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Rijksmuseum Art Connoisseur Guided Tour

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Explore Dutch history through the artistic works of Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Ferdinand Bol, and more

5.00

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2h

Max 14 Guests

You can visit Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and admire the artistic works that embody the Dutch Golden Age, but wouldn’t the context of their importance elevate the viewing? We worked with the Rijksmuseum to offer this 2-hour tour, which grants you access to the notable Amsterdam art museum with an English-speaking guide well-versed in the art’s importance to Dutch history. Your guide will take you back to the 16th and 17th centuries with a recount of how the local art market flourished.

Starting at the Cobra Cafe at Museumplein, you’ll meet your guide and receive your all-day ticket to the Rijksmuseum. When the tour starts, you’ll head straight to the museum, where more than 8,000 stunning works of art await. Your guide will have a selection of specific pieces to stop and see, such as Rembrandt’s portraits and his classic oil painting, ‘The Night Watch,’ and access to the Pierre Cuypers Library. As you stop in front of carefully selected works from the Dutch Golden Age, your...

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!

Passionate English-speaking guide

Golden Age of Dutch art

Entry to The Pierre Cuypers Library

Vermeer’s ‘The Milkmaid’, ‘The Night Watch’ and more!

17th-century dolls house

Group size of 14 people

Hotel pick up and drop off

Guide gratuities

Food and beverages

Meet your guide at Cobra Cafe

Meet your guide at Cobra Cafe

Expert guide

Follow your guide along as they delve deeper into stories of the paintings and artists behind them​

Architecture of the Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum holds an impressive collection of over 8,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and historical artifacts, spanning from the Middle Ages to the contemporary period​ ​

Golden Age of Dutch art

Embark on an enlightening journey that brings to life the captivating era of Dutch art's Golden Age​

The Pierre Cuypers Library

Receive entry to this historic architectural gem, renowned for its exquisite neo-Gothic design and housing a vast collection of books, manuscripts, and rare materials ​

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

You'll meet your friendly guide at Cobra Cafe, located at Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB, Amsterdam

We suggest wearing comfortable shoes and clothes

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Great tour

Puneet Panda

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October 24, 2023

Fantastic tour covering the Dutch masters with a well informed and fun guide. We had time afterwards to explore the museum on our own as well.

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