Rijksmuseum Guided Tour with a private local Dutch guide

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Dutch
Operated by: Artsy Tours

Ages: Children (12–17 years) · Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Museum tickets
Included: Cloakroom

Not included

Not included: Bottled water

Itinerary

Rijksmuseum

2 hours Admission included

1. Discussion of the Rijksmuseum building from the outside. Learn about the iconic building that houses the collection, the historical context in which it was built, and the vision of it's architect, Pierre Cuypers.

2. Museum entrance and cloakroom.

3. Introduction about the Rijksmuseum collection and itinerary of the tour.

4. Highlights of Dutch Renaissance painting and sculpture.

5. Historical artifacts relating to the the Protestant Reformation and Eighty Years War.

6. Historical artifacts relating to the most famous painting in the collection; Rembrandt's The Night Watch.

7. The Great Hall of the Rijksmuseum. Learn about the architect's vision and marvel at the craftsmanship of his team of artisans.

8. Rembrandt's paintings The Night Watch, The Standard Bearer, Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul, Syndics of the Draper's Guild, The Jewish Bride.

9. Vermeer's paintings The Milkmaid, The Love Letter, Woman Reading a Letter, The Little Street.

10. End tour.