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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided combo museum & walking tour allows you to explore the city’s largest museum, the Rijksmuseum, before following in the footsteps of the country’s most famous artist, Rembrandt. Get a solid dose of art and culture by exploring two of Amsterdam’s most important institutions. This 5.5 hour tour includes tickets so you can skip and make the most of your time in Amsterdam.
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour
Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break)
Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You
All Entrance Fees
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Departure Point
Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Meet your guide outside the Cobra Cafe by the Toilet/Parking entrance on the north side of the building facing the Rijksmuseum. (between the bicycle lane and the Cobra Cafe)
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Holland’s version of the Louvre is a must, and this tour will introduce first-time visitors to the impressive and expansive collection that curates Dutch history over the centuries. For those who aren’t familiar with Dutch culture, we will explore its rich and vibrant past through a selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8000 objects on display. We’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 we could ever tell. By the end, you’ll have a good overview of the museum’s collection and you may even know how to pronounce its name correctly.
Highlights Include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc.)
Rembrandt masterworks
The Night watch
The Jewish Bride
The Syndics of the Drapers' Guild
Vermeer's The Milkmaid
19th century library
17th century dollhouses, globes, ship replica, and Delft ceramics 150 minutes
Spiegelkwartier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 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. 10 minutes
Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht), Amsterdam, The Netherlands 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. 10 minutes
Museum Van Loon, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 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. 10 minutes
Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 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. 10 minutes
Munt Tower (Munttoren), Amsterdam, The Netherlands 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. 10 minutes
Rembrandtplein, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 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. 10 minutes
Rembrandt van Rijn en Nachtwacht, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 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. 10 minutes
The Amstel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 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. 10 minutes
Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 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. 10 minutes
Jodenbuurt, Amsterdam, Netherlands 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. 10 minutes
Museum Het Rembrandthuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 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. 60 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
A maximum of 8 people permitted per tour allowed
Notes: Rijksmuseum 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
116kathryne
12 Oct 2024
Monica was really a terrific guide-very knowledgeable and also passionate about Van Gogh’s work. I had a wonderful afternoon and left knowing much more about the artist’s work and life. I highly recommend.
danawB9499XY
20 May 2024
Loved our tour guide (Janet). She was very engaging as well as knowledgeable. Would recommend this tour to anyone but especially ask for Janet with the green trousers. lol!
Barbara A
24 Apr 2024
Spent a day at Rijksmuseum and Rembrandts house. It was thoroughly enjoyable immersion into the work and life of this great painter.
Monique was knowledgeable and enthusiastic throughout the day, paid close attention to our comfort and needs and left us in awe of the painter,his life and this beautiful city.
Highly recommend a tour with her!
This tour in
Amsterdam
is organized by
Babylon Tours Amsterdam
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