Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour
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Is Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour worth booking?
Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour is a 5.5-hour experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from $16 per person. It scores 86 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 270 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 86 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (270)
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- $16 per person
Take our most popular private tour of Amsterdam’s best museums. Perfect for an introduction to Van Gogh and the artists of the Dutch Golden Age, this tour will take you on an artistic and historical journey through the 1
What you get
About this experience
Take our most popular private tour of Amsterdam’s best museums. Perfect for an introduction to Van Gogh and the artists of the Dutch Golden Age, this tour will take you on an artistic and historical journey through the 18th and 19th centuries. The 5.5-hour Exclusive guided museum combo tour includes entry to both museums so you can skip the line and learn about the museums’ collections with one of our engaging expert guides, whom you’ll have all to yourself.
What's included
Included
- Exclusive Guided Combo Tour (Reserved Entry Included!)
- Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
- All Entrance Fees
- Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)
Not included
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
What you'll see and do
Rijksmuseum
You start this tour at the Rijksmuseum to indulge in some of Holland’s most famous artists, like Rembrandt, while learning about the country’s cultural history. Our guides will share their favorite stories about the museum’s best and quirkiest pieces. For those who aren’t familiar with Dutch culture, you will explore its rich and vibrant past through a selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8000 objects on display. You’ll explore familiar names like Rembrandt while discussing lesser known items like 17th century dollhouses and Vermeer’s portrait of domesticity, “The Milkmaid.” There’s even a fascinating 19th century library containing more stories than you could ever tell.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Van Gogh Museum
You’ve heard about one of the world’s most famous painters, Vincent Van Gogh. But what do you really know about this Dutch artist? After a break for lunch, enter the Van Gogh Museum to meet the man behind the famous sunflowers and self-portraits that feature in galleries around the world. See his work “The Potato Eaters” and “The Bedroom” as well as objects from his studio. Visit the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s works while learning about his troubled life from his days in Holland to his dramatic ending in France. And yes, you’ll discuss that whole ear incident.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Amsterdam
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)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Private English Tour
Private Museum Tour: Skip-The-Line PrivateMuseum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break);Wheelchair Friendly
Private Italian Tour
Skip-The-Line PrivateMuseum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 5 - 5.5
SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English
Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Private Dutch Tour
Private Dutch Tour 1:30pm: Skip-The-Line PrivateMuseum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 5 - 5.5
Private Spanish Tour
Skip-The-Line PrivateMuseum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 5 - 5.5
Private French Tour
Skip-The-Line PrivateMuseum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 5 - 5.5
Private Portuguese Tour
Skip-The-Line PrivateMuseum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 5 - 5.5
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, it, fr, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Babylon Tours Amsterdam
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Notes: Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 271 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
271 verified traveler reviews for Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
My husband and I joined...
My husband and I joined the 5 hour Rijk and Van Gogh museums with Monique as our guide. It was a long time to be on our feet and Monique was constantly checking to see if we were okay. She was extremely informative and enthusiastic and at no time in the 5 hours did her enthusiasm wane. She truly made the tour most memorable
via Viator
The highlight of my trip!!
My semi private tour turned into a private tour with Ana! What an amazing experience! Ana is so accommodating and knowledgeable. It will be the highlight to my trip to Amsterdam! I can’t say enough about her and how much I learned on this tour.
via Viator
Very knowledgeable.
Guide was wonderful. She knew her topic so well she could chat about anything in the museum. Very detailed at times. Went a little long.
via Viator
Wonderful tour
The guide was charming and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour it was worth every penny.
via Viator
Perfect day tour with Anna
Book this excellent tour with Anna asap! Anna was the most amazing, interesting tour guide! Weaved tidbits of trivia in with the larger general information on the artists, art, techniques, and life at the time the art was created! So fascinating! Tour could have lasted for days but packed a lot into one day!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $16 to $1074
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 95
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 86
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Amsterdam.
How much does Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour cost?
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Prices start at $16 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Amsterdam usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour take?
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Plan for about 5.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Amsterdam is not rushed.
Is Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 86 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 270 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Amsterdam, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour?
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Around 95 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Amsterdam can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Amsterdam and add a light layer if any part of the 5.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum w/ Reserved Entry Exclusive Guided Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Amsterdam within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Amsterdam?
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On Outty we rank every Amsterdam experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group, Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Highlights & Hidden Gems, Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Amsterdam?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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