Private Tour

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Private Guided Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

During this 120-minute art tour, through the permanent collection in the Rijksmuseum, you will explore how the artists Rembrandt and Frans Hals captured the incredible expansion of the Dutch Golden Age.

See the people, the objects, and the paintings that define this unprecedented era of Dutch history, and explore how the art reflects the changing values and beliefs of the republic.

We meet at the Cobra Cafe at Museumplein. Your tour guide carries your entrance ticket. Right at the starting time of the tour, the guide will move towards the Rijksmuseum, and enter with the group. The museum works with strict timeslots.

After the 2-hour guided tour inside the Rijksmuseum, you can stay as long as you wish, and relax at the cafe or appreciate the work of arts.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Cobra Cafe at Museumplein is the meeting point.

5 minutes • Admission Included

Rijksmuseum

During this 120-minute art tour, through the permanent collection in the Rijksmuseum, you will explore how the artists Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Frans Hals, captured the incredible expansion of the Dutch Golden Age. See the people, the objects, and the paintings that define this unprecedented era of Dutch history, and explore how the art reflects the changing values and beliefs of the republic.

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Live tour guide of your chosen language

Rijksmuseum entrance ticket

Guided tour through the permanent collection

Gratuities

Options

Italian Guide

German guide

Spanish Guide

French Guide

English Guide

Reviews

5.00

72 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Knowledgeable, Clear, and Engaging Guide
zajayg,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Daniel is an incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating guide. There were no awkward pauses—he kept the entire tour engaging from start to finish. The experience was smooth, well-paced, and truly enjoyable. I would highly recommend Daniel to anyone looking for a great guide. His accent is also very clear, which made everything easy to understand.
Great visit at rjksmuseum
W7094LCsilviap,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great guide and very kind. Really enjoyed the visit
wybe rood
alessandrobI9262BS,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
the tour at the museum was very cool! and he explained many paintings in an easy and very interesting way.
Wonderful private tour of the highlights
Rebecca C,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kiran was an amazing guide for a private tour. We saw the highlights of the museum with just enough detail to gain perspective into the paintings, Dutch history and learn about the artists. My husband and I visited with our daughter. We enjoyed this two hour tour and Kiran was helpful with questions throughout.
Worth the Time
heiditZ1348XE,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wybe Rood (tour guide) was very informative and knowledgeable about the art
Great walking tour with Wybe at the Rijks!
stacyt315,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very knowledgeable and passionate about art in the museum. Would go again with this guide.
Learned so much and Such fun!
Flyer65707,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guide Wybe Daniel Rood made our visit such a great joy. He was a true fountain of knowledge. Despite how busy it was inside the museum, he was able to seamlessly get us to the works of art and bring them to life! We learned so much about so many big and small details that otherwise would’ve remained hidden to us. And he told it all in such a lively and joyful way! It felt as if he enjoyed the tour as much as we did. He interacted with everyone and was able to answer all of our questions. It was the highlight of our entire trip! Thank you Wybe.
Excellent tour of the museum.
92merrys,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We’re Rood was exceptional. We learned so much more about the history and culture of Dutch artists. Very interesting information.
Highlights
Amy S,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative and humorous. Highly engaging.
Museum tour
G8401GKaliceo,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gosse is an excellent guide. Pleasant company and very informative. We very much enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend. The Oliver’s