Rijksmuseum + Rembrandts City & Home Tour - Private
About this activity
Explore Dutch art and Rembrandt’s Amsterdam on a private guided tour. Reserved entry and guided visits inside the Rijksmuseum and Rembrandt House are included, with a city walk between them.
Highlights
- Rembrandt’s The Night Watch at the Rijksmuseum
- Vermeer’s The Milkmaid
- Bloemenmarkt and the Mint Tower
- Rembrandt’s former Jewish Quarter
- Guided visit inside Rembrandt House
Full description
This private combo pairs a guided Rijksmuseum visit with a Rembrandt-themed walk through Amsterdam and a guided visit inside Rembrandt’s former home. Reserved admission to both museums and a private professional guide are included. See The Night Watch and The Milkmaid, then follow canals and the former Jewish Quarter to Rembrandt House after a break for lunch. Explore Dutch Golden Age art, including Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, Vermeer’s The Milkmaid, still lifes and historic artifacts. After a break for lunch, follow Rembrandt’s footsteps through the Spiegelkwartier, past the Bloemenmarkt and Mint Tower, Rembrandtplein and the former Jewish Quarter.
Begin at the Rijksmuseum with reserved entry and your own guide. Explore Dutch Golden Age art, including Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, Vermeer’s The Milkmaid, still lifes and historic artifacts. After a break for lunch, follow Rembrandt’s footsteps through the Spiegelkwartier, past the Bloemenmarkt and Mint Tower, Rembrandtplein and the former Jewish Quarter. Conclude with included admission and a guided visit inside Rembrandt House to discover his former studio, home and etchings. Exact stops and displays may vary.
Included / Excluded
- Private guided Rijksmuseum interior visit
- Reserved Rijksmuseum entry
- Private Rembrandt-themed Amsterdam city walk
- Reserved entry and guided visit inside Rembrandt House
- Professional guide exclusively for your party
- Lunch, food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional gratuities
- Temporary exhibitions and luggage or coat storage
Itinerary
Meet outside Cobra Café
Meet your private guide outside Cobra Café, 18 Hobbemastraat, by the toilet/parking entrance facing the Rijksmuseum.
Rijksmuseum guided visit
Reserved Rijksmuseum entry and a private guided visit, including Dutch Golden Age works such as The Night Watch and The Milkmaid when on display.
Meeting point
Start Location
Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Meet outside Cobra Café, 18 Hobbemastraat. Your guide will be by the toilet/parking entrance on the north side facing the Rijksmuseum.
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Know before you book
- Provide a mobile phone number with country code for tour-day contact.
- Full refund for cancellations at least 24 hours before the tour.
- Wheelchair-friendly private tour; advise us of accessibility needs in advance.
- No refund within 24 hours or for no-shows.
Know before you go
- Cobra Café, 18 Hobbemastraat: north-side toilet/parking entrance by bike lane, facing Rijksmuseum.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before the reserved departure.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Your private guide facilitates the included reserved entry to both museums.
- Bring a photo ID or a photo of one showing your date of birth.
Requirements
Items to bring
- Valid photo ID
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Reviews
Absolutely amazing. Best guide EVER! From start to finish so much to see and learn. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge
Sergio es un excelente guía, conoce muy bien tema y es muy amable
Excellent guide. Knowledgeable about art history and chose prominent and interesting works to highlight in the tour.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
This private tour is wheelchair-friendly. Reserved entry to the Rijksmuseum and Rembrandt House is included, but security screening may cause a wait. Large bags and suitcases are not permitted in the museum; only small bags may pass security. Some galleries restrict speaking, and displayed collections may change. Lunch, food and drinks are at your own expense.