This museum tour features skip-the-line access to 2 of Amsterdam’s most important museums. Explore the collections of the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum, as you learn about some of history's most famous works of art and the Dutch Golden Age.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 - 5.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, French
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Highlights
- Skip the lines waiting to enter the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum
- Step back in time on a tour through the history of Dutch art and civilization
- Learn about the Dutch Golden Age from your art historian guide
Full description
Visit the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s top art venues, on this 5-hour guided small-group tour. Your expert guide will take you on an exciting journey through the history of art and you’ll also learn about Dutch civilization through the centuries.
Enjoy skip-the-line admission at the museums and follow the chronological path of art and its historical context. See some of history's most famous works of art, concentrating on the Dutch Golden Age and well-known artists of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Admire The Night Watch by Rembrandt, Milkmaid by Vermeer, and Tree Roots and Trunks, which was Van Gogh’s last painting. Your guide will tell you about all the important works you see, explaining techniques used and the significance of the works as well.
Includes
- Skip-the-line admission to the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum
- Professional art historian/guide
- Walking tour
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and drinks (unless specified)
- Temporary exhibits
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Please note:
- For semi-private tours a minimum of 2 guests is required for it to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if the minimum is not met)
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- There will be a lunch break between the museum visits (at your own expense)
- This tour is offered as either a private tour or a semi-private tour (8 guests maximum)
- You must bring a Valid photo ID
- Wheelchair-friendly tours are available upon request only
