Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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The 5.5 hour semi-private (8 guest maximum) guided museum combo tour includes entry to both Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh Museum so you can skip the line and learn about the museums’ collections with one of our engaging expert guides.Join our most popular group tour of Amsterdam’s best museums. Perfect for an introduction to Van Gogh and the artists of the Dutch Golden Age. This intimate tour with a maximum of 8 people in each group will take you on an artistic and historical journey through the 18th and 19th centuries.
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)
A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
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: 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.
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
Rijksmuseum
Start your tour at the Rijksmuseum to see the work of some of Holland’s most famous artists, while learning about the country’s cultural history. Your guide will share stories about the museum’s best and quirkiest pieces as you explore a selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8,000 objects on display. Learn more about the work of Rembrandt, 17th-century Dutch dollhouses, and Vermeer’s portrait of domesticity, The Milkmaid. The museum is also home to a vast 19th-century library, the largest public art history research library in the Netherlands.
Van Gogh Museum
After a break for lunch, enter the Van Gogh Museum to learn more about the man behind the famous sunflowers and self-portraits that are featured in galleries around the world. See The Potato Eaters and The Bedroom as well as objects from his studio. Walk through the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s works while learning about his life, from his days in Holland to his dramatic ending in France. Your guide will discuss that whole ear incident, too. Depending on whether the artwork is on loan or being restored, your tour may include Van Gogh's large collection of self portraits, early and obscure works, objects from his studio, Sunflowers, Yellow House, and Wheatfield with Crows. After five hours, your tour will conclude at the Van Gogh Museum.
What‘s Included
All Entrance Fees
Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)
Professional Tour Guide
Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
Semi-Private Museum Tour (With Reserved Entry)
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Options
UPGRADE AS PRIVATE 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
Semi-Private MuseumTour
"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Reviews
423 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlight of our trip to Amsterdam
hipeatall,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Paola, made this experience perfect. I had been looking forward to this for weeks and it was so much more than I had hoped for. I am so pleased we did this. Very highly recommend.
Absolutely the best!
Relax698472,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Monique was beyond excellent. Her knowledge of Van Gogh and all the stories she told were best!!! If you go, ask for Monique! You won't regret it.
Highly recommend this tour, especially with Claire
laurelw423,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to see both museums and have an excellent overview of the history and important pieces of art I highly recommend this tour. Our guide Claire was wonderful and did an amazing job.
Passionately guided Masterclass of Dutch Art.
richardlO1406PK,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful experience, hosted by the immensely knowledgeable and passionate Anna N. Wonderful to hear a true perspective of art by someone who has clearly perfected her craft of delivering an unforgettable experience , many thanks for a "dream come true" tour of the Van Gogh museum especially, a subject really enjoyed by me.
A Day at the Museum
Wendy T,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour with our guide, Frank. We walked throughout the van Gogh Museum, and he explained all of the history of van Gogh life, as well as the background on the paintings. It ended up that it was only my husband and me in the group, so it was a private tour. Van Gogh had such an interesting life, and Frank really helped us to understand it much better. We would highly recommend this tour to the van Gogh Museum.
Great guide, wonderful tour!
3boxers,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. He came with a mic and wireless earpieces for each guest so he didn't have to shout and it was easy to hear him talk about the paintings and Van Gogh's life. Would recommend the tour highly!
An unforgettable day with Pedro at the Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh Museum
Salster11,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic tour today with Pedro! From start to finish, he was engaging, incredibly well-informed, and wonderfully attentive to everyone in the group. His passion for art and history really brought both the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum to life — he made the experience fascinating and effortless. Pedro not only guided us through the must-see highlights but also introduced us to lesser-known works and stories that we never would have discovered on our own. His explanations were clear, insightful, and full of enthusiasm, making complex art and history feel vivid and accessible. It was the perfect balance of learning, enjoyment, and inspiration. We left with a much deeper appreciation of Dutch art and culture — and huge smiles on our faces. Highly recommend this tour (and Pedro in particular) to anyone visiting Amsterdam!
Loved the tour
Sight Seeker 15,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I loved the visit and learning about Van Gogh and his story from a different angle. I personally would have preferred a slightly shorter tour but I loved it and would recommend going. The guide was very knowledgable and the group size was 8 people which was quite good.
BEST museum tour that our family has had
MichaelCyran,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did the tour that had about two hours in RijksMuseum, about 1 hr 45 minutes for lunch and then approx 2 hours in Van Gogh Museum. First-our guide, Cecile, was OUTSTANDING. She brought to life the Rijks museum, focusing on dutch and other realist, impressionist and post impressionist painters. the artwork in the museum was magnificent, and she really brought it together, along with the history of the influences of the Dutch East India Company, along with other commercial and individual patrons that built the arts in Amsterdam. During lunch we stayed in the museum and at at their restaurant. It was fabulous. The food was really excellent! We met our tour guide after lunch and went over to Van Gogh. That tour was different in that our guide (who had done extensive studies on Van Gogh) basically took us through his life, chronologically and through his paintings. I cannot stress enough how good she was and brought the museums to life.
Highly recommend!
RitzPoint,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Cecilia, who was knowledgeable, interesting, and passionate about Van Gogh, made the time fly. It was a highlight of our time in Amsterdam.
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