Rijksmuseum Guided Tour with a private local Dutch guide
Overview
On this 2-hour private tour, a local Dutch art and history expert will guide you through the Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands, home to priceless national treasures deeply valued by the Dutch. With her expertise, you'll explore the museum's highlights and gain a deeper understanding of both Dutch art and history. The tour focuses on the Dutch Masters of the Golden Age, including Rembrandt and Vermeer, while also delving into the artists who preceded them and the historical events that set the stage for their groundbreaking works.
What makes this tour unique? You’ll be guided by the very same expert featured in the reviews, ensuring a consistent, authentic, and insightful experience. Gain a deeper understanding of how and why the masterpieces were made, what they truly mean to the Dutch people and how they impacted the evolution of European art.
The experience is customizable—feel free to make special requests or ask to focus on specific works of art during your tour!
What's Included
- Museum tickets
- Cloakroom
- Bottled water
Meeting Location
Hobbemastraat 18
1071 ZB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Museumstraat 1
1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands
In the downstairs atrium of the museum.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Anyone can participate
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchairs are available on location but need to be reserved ahead of time
- Portable stools are available
- Young children must be seated in a stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 44 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Museum tickets.
- Cloakroom.
- Bottled water.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rijksmuseum Guided Tour with a private local Dutch guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Anyone can participate
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rijksmuseum Guided Tour with a private local Dutch guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Museum tickets
- Cloakroom
- Bottled water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Anyone can participate
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchairs are available on location but need to be reserved ahead of time
- Portable stools are available
- Young children must be seated in a stroller
