Rembrandts City & Home Guided Tour
2.5
hour
guided
Walking Tours
Group Size
Max 12
Tour Duration
2.5 Hours
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Free Cancellation up to 24 hrs
Highlights generally include:
• The Night Watch by Rembrandt— stand before Rembrandt's most celebrated masterpiece, renowned for its dramatic use of light and shadow, dynamic composition, and lifelike portrayal of Amsterdam's civic guards in action.
• The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer— admire Vermeer's luminous depiction of a simple domestic scene, where meticulous detail and radiant light transform an ordinary moment into a timeless masterpiece.
• The Cuypers Library— step into the Rijksmuseum's breathtaking 19th-century library, the oldest art historical library in the Netherlands and admire its towering bookcases and spiral staircases.
• 17th-Century Dollhouses— peer into exquisitely detailed dollhouses that offer a miniature window into the daily lives of the Dutch elite during the Golden Age, complete with tiny furniture, artwork, and household items.
• Dutch Golden Age Still Lifes— admire the breathtaking detail of 17th-century still lives, where artists transformed everyday objects-glimmering glass, ripe fruit, and delicate flowers into stunning works of art.
Join us for a 2.5-hour private tour of the Rijksmuseum, Holland's answer to the Louvre and an essential part of any Amsterdam visit.
Our expert guide will lead you through the museum's remarkable collection and stunning galleries, bringing Dutch history to life through its most iconic works. Discover Rembrandt's masterpiece The Night Watch and his striking portraits that that shaped Dutch art for centuries. Stand before Vermeer's The Milkmaid and five other works by this master of light and composition in the museum's Gallery of Honour. Savour the breathtaking detail of 17th-century still lifes by the Golden Age painters. Beyond the museum's incredible catalogue of paintings, explore the museum's magnificent 19th-century library, examine intricately crafted 17th-century dollhouses, and discover a collection of historic Dutch weaponry, all illuminated by your expert guide's fascinating commentary.
By the end of the tour, not only will you have gained a comprehensive overview of the museum's collection, but you might even have mastered the pronunciation of its name.
• PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR (with Reserved Entry Tickets Included)
• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
• DURATION 2.5 HOURS
• ALL ENTRANCE FEES (with Reserved Entry Included!)
Josie B was so knowledgeable and beyond amazing! The museum would have been so overwhelming without her. She showed us the highlights and explained them so well. What a delightful museum experience!
20 July 2025
Cecile was fantastic over our roughly two hour tour! She tailored our visit to kids’ interests. She wove in period history as well as helpful insights about the art that we would never have gleaned on our own. Her set-up was extremely good and we would follow themes from room to room. Outstanding!
26 August 2025
I am glad to have Anna N as my guide, I learned so much about the famous artists’ works in Rijksmuseum. It was an invaluable experience
04 July 2025
We saw both RUSK and vango museum Mind boggling it was a small private tour with Babylon Our guide Ana was very good she gave lot of information she is very helpful and courteous she is knowledgeable and did a fine job
30 July 2025
Cecilia was extremely knowledgeable. She shared numerous details we would have missed on our own.Very personable and easy to talk to.Definitely recommend.
03 August 2025
Cecile was a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable and personable. Best way to enjoy an art museum is with someone who can tell stories of the history, politics, and cultural context of the time — Cecile did that well!Note, the museum has a lot of stairs. Not the most accessible for everyone, please be forewarned.
04 August 2025
Had a great tour conducted by Anna- she was informative and professional, and clearly knows what she is showing. Anna introduced herself and shared her interesting life story. She was also proactive in locating group members who were late, and inquired about everyone's comfort. And warned us not to drink water in certain galleries. Very open to questions and helping group members think through the art in a new way. Highly recommend Anna!
12 August 2025
My daughter and I really enjoyed our guided tour with Monique today. She was engaging and informative guide and had an incredible knack for maneuvering our little group into great vantage points to view artworks. The tour is definitely one the highlights of our trip to Amsterdam.
14 August 2025
We took our tour of the Rijksmuseum with Hanneke. She was able to focus on the most important pieces of art in the museum during the time we had and told us the story behind each one. It was a wonderful tour for us
27 August 2025
Brought the museum alive! A great experience! Thank You for your knowledge and time! We learned a lot and so glad we did this tour!
29 August 2025
Paola elevated the whole experience to such a higher level than we would have experienced without her expert guidance. The museum is so extensive we surely would have quickly gotten lost and missed some highlights. Paola is truly an expert in the art history field, and beyond that she was so warm, engaging and pleasant the whole tour was a great delight.
31 August 2025
We would recommend this tour. Clare was very knowledgeable about the artists and the art we saw. Her knowledge of the history of the Netherlands help us understand the significance of the art piece.
10 September 2025
Clare made us feel as though we were wandering through her private living-room art gallery. She simplified the vast Rijksmuseum to astute jewel-like encounters with the best art. A treat. So many thanks.
13 August 2025
Claire was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. She gave very detailed explanations along with mini history lessons. I know that I wouldn't have enjoyed the museum nearly enough if it wasn't for Claire.
14 August 2025
Our tour guide Ewald was wonderful. Informative, funny, interesting and engaging. He was happy to answer all of our questions. We had a great time. Highly recommend.
14 August 2025
Josje was an exceptional tour guide and is very knowledgeable not only about the artwork, but the symbolism in each painting and history of the museum.She was thoughtful and kind when I let her know that I was recovering from an automobile accident. I needed an elevator and frequently sat down. She always included me in the conversation and showing additional pictures on her tablet.Overall we were very pleased with the tour and especially Josje!
15 August 2025
Clare was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, friendly and full of great insights. She made everything engaging and easy to follow.Highly recommended!
20 August 2025
Clare was a wonderful guide who, over 2.5 hours showed us a most interesting selection of Dutch Masterpieces, Delft porcelain, and domestic artefacts. Clare was informative, took time to answer our questions and was interested in what we thought about the artwork.
20 August 2025
I’m from NY via Paris and traveled to Amsterdam with friends and family. We booked a guide for the Rijks Museum. We had Clare who was extremely knowledgeable, easy to listen to and full of fun details and back stories on both Rembrandt and Van Gogh. It was an excellent experience and never dull!
22 August 2025
Clare was great. Amazing depth of knowledge. She had so much history of all the little details of the paintings and other art we viewed.
03 September 2025
Clare, an art history educator and artist is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and most pleasant. She had a deep understanding of Dutch art history and eagerly answered all our questions. Highly recommended! Thanks again Clare, we had a lovely morning.
03 September 2025
Irina contacted us by text early enough that we were still in wifi range at our hotel - thank you, Irina!! - with specific instructions on where to meet. She was friendly and personable throughout. Very knowledgeable about the history of the museum building as well as the artists and their paintings......you can tell she really loves what she does. Two thumbs up!
07 September 2025
