Rembrandt House & Neighborhood Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

4.9 (8 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Rembrandt House & Neighborhood Exclusive Guided Walking Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Retrace Rembrandt’s steps on this 2.5-hour private guided tour, as you explore the district where the artist once lived. Explore Amsterdam’s streets, visiting the sights and places that inspired some of Rembrandt’s iconic paintings, then finish the tour by visiting his house.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Babylon Tours Amsterdam

Ages: Children (0–9 years) · Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Included: Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
Included: Duration 2.5 Hours
Included: All Entrance Fees
Included: Guided Museum Tour & Walking Tour

Not included

Not included: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Not included: Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Spiegelkwartier

10 min

After gathering at the meeting point, Cobra Café, we will head towards the Singelgracht canal, the waterway that borders the entire centre of Amsterdam. This canal formely formed the outer defences of the city. We will then go to the Spiegelgracht, another canal in the centre of Amsterdam, and which is part of the Canals of Amsterdam designated as a UNESCO world heritage site, where we will see lots of art galleries and antiques.
Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)

10 min

You will also see the Emperor’s Canal, the middle of the three main canals in Amsterdam. Names after the Emperor Maximillian of Austria it is the widest canal in the inner city.
Museum Van Loon

10 min Admission not included

Next you will be taken to the Museum Van Loon, a museum in a canalside house alongside the Keizersgracht. It is known to be the house of Ferdinad Bol, Rembrandt’s favorite pupil.
Bloemenmarkt

10 min

After this, we will then walk through the flower market where you will see the Munttoren (“Mind Tower”). The tower was originally part of one of the main gates in Amsterdam’s medieval city wall.
Munt Tower (Munttoren)

10 min Admission not included

After this, we will then walk through the flower market where you will see the Munttoren (“Mind Tower”). The tower was originally part of one of the main gates in Amsterdam’s medieval city wall.
Rembrandtplein

10 min

(Monument to Rembrandt and Night Watch made with bronze statues)

Following, we will walk through one of the busiest squares in the city, Rembrandt Square. As you can tell by its name, Rembrandtplein is named after the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt. Here you will see a bronze-cast representation of his most famous painting, The Night Watch, which was displayed as part of the celebration of the artist’s 400th birthday in 2006.
Rembrandt van Rijn en Nachtwacht

10 min

(Monument to Rembrandt and Night Watch made with bronze statues)

Following, we will walk through one of the busiest squares in the city, Rembrandt Square. As you can tell by its name, Rembrandtplein is named after the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt. Here you will see a bronze-cast representation of his most famous painting, The Night Watch, which was displayed as part of the celebration of the artist’s 400th birthday in 2006.
The Amstel

10 min

Next we will walk by the Amstel River where we will see two bridges, known as the Skinny Bridge and the Blue Bridge. While the Skinny Bridge is probably Amsterdam’s most famous bridge, spanning across the River Amstel from 1934, the Blue Bridge, which is not blue at all, is named after the wooden blue bridge that spun across the Amstel in the 17th century.
Stop 9

10 min Admission not included

Following, we will go to what is known as the Stopera, a building complex housing both the city hall and the Dutch National Opera and Ballet. The construction of this building was at least 60 years in the making.
Stop 10

10 min

We will then walk towards the Former Jewish Neighborhood, or Jodenbuurt, an area which contains many historically important buildings that are currently preserved and managed by the Jewish Cultural Quarter.
Museum Het Rembrandthuis

one hour Admission included

Finally, we will start out tour of Rembrandt’s house, a historical building and art museum in which the Painter Rembrandt lived and worked between 1639 and 1656. The collection of the museum contains Rembrandt’s etchings and paintings of his contemporaries.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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)

End point

Using your ticket

TOUR MEETING POINT: 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)
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.

For any URGENT matters please call/text your guide.

Their contact details are sent to your email by the morning of your tour.

Babylon Tours Amsterdam:

1(917)999-0380

If calling from outside North America dial

0019179990380

[email protected]

www.BabylonTours.com

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
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: Rembrandt's House 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.

Options

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 French Tour 1:30pm

Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2.5 Hr
Private English Tour 1:30pm

Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2.5 Hours;Wheelchair Friendly
Private Italian Tour 1:30pm

Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2.5 Hr
Private Spanish Tour 1:30pm

Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2.5 Hr
Private Portuguese Tour 1:30pm

Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2.5 Hr
Private Dutch Tour 1:30pm

Skip-The-Line Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 2.5 Hr