Rijksmuseum Guided Tour, private local Dutch guide
About This Experience
What makes this tour unique? You’ll be guided by the very same expert featured in the reviews, ensuring a consistent, authentic, and insightful experience. Gain a deeper understanding of how and why the masterpieces were made, what they truly mean to the Dutch people and how they impacted the evolution of European art.
The experience is customizable—feel free to make special requests or ask to focus on specific works of art during your tour!
Tour Itinerary
2 hours
1. Discussion of the Rijksmuseum building from the outside. Learn about the iconic building that houses the collection, the historical context in which it was built, and the vision of it's architect, Pierre Cuypers. 2. Museum entrance and cloakroom. 3. Introduction about the Rijksmuseum collection and itinerary of the tour. 4. Highlights of Dutch Renaissance painting and sculpture. 5. Historical artifacts relating to the the Protestant Reformation and Eighty Years War. 6. Historical artifacts relating to the most famous painting in the collection; Rembrandt's The Night Watch. 7. The Great Hall of the Rijksmuseum. Learn about the architect's vision and marvel at the craftsmanship of his team of artisans. 8. Rembrandt's paintings The Night Watch, The Standard Bearer, Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul, Syndics of the Draper's Guild, The Jewish Bride. 9. Vermeer's paintings The Milkmaid, The Love Letter, Woman Reading a Letter, The Little Street. 10. End tour.
What's Included
Included
- Museum tickets
- Cloakroom
Not Included
- Bottled water
Meeting Point & Logistics
Start Point
In front of Cobra Cafe, Rijksmuseum side (between the bike lane and the cafe). Address: Hobbemastraat 18.
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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