Combo: Rijksmuseum + Van Gogh Museum Guided Tours – Semi-private

Description

Meet your guide 15 minutes before the start of the 120 minute tour, outside the Cobra Cafe at Museumplein, by the parking/toilet entrance of the cafe. Your guide will be holding an orange umbrella so it is easy to identify!

Reserved entry tickets to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are included in your tour, and the guide will have your tickets ready for you.

The tour begins with the Rijksmuseum where you’ll explore the highlights of the Dutch Golden Age, discovering the art and objects that defined the new Dutch Republic. Be amazed by the illusionism of the still-life paintings and interiors paintings, be inspired by the scale of Rembrandt’s ‘The Nightwatch’, and see the dollhouse of every young child’s dreams. Admire ‘The Milkmaid’ by Johannes Vermeer. Along the way, your professional guide will explain the social and historical context that gave rise to one of the biggest middle class art markets the world had ever seen.

After your pause for lunch, our tour guide will take you to the Van Gogh Museum where you’ll be surrounded by an impressive collection of Van Gogh’s masterpieces. Marvel at his famous self-portraits, capturing the artist’s introspection and evolution. The vibrant ‘Sunflowers’ series, showcasing his unparalleled use of colour, will leave you in awe. Explore the emotional depth of his iconic ‘Starry Night’ where swirling brushstrokes depict a celestial wonderland. Your knowledgeable guide will take you through the narratives behind each painting, shedding light on Van Gogh’s tumultuous life, his struggles, and his unwavering dedication to art. Discover the profound influence of Japanese prints on his work, evident in pieces like ‘The Bedroom’, ‘The Potato Eaters’ and ‘The Courtesan’.

Inclusions

• Semi-private combo guided tour to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum

• Reserved entry tickets to both museums

• Professional tour guide

• Duration 5.5-hours includig lunch break. 

Not included

• Special exhibitions.

• Gratuities for the guide.

• Food and beverage.

Practical information

Duration: 5.5 hours including lunch break.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.

Your guide will be holding an orange umbrella so it is easy to identify!

Meeting point

Cobra Cafe Amsterdam located at Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB, Amsterdam, NL

Cancellation policy

Guided Tours in English
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event

Guided tours in Italian
Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final.

If you booked through a booking platform, you must reschedule directly with them.