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The 15 most popular rijksmuseum tours in Amsterdam. A short list of the ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who you go with.
Skip the guesswork with timed Rijksmuseum entry. See The Night Watch, Dutch art over 800 years, and more, at a set price.
Most Popular“It was great experience but I would be more happy with places to drink water not from hand but maybe plastic cup or something similar.”
Enjoy a 75-minute Amsterdam UNESCO canal cruise plus timed Rijksmuseum entry with audio in 19 languages, and optional snack box treats and drink.
“The museum is wonderful and although we had a tickets for 10-30, we arrived around 10-15 but there was no trouble getting in earlier. The system for the canal cruise was also fine being able to take the cruise at whatever time we wanted. All worked very well”
2-hour Rijksmuseum small-group tour with tickets included, guided in English, plus a private English upgrade for a more personal visit.
“Martina gave us an incredible tour for 2 hours! We were fortunate to have a really small group for our tour which made it even better. She was extremely knowledgeable and encouraged us to get closer to the paintings to really understand the details. Would recommend to anyone seeking a tour at the museum! She…”
Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum entry plus a 1-hour Amsterdam Canal Belt cruise with GPS audio in 19 languages for about $45.
“I've never booked tickets online before but it was quite easy. It was good that we didn't have to stick to a rigid time slot as we had difficulty getting to the museum as the road was closed due to the Amsterdam marathon! I'm glad we persisted - such a great museum, and overwhelming that…”
A 2.5-hour Rijksmuseum guided tour with reserved entry, built around Dutch art and culture. Small group, expert context, great value.
“Very interesting tour. Anna was both knowledgeable and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this tour. Anna went beyond the basics that one gets with the museum audio and really connected the styles of the artists with a historical perspective.”
Reserved-entry semi-private tour of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, guided in small groups (max 8) with skip-the-line convenience.
“This tour includes various painters. Headsets given. Had to wait a bit for tour operator to obtain tickets. Meet at Cobra cafe.”
Reserved-entry guided combo to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, with included tickets and expert storytelling in 5.5 hours.
“Monique was an excellent guide and shared her knowledge in an interesting way throughout the exhibits. She really made us appreciate the works of art and related history.”
A 90-minute semi-private Rijksmuseum guide for Golden Age highlights, skip-the-line entry, and small-group focus, ending inside the museum.
“We had a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and funny. He showed us some of the treasure and had the history behind a lot of the art. Loved it.”
A 2.5-hour semi-private Rijksmuseum tour with admission and a pro guide. Small groups, classic Dutch masterpieces, and clear highlights.
“Anna was an absolute delight and made our Rijksmuseum tour one to remember! She somehow made centuries-old paintings feel fresh, funny, and fascinating. Her storytelling was top-notch, full of historical tidbits and observations. If you're headed to the Rijksmuseum, do yourself a favor and take Anna’s tour.”
Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum private tour with a local guide and prebooked admission, guiding you through Dutch masters in 2 hours.
“Where to meet the guide was not clear. We had no direct contact information for the guide which caused a delay of 10 minutes or so in meeting up with her. The tour was sold as 2 hour tour. We actually began at 2:50pm and the guide concluded our tour at 4:24pm. Our guide was…”
Rijksmuseum timed entry plus a 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with audio in 20 languages and optional Snackbox. Great time-saver.
“The museum was unreal and a must do. But this package? Nope. Just get tickets thru the museum site. I thought this would be a guided experience, but everything about it was confusing. I saw the boat and immediately wanted to skip. I ended up even skipping the canal tour and booked with another boat…”
Skip the line at the Rijksmuseum and add a flexible 1-hour Lovers canal cruise with audio commentary, for a smooth Amsterdam culture day.
“The museum was great, but we had to buy tickets because they would not pull up on the app. No response when calling the provider.”
24-hour hop-on hop-off bus plus timed Rijksmuseum entry for Dutch Masters, canal views, and flexible Amsterdam exploring.
“Good value and museum is really worth it. Staff are excellent. What let's down the experience is the bus tour. The stops are not clearly marked, hard to find without tge map and the tour spends 1/4 of the time around the Centraal station where there is no much to see. Unfortunately the way Amsterdam…”
A Go City digital pass for Amsterdam with major hits like the Rijksmuseum and Heineken Experience, plus canals, museums, and day trips.
“There are so many great options to choose from and the pass is very easy to use. It was even better than expected! Wish we had another day!”
Skip the museum maze with a private Rijksmuseum guide. Admission included, you’ll see top highlights fast, then explore on your own.
“I have a great experience, great knowledge of guide, definitely will recommend to my friends and family”
The whole canal city, and every day trip beyond it.
