Van Gogh Museum Guided Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max
About this activity
Explore the Van Gogh Museum on a 2.5-hour semi-private guided tour for up to eight guests. Reserved entry is included. Discover Sunflowers, self-portraits, The Bedroom and The Potato Eaters.
Highlights
- Van Gogh’s self-portraits
- Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
- The Potato Eaters by Van Gogh
- Van Gogh’s letters to Theo
- The Bedroom by Van Gogh
Full description
Enjoy a 2.5-hour semi-private guided visit inside Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum with reserved admission included. Your expert guide leads up to eight guests through Van Gogh’s artistic journey, from The Potato Eaters to Sunflowers, The Bedroom, self-portraits and letters to his brother Theo. Artwork displays may change.
Explore Vincent van Gogh’s life and art with a professional guide and a group of no more than eight guests. With reserved museum admission included, trace his artistic journey from the earthy tones of The Potato Eaters to the vivid colors of Sunflowers, Irises and Almond Blossom. Study selected self-portraits and letters to his brother Theo as your guide connects the paintings to Van Gogh’s years in Paris, Arles and Saint-Rémy. Learn how his technique changed over time and hear the story behind his severed ear. The guided route focuses on the museum’s permanent collection. Temporary exhibitions are not included, and specific works may be unavailable or moved.
Included / Excluded
- SEMI-PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR WITH RESERVED ENTRY TICKETS INCLUDED
- "SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 8 GUESTS MAXIMUM
- PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
- DURATION 2.5 HOURS
- RESERVED ENTRY & ENTRANCE FEES
- Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
- Temporary exhibitions NOT included
- Wheelchair access on this semi-private museum tour
Itinerary
Meet outside Cobra Café
Meet your guide outside Cobra Café at 18 Hobbemastraat, near the north-side toilet and parking entrance. Arrive 10 minutes before departure.
Van Gogh Museum guided visit
Enter with included reserved admission and explore Van Gogh’s paintings, self-portraits and letters with your semi-private guide.
Meeting point
Start Location
Cobra Café, Hobbemastraat 18, Amsterdam
Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Meet outside Cobra Café at Hobbemastraat 18, not at the Van Gogh Museum entrance.
Get directions →Important information
Know before you book
- "SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 8 GUESTS MAXIMUM
- Provide a mobile phone number with country code for tour updates
- Full refund when canceled at least 24 hours before departure
- This semi-private museum tour is not wheelchair accessible
Know before you go
- TOUR MEETING POINT: Outside Cobra Cafe by Toilet/Parking Entrance on North side facing Rijksmuseum
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the museum visit
- Museum entry will be facilitated by your guide at tour's start
- Bring a photo ID for age verification; a clear photo or copy is fine
Requirements
Items to bring
- Valid photo ID
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
FAQs
Additional information
Reserved Van Gogh Museum entry is included; temporary exhibitions are excluded. This semi-private museum tour is not wheelchair accessible. Security screening may cause waits, and large bags or suitcases are not permitted. Artwork displays may change. Bring a photo ID or a clear image/copy for age verification, and provide a mobile number with country code. For help, call or text +1 917 999 0380.