• Rijksmuseum - Often compared to the Louvre, the Rijksmuseum is an essential visit. This tour is perfect for first-time visitors, offering an introduction to the vast collection that chronicles Dutch history through the ages. For those new to Dutch culture, the tour provides a glimpse into its rich and vibrant history through a curated selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8,000 items on display. Visitors will encounter renowned artists like Rembrandt and explore lesser-known treasures such as 17th-century dollhouses and Vermeer’s “The Milkmaid.” The museum also features a captivating 19th-century library filled with countless stories. By the end of the tour, visitors will have a comprehensive understanding of the museum’s collection and might even learn the correct pronunciation of its name.

Highlights Include: (subject to availability due to loans or restoration)

• Rembrandt masterworks

• The Night Watch

• The Jewish Bride

• The Syndics of the Drapers’ Guild

• Vermeer’s The Milkmaid

• 19th-century library

• 17th-century dollhouses, globes, ship replicas, and Delft ceramics

• Spiegelkwartier - Starting at the Cobra Café, the tour proceeds to the Singelgracht canal, which once served as the outer defense of Amsterdam’s city center.

• Emperor’s Canal (Keizersgracht) - The tour includes a visit to the Emperor’s Canal, the central of Amsterdam’s three main canals, named after Emperor Maximilian of Austria. It is the widest canal in the inner city.

• Museum Van Loon - The tour continues to the Museum Van Loon, located in a canalside house on the Keizersgracht. This house was once home to Ferdinand Bol, Rembrandt’s favored student.

• Bloemenmarkt - The tour then moves through the flower market, where visitors can see the Munttoren (“Mint Tower”), originally part of a main gate in Amsterdam’s medieval city wall.

• Munt Tower (Munttoren) - The tour then moves through the flower market, where visitors can see the Munttoren (“Mint Tower”), originally part of a main gate in Amsterdam’s medieval city wall.

• Rembrandtplein - The tour proceeds to Rembrandt Square, one of the city’s busiest squares, named after the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt. Here, visitors can view a bronze-cast representation of his renowned painting, The Night Watch, displayed in celebration of the artist’s 400th birthday in 2006.

• Rembrandt van Rijn en Nachtwacht - The tour proceeds to Rembrandt Square, one of the city’s busiest squares, named after the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt. Here, visitors can view a bronze-cast representation of his renowned painting, The Night Watch, displayed in celebration of the artist’s 400th birthday in 2006.

• The Amstel - The tour continues along the Amstel River, showcasing two bridges: the Skinny Bridge and the Blue Bridge. The Skinny Bridge, dating back to 1934, is Amsterdam’s most famous bridge, while the Blue Bridge, not actually blue, is named after a 17th-century wooden bridge.

• Dutch National Opera & Ballet - The tour includes a visit to the Stopera, a complex housing both the city hall and the Dutch National Opera and Ballet, a project that took over 60 years to complete.

• Jodenbuurt - The tour then heads to the Former Jewish Neighborhood, or Jodenbuurt, an area rich in historically significant buildings preserved by the Jewish Cultural Quarter.

• Museum Het Rembrandthuis - The tour concludes with a visit to Rembrandt’s house, a historic building and art museum where the painter lived and worked from 1639 to 1656. The museum’s collection includes Rembrandt’s etchings and works by his contemporaries.

• Exclusive Tour Guide
• Skip-the-Line Access for Museum
• 5.5-Hour Guided Tour including Lunch Break
• Tour Operates in All Weather Conditions
• All Entrance Fees Included

• Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
• Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

This exclusive 5.5 hour guided mixed museum and walking tour gives you the opportunity to discover the largest museum of the city, the Rijksmuseum. Afterward, you can trace the path of the nation’s most celebrated artist, Rembrandt. Immerse yourself in a generous serving of art and culture by visiting two of Amsterdam’s significant establishments. This tour, lasting between 5 to 5.5 hours, includes tickets to bypass queues, therefore maximising your time in Amsterdam.

• It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
• Notes: Rijksmuseum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ or ‘No Wait’ access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.

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