Private Tour
Rijksmuseum Private Guided Tour: 90min or 3hrs
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Discover the treasures and embark on a journey through the Dutch Golden Age, exploring masterpieces by celebrated artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, and many others. Upon arrival at the museum, your private guide will lead you inside. Along the way, your guide will highlight notable stops, including the library, where you can marvel at centuries-old manuscripts, and the intricately detailed dollhouses, offering a charming glimpse into daily life during the Golden Age. Prepare for an enjoyable experience that will deepen your understanding and appreciation of Dutch art and culture.
- Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Dutch Golden Age at the Rijksmuseum
- Gain insights into the artworks with engaging commentary from your experienced guide
- Enjoy a memorable and marvellous exploration of the museum's treasures
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting Point: your guide will be waiting beside the orange “school” sign under the Rijksmuseum archway 5-10 minutes before the scheduled time, with your entry tickets. Please make sure you have the phone number you provided when booking reachable and feel free to contact us via chat or mobile phone.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Museum Ticket
All Fees and Taxes
Expert Guide
Access to the Café and the Shop in the Museum
Wardrobe
What To Expect
Rijksmuseum
Your guide will be there to welcome you and enter the museum with you to begin the tour. Throughout the guided exploration, they'll provide insights into the artworks and the museum's history. After the tour ends, you're free to explore the museum independently. Whether you're browsing exhibits, shopping for souvenirs, or enjoying refreshments at the café, your guide will ensure you have a memorable visit.
Options
Dutch Golden Age: 90 Minutes
Dutch Golden Age: 3hours
Duration: 3 hours: Enjoy our journey through Dutch Golden Age: meet old friends like Rembrandt or Vermeer & see their Masterpieces come to life!
30 minute coffee break: There is a 30 minutes break at the Museum Cafè so as to relax and to enjoy a good cup of coffee!
Reviews
61 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guided tour!
Claudia R,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The museum is impressive! The artwork and heritage truly reflect the Dutch “golden age”. The guide, Max, was outstanding!
Dissappointing for the Price
Tangarine1,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I booked this tour because I thought having someone knowledgeable explain the exhibits would maximize our experience at the Rijksmuseum. Sadly this wasn't the case. Paola provided some basic information on 5 or 6 paintings but it wasn't any more extensive than what I could have found online or that I could get for free by taking the virtual Rijksmuseum tour. I believe her background was more on architecture as opposed to art. Unfortunately, we were more interested in art rather than architecture. I know other people may prefer the architecture so the guide should either be proficient in both or customers need to be screened for where their interests lie. After explaining a little about the usual well known artists, i.e. Rembrandt, Vermeer, and a few others, we basically went through the other rooms by ourselves while Paola hovered nearby. She was very nice and very patient while we went through the rooms but I didn't pay over $300 for what was essentially an escort. You could get the same tour for 25 Euros through the museum itself.
Awesome 90 minute tour with Max
Gabe D,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a 90 minute tour with Max and he was outstanding. We got a clear communication of exactly where to meet him. He proceeded to make sure we were comfortable and gave us a tour that started with some description of the museum itself just for context. We continued to the galleries and he really gave us insights into so many of the works of art. It was so much better than generic audio tours of museums that we’ve done before. He talked not only about the historical context of the art but also the technical aspects and even our emotional reactions to each piece. We really enjoyed the tour. You’d be lucky to have Max as a guide.
Wonderful intro to Dutch Masters
DanaD6078,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max is a wonderful guide, and his love of art truly shines through. Although we had only had a short visit due to our own time constraints, we thoroughly enjoyed what we saw and learned a lot. It is an amazing museum. Thank you, Max!
Great Guide in a Great Museum
MelissaE860,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max was my guide, and he was wonderful. He is an artist and art teacher, and he showed me how to really look at a picture and not just glide by. He also taught me a lot about the Dutch school of painting and the intricacies of the building itself. Could not have been better unless it had been longer!
Rijksmuseum tour as it should be.
Steve S,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour of Rijksmuseum. Erin, our guide, was very knowledgeable about both the history of the museum itself as well a wonderful guide to the art. We took the three hour tour, 90 minutes would not have been at all fair to the building or the art. Learning the Dutch art styles was great. I have been to the museum on my own several times. Alone I missed all the nuances. I strongly recommend Erin and her tour. She is very outgoing, an expert, and was very attentive to our needs. Lots to see, very nice having a good guide to focus us.
Highly recommend doing...
Amanda L,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend doing this tour. Our guide was very enthusiastic and informative! You come away with a greater appreciation for the art, a more fulfilling experience than doing it on your own
1600-1700 visit
Marie-Claude S,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Leva was amazing, so sweet and kind and very knowledgeable. She took her time and talked a lot about the building and architecture.
Outstanding
Stephen M,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We opted for a ninety minute tour with Ieva as our guide and it was outstanding. Ieva asked about our particular interests and then took us to all of the key locations in the museum, with delightful, expert insight and commentary. We would highly recommend this experience and Ieva in particular.
We asked our guide to show us her favourites. Too large a museum to cover in the time allotted for a tour. Rememberable
twobridgesr,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We so enjoyed Ieva and her joy of telling the story of the art (along with her extensive knowledge) made it a remarkable experience.
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