Private Tour
Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
5 hours 30 minutes
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Take our most popular private tour of Amsterdam’s best museums. Perfect for an introduction to Van Gogh and the artists of the Dutch Golden Age, this tour will take you on an artistic and historical journey through the 18th and 19th centuries. The 5.5-hour Exclusive guided museum combo tour includes entry to both museums so you can skip the line and learn about the museums’ collections with one of our engaging expert guides, whom you’ll have all to yourself.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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)
Notes: Rijksmuseum and 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Exclusive Guided Combo Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)
Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
All Entrance Fees
Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
What To Expect
Rijksmuseum
You start this tour at the Rijksmuseum to indulge in some of Holland’s most famous artists, like Rembrandt, while learning about the country’s cultural history. Our guides will share their favorite stories about the museum’s best and quirkiest pieces. For those who aren’t familiar with Dutch culture, you will explore its rich and vibrant past through a selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8000 objects on display. You’ll explore familiar names like Rembrandt while discussing lesser known items like 17th century dollhouses and Vermeer’s portrait of domesticity, “The Milkmaid.” There’s even a fascinating 19th century library containing more stories than you could ever tell.
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? After a break for lunch, enter the Van Gogh Museum to meet the man behind the famous sunflowers and self-portraits that feature 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, you’ll discuss that whole ear incident.
Options
SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English
Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Private Dutch Tour
Private Dutch Tour 1:30pm: Skip-The-Line PrivateMuseum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 5 - 5.5
Private Spanish Tour
Skip-The-Line PrivateMuseum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 5 - 5.5
Private Italian Tour
Skip-The-Line PrivateMuseum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 5 - 5.5
Private French Tour
Skip-The-Line PrivateMuseum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 5 - 5.5
Private Portuguese Tour
Skip-The-Line PrivateMuseum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 5 - 5.5
Private English Tour
Private Museum Tour: Skip-The-Line PrivateMuseum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break);Wheelchair Friendly
Reviews
252 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An once in a lifetime experience.
jamestO3012EA,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This had to be the highlight of my trip. Our tour guide was truly incredible. She was so knowledgeable and insightful that it made it an unforgettable experience. It was well worth the money!
Must do in Amsterdam
Alexandra L,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Diana was the best tour guide! I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with her and learning about Dutch artists. Her warm personality and visual aids were plus to the presentation. The plan of going to two museums in a day was daunting but with her guidance we were able to see almost the entirety of both museums.
Van Gogh 10x better with Guide
O3664EBchrisr,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our Van Gogh. Our guide, Irina, was wonderful and very well informed. She made the tour so much better than if we had done it alone.
Exceptional Experience with Ewald
John H,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00One of our priorities in coming to Amsterdam was to tour the Rijks and Van Gogh museums and knew we couldn’t do it without an expert guide. Ewald was exceptional. His knowledge of history and art is vast. He made sure to tailor the tour to what we wanted to see but we deferred to him and his expertise to lead the way. Such a phenomenal experience that anyone interested in art history should do. The best.
Thorough smart and informative tour!
Ellen D,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent the day with Ewald and in the end we learned quite a bit. He was pleasant, understanding and very knowledgeable. I would do it again tomorrow!
Monique was knowledgeable...
Sharron W,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Monique was an excellent guide and shared her knowledge in an interesting way throughout the exhibits. She really made us appreciate the works of art and related history.
Van Gogh museum guided tour
340devyanic,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paula is absolutely amazing. She is knowledgeable and so passionate. She weaves technical details of the paintings with stories from Van Gogh’s personal life. An extremely memorable experience.
Fun, extremely educational, and interesting tour—strongly recommended.
adin774,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an amazing tour. Our guide, Anna N., uses her knowledge of politics to provide a unique and insightful perspective on the art industry generally as well as notable works of art in the Rijks and VG Museum. She is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. She is also very funny! Lastly, we were running a few minutes late and she graciously waited for us, followed by a wonderful and extensive tour of both museums. I strongly recommend this tour with Anna N. for 2 reasons: we learned about the art industry as a whole and the underpinnings of why artists come to fame; we learned how to properly view and understand works of art by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and other notable artists.
Anna N was exceptional...
LOYE P,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Anna N was exceptional with stories and scandals which both added knowledge and awe to my tour! I did both Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh museum on the same day with a short lunch break in-between. Anna N was equally passionate at both museums.
Toured both museums.
Rosemary D,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A very full tour at both museums, with time for lunch in between. Cecile was an excellent guide who knows what she is talking about and is very personable. Two satisfied customers.
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