Private Tour
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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)
Options
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
SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max English
Save money by booking a small group tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Private Dutch Tour
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees; 2 - 2.5hrs
Private Spanish Tour
Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees; 2 - 2.5hrs
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 French 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
Reviews
459 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Time Well-Spent
T8737JAlyndas,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ewald B. is that rare experienced guide who is very knowledgeable and passionate about his subject: art. He conveyed interesting historical, cultural, and religious background about the paintings and carvings, transporting us to centuries ago. We enjoyed this so much we lingered after the allotted time to ask more questions. Time well-spent!
Great insight…
Kim M,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Learned more than I would have otherwise by just reading and going along alone. Diana was a great guide!
A tour that actually brings art to life
MoroccanCurators,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic museum tour with Claire. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and has a way of turning what could feel like dense information into something genuinely engaging through storytelling. Nothing felt dry or overwhelming—she brings everything to life in a way that keeps you hooked the whole time. You can really feel her passion for art and history. It’s not just facts with her—she clearly loves what she does, and that energy comes through in every part of the tour. It honestly felt more like spending time with someone who’s excited to share something they care about, rather than being talked at. Highly recommend if you want a tour that’s both informative and actually enjoyable
Irina amazing
Lauren C,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Irina was an amazing tour guide. Very interactive. She even had lot of additional pictures to show us on her iPad. She took us to all the top spots.
Engaging, Insightful, and Worth Every Minute
Amit M,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Irina, our guide, was fantastic. Her passion for the art was evident throughout, and she made the experience both engaging and memorable with her humor and insightful storytelling. Highly recommend this tour.
Riks
Lynn K,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Anna was a delight. Her stories were very informative and entertaining. Probably the best tour that I had in the two weeks that I have been in Amsterdam highly recommend this store and the size of the group made it exceptional as well. Thank you.
Fun
r0ssilynm,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The museum was really busy, but our tour 360 tour group was fantastic, learned a lot of information
Great visit to Rijksmuseum
dianecC9367ZI,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour. Guide Claire was amazing as she provided great background information that made the visit more interesting and enjoyable
Great tour with The Dutch Masters
Jim S,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Monique did a great job on our 2 1/2 hour tour in educating us on the history of Amsterdam, and how painting became such a big part of the culture while guiding us to the most important parts of the museum. She described the paintings beautifully, showing us aspects we never would have picked up if we had visited the museum by ourselves. We were able to study the mastepieces of Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals, Van Gogh and others. She did a great job and I would highly recommend the tour, and especially Monique
Best guide ever!
andrearE3509RP,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I think we lucked out with our guide Clare. She was a wealth of knowledge, an expert in art history, and most importantly, just pleasant and fun to spend our time with! She picked very interesting pieces to talk about, gave us interesting stories, and made the museum experience very approachable!
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