Private Rijksmuseum Tour - see Rembrandt and Vermeer. Tickets included


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

A ticket for the Rijksmuseum is included.

Not just a tour of Dutch masterpieces. You’ll hear quirky stories about the artists & how their art contributed to Dutch cultural heritage. We will see Rembrandt’s masterpiece, De Nachtwacht and get up close to works from Vermeer, Van Gogh, Van Hals & Steen. You will explore the impressive museum building & visit the beautiful library. If you are lucky, you may even hear a free classical concert as you enter.

The tour is available on two levels:

**Highlights of the Museum** - Visit the museum in a fun and light way. Experience the most famous paintings without too many facts or technical jargon.

**The Rijksmuseum In-Depth** - Explore the art & the museum in detail, hearing more about the history & techniques used to create some of the finest Dutch masterpieces.

Please let us know which version of the tour you would prefer when booking & we will arrange a tour to suit your request.


What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea

Entry or admission fee

Ticket for the Museum is included, you can stay longer after the tour. 

What's Not Included

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 8 - 120

Additional Info

  • Facemasks will be used when required by the Dutch Government.
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We pick up from hotels nearby Rijksmuseum and in the city centre.
  • Facemasks will be used when required by the Dutch Government.
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We pick up from hotels nearby Rijksmuseum and in the city centre.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Start at the famous Museumplein the best entrance into the Rijksmuseum.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Van Gogh Museum
We will pass van Gogh at the heart of the Museum square.

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Rijksmuseum
Always wanted to see the famous work of the Dutch Masters; Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Frans van Hals? Your private guide provides a personal experience of the Netherlands’ most visited art museum.
With a deep knowledge of the displayed art, the guide explains the stories behind the artists’ and their work in fluent English. And of course, what would a visit to the Rijksmuseum be without getting eye-to-eye with Rembrandt’s masterpiece – De Nachtwacht? Don’t worry, we will teach you how to pronounce it correctly!

More than just a tour of Dutch masterpieces, in this tour you will learn more about how the art fits into the historical context of the Netherlands. Your guide takes you through the museum to provide the stories behind the paintings that go much deeper than the descriptions on the wall.

You’ll hear quirky stories about the artists, fun facts about their work, and how their work contributed to the Dutch cultural heritage. We will see the furniture of a typical 17th century house, the beautiful library, famous white and blue pottery pieces, and even what naval battles looked like.

Not only the paintings will be discussed. Also the impressive, newly-renovated building itself gets a mention. After years of renovation, the Rijksmuseum has reopened in 2013 – a work of art in itself. In true Amsterdam style, cyclist can bike underneath the gates at the entrance. If you are lucky, you will also hear a free classical concert as you enter the building.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included






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