Private Tour

Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum (Private Tour & Priority Access)

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy a private tour of the Rijksmuseum with an art historian as your guide. Dive deep into the works of the Dutch 17th-century masters. Discover Rembrandt's phenomenal brushstrokes, step into Vermeer's intimate scenes, and say hi to Frans Hals' smiling figures.

Gain a solid understanding of why Dutch art was flourishing in the 17th century and how Amsterdam became such a liberal city. But, it's not only the 17th century that you will discover. Van Gogh went to the opening of the Rijksmuseum in 1885.

He was waiting for his friend, in the meantime he made a sketch of Amsterdam in oil paint. That day he went to the Rijksmuseum, left his bag with the painting in the wardrobe. Now 150 years later, the painting is back and on view!

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Rijksmuseum

Enjoy a private tour of the Rijksmuseum with an art historian as your guide. Skip the line and dive deep into the works of the Dutch 17th-century masters. Discover Rembrandt's phenomenal brushstrokes, step into Vermeer's intimate scenes, and say hi to Frans Hals' smiling figures. Gain a solid understanding of why Dutch art was flourishing in the 17th century and how Amsterdam became such a liberal city. But, it's not only the 17th century that you will discover. Van Gogh went to the opening of the Rijksmuseum in 1885. He was waiting for his friend, in the meantime he made a sketch of Amsterdam in oil paint. That day he went to the Rijksmuseum, left his bag with the painting in the wardrobe. Now 150 years later, the painting is back and on view!

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

An Expert Art Historian as Your Guide!

€25 per person (included)

Options

Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum (Private Tou

Reviews

5.00

24 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

An Educational and Inspiring Art Tour!
383hesterk,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Together with my sister I joined the private art tour from Amor Artium at the Rijksmuseum, and it was one of my highlights of my visit to Amsterdam. The tour was led by two young art experts who spoke about art with so much passion and enthusiasm. Very inspiring! I really appreciated that the tour didn't focus only on the famous, mainstream paintings (although you do get to see those as well). We also were introduced to lesser-known artworks and objects, including very interesting, and fun facts. Their insights made me look at the art in a different way and helped my better understand the historical context of the time. Also, the pace of the tour was perfect. We never stood too long in front of an artwork, but it also never felt rushed. There was room to ask questions and to engage in a conversation. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a deeper, more engaging museum experience that feels lively, accessible, and anything but dry.
Inspiring tour!
127willemijnk,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent guide connecting 17th-century art to today’s societal context! balancing insight and engagement perfectly.
So fascinating!
817ninaj,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an absolutely outstanding tour at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The experience was informative, engaging, and perfectly paced. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history, art, and stories behind the masterpieces to life in a way that was both accessible and fascinating. I gained a much deeper appreciation for the collection and the museum itself. The tour was well organized and felt personal, with plenty of time for questions and discussion. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Amsterdam !
10/10 tour!
X5468DYnadaa,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have been to Rijksmuseum before but it’s so different actually hearing/ learning about the details and meanings of paintings. We loved our tour guide, she put in all the effort, such a great energy. Would highly recommend!
Best guide ever
carolinesH275HY,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour with Ank was honestly a 10/10 - great experience with lots of details. Ank explained a lot in a very authentic way. Highly recommend!!! :)
This tour by Amor Artium changed my view on museum tours
990sigridb,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour by Amor Artium changed my view on museum tours. The tour guides are very knowledgeable about the art works and history, but most importantly they know how to tell the story to their audience. There was enough room for questions, interaction and conversation throughout the tour due to the group size. This really created depth to the tour and it painted a bigger picture. Thank you for the amazing afternoon!
The Best Way to Experience the Rijksmuseum
25artk,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a wonderfully curated tour that dives deep into the history of Dutch art and the Netherlands' role in it. It was such a fun and engaging way to learn about the stories and meaning behind these masterpieces. The guides really brought these famous pieces to life with fascinating facts about how people's perception of them has changed over time, plus great insights into the artists' personalities and their lives.
Best tour!!!
H5866YNsophiem,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Me and my friends loved it!!! I usually never book a guided tour when visiting a museum, but this time we wanted to try something different and I’m so glad I did!! The guides were super friendly and knowledgeable and engaging, I learned so much on a deeper level, not only about the artworks themselves but also about the history of Amsterdam and how it is so closely intertwined with the art. I’ll definitely take this with me on my next museum visit.
A Sunday afternoon well spend at the Rijksmuseum
489shariw,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I LOVED IT! So many fun details and such a great insight into Dutch history. It adds so much value to walk through a beautiful place like the Rijksmuseum with people who can tell you all about the building, the art, and its relationship with the city.
Great experience in A-dam XXX
G5574WDnicolasp,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We very much enjoyed this tour, and would totally recommend! The Rijksmuseum is a must-see when you visit Amsterdam, and most of all this tour will make your experience complete.