Private Tour
Rijksmuseum & Amsterdam City Center - Exclusive Guided Tour
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a 5.5 hour exclusive guided combo museum & walking tour that will take you first to one of the most famous Amsterdam museums: the Rijksmuseum and then go for a historical walking tour in Rembrandt’s Nightwatch headquarters and other places to compare the past with the present. Your historian guide will tell you all you need to know about the 18th and 19th century, the most famous pieces and some handpicked gems.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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)
Notes: Rijksmuseum 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Private Transportation Included Between Tour Locations If Necessary
Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break)
Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
All Entrance Fees
Guided Museum Tour & Walking Tour
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
What To Expect
Rijksmuseum
Split the day between the canals and cobblestones of the city’s historic center and the masterpieces hanging in the Rijksmuseum. This tour will begin at the Rijksmuseum, Holland’s version of the Louvre, and learn about the highlights of its 8000 or so objects on display, including works by iconic Dutch artists like Rembrandt. Visit the impressive and expansive collection that curates Dutch history over the centuries. For those who aren’t familiar with Dutch culture, explore its rich and vibrant past through a selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8000 objects on display. 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. After lunch, enjoy a historical walk. Learn about the capital city, known for its openness, charming bridges and leaning houses. Wander the canals and get your bearings as you learn about the medieval gate and Amstel River that helped shape Amsterdam.
St. Nicholas Basilica
Starting at our designated meeting point of St Nicholas’ Basilica, we will firstly discuss the history of the city’s primary Roman Catholic Church. Built at the end of the 19th century at a time when Roman Catholics could once again profess their faith in public after three centuries of prohibition, the building is a blend of different architectural styles and artistic movements.
Options
Private Spanish Tour 10am
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;
Private French Tour 10am
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;
Private Dutch Tour 10am
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;
Private English Tour 10am
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Private Transportation Included Between Tour Locations If Necessary
SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English
Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Private Portuguese Tour 10am
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;
Private Italian Tour 10am
Private Italian Tour: Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent and knowledgeable guide.
LouiseM976,
Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent tour. Jacopo was so knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the artists and their history. We learnt so much more than if we had visited the museum on our own. He cleverly navigated various school groups and we saw everything we set out to see- and more. Many many thanks!
Van Gogh.
599kanchanap,
Apr 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Love it, Well recommend to all art lovers. Would love to book more trip if we got more times. Please plan to book on advance. It is hard to get Van gogh museum ticket.
Babylon Tours is the only way to see Amsterdam
DuncanTCH,
Dec 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were in Paris in September was discovered Babylon tours there and the tours were fantastic. So when we elected to visit Amsterdam a year later, Babylon was the first place we turned and, once again, we were not disappointed despite our high expectations. Our guide was friendly, knowledgable, helpful and professional. She not only clearly knows Amsterdam and art, but also knows what people enjoy viewing, how to present the works in a way that interesting and how to tell a story that ties the entire tour together. Clearly Babylon knows how to find, train, and keep terrific guides, no matter the city. Definitely would recommend this tour and Babylon in general...regardless of what city you're visiting!!
Great Experience
A9104BKjackk,
Nov 28, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was entertaining and thoroughly knowledgeable!! Great history of Amsterdam and the Dutch Masters
Excellent visit and very friendly and interesting guide
s0phieemilieh,
Oct 29, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Paola was at the top Thank you for this perfect cultural and friendly moment Everything was perfect
Fantastic Rijksmuseum Fantastic Victoria
Departure246458,
Feb 24, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was wonderful and our guide was fantastic. Victoria braved the inclement weather and a bicycle chain malfunction to provide a professional tour of the Rijksmuseum that was beyond expectations.
Great Job Josje !
stewbro,
Jan 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Josje did a fabulous job in helping us to understand the treasures shown in the Rijksmuseum. We would recommend her and the museum to anyone !
Great focused tour
FX T,
Jun 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Giuseppina was fun and offered a lot of insights, focusing on the master pieces in the museum and telling us many details and background stories we would have missed out on otherwise. Enjoyed our day with her very much!
No when you're wrong... and correct the situation!
JEAN GUY B,
Mar 12, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My son and I had booked a Skip-the-Line: Private Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam Walking Tour. The Tour was suddenly interrupted after fifteen minutes because of a general power outage. Frustration got the better of me and I rated the experience as “poor”. Very unfair for our Tour guide according to my son… and he is right! The power failure had nothing to do with the quality of service, I recognize. Our guide, Victoria, was a true professional with an absolute mastering of her subject. The person in charge, Dario, went out of his way to correct the situation and make sure we would appreciate all that was in his power to make our experience better. Here’s an organization that cares! I highly recommend this Service Provider.
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