Van Gogh Museum Guided Tour

See the permanent collection which includes more than 200 paintings

Van Gogh Museum Guided Tour

See the permanent collection which includes more than 200 paintings

Van Gogh Guided Tour – With Reserved Entry

Discover Van Gogh’s masterpieces on a guided tour by 360 Amsterdam Tours. Marvel at iconic works like “Starry Night” and “Sunflowers” while knowledgeable guides share the artist’s life stories and artistic techniques.

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! Your tour guide holds the entrance tickets to the museum.

As you step into the museum, 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 color, 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” and “The Courtesan.”

Immerse yourself in the artist’s world as you stroll through the museum, gaining insight into Van Gogh’s artistic process, techniques, and his enduring impact on the art world. This guided walking tour is a remarkable opportunity to appreciate the genius of Vincent van Gogh in the very heart of Amsterdam.

Please note that the special exhibitions are not always included. 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 information about these places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies.

Inclusions
  • Professional Tour Guide in your chosen language.
  • Reserved entry tickets to the Van Gogh Museum.
  • Highlights of the permanent collection (artworks may not be on display if they are on loan, or under conservation).
Not included
  • Special exibitions.
  • Gratuities for the guide.
  • Food and beverage.
Practical information

Duration: 2 hours

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour or buy your tickets online in advance.

Meeting point

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

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! Your tour guide holds the entrance tickets to the museum.

Cancellation policy

All bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final. If you booked through a booking platform, you must reschedule directly with them.

THE VAN GOGH MUSEUM GUIDED TOUR IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A PRIVATE TOUR.
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Angie is a lovely story teller and knowledgable. Highly recommended the tour.
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Angie was my guide and she was amazing and informative
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Helen William
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Giovanni was our guide for a 2 hour tour of the Rijks Museum, and I cannot speak highly enough of him. His depth of knowledge of the art, history and architecture allowed him to take the daunting task of masterfully condensing the enormous collection into a manageable and wholly understandable experience. Plus, he’s just a really nice guy and considerate host. We would recommend him to anyone visiting the museum for the first time or for a repeat visit. Thank you Gio! Helen and Glenn William
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Peter was exceptionally good! So appreciative of his time and knowledge of Anne Frank.
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Vivian Wang
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I enjoyed the guided tour of the Rijksmuseum with Giovanni. His insights into the historical background added depth to the experience. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and approachable. A pleasant and rewarding visit.
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Victoria Sweeney
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Clare J was friendly and informative guide, happy to answer any questions in her own time well after the tour had concluded. Thankyou Clare 😃
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Hillary DeCarl
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Great way to see the Rijksmuseum! I’m not big on art but it was great to break it down and see the highlights.
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Lew Piper
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Great experience! Saw the highlights and the audio was working intermittently but we pivoted because we were a small group to just talking and not using the audio guide. I learned a lot and enjoyed the experience.
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Paul Hill
3 days ago
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Great tour from a guide who is extremely passionate about history, Amsterdam and Jewish heritage/Anne Frank story.
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Cristian G
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Great Caroline was a great guide! Very great tour and very insightful
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Kerri R
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Great history Manuel was a great guide and was passionate about the history of the city.
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​Mit Amy auf Anne Franks Spuren: Ein absolutes Highlight unserer Reise! Wir durften zu zweit an einer ganz tolle Führung von Amy teilnehmen. Sie hat uns ganz viel Wissenwertes und Spannedes über Anne, ihre Familie und Bekannte erzählt, Orte gezeigt und uns durch die Stadt geführt. Die 2 Stunden vergingen wie im Flug. Amy hat die Führung spannend gestaltet, durch ihre Fragen an uns hat sie uns zum mitdenken animiert. Wir durften viel neues lernen und sind wirklich begeistert von der schönen Tour. Außerdem hat sie uns eine Übersicht mitgegeben mit ihren Favoriereten, Museen und spannendes was man in Amsterdam erleben kann das ist super cool für uns als Touristen. Viele vielen Dank! Laura & Sabine
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Crystal R
17 days ago
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WALKING TOUR IN AMSTERDAM Amazing tour with lots of history and significance. Our guide was very passionate and knowledgeable (Ollie) and also took the time to select his favorite passages from Anne Frank’s diary. He was able to answer questions on the spot and was great at keeping our group together.
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Cathy M
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Manuel was the best Manuel was excellent. Great tour.
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Lauren R
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Wonderful guided tour Martina was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide
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Julie S
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Excellent and informative tour of the Van Gogh museum My guide was Petra, she was waiting at the meeting site when I arrived 15 minutes early, introduced herself and we chatted while we waited for one more person who ended up meeting us inside the museum. Petra was very professional yet made the tour very personal with her passion for the art and Van Gogh. Her explanations were thorough with loads of background info too. I’m so glad I booked this tour and I would highly recommend it
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Karen E
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Gaining Knowledge A good experience with a lot of learning!!
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Margareta V
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Vandring i Anne Franks fotspår Guiden Rebecka gav 120%. Mycket duktig på att berätta och svara på frågor. Hon gav oss dessutom nästan en timme extra tid. Tack Rebecka Maggi & Lena
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Janice G
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Great Martina S. Great guide and informative.
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