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Rijksmuseum Private Tour

Private Rijksmuseum tour

The Dutch Masters with your private art historian

Rijksmuseum Private Tour

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Private tour in the Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum Private Tour

  • Startingpoint
    Startingpoint

    We meet in front of the Rijks Restaurant, at the museum square side of the museum.

  • Duration | Distance
    Duration | Distance

    2 hours | Elevators available

  • Highlights
    Highlights

    - The Dutch Masters of the Golden Age
    - The Dutch Revolt against Spain
    - Rembrandt’s Night Watch
    - The Museum Library

  • Price
    Price

    Available from €55,- p.p. (minimum 2 persons - including museum ticket)

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private Rijksmuseum tour

Rijksmuseum Tour
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  • Startingpoint
    Startingpoint

    We meet in front of the Rijks Restaurant, at the museum square side of the museum.

  • Duration | Distance
    Duration | Distance

    2 hours | Elevators available

  • Highlights
    Highlights

    - The Dutch Masters of the Golden Age
    - The Dutch Revolt against Spain
    - Rembrandt’s Night Watch
    - The Museum Library

  • Price
    Price

    Available from €55,- p.p. (minimum 2 persons - including museum tickets)

Book your
private Rijksmuseum tour

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Rijksmuseum Tour
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Private tour in the Rijksmuseum 

The Rijksmuseum is by far the largest museum in The Netherlands. Its collection is a must see for every art-lover who visits Amsterdam. It is also the best place to follow the rise, fall and legacy of the Dutch Republic in the 17th century. On our private tour in the Rijksmuseum you will get acquainted with the key moments in Dutch history as well as its most important artworks. Immerse yourself into Dutch history and art with one of our private art historians.

The historical collection

In the Rijksmuseum we offer a crash course on the history of the Dutch Republic in the 1600s. See how the mercantile society of the Lowlands took up arms to strive for independence. How this young republic became one of the world’s most influential powerhouses. Meet the key players of the Golden Age, people such as: Prince William of Orange, Admiral Michiel de Ruyter and leading intellectual Johan de Witt.

A Golden Age of art

Get the stories behind Johannes Vermeer’s quiet Milkmaid, Jan Steen’s messy (and quite hilarious) households, Albert Cuyp’s lush landscapes, Rembrandt’s mysterious portraits and Frans Hals’ civic guards. What makes the art from the Dutch Golden Age so particular, so different from other places and eras? The Rijksmuseum is by far the best museum to talk about the Dutch Masters of the Golden Age.

Van Gogh and the Dutch Impressionists

The Rijksmuseum has a strong accent on 17th century art. The late 19th century however, formed a ‘Second Golden Age’. Artists like Vincent van Gogh, George Breitner and Anton Mauve ushered in a whole new era of art. What was their connection with the Dutch Golden Age and the French Impressionists?

Rijksmuseum secrets

‘The Rijks’ is more than a museum. It’s an institute for art and culture. During your Rijksmuseum tour you will learn more about its many other functions and the eventful history of the building itself. Architect Pierre Cuypers created a completely unique cathedral for Dutch art that has been as revered as it has been despised, since the moment it opened its doors in 1885. We will reveal many of the secrets of this enthralling museum during this private tour.

Tour reviews

  • star rating  A very relaxed and experienced guide. Willing to talk and answer questions. The best investment knowledge is to buy high and sell low

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    Mickiewicz K
    August 4, 2021
  • star rating  I've been in the Tijs's "Amsterdam Jewish in WW2" tour. I live in Amsterdam for quite some time and was walking near these spots without knowing so many tears... read more and much grief around. These people's stories, historical facts and humankind experience should be never forgotten....More

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    eugenma
    May 11, 2019
  • star rating  This was an amazing walking tour of Rembrandt’s steps, where he lived, about his work, the good and bad, etc. It was extremely informative and our guide was Tijs who... read more did an outstanding job. He was funny, and professional, and it was obvious he is passionate about history. Definitely worth doing! …

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    Viviana K
    August 1, 2020
  • star rating  Amazing experience! Tijs took us through the history, like coming back in the past. Walking in the streets, listening at his storytelling was an incredible experience. Such a passionate guide!... read more We learned a lot about the culture, the past and the present. Can't wait to...More

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    stellacasella
    May 11, 2019
  • star rating  This walking tour gave an insight about Amsterdam during the dark period of 1940 and 1945. The 2 hour tour started at the Anne Frank House and ended at... read more the Jewish cultural quarter in the Plantage. Tijs spoke about the harrowing times that led up to the second world war, the daily struggels of the jewish citizens of Amsterdam, their persecution and their massacre in various death camps in Poland. We also learnt about how ordinary Amsterdammers tried to resist the nazi occupation of the city and how they tried to save lives. The tour itself leads through the most beautiful parts of Amsterdam and I highly recommend it to everyone who has not much time to spend in Amsterdam. You will not only visit stunning parts of the city but you will also learn more about the important topic of the Holocaust. At times, I felt emotional during this tour but it was one of those tours that I will remember for a long time. I absolutely recommend.

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    IldikoF8
    March 8, 2020

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