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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This 2.5-hour semi-private (8 guest maximum) guided museum tour of the Rijksmuseum will take you through a selection of it’s most important pieces, putting them into context for even the most amateur art lover. Instead of blindly walking through the halls of Holland’s largest museum, let our guides share the stories behind each must-see work of art and artifact. With a maximum of 8 people in each group, we ensure a personal experience for each person.
Semi-Private Guided Museum Tour
Duration 2.5 Hours
All Entrance Fees
Professional Tour Guide
Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
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
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 per tour allowed
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Notes: Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum 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.
matthewoN1927XL
16 Mar 2025
Janet was a wonderful guide through this beautiful museum! Honestly have nothing but positive things to say….she was friendly, very knowledgeable, and made the experience more interesting than we were expecting.
nancyi754
17 Feb 2025
Paola is a fantastic tour guide. We spent 2.5 hours either her in the Rijks Museum and considered ourselves very lucky. She came prepared with additional photos that further clarified what we were seeing. We highly recommend the your and her.
Kate3717
30 Jan 2025
Tea was absolutely outstanding. She integrated answers to our questions seamlessly. We were on a canal boat tour later that day and some of the other passengers were talking about their visit to the Rijksmuseum, using the . audio guide. They came away feeling overwhelmed - there is so much to see, so much art, so much history- and if you don't have a good base to work from it's just too much. Our tour was the opposite: it left me wanting more (and with this tour you can stay on afterwards- which is not true with all tours). I was a little worried about a 2.5 hour tour seeming long- but it never did. And- you didn't have to be an art fiend to enjoy it: she made it accessible and relatable. It was like tapas- lots of small bites, each one delicious, and at the end you feel really satisfied, not overfull! Absolutely worth every cent.
This tour in
Amsterdam
is organized by
Babylon Tours Amsterdam
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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