Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Guided Tour & Entry Ticket (Max 6 ppl)
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Unveil the true story behind Van Gogh's masterpieces in an exclusive 1.5-hour small group tour at the Van Gogh Museum. Guided by expert art historians who specialize in Van Gogh, this immersive experience goes beyond the myth to explore the man behind the art.
Delve into the fascinating journey of Van Gogh, from picking up the brush at 27 to navigating the distinct phases of his artistic evolution. Gain profound insights into how his genius was interwoven with his struggles, as seen in his most celebrated works.
And yes, you'll finally hear the real story behind the infamous 'ear' incident.
This intimate tour ensures ample time for your questions, providing a personalized and enriching experience that deepens your appreciation of Van Gogh’s life and legacy. Perfect for those seeking an in-depth understanding of one of history’s greatest artists.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
if you book 3 months in advance, the chosen timeslot is your preference and we'll try and accommodate it, but cannot guarantee as timeslots by the museum are only released 3 months in advance'
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Van Gogh Museum
In this tour we will dive deep into the life, art and inspiration of Vincent. You will learn why and how Van Gogh started taking up the brush at 27. Discover the importance of his beloved brother Theo in his life, and gain understanding about his relationships and his family. Van Gogh was tormented by his mental difficulties, learn how this shows, next to his genius and his temper, in his masterpieces such as ‘The Potato Eaters’, ‘The Sun Flowers’, ‘The Yellow House’ and ‘The Almond Blossom’. You will get a better understanding about the different artistic periods, for example his ‘dark period’ in Brabant, his experimental period in Paris, and his turbulent time with Gauguin in the yellow house in Arles. Vincent takes his own life at 37, his art dealer brother Theo dies a few months later. So who is the person who makes Vincent famous? Behind every success story of a man stands a great woman..
What‘s Included
Smallest Group Tours: Enjoy an intimate experience with a maximum of 6 persons per tour.
A Certified Art Historian as your Guide
Reserved entrance ticket to Van Gogh Museum
After the tour you can stay in the museum for as long as you want
Free lockers available
Options
Small-Group Tour
Reviews
474 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Deepened Our Experience
Laura F,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience at the van Gogh Museum was greatly enhanced by our guide Florentina’s informative and very well organized tour. Without her, we would have been viewing the beautiful art, but would not have appreciated its origins, development and context. We got so much more out of the museum with the guide then we would have on our own and with a book. Highly recommend.
Excellent tour by Lisa!!!
lesleyb187,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent due to our great guide Lisa! She was so knowledgable and effortlessly took us through the life of Van gogh as she took us to each painting. Her knowledge was amazing as well as her openness to discussion on the art. One of the best museum tours we have done in years (and we have done a lot!!!!)
Liz’s passion for Van Gogh is contagious
billsZ6233BO,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Liz was one of the best tour guides we have had. She did an amazing job sharing her passion. I would highly recommend. She will have you experience Van Gogh’s life like you lived it with him.
Review
Jody T,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was so knowledgeable and very friendly. We all had a great time. It was well with having a guide through the museum. We learnt a lot!
A Great Tour with Stan
josephmX8891VH,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stan was our tour guide. We were a little concerned with how young he was, but within a few minutes, we realized we had the perfect tour guide. He works as a museum curator, and had a deep knowledge both of Van Gough, but the various influences on his works over time. He interacted extremely well with my wife, who had some knowledge of Van Gough's works going in to the tour. He really helped expand her understanding of his techniques, and the stages of his life.
Best museum tour guide ever
98robk,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Celine was amazing take us through the Van Gogh museum. She was very knowledgeable and well spoken. I was with my wife and four teenagers and she kept up engaged and really brought the life and story of Van Gogh and his art to life. Highly recommend. Thanks Celine!
Van Gogh tour
Lenny Z,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Titia was exceptional. Friendly and very knowledgeable. She went out of her way to make sure everything was clear to us. Highly recommend
December 2025
Wallrich N,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a worthwhile tour. We opted for the semi-private tour and went later in the day. The crowds were not bad at the end of the day. Our tour guide Liz was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, accommodating, and really pleasant.
Magnificent Tour by Liz
Mcgarity12,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing. Liz was our tour guide. My 80 year old dad said the tour was magnificent. I highly recommend this tour. Liz took us through the life of Van Gogh through his art in chronicle order. We were told details of about 22 works of art. Even my newly adult daughter enjoyed the tour. It's best for anyone visiting Amsterdam without young kids. We used the elevator since we were with my elderly dad and that worked out perfect for us. Liz kept us engaged by asking us questions during the tour. After this tour I have a new perspective on painting and art. We took a lot of pictures and even though it was crowded everything went very smooth. The tour was an hour and a half and that was just the right amount of time and not too long. The experience was well worth the money. It proved to be a valuable experience. I would have taken this tour a long time ago if I had known about it. The pacing was just right Liz was patient as she gave the tour.
Amazing tour with Lucien!!!
Cyndi S,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an outstanding guided tour at the Van Gogh Museum. Our guide Lucien was incredibly knowledgeable and communicated the artist’s history, techniques, and emotional journey with clarity and enthusiasm. His ability to connect different periods of Van Gogh’s life to specific works made the visit meaningful and memorable. This tour greatly enhanced our understanding of the collection and Van Gogh himself. Excellent experience and a true highlight of our time in Amsterdam!!
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