Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum Guided Tour: Dutch Masters and Marvels

What to do in Amsterdam? Choose our guided tour of Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum with a professional guide. During this half-day excursion, skip the long lines at Amsterdam’s top two museums, the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, and instead enjoy privately guided tours of the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Proceed directly into the magnificent Rijksmuseum with the assistance of your personal art historian guide.

During your exploration of the highlights, you will chart the history of Dutch art and see works of art such as Rembrandt’s “Night Watch.” Take advantage of the Van Gogh Museum’s fast-track admission after you’ve finished your lunch. Follow your tour guide around the must-see pieces, which include van Gogh’s final painting, “Tree Roots and Trunks,” as well as other sublime masterpieces.

Highlights

• Skip-the-line private tour combo of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum
• Enjoy priority access to the Rijksmuseum and explore the art highlights
• Trace the story of Dutch art from the Middle Ages and see Rembrandt’s ‘Night Watch’ and Vermeer’s ‘The Milkmaid’
• Avoid the main lines at the Van Gogh Museum and explore the must-sees on show
• See van Gogh’s last painting, ‘Tree Roots and Trunks,’ and other luminous works
• Learn the techniques and secrets behind the artworks from an expert guide
• Enjoy undivided attention from a private guide, with personalized commentary

Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum Guided Tour: Dutch Masters and Marvels

Visit two of the best museums in the world with fast track entry and an expert guide! Treat yourself to the wonderful Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum collections and get to know everything about Rembrandt, Vincent van Gogh, Johannes Vermeer and Frans Hals. You’ll be exploring the beautiful canal district of Amsterdam on a one hour canal ride between the two museums!

Itinerary

Rijksmuseum

You begin this tour at the Rijksmuseum, where you will be able to enjoy some of Holland’s most famous artists, such as Rembrandt, while also learning about the country’s rich cultural history. Our docents will share their favorite anecdotes about the museum’s most interesting and unusual exhibits. For those who are unfamiliar with Dutch culture, you will be introduced to its rich and vibrant past through a selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8000 objects on display, which will allow you to gain a better understanding of the country.

You will learn about well-known artists such as Rembrandt while also learning about lesser-known items such as 17th-century dollhouses and Vermeer’s portrait of domesticity, “The Milkmaid.” A fascinating 19th century library contains more stories than you could possibly tell in a lifetime.

Van Gogh Museum

You’ve probably heard of Vincent Van Gogh, one of the most well-known painters in the world. How much do you know about this Dutch artist, on the other hand? After taking a short break for lunch, visit the Van Gogh Museum to learn more about the artist who created the famous sunflowers and self-portraits that can be found in museums around the world. Seen here are works such as “The Potato Eaters” and “The Bedroom,” as well as a selection of objects from his studio.

Visit the Van Gogh Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of the artist’s work, while also learning about his troubled life, which began in Holland and ended in France. And, yes, you will talk about what happened with that ear.