Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Our 2.5 hour guided tours of the Van Gogh Museum will allow you to explore the painter’s life and works with one of our vibrant guides. Learn about Vincent Van Gogh in the largest museum dedicated entirely to this Dutch artist. The small-group tour ensures personal attention to each guest, with groups no larger than 8 people. Entrance is included, and your ticket will be valid for the whole day so you can explore on your own after the tour.
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)
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Notes: Van Gogh Museum 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.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Van Gogh Museum
You’ve heard about one of the world’s most famous painters, Vincent Van Gogh. But what do you really know about this Dutch artist? This tour will introduce you to the man behind the famous sunflowers and self-portraits that are featured in galleries around the world. See his work “The Potato Eaters” and “The Bedroom” as well as objects from his studio. Visit the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s works while learning about his troubled life from his days in Holland to his dramatic ending in France. And yes, we’ll discuss that whole ear incident. Depending on whether the artwork is on loan or being restored, the following pieces of art may include Van Gogh's large collection of self portraits, early and obscure works, objects from his studio, Sunflowers, Yellow House and Wheat Field with Crows.
What‘s Included
Semi-Private tour option is 8 guests max (Private Upgrade option available)
Access to Van Gogh Museum (Reserved Entry Included!)
All Entrance Fees
Professional Tour Guide
Hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Temporary exhibitions
Gratuities
Options
Upgrade to a Private Tour
Private Upgrade 5PPL MAX: Enjoy an upgraded version of this tour with the tour guide exclusively for you
Private Family Tour! 5ppl max
Private Family/ Kid Friendly: Best option if traveling with guests of all ages. With a Private guide specialized for kids or Teens and everyone in between!
Semi-Private Tour (8ppl Max!)
Semi-Private Tour (8ppl Max!): "Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Reviews
1,452 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour guide
Fearless02234358230,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Anna N. She was fabulous. So knowledgeable and i learned so many things i did not know about Van Gogh. She had us do critical thinking and made the experience so immersive. She did not just tell about the paintings she had the group think about what we were seeing. I would highly recommend this tour and hope you get Anna as your tour guide. Request her if you can
Van Gogh-must go!!!
FellowTraveler94026,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna, our guide for the Van Gogh museum, was so much fun and knowledgeable!!! She made sense of all the art and backgrounds. If you book any tour in Amsterdam, make sure it’s with Anna N at Babylon Tours!!!
A lovely tour
statelyclammanor,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Victoria was so knowldgeable and keep the tour moving along well through the crowds. A great experience and, even though I had. a lot of background knowledge, I still learned quite a bit. A very good guide and a lovely tour.
Excellent tour -
B J H H,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pedro was an excellent guide for our group of 5 (2 couples, 1 solo). He is very knowledge and interacted with the whole group very comfortably.
Amazing Experience
Happytraveler0320,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole experience was wonderful. From the meet up spot, entering the museum and ensuring we got all of our questions answered Ewald was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and having additional examples on his IPad to share was a great bonus. I highly recommend touring the museum this way.
Fantastic guided visit for all ages
Trek65843364536,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A well thought out guided visit with the expert Paola. She brought in many informative and interesting details about Van Gogh’s life. Even my 8 year old was hooked and is now a Van Gogh expert! Highly recommend for the whole family!
Informative and relaxed tour.
Jenks1971,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our was well organised, relaxed, natural and friendly. Our guide was knowledgeable and provided a lot of context around the origins of the museum, the family and of course the artist! We were given plenty of scope to wander at our own pace too. Highly recommended.
Perfect your for those interested in Van Gogh
BackPacker175150,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great tour with Paola at the Van Gogh museum. She was very knowledgeable and spoke of not just his art, but his early life and who was an influence for him. I truly enjoyed learning more about the artist himself and his legacy. We arrived just as the museum opened so it was quiet and the tour was just under 3 hours which was the perfect length of time. Once it was complete we were able to walk around the museum ourselves.
Our tour was with...
Grace C,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour was with Victoria. She was full of information and took her time. We strategically went to the Van Gogh main pieces and she explain them throughly. Victoria spoke perfect English and had full of knowledge of Van Gogh’s life and art. This tour group was on a higher price point, but surely worth it with the amount of original work featured. The Museum is very modern and we would’ve been easily turned around on our own. We enjoyed it!
Paola is great!
J2183WEadamk,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paola’s insight, guidance, humor and comprehensive mastery of the exhibition, as well as direct and related historical context was truly extraordinary. I expected a generic, dry museum experience, but she completely transformed it for me. I left with a strong and unanticipated connection to the work that I’m sure will endure.
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