DESCRIPTION

During this 120-minute art tour, through the permanent collection in the Rijksmuseum, you will explore how the artists Rembrandt, and Frans Hals, captured the incredible expansion of the Dutch Golden Age. See the people, the objects, and the paintings that define this unprecedented era of Dutch history, and explore how the art reflects the changing values and beliefs of the republic. Experience some of the most famous and influential works of the 17th century up close, and find out the stories and scandals behind the masterpieces.

Places to see

Once inside the museum, you and your small group will explore the highlights of the Dutch Golden Age, exploring the art and objects that defined the new Dutch Republic. Be amazed by the illusionism of the still-life paintings and be inspired by the scale of Rembrandt’s ‘The Nightwatch’, and see the dollshouse of every young child’s dreams. 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 the tour, you are welcome to continue to explore the rest of some of the 8,000 works on display as your ticket is valid all day. Or maybe you want to relax in the cafe or the museum shop.

ROUTE AND MUSEUM TICKETS

**Artworks may not be on display if they are on loan, or under conservation.

Learn all about the masterpieces below:

Architecture of the Rijksmuseum

The Golden Age of Dutch art

‘The Nightwatch’

Rembrandt’s Portraits

Ferdinand Bol’s self-portrait

Jan Steen’s family interiors

Vermeer’s ‘The Milkmaid’

7th Century Delftware

17th Century Dolls House

The Pierre Cuypers Library

No large bags, suitcases, or umbrellas are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin backpacks are allowed inside. For the enjoyment of all the visitors in the museum, some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this case your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies.

INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

✔  What’s included? • Local guide in English (Choose other languages above the calendar). • Tour Duration: 120 minutes. • Entrance ticket to the Rijksmuseum. ✕  What’s not included? • Food and beverage. • Transportation. • Gratuities for the guide.

INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

✓  What’s included?
• Local guide in English (Choose other languages from the calendar).
• Tour Duration: 120 minutes.
• Entrance ticket to the Rijksmuseum.

✕ What’s not included?
• Food and beverage.
• Transportation.
• Gratuities for the guide.

LANGUAGES

You can select the language of your choice above the calendar: Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese and Dutch.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 a sign with our logo so it is easy to identify! Entrance ticket into the Rijksmuseum is included in your tour, and the guide will have your tickets ready for you.

MEETING POINT

Tour Starts: Cobra Cafe at Museumplein. Address: Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB, Amsterdam. Right next to the parking/toilet entrance of the cafe.
Look for the 360 Amsterdam Tours logo sign.
Tour Finishes: Rijksmuseum