Private Tour
Private Rijksmuseum Tour- The Dutch Masters, Rembrandt & Vermeer
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 10 minutes
Mobile ticket
Rijksmuseum tickets included.
Not just a tour of Dutch masterpieces. You’ll hear quirky stories about the artists & how their art contributed to Dutch cultural heritage. We will see Rembrandt’s masterpiece, De Nachtwacht & get up close to Vermeer's The Milkmaid. Discover works from Masters such as Frans Hals & Steen as you explore the impressive building & visit the beautiful library.
The tour is available on two levels:
**Highlights of the Museum** - Visit the museum in a fun & light way. Experience the most famous paintings without too many facts or jargon.
**The Rijksmuseum In-Depth** - Explore the art & the museum in detail, hearing more about the history & techniques used to create some of the finest Dutch masterpieces.
Let us know which version of the tour you would prefer when booking & we will arrange a tour to suit your request.
No additional costs on this tour.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant seats unavailable
Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entry or admission fee
Ticket for the Museum is included, you can stay longer after the tour.
Gratuities
What To Expect
Start at the famous Museumplein the best entrance into the Rijksmuseum.
Rijksmuseum
Not just a tour of Dutch masterpieces. You’ll hear quirky stories about the artists & how their art contributed to Dutch cultural heritage. We will see Rembrandt’s masterpiece, De Nachtwacht and get up close to works from Van Gogh, Frans Hals & Steen. You will explore the impressive museum building & visit the beautiful library. If you are lucky, you may even hear a free classical concert as you enter. The tour is available on two levels: **Highlights of the Museum** - Visit the museum in a fun and light way. Experience the most famous paintings without too many facts or technical jargon. **The Rijksmuseum In-Depth** - Explore the art & the museum in detail, hearing more about the history & techniques used to create some of the finest Dutch masterpieces. Please let us know which version of the tour you would prefer when booking & we will arrange a tour to suit your request.
Options
Frans Hals at the Rijksmuseum
Frans Hals Exhibition entry
Private Tour: The Best of Rijksmuseum, Rembrandt and
Semi-Private Tour
Boijmans Van Beuningen @ Rijks
Boijmans Van Beuningen entry
Reviews
52 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best of Dutch Art
grapevinegirl,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was great. He’s extremely knowledgeable. He’s an artist himself, which differentiates him from many guides, who are typically art historians. The variety of perspective was interesting. Highly recommend. The museum is fabulous with tons of great works. FYI - the Night Watch is under renovation now, but you can see it as they do the work.
The museum is very large...
Wayne S,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The museum is very large and without a wonderful guide like Michael it would be impossible to navigate. This was a fantastic experience. You got to see Rembrandt’s most famous paintings and why he was a fantastic painter. Because of Michael we got to know Rembrandt’s life and why he ended up bankrupt. Great experience overall!
Awesome Museum Experience
sharonsR9017FU,
May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our recent Rijksmuseum tour with Micheal. was perfect! He showed us everything we wanted to see plus many things that he knew would be of interest based on our taste. He has such a depth of knowledge about the museum. It was a great building block for the rest of our tour. Hope to visit your country again sometime and to experience it through Amsterdam Experiences
Highly recommended
Joel H,
May 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kayleigh was an outstanding guide. Knowledgeable and passionate about the art in the Rijksmuseum. Very open to answering questions. If a guide can make or break a tour, Kayleigh made this tour a memorable experience. Well worth the cost of a private tour.
Great Guide!
Sharon S,
Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our interests. He was able to answer any question we asked about the art work.
Kayleigh is an awesome guide, museum is fascinating!
Amy J,
Oct 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Kayleigh was our guide and was phenomenal! She is knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the art, which made the stories come alive. Her ability to connect the past to the present was impressive, providing engaging context and deepening our understanding and appreciation of the exhibits.
Great insight into art...
Barbie M,
Oct 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great insight into art works and techniques. He also was able to fix my iPhone since it would not update to Amsterdam time automatically…..
Rijkmuseum visit
Joan P,
Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We r so glad we booked a private tour for this museum- it was worth every penny. Our guide Chris was excellent. He made our museum visit a memorable one
Rijksmuseum Tour for 7 People
Maria L,
Jul 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This excursion was very easy to arrange before I traveled to Europe. Additionally, it was very easy to communicate with the vendor who was kind enough to provide contact details for the tour guide. On the day of the tour the guide met this group of 7 on time, was very professional and proceeded to guide us around the amazing Rijksmuseum. The vendor followed up with me to assure all my needs had been met...I will most definitely use Viator for future excursions.
Great way to learn
Susan H,
Jun 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00Edgar Our guide was very knowledgeable , but became a bit frustrated with us as we did not move along fast enough for him and mumbled so it was a bit difficult at times to hear him.
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