Rembrandt House & Neighborhood Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Rembrandt's House
- Expert local guide
- Exploration of Rembrandt's neighborhood
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Rembrandt's House
- Expert local guide
- Exploration of Rembrandt's neighborhood
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
After gathering at the meeting point, Cobra Café, we will head towards the Singelgracht canal, the waterway that borders the entire centre of Amsterdam. This canal formely formed the outer defences of the city. We will then go to the Spiegelgracht, another canal in the centre of Amsterdam, and which is part of the Canals of Amsterdam designated as a UNESCO world heritage site, where we will see lots of art galleries and antiques.
You will also see the Emperor’s Canal, the middle of the three main canals in Amsterdam. Names after the Emperor Maximillian of Austria it is the widest canal in the inner city.
Next you will be taken to the Museum Van Loon, a museum in a canalside house alongside the Keizersgracht. It is known to be the house of Ferdinad Bol, Rembrandt’s favorite pupil.
After this, we will then walk through the flower market where you will see the Munttoren (“Mind Tower”). The tower was originally part of one of the main gates in Amsterdam’s medieval city wall.
After this, we will then walk through the flower market where you will see the Munttoren (“Mind Tower”). The tower was originally part of one of the main gates in Amsterdam’s medieval city wall.
(Monument to Rembrandt and Night Watch made with bronze statues) Following, we will walk through one of the busiest squares in the city, Rembrandt Square. As you can tell by its name, Rembrandtplein is named after the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt. Here you will see a bronze-cast representation of his most famous painting, The Night Watch, which was displayed as part of the celebration of the artist’s 400th birthday in 2006.
(Monument to Rembrandt and Night Watch made with bronze statues) Following, we will walk through one of the busiest squares in the city, Rembrandt Square. As you can tell by its name, Rembrandtplein is named after the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt. Here you will see a bronze-cast representation of his most famous painting, The Night Watch, which was displayed as part of the celebration of the artist’s 400th birthday in 2006.
Next we will walk by the Amstel River where we will see two bridges, known as the Skinny Bridge and the Blue Bridge. While the Skinny Bridge is probably Amsterdam’s most famous bridge, spanning across the River Amstel from 1934, the Blue Bridge, which is not blue at all, is named after the wooden blue bridge that spun across the Amstel in the 17th century.
Following, we will go to what is known as the Stopera, a building complex housing both the city hall and the Dutch National Opera and Ballet. The construction of this building was at least 60 years in the making.
We will then walk towards the Former Jewish Neighborhood, or Jodenbuurt, an area which contains many historically important buildings that are currently preserved and managed by the Jewish Cultural Quarter.
Finally, we will start out tour of Rembrandt’s house, a historical building and art museum in which the Painter Rembrandt lived and worked between 1639 and 1656. The collection of the museum contains Rembrandt’s etchings and paintings of his contemporaries.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English.
- Photography is allowed inside the museum.
- The tour operates rain or shine.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
- Bring a camera to capture the picturesque surroundings.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
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: Rembrandt's House 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
Interesting and fun!
Tijs was very knowleageable, interesting, and likable. He gave us a lot of interesting stories and could answer our questions! We enjoyed the afternoon with him ! We highly recommend Tijs!
The Must-See Rembrandt House Museum
Frank is an excellent tour guide. He gave us a thorough and fascinating description of the key points in history all the way along the canals across town from the Christmas Village at the Rijksmuseum to the wonderful Rembrandt House Museum. This included a stop for the most delicious warm fresh baked oliebollen (donuts)! And then the Rembrandt House itself was excellent. Frank led the tour like your best cool professor sharing so many new things about my Rembrandt and art. Thank you, Frank and Babylon!
Rembrandt and Amsterdam tour
This tour was very informative and gave us a lot of information about Amsterdam and Rembrandt’s life here. It covered a great mix of history and art. Our guide, Hanneke was wonderful. She was VERY knowledgeable and made accommodations to make the tour very enjoyable for us. I would highly recommend Hanneke and this tour.
A must do Amsterdam and seeing new neighborhoods
Learn a lot about Rembrandt, his house and artistic development and the beautiful neighborhood walked maybe 2 miles
My experience with Josje on the Rembrandt House & Neighborhood Guided Tour.
My experience with Josje on the Rembrandt House & Neighborhood Guided Tour was truly exceptional. Exploring Amsterdam through Rembrandt’s eyes gave us a unique perspective on the city. We visited iconic landmarks such as the Emperor’s Canal and the Night Watch Guards, bringing the history and atmosphere of Rembrandt’s time to life. Josje’s knowledge of art and history was impressive, and she shared fascinating insights that deepened our appreciation for Rembrandt’s work. Visiting the Rembrandt House and seeing the artist’s personal items was the highlight, making the tour both immersive and memorable. Highly recommended!