Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Exclusive Guided Tour w/ Reserved Entry
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This 2.5 hour exclusive guided tour of the Rijksmuseum will take you through a selection of it’s most important pieces, putting them into context for even the most amateur art lover. Your guide will share the stories behind each must-see work of art and artifact. p the line and return later if you want to explore further on your own.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
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)
A maximum of 12 people permitted per tour allowed
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.
What To Expect
Rijksmuseum
Holland’s version of the Louvre is a must, and this tour will introduce first-time visitors to the impressive and expansive collection that curates Dutch history over the centuries. For those who aren’t familiar with Dutch culture, you will explore its rich and vibrant past through a selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8000 objects on display. You’ll 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 could ever be told. 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.
Options
Private Spanish Tour
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees; 2 - 2.5hrs
SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max English
Save money by booking a small group tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENS
Best option if traveling with guests of all ages. With a private guide specialized for kids or Teens and everyone in between!
Private Dutch Tour
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees; 2 - 2.5hrs
Private French Tour
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees; 2 - 2.5hrs
Private Italian Tour
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees; 2 - 2.5hrs
Private Portuguese Tour
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees; 2 - 2.5hrs
Private English Tour
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Wheelchair Friendly
What‘s Included
Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Guided Museum Tour
Duration 2.5 Hours
All Entrance Fees
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
483 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Linda M,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Anna was a fantastic tour guide who took us to the highlights of museum and told us the scandalous backstories about certain paintings. Great info and she made it fascinating. We recommend!
Rijks Tour
A2135ZGmoniquev,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour guide - Diana. Highly recommend her as she had vast knowledge in art history around the Dutch Master painters period. Just the right length of a tour.
Our guide, Irina, has...
Jeannie N,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Irina, has extensive knowledge of the artwork and could dive deeply into the stories behind it. While we examined a limited number of paintings, what we learned about them was fascinating. Irina taught so much of the history of Dutch painting and painters you could tell she had years of study of the subject. Worth every penny!!! Thank you, Sandy and Jeannie
Make sure Anna is your guide!! She makes the tour a hit!!!
Karen B,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Anna N was our tour guide and she really helped bring the art to life!! She was very knowledgeable about art the art here and explained everything from the point of view of both the artist and period!! Loved Anna and her tour!! Great job!!!
10 out of 10
peterbS3532SS,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wish to thank Clare for her excellent tour today of the Rijksmuseum today Clare was excellent Friendly Professional Patient Knowlegeable of her subject Engaging and humorous. I would recommend her services to any group 10 out of 10
Take the guided tour!
AliceM1898,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Clare was excellent! An art professor with great insights and stories. She was engaging and interesting.
Super informative and interesting!
945anshub,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Clare was our guide and she was exceptional! So so knowledgeable about the history behind the art and the artists as well as Amsterdam in general. I learned so much! Highly recommend!!!
Great tour guide
carol r,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Anna was very knowledgeable about the art collections in the museum. I learned a great deal about looking at all works of art.
Anna is so funny and has...
Yue L,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Anna is so funny and has been the most memorable tour guide I have ever had. All my friends enjoyed this experience very much and claimed that this was the highlight of their Amsterdam visit. Highly recommend
Great tour with Fleur!
SARAH W,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fluer did such an amazing job guiding us thru the museum ! We learned so much and it was great fun.
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