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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 at the CoBrA Cafe ATM, in front of the Rijksmuseum, at the museum square side of the museum.

  • Duration | Distance
    Duration | Distance

    2,5 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

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private Rijksmuseum tour

Rijksmuseum Tour
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  • Startingpoint
    Startingpoint

    We meet at the CoBrA Cafe ATM, in front of the Rijksmuseum, at the museum square side of the museum.​

  • Duration | Distance
    Duration | Distance

    2,5 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

    See Booking page

Book your
private Rijksmuseum tour

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Rijksmuseum Tour
Tour Reviews

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

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    Mickiewicz K
    August 1, 2021
  • star rating  This was a fascinating and informative tour. The shocking reality of the Second World War is so close to the surface in Amsterdam; important historical events happened on almost every... read more corner. Tijs was an excellent and knowledgable guide about this difficult subject; he told us stories of bravery and loss, acts of rebellion and resistance, of the Hunger Winter, of families in hiding and people being shot by a sniper just days after Liberation Day. I am familiar with this period of history and this city and yet I still learned many new things, so I can't recommend this tour highly enough.

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    Traveler188590
    March 9, 2020
  • star rating  Edgar was our tour guide and met us at Centraal Station. We were guided around the city for the next two hours and it was delivered in perfect English. You... read more can tell Edgar is very passionate and knowledgeable about history and art, and loves living...More

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    avatar thumb Peter B
    July 11, 2018
  • star rating  Tijs is one of the people that makes us wish the day to have more than 24 hours! :) Not only a guide who makes the fascinating Amsterdam even more... read more fascinating! His vision for the city reveals the past, the present, and create great perspectives for the future. With all the secrets of each street, you learn not only about Nederlands but also its World's Influence. Knowledge, culture, amazing angles for photos and a real lesson of lively history in just one day, I can imagine how wonderful it would be if we had the privilege to spend a week with our new Dutch Friend! Absolutely recommended, I have no doubt he will be an essential part of my tours! …

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    RafaTraveller
    December 1, 2020
  • star rating  Tijs gave us a wonderful tour of Amsterdam focused on literary history. He showed us where several main Dutch Authors lived, took us to sites that inspired writers and even... read more made a 'quote' game from the books of Dutch writers. And more. He was very...More

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    avatar thumb Joyce S
    April 4, 2019

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