Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh: Art Journey

Embark on a 5.5-hour semi-private tour of the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, exploring the art of the Dutch Golden Age and the works of Van Gogh. Skip the line and delve into the rich history of these renowned museums with our expert guides.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rijksmuseum - Begin your journey at the Rijksmuseum to admire the creations of some of Holland’s most renowned artists and delve into the nation’s cultural heritage. The guide will narrate fascinating stories about the museum’s most notable and unique pieces as you explore a curated selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8,000 items on…
What's Included
  • All entrance fees included
  • 5.5-hour tour including a break
  • Guidance by a professional tour guide
  • ‘Semi-Private’ experience with no more than 8 guests
  • Semi-private museum tour with reserved entry
What's Not Included
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Additional Information

The 5.5-hour semi-private guided museum combo tour, accommodating up to 8 guests, provides entry to both the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, allowing you to bypass the lines and explore the collections with one of our knowledgeable and engaging guides. Join our most popular group tour of Amsterdam’s premier museums, ideal for an introduction to Van…

Location
Cobra Café
Hobbemastraat
Meet your guide outside the Cobra Cafe by the Toilet/Parking entrance on the north side of the building facing the Rijksmuseum. (between the bicycle lane and the Cobra Cafe)
Cancellation Policy

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

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Wendy
Dec 11, 2025
A Day at the Museum - We had an amazing tour with our guide, Frank. We walked throughout the van Gogh Museum, and he explained all of the history of van Gogh life, as well as the background on the paintings. It ended up that it was only my husband and me in the group, so it was a private tour. Van Gogh had such an interesting life, and Frank really helped us to understand it much better. We would highly recommend this tour to the van Gogh Museum.
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3boxers
Nov 27, 2025
Great guide, wonderful tour! - Guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. He came with a mic and wireless earpieces for each guest so he didn't have to shout and it was easy to hear him talk about the paintings and Van Gogh's life. Would recommend the tour highly!
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Salster11
Nov 9, 2025
An unforgettable day with Pedro at the Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh Museum - We had an absolutely fantastic tour today with Pedro! From start to finish, he was engaging, incredibly well-informed, and wonderfully attentive to everyone in the group. His passion for art and history really brought both the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum to life — he made the experience fascinating and effortless. Pedro not only guided us through the must-see highlights but also introduced us to lesser-known works and stories that we never would have discovered on our own. His explanations were clear, insightful, and full of enthusiasm, making complex art and history feel vivid and accessible. It was the perfect balance of learning, enjoyment, and inspiration. We left with a much deeper appreciation of Dutch art and culture — and huge smiles on our faces. Highly recommend this tour (and Pedro in particular) to anyone visiting Amsterdam!
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Michaelcyran
Oct 22, 2025
BEST museum tour that our family has had - We did the tour that had about two hours in RijksMuseum, about 1 hr 45 minutes for lunch and then approx 2 hours in Van Gogh Museum. First-our guide, Cecile, was OUTSTANDING. She brought to life the Rijks museum, focusing on dutch and other realist, impressionist and post impressionist painters. the artwork in the museum was magnificent, and she really brought it together, along with the history of the influences of the Dutch East India Company, along with other commercial and individual patrons that built the arts in Amsterdam. During lunch we stayed in the museum and at at their restaurant. It was fabulous. The food was really excellent! We met our tour guide after lunch and went over to Van Gogh. That tour was different in that our guide (who had done extensive studies on Van Gogh) basically took us through his life, chronologically and through his paintings. I cannot stress enough how good she was and brought the museums to life.
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Ritzpoint
Sep 26, 2025
Highly recommend! - Our guide, Cecilia, who was knowledgeable, interesting, and passionate about Van Gogh, made the time fly. It was a highlight of our time in Amsterdam.
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Exberet
Sep 25, 2025
Fantastic guide, fantastic experience - Paola's deep knowledge and infectious smile made for a wonderful experience. When we were walking back to our hotel, my wife said "I was never very interested in Van Gogh - now I really want to know more - we should find that movie and book." Paola did more than share knowledge - she created in another human being a desire to learn- and I know of no higher compliment. I hope our paths cross again.
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Durandal78
Sep 20, 2025
To do! - Very rewarding visits, it was a real pleasure to visit these museums accompanied by a guide telling us many anecdotes.
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Maps58066062079
Sep 16, 2025
Beyond informative… - Anna’s knowledge and perspective kept us engaged and fascinated the entire time. I can’t imagine a better way to experience these museums!
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Dmb64
Sep 14, 2025
Anna is the BEST! - Anna was simply AMAZING. She combined historical knowledge, with fascinating insights and her unique storytelling style to provide the best museum tour we’ve ever been on! She made the artwork come alive. We couldn’t thank her enough!
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Sight_seeker_15
Nov 3, 2025
Loved the tour - I loved the visit and learning about Van Gogh and his story from a different angle. I personally would have preferred a slightly shorter tour but I loved it and would recommend going. The guide was very knowledgable and the group size was 8 people which was quite good.
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From $228
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).