See Rembrandt’s “Night Watch,” Vermeer, Van Gogh, and more on a highlights tour of the Rijksmuseum—with expert commentary and zero time wasted on tickets or planning.
Rijksmuseum Highlights Tour: Rembrandt & Van Gogh with Guide
Summary Description
Highlights
- See Rembrandt’s “Night Watch” during restoration
- Explore Dutch Golden Age masterpieces
- Discover rare Delftware and dollhouses
- Visit the museum’s soaring Grand Hall
- End with Van Gogh and 19th-century art
Description
Make the most of your visit to Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum on a curated tour led by a knowledgeable guide. With your entry ticket pre-arranged and logistics handled, you’ll focus on the masterpieces that matter most. See Rembrandt’s “Night Watch” during restoration, uncover the stories behind Golden Age works, explore exquisite dollhouses and Delftware, and learn how Van Gogh and his peers ushered in the modern era. This two-hour journey gives you maximum insight—minus the stress.
Discover the most iconic artworks and hidden gems of the Rijksmuseum on a two-hour tour designed to help you see more, stress less, and leave with a deeper understanding of Dutch art and history.
Start in the breathtaking Gallery of Honour, where your expert guide introduces you to legendary masterpieces by Vermeer, Frans Hals, and Rembrandt—whose “Night Watch” you’ll see mid-restoration. You’ll learn about the dramatic rise of the Dutch Republic through these celebrated works.
Continue into the Anglo-Dutch Wars gallery to explore maritime power struggles that shaped Europe in the 17th century. Through paintings and historical objects, your guide reveals the surprising connections between commerce, war, and culture.
Next, step into the Rijksmuseum Library—a soaring space often missed by visitors. Your guide will point out unique design details that reflect architect Pierre Cuypers' vision of national pride through art.
From there, dive into daily life in the Dutch Golden Age. You’ll see meticulously crafted dollhouses that mirror the real interiors of elite 17th-century homes, followed by the famous blue-and-white Delftware that became a global icon of Dutch craftsmanship.
Marvel at the Grand Hall, where gothic and renaissance influences collide in a cathedral-like space that showcases the museum’s most symbolic murals and architecture.
Finish in the 19th-century galleries, where a haunting Van Gogh self-portrait and works by Monet and George Breitner trace the transition from traditional technique to bold modernism.
Your guide ensures you won’t waste time navigating the vast collection—and helps bring the Rijksmuseum to life in a way that’s personal, vivid, and unforgettable.
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Guided tour of the Rijksmuseum
- Rijksmuseum entry ticket
- Headset (when necessary)
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Start Location Notes: We will meet next to outdoor terrace of Cobra Cafe on Hobbemastraat 18, Amsterdam, on the side towards the pond. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign and bag.
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pcUuW7sbUsqSBzDx7
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Galleries and artwork visited during the museum portion tour are subject to closure and absences without prior notice. Your guide may need to modify to account for these events on the day of the tour.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. The group must enter the museum at the stated time and will be unable to wait for late-comers. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
- Only handbags the size of an A4 piece of paper or smaller are allowed in the museum. Larger bags can be stored in the cloakroom, however they are unable to store suitcases, large pieces of luggage etc.If you have bags or luggage with you too large to store, you may be refused entry into the museum.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.
Options and Pricing
| Rijksmuseum Highlights Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (15 - 99 years) | €69.00 |
| Child (2 - 14 years) | €59.00 |
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Additional Information
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 2 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 15
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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