
- Expert local guide
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
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.
You’ve heard about one of the world’s most famous painters, Vincent Van Gogh. But what do you really know about this Dutch artist? After a break for lunch, enter the Van Gogh Museum to meet the man behind the famous sunflowers and self-portraits that feature in galleries around the world. See his work “The Potato Eaters” and “The Bedroom” as well as objects from his studio. Visit the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s works while learning about his troubled life from his days in Holland to his dramatic ending in France. And yes, you’ll discuss that whole ear incident.
Meeting point
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- No large bags allowed inside museums
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a valid ID for museum entry
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Wonderful tour
The guide was charming and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour it was worth every penny.
Perfect day tour with Anna
Book this excellent tour with Anna asap! Anna was the most amazing, interesting tour guide! Weaved tidbits of trivia in with the larger general information on the artists, art, techniques, and life at the time the art was created! So fascinating! Tour could have lasted for days but packed a lot into one day!
Jacopo the best guide for Amsterdam museum tours
Our guide Jacopo was very, very good. He intertwined the art with the history involved in a way that was understandable and interesting. Would recommend him.
An excellent tour of two of Amsterdam’s great museums!
Our tour with Anna N was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and shared her awareness on how to interpret the artwork of various era’s in the Rijksmuseum and then gain some insight as to the brilliance of Van Gogh’s ability to paint distance perspective on canvas, along with the interesting journey his life took. Our time at the Rijksmuseum was about 3 hours and then about 2.5 hours at the Van Gogh museum with about a 30 minute break in between to grab a quick lunch. It was a long day and if we were to see these two museums again, we would do each on separate days. But definitely ask to be on Anna N’s tour!
Museum tours
Excellent tours with an incredible guide. Cecile was extremely knowledgeable and had extra visual aides to help with the tour. Learned a lot from her got a new perspective on the history of the art