Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Small-Group Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
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 Vermeer 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.
Meet your guide at the Cobra Cafe at Museumplein. Right at the starting time of the tour, the guide will enter the museum with the group. People who are late will unfortunately loose their ticket, as the museum works with strict timeslots.
After the 2-hour guided tour inside the Rijksmuseum, you can stay as long as you wish, relax at the cafe or continuing appreciating the work of arts.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Live tour guide of your chosen language
Private Upgrade option in English available (if option selected)
2-hour guided tour through the permanent collection
Entrance ticket to the museum
Gratuities
What To Expect
Cobra Cafe at Museumplein is the meeting point.
Rijksmuseum
2-hour guided tour inside the Rijksmuseum.
Options
Small Group Tour in Dutch
Small-Group Tour in Dutch : Enjoy a tour in a small group of max 15 people with a Dutch guide.
2-hour Private Tour in English
Private Upgrade: Upgrade to a private tour just for you and your party
Small Group Tour in French
French guide: Enjoy a tour in a small group of max 15 people with a French guide.
Small Group Tour in Italian
Enjoy a tour in a small group of max 15 people with an Italian guide.
Small Group Tour in German
German guide: Enjoy a tour in a small group of max 15 people with a German guide.
Small Group Tour in English
English guide: Enjoy a tour in a small group of max 15 people with an English guide.
Reviews
1,495 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great visit to the Rijksmuseum.
Brian T,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Gosse was very knowledgeable on the pieces he shared with us providing good detail behind the artist and the painting. His pace was excellent and provided time to ask questions.
Highly knowledgeable art...
Kristine C,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly knowledgeable art historian and fine artist giving the tour, wasn’t expecting that! Excellent tour!
Rijksmuseum
Barbara A,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was prompt to the museum tour. She was very knowledgeable sharing the historic timeline and artistic styles as well as architecture. We enjoyed the experience.
Great experience!
aishwinip,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Goose was fantastic. He made art works come alive for us non arty people. He made us understand art in simple explanations and even brought out tiny important details of the art pieces shown. Well worth the time spent!
Rijksmuseum tour
84ct,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gosse was great! He showed us all the highlights and was thorough and detailed. Very pleasant and knowledgeable. Highly recommend him!
Perfect intro to Rijksmuseum
Connector27813425835,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Holly, the guide was so knowledgeable and created stories with the explanation of the art. Seeing the most important pieces was important to me as I had a limited time ofv2 hours. She was easy to find at meeting place.
Excellent tour
N6400DAdeirdrem,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martinas was an excellent tour guide with an in depth knowledge of the art and artefacts and spoke with enthusiasm. I would highly recommend this tour.
Great Rijks museum guided tour
eo309,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Rijks Museum guided tour was awesome! Martinas was very knowledgeable and provided good and engaging information! I would highly recommend this tour!
Worth it!
rick s,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful guided tour of an overwhelming facility. Saw the important and some interesting exhibits. Claire, our guide, made it a nice look at associated historical happenings.
Don’t miss this experience in Amsterdam!
Carole H,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of walking; museum can be crowded at times and there may be school groups depending on time of day and day of the week. Guides are excellent and a small group tour give you a more intimate, focused experience and helps you feel apart from the crowds. Well worth the money.
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