Private Tour of the Rijksmuseum

Duration

2 hours

About

Always wanted to see the famous work of the Dutch Masters; Rembrandt, Vermeer, Jan Steen? In this Private Rijkmuseum Tour, our guide provides a personal experience of the Netherlands' most visited art museum.

Discover Rembrandt's Nachtwacht

With a deep knowledge of the displayed art, the guide explains the stories behind the artists and their work in fluent English. We will see Rembrandt’s masterpiece, De Nachtwacht (don’t worry, we will teach you how to pronounce it correctly) and get up close to works from Van Gogh & Steen.

History of Holland More than just a tour of Dutch masterpieces, in this tour you will learn more about how the art fits into the historical context of the Netherlands. Your guide takes you through the museum to provide the stories behind the paintings that go much deeper than the descriptions on the wall.

You’ll hear quirky stories about the artists, fun facts about their work, and how their work contributed to the Dutch cultural heritage. We will see the inside of a typical 17th-century house, the beautiful library, famous white and blue pottery pieces, and even what naval battles looked like.

This tour is available on two levels:

Highlights of the Museum - Not very familiar with the Dutch art world and just want to visit the Rijksmuseum in a fun and light way? Experience the most famous paintings without too many facts or technical jargon with our Highlights of the Museum tour.

An In-depth Look at the Rijksmuseum - Do you want to explore the art and the museum in an in-depth way, hearing more about the history and techniques used to create some of the finest Dutch masterpieces and antiquities?

Please let us know which version of the tour you would prefer to have when booking and we will arrange a tour to suit your request.

From 16th Feb-9th June, Frans Hals Exhibition tickets available

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The building of the Rijksmuseum. Not only the paintings will be discussed. Also, the impressive, newly-renovated building itself gets a mention. After years of renovation, the Rijksmuseum reopened in 2013 – a work of art in itself. In true Amsterdam style, cyclists can bike underneath the gates at the entrance. If you are lucky, you will also hear a free classical concert as you enter the building.

We also have a nice guided tour of the Van Gogh museum and if you are a real art lover we can combine both.

Private Tour details

Included in the tour:

• Tickets to the Rijksmuseum
• Your Personal Private Tour Guide
• Hotel pickup

Not included in the tour:

• Souvenirs
• Lunch