Rijksmuseum: Private Tour

Rijksmuseum: Private Tour
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Enjoy a private tour of the Rijksmuseum with an art historian as your guide. Skip the line and dive deep into the works of the Dutch 17th-century masters. Discover Rembrandt’s phenomenal brushstrokes, step into Vermeer’s intimate scenes, and say hi to Frans Hals’ smiling figures. Gain a solid understanding of why Dutch art was flourishing in the 17th century and how Amsterdam became such a liberal city. But, it’s not only the 17th century that you will discover. Van Gogh went to the opening of the Rijksmuseum in 1885. He was waiting for his friend, in the meantime he made a sketch of Amsterdam in oil paint. That day he went to the Rijksmuseum, left his bag with the painting in the wardrobe. Now 150 years later, the painting is back and on view!

Tour Price: €390
Tour duration: 2 hours
Additional info: Up to 4 people

Starting Point:

Cobra Café

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What guests say

It was like experiencing the life of Van Gogh and at the same time enjoying his art

It was such a good experience. Florentine was very kind and knew a lot. She would also take time to take pictures and to make the most of the experience, she gave us a lot of tips and information It was like experiencing the life of Van Gogh and at the same time enjoying his art. I recommend it !

Fernando

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Book her if she’s available!

Our guide was incredible! She made the whole experience just wonderful. Full of knowledge and passion for the subject. Took an interest in what we wanted to see and learn about. Florentine is a terrific guide. Book her if she’s available!

Matthew John

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We enjoyed this tour immensely and would definitely recommend him!

Chiel was our guide for the tour and I must say, we were very happy with him. He was very polite, kind and interactive. He set the mood for discovering more about the life of Vincent Van Gogh with selective paintings which I really liked. We enjoyed this tour immensely and would definitely recommend him! Thanks Chiel! 😊❤️

Naiyna

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First rate and worth the money

Our guide Florentina was outstanding. Very knowledgeable and a good presenter. I’m a retired Museum Director. First rate and worth the money.

Joe & Molly

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Even our daughter was hooked

I honestly have to say this was an amazing tour due to our guide. The way how she took us through Vincent Van Goghs life from start to finish had us hooked. She explained it with a lot of detail and provided additional images for us to view of his work. She left a lasting impression on us. My 8 y/o daughter was as well very intrigued and answering the questions the guide had asked. So even our daughter was hooked. Highly recommend the tour!

Laila

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My private guide was exceptional!

My private guide was exceptional! She is extremely knowledgeable and has curated the most interesting and worthwhile paintings that elevated my limited knowledge of art. She was also attentive to the needs of older people. I would highly recommend this tour!!

Philip Nathan

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A terrific tour with a very knowledgeable and engaging guide

A terrific tour with a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. I know some art history and this tour was well done, accessible, and focused. After hearing our guide’s specific insight of various phases of Van Gogh’s life and painting, after the tour we were able to go back and view what we wanted to spend more time with the paintings. Upon entering the museum, we went in ahead of the line, so the access is great.

Richard & Elisabeth

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Best tour I’ve been on

Our guide, Fannie, was absolutely fantastic! Best tour I’ve been on. I wish she could lead every museum tour. Such a wonderful experience and afternoon. I walked away smiling and full of knowledge. A big thank you!

Sara

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I can say she was one of the best guides I’ve ever had on something like this

The tour guide was exceptional. Florentine really understood Art and Van Gogh’s life. I felt invested and didn’t want to miss anything she said. I can say she was one of the best guides I’ve ever had on something like this.

Scott

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Well done and would book again!

Valery did an excellent job. Great work navigating the crowds while providing interesting info I hadn't heard before about Vincent. Well done and would book again.

Jessica

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I’m so glad I took this tour

I'm so glad I took this tour. It provided much more understanding into the life of Van Gogh than I would have learned just from reading the cards by the paintings. I'll recommend this tour to others in the future. I also appreciate that it was a small group!

Lisa

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What guests ask

For larger bookings, please reach out to us via email or our contact form.

If you booked a private tour we can include the temporary exhibition if you wish. However our small group tours focus on the permanent collection. After the tour you can enjoy the entire museum, including the temporary exhibition.

Our private tours are family-friendly and tailored to the needs of the group, making them suitable for children. Children are also welcome in small group tours; however, please note that these tours are not specifically catered to children. In such cases, we recommend booking a private tour for a more customised experience.

The museum is accessible for individuals with disabilities. While small group tours may have a fixed schedule that can limit wheelchair accessibility, visitors in wheelchairs are warmly welcomed to join our private tours, where we can ensure a more accommodating and flexible experience tailored to their needs.

Due to timed tickets, re-entry is not permitted. But after the conclusion of the tour you can stay in the museum for as long as you wish.

Yes, the entrance fees to the Van Gogh Museum are included in the tour price.

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