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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 worked fine. Just presented the in the museum entrance and entered. Everything good.”
Enjoy a 75-minute Amsterdam UNESCO canal cruise plus timed Rijksmuseum entry with audio in 19 languages, and optional snack box treats and drink.
“Maarteen was an amazing guide. He is so kind, friendly, attentive and extremely knowledgeable. This tour was above my expectations. It doesn’t only give you a quick access to these amazing museums but having a guided tour gives you another aspect, opportunity to learn Dutch history, culture, freedom to ask questions. I can’t recommend this…”
2-hour Rijksmuseum small-group tour with tickets included, guided in English, plus a private English upgrade for a more personal visit.
“Our guide Wibe was nothing short of phenomenal! Very knowledgeable and very witty. His dramatic storytelling really added to our experience. We visited about a quarter of the museum and focused on the most important works. Highly recommended!”
Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum entry plus a 1-hour Amsterdam Canal Belt cruise with GPS audio in 19 languages for about $45.
“The canal cruise was fab and the captain was highly informative and very amusing. Well worth doing.”
A 2.5-hour Rijksmuseum guided tour with reserved entry, built around Dutch art and culture. Small group, expert context, great value.
“The Rijksmuseum is a vast collection and a guided visit is the best way to go. Our guide, Victoria, did an excellent job of highlighting the significant pieces of the collection. We had a particular interest in one artist and she was able to accommodate us with an in-depth review of his work. If you…”
Reserved-entry semi-private tour of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, guided in small groups (max 8) with skip-the-line convenience.
“We did the tour that had about two hours in RijksMuseum, about 1 hr 45 minutes for lunch and then approx 2 hours in Van Gogh Museum. First-our guide, Cecile, was OUTSTANDING. She brought to life the Rijks museum, focusing on dutch and other realist, impressionist and post impressionist painters. the artwork in the museum…”
Reserved-entry guided combo to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, with included tickets and expert storytelling in 5.5 hours.
“It was a great experience. Our guide Hanneke not only told an interesting story as we toured the museums you could tell she was passionate about the art and the artists. I would highly recommend this tour with Hanneke.”
A 90-minute semi-private Rijksmuseum guide for Golden Age highlights, skip-the-line entry, and small-group focus, ending inside the museum.
“It was a nice length of time to get some information about some of the exhibits from a knowledgeable guide. Allow some time to self explore following the guide.”
A 2.5-hour semi-private Rijksmuseum tour with admission and a pro guide. Small groups, classic Dutch masterpieces, and clear highlights.
“The guide was excellent and imparted much knowledge that contributed greatly to our museum visit. The directions for guide meeting were a little unclear because their are two locations across the street from the entrance that look exactly the same. One is the museum gift shop which I assumed was the meeting place until I…”
Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum private tour with a local guide and prebooked admission, guiding you through Dutch masters in 2 hours.
“Rolf was so informative and very knowledgeable . He enthusiastically shared his art history expertise. He customized the tour to our interests. Would definitely recommend this Viator tour!”
Rijksmuseum timed entry plus a 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with audio in 20 languages and optional Snackbox. Great time-saver.
“Canal cruise was very good, food was not good , could be improved by providing sandwiches instead of chips”
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 meeting point was difficult to find and as a result we chose to enter the muesum without escort. The musum itself was well worth the visit. Likewise the criuse meeting point was diffcult tp locate and we found a different company for the cruise. A good experience. Not exactly wasted money but close.”
24-hour hop-on hop-off bus plus timed Rijksmuseum entry for Dutch Masters, canal views, and flexible Amsterdam exploring.
“Easy, quality transport. Brilliant and informative guide, unfortunately not on all buses. Value for money”
A Go City digital pass for Amsterdam with major hits like the Rijksmuseum and Heineken Experience, plus canals, museums, and day trips.
“For a 24 ticket ..it has a good variety of options . It would be great if it had transport included ...”
Skip the museum maze with a private Rijksmuseum guide. Admission included, you’ll see top highlights fast, then explore on your own.
“Insightful tour covering the Golden Dutch period in 90minutes. We learned a lot from Max, he shared a lovely tour focussing on the right level of detail on the highlights. We really recommend to other travellers to book tours with art experts, its a great way to learn more about the art, the artists, the…”
The whole canal city, and every day trip beyond it.
