Rijksmuseum Ticket and Guided Tour with Optional Canal Cruise

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About this activity

Explore the legendary Rijksmuseum with an expert local guide and discover its most famous masterpieces — including Rembrandt’s Night Watch and Vermeer’s Milkmaid — brought to life through captivating stories and history.

If you want to bring the experience to the next level, complete the tour with an optional Amsterdam canal boat tour, gliding through the city’s UNESCO-listed waterways for a dreamy, postcard-perfect perspective of the city. Hear fascinating anecdotes, learn how Amsterdam shaped art and trade, and get tips for what to see next afterward.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Eva Blue Lab

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided Tour of the Rijksmuseum Masterpieces
Included: Snacks: Drinks and bites upon request
Included: Canal Cruise Before or After the Museum (optional)
Included: Private or Shared Options
Included: Entry Ticket with Fast Access

Itinerary

Rijksmuseum

1 h 30 min Admission included

From Rembrandt’s unforgettable Night Watch to Vermeer’s serene Milkmaid, you’ll encounter masterpieces that have shaped art history. Delve into Frans Hals’ lively portraits and the refined still lifes of the Dutch masters. Our expert guides, with backgrounds in art history and cultural studies, don’t just lead you through the galleries — they bring the world of the Dutch Masters to life with passion and insight.
Amsterdam Canal Ring

1 h 30 min Admission included

Elevate your day with an optional canal cruise, gliding through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed waterways for a dreamy, postcard-perfect perspective of the city. Hear fascinating anecdotes, learn how Amsterdam shaped art and trade, and get tips for what to see next afterward.
Anne Frank House

Passing by

Glide through the Jordaan district including Westerkerk and Anne Frank house
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo

Passing by

Pass by the East side of Amsterdam including the Botanical Garden and Artis Zoo. See the hidden boat houses.
Red Light District (De Wallen)

Passing by

Watch the Red Light District from the water
Dutch National Opera & Ballet

Passing by

Glide through the IJ Canal while you watch the Opera & Ballet, NEMO Science museum and the Het Scheepvaartmuseum, the Museum inside a Pirate Ship.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet your tour guide at the exact tour time at the Cobra Café next to the Museum. You will receive the tour guide’s details by phone and email the day before the tour.

End point

If you choose to take a boat tour, you will be dropped off at the pier next to Saint Morris

Argentinian restaurant

Using your ticket

The tour guide will hold your tickets and meet you at the meeting point.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Museum and Boat Tour (Private)

Private Boat : Up to 12 people
Museum and Boat Tour (Shared)

Rijksmuseum + Boat Tour : Guided Tour of the Rijksmuseum and spot on a shared boat tour up to 12 people.
Rijksmuseum Guided Tour

Museum Tour Only: This option only includes a reserved entry and guided tour of the Rijksmuseum. This option does not include the boat tour.