Museum enthusiasts, listen up! This semi-private guided museum tour includes two of Amsterdam’s most popular museums and is an ideal way to experience them both during a day of art and culture. Your charming young guides will provide tickets for you to enter both the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum in a group of no more than 8 guests.

To begin this tour you’ll explore the Rijksmuseum to indulge in some of Holland’s most celebrated artists, like Rembrandt, while learning about the country’s rich history through a collection of 8000 works. Your guide will share their favorite stories about the museum’s most prominent and even quirkiest pieces. We’ll discuss familiar names like Rembrandt as well as lesser known items like 17th century dollhouses. Understand the meaning behind Vermeer’s “The Milkmaid” and marvel at the expansive 19th century library. At the end of the tour, you’ll have a good overview of the museum’s collection and you may even know how to pronounce its name correctly.

You’ve probably heard about one of the world’s most famous painters, Vincent Van Gogh. But what do you actually know about this Dutch artist? After a break for lunch we’ll introduce you to the man behind the famous sunflowers and self-portraits on this intimate tour of the Van Gogh Museum. Learn about him through his iconic paintings of people eating potatoes and of his own bedroom, or maybe his “Wheat field with Crows” or “Yellow House.” We will visit the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s works to learn about his turbulent life stretching from his days in Holland to his dramatic ending in France. And yes, don’t worry, that whole ear incident will be discussed.

Enjoy a semi-private tour with a maximum of 8 guests
Enter the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh museum with tickets provided by your guide
Indulge in some of Holland’s most celebrated artists, like Rembrandt
Visit the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s works to learn about his turbulent life

Minimum of 2 guests required per booking option
Maximum of 8 guests per tour group
This is a tour of the permanent collection only
Due to heightened safety procedures due to COVID-19. Timed entry may likely require varied levels of waiting before entering certain venues
Each guest will be provided with a 2-way communication headset to interact with their guide during the tour
Guests are requested to bring their identification (with age indicated)
Do not bring any oversized bags, or personal items larger than a small backpack
Note tour will operate in all weather conditions, rain or shine, please dress accordingly
Unfortunately, this tour is not available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Rijksmuseum entrance ticket
Van Gogh museum entrance ticket
Semi-private museum tour
Professional guide

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB Amsterdam, Netherlands

Meeting point:

Meet your guide outside the Cobra Cafe by the Toilet/Parking entrance on the north side of the building facing the Rijksmuseum. (between the bicycle lane and the Cobra Cafe). Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the tours start time.