Rembrandt’s City & Home Guided Tour - Semi-Private (Max 8)
About this activity
Follow Rembrandt through Amsterdam on a 2-hour semi-private guided walk for up to eight guests, then tour his former home and studio. Reserved entry to the Rembrandt House Museum is included. See the canals, Flower Market, Mint Tower and historic Jewish Quarter.
Highlights
- Skinny Bridge, Blue Bridge and Amsterdam’s historic canals
- Floating Flower Market and Mint Tower
- Rembrandtplein and the former Jewish Quarter
- Guided visit inside Rembrandt’s former home and studio
- Rembrandt’s etchings and artistic techniques
Full description
Trace the life and legacy of Rembrandt van Rijn with an expert guide on a small-group walk through the Amsterdam streets that shaped his work. Pass Golden Age canals and bridges, the floating Flower Market and Mint Tower, then explore the historic Jewish Quarter where Rembrandt lived. Finish with a guided visit inside the Rembrandt House Museum. Reserved museum entry is included, so you can see his recreated studio, personal belongings and etchings as your guide explains his artistic techniques.
Begin around the Spiegelkwartier and Keizersgracht, where canal houses recall the Dutch Golden Age. Continue past the exterior of Museum Van Loon, Bloemenmarkt, Munttoren and Rembrandtplein. Follow the Amstel River toward the Skinny Bridge and Blue Bridge, then pass the National Opera & Ballet and former Jewish Quarter. The tour concludes inside Museum Het Rembrandthuis, with a guided look at the home and studio where Rembrandt lived and worked. The route and displays may vary.
Included / Excluded
- Semi-private guided walking and museum tour, maximum eight guests
- Professional guide
- Reserved entry ticket to the Rembrandt House Museum
- Guided visit inside Rembrandt’s former home and studio
- Tour in English
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional gratuities
- Temporary exhibitions at the museum
- Luggage and coat storage
Itinerary
Meet at the Cobra Café
Meet the guide outside the Cobra Café, opposite the Rijksmuseum, 10 minutes before departure. Begin the Rembrandt themed walk through the city.
Rembrandt’s Amsterdam walking route
Walk through the Spiegelkwartier and along Keizersgracht. See Museum Van Loon from outside, Bloemenmarkt, the Mint Tower and Rembrandtplein. Follow the Amstel River past the Skinny Bridge and Blue Bridge, the National Opera & Ballet and the former Jewish Quarter. Stops can vary by day.
Meeting point
Start Location
Hobbemastraat 18, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Meeting point outside the Cobra Café, 18 Hobbemastraat, opposite the Rijksmuseum. Arrive 10 minutes before departure.
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Know before you book
- Semi-private tour limited to eight guests per guide.
- Provide a working mobile number with country code so your guide can contact you.
- Full refund for cancellation at least 24 hours before the tour starts.
- This semi-private tour is not wheelchair accessible. Guests need a moderate fitness level for the walk.
Know before you go
- Meet your guide outside the Cobra Café at 18 Hobbemastraat, by the toilet/parking entrance on the north side facing the Rijksmuseum, between the bicycle lane and the café.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure.
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Your guide has the reserved Rembrandt House Museum tickets and will accompany the group inside.
- Bring a photo ID or clear image of one showing your date of birth.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
The Rembrandt House Museum may close or open late without advance notice. If the opening is delayed more than one hour after the tour begins or the museum closes unexpectedly, an appropriate alternative will be offered; no refund or discount applies. Large bags and suitcases are not permitted; only handbags or small, slim backpacks may pass security. Security lines may form despite reserved entry. Some rooms restrict speech, and displays can change. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Filming, photography and audio recording during the tour require the guide’s consent.