Special Light Festival: Rijksmuseum and Boat Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover Amsterdam’s artistic and illuminated wonders with a combined Rijksmuseum tour and Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise.
Start with a guided visit to the Rijksmuseum, where your expert local guide will introduce you to masterpieces like Rembrandt’s Night Watch and Vermeer’s Milkmaid, revealing the stories and history behind them.
Continue your experience with a magical boat tour through the Amsterdam Light Festival (29 November – 18 January). Glide along the canals as spectacular light installations from international artists transform the city into an open-air gallery.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private or Shared Tour
Drinks and bites upon request
Reserved access to the Rijksmuseum
Guided tour with an art-history specialist
Amsterdam Light Festival 1 or 1.5h boat cruise
What To Expect
Rijksmuseum
From Rembrandt’s unforgettable Night Watch to Vermeer’s serene Milkmaid, you’ll encounter masterpieces that have shaped art history. Delve into Frans Hals’ lively portraits and the refined still lifes of the Dutch masters. Our expert guides, with backgrounds in art history and cultural studies, don’t just lead you through the galleries — they bring the world of the Dutch Masters to life with passion and insight.
Options
Museum and Boat Tour (Shared)
Rijksmuseum + Boat Tour : Guided Tour of the Rijksmuseum and spot on a shared boat tour up to 12 people.
Museum and Boat Tour (Private)
Private Boat : Up to 12 people
Boat Tour (Private)
Private Boat: Up to 12 guests
Rijksmuseum Guided Tour
Museum Tour Only: This option only includes a reserved entry and guided tour of the Rijksmuseum. This option does not include the boat tour.
Boat Tour (Shared)
Boat Cruise of Light Festival
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide
Andrew W,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martina was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable and responsive. She explained thoroughly explained interesting fCts about the art and the artist.
Amazing tour guide
santiagodK6670NP,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vita was exceptional. We loved the passion she puts into her knowledge of the Renaissance art and how it shaped the dutch culture. It makes a difference to have a guided tour.
Wonderful Guide!
Cindy M,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kawiki was an absolutely wonderful guide. Super knowledgeable and passionate about art. Talented and awesome life experiences to add to his learning of the art and the history of the museum. Grateful to have had him as our guide. Thank you!
Kawika was knowledgeable...
Joe R,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kawika was knowledgeable and engaging. He was on time, good for us because we had a tight schedule. He was able to answer all our questions, and knew so much about the artwork we saw.
Recommended
147lucaa,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Smooth experience. The guide was on time and we managed to see all of the museum in 1,5h. It was a pity that the library was closed. The guide also gave us great tips about Amsterdam and good stories.
Fantastic tour
geneac2025,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Kawika and he was amazing! We would’ve never managed to explore the entire museum without him in such a short time and taking in all the beautiful art.
Must see museum and great tour guide
Sofifoc,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Impressive tour guide, very engaging and fun, while impressive and stimulating paintings and sculptures. Would definitely recommend not to miss the Rijks when in Amsterdam.
Martina was amazing
ninasN9033JP,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went with 2 friends and we had an amazing tour with Martina. She was friendly and insightful. Also got some great stories about Amsterdam in general.
AMSTERDAM Museum Day!
Virginia M,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very clear and interesting visit throughout the museum. The guide shared many insights about the art as well as the town, would truly recommend it!
Great experience with this operator
ludovicap299,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was with my mom and we were lucky enough to be the only two people on the tour. Basically a private tour at a reasonable price. Our guide was Vita and she was great at getting us to all the rooms and not letting us miss anything.
From €35.00
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