Private Tour
Amsterdam Rijksmuseum Private Guided Tour, local Dutch guide
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
On this 2-hour private tour, a local Dutch art and history expert will guide you through the Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands, home to priceless national treasures deeply valued by the Dutch. With her expertise, you'll explore the museum's highlights and gain a deeper understanding of both Dutch art and history. The tour focuses on the Dutch Masters of the Golden Age, including Rembrandt and Vermeer, while also delving into the artists who preceded them and the historical events that set the stage for their groundbreaking works.
What makes this tour unique? You’ll be guided by the very same expert featured in the reviews, ensuring a consistent, authentic, and insightful experience. Gain a deeper understanding of how and why the masterpieces were made, what they truly mean to the Dutch people and how they impacted the evolution of European art.
The experience is customizable—feel free to make special requests or ask to focus on specific works of art during your tour!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchairs are available on location but need to be reserved ahead of time
Portable stools are available
Young children must be seated in a stroller
Anyone can participate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Museum tickets
Cloakroom
Bottled water
What To Expect
Rijksmuseum
1. Discussion of the Rijksmuseum building from the outside. Learn about the iconic building that houses the collection, the historical context in which it was built, and the vision of it's architect, Pierre Cuypers. 2. Museum entrance and cloakroom. 3. Introduction about the Rijksmuseum collection and itinerary of the tour. 4. Highlights of Dutch Renaissance painting and sculpture. 5. Historical artifacts relating to the the Protestant Reformation and Eighty Years War. 6. Historical artifacts relating to the most famous painting in the collection; Rembrandt's The Night Watch. 7. The Great Hall of the Rijksmuseum. Learn about the architect's vision and marvel at the craftsmanship of his team of artisans. 8. Rembrandt's paintings The Night Watch, The Standard Bearer, Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul, Syndics of the Draper's Guild, The Jewish Bride. 9. Vermeer's paintings The Milkmaid, The Love Letter, Woman Reading a Letter, The Little Street. 10. End tour.
Options
Private Tour of Rijksmuseum, local Dutch guide, tickets included
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
High quality tour of the museum
Mark F,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ana was a great guide. We booked this at the last minute due to another tour canceling on us but she was happy to take it. She went at a good pace for us, focusing more on the quality and info about the architecture and the works as opposed to rushing us through. Did a good job tying some of the themes together as well. Her English was excellent and we learned a lot about the history and art. Would definitely recommend her and this tour.
Exceptional tour guide
Janet B,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Anna was so knowledgeable as well as very professional. Her background in art history made this experience exceptional. She is very passionate about the art and it’s history. We would highly recommend Anna!
Great day at the museum
Kenneth E,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00We went to the Rijksmuseum not knowing whet to expect or whet we wanted to see. We had our children, 16 and 11, with us. Neither of them is necessarily interested in Dutch history or art. However, Anna did an amazing job of keeping us all interested and engaged with a sense of humor, and we came away with a much better knowledge of and appreciation for both. I would recommend her for this or any other tour.
We enjoyed our time at...
Grace W,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00We enjoyed our time at the Rijksmuseum with Anna as our guide. Anna is knowledgeable, warm, and so friendly. She took us through the highlights and gave us so much insights in to the artwork-we would have missed these details without her with us! Thank you to Anna for a lovely afternoon at the museum.
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