Holland’s version of the Louvre is a must, and this tour will introduce first-time visitors to the impressive and expansive collection that curates Dutch history over the centuries. For those who aren’t familiar with Dutch culture, you will explore its rich and vibrant past through a selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8000 objects on display. You’ll explore familiar names like Rembrandt while discussing lesser known items like 17th century dollhouses and Vermeer’s portrait of domesticity, “The Milkmaid.” There’s even a fascinating 19th century library containing more stories than could ever be told. By the end, you’ll have a good overview of the museum’s collection and you may even know how to pronounce its name correctly.
Great tour! Our guide Tijs, was very personable and extremely knowledgeable about Dutch art and the history of the museum. He did an outstanding job and I highly recommend him and this tour if you want to maximize your enjoyment of the museum.
Tijs was an outstanding guide, very knowledgeable about the museum and Dutch art. He made our tour very enjoyable and maximized our tour value. Five+ stars!
Wonderful and very informative guide. Made all the difference in bringing the art and artists to life! Thank you!!
This is an era and style of art I did not know much about, and I know without a guide the gems of this museum would be lost to me. Our tour with Jacopo opened up the world of Dutch Golden Era art and history to us, and made me appreciate everything the museum had to offer.
An excellent experience with Jacopo. Very informative and learned knowledge of these great artists. Enjoyed Jacopo's expressive delivery.
Ewald , our guide was great. It was s super busy day and he managed to get us to all the right paintings , its my second tour to the riksmuseum and he really made the art come alive , I learned so much
The Rijksmuseum is overwhelming in it's size and content and the best way to experience it is with a knowledgable guide such as Timm V. We had a delightful, educational, efficient tour with Timm who is a fountain of facts, history and stories that bring the museum's collection to life. She clearly loves the museum and it's significant collections. Highly recommend Timm V. for this tour and we were only sorry our stay didn't allow for more sightseeing with her. She should be your #1 pick for tours to experience the best of Amsterdam and the Netherlands.
Our guide Fluer was amazing. She was so knowledgeable about the museum and the Dutch history through the development of of the paintings., we learned so much and she was delightful.
Great museum! Tijs, our guide was very knowledgable, providing an over view of the history of the building itself. His tour of the art works took an historical angle providing both an overview of Dutch history and the artistic Golden Age. I Could spend all day there but the three hours was nought to provide an informative view.
Our guide Jacopo was excellent. His knowledge and the way he described what we were seeing was exactly what we were hoping for. 10 out of 10!
Clare was amazing! Great detail! Very knowledgeable!! Pulled everything together.. Would tour with Claire again in a heartbeat!
This was an excellent tour and Cecelia was a great tour leader. She was very knowledgeable and brought the different paintings to life.
Fantastic tour guide! Very knowledgeable and presented information concisely and engaging. Do not hesitate to book with Paulo.
Anna was wonderful. Giving insights into the art helped us appreciate the museum much more than walking through ourselves.
Easy pickup spot and Clare was extremely kind and knowledgeable. A beautiful museum and seeing it with a tour guide really helps you understand the artwork and see things you would otherwise miss. Great experience with a great tour guide!
Fabulous tour – – morning meeting place was easy to find, ticket included, small group of 12, and the guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Very positive experience and vital for such a large venue.
Very informative and deep. Great tour guide. Lots of anecdotal information and perspective in time and culture. Enthusiastic.
It was a very insightful tour. While we didn't see all of the museum (that would take days) our tour guide Anna showed us the most interesting displays of Art and explained much of the related periods of art and the artist, including some scandal!
Eva, of Dutch Tours, guided us on our fabulous small group day tour of Kinderdijk and Delft; it was fantastic! Focusing on these two places which were critical in the history and culture of the Netherlands, without also cramming in a stop in Rotterdam, gave us time to appreciate snd absorb what we were experiencing. And Eva’s expert knowledge and charming personality (along with great driving skills in a very comfortable coach), made the tour EXACTLY what we wanted. It exceeded expectations. We will DEFINITELY be in touch with Dutch Tours when we plan a return trip!
The Rijksmuseum is large, so having an extremely knowledgeable guide made all the difference, even to a returnee! I’d been before on my own with an audioguide. Victoria’s personalized, small group tour was FAR BETTER! Her insights about the art and architecture, knowledge of Dutch history and culture, and welcoming presentation style made the experience fantastic.
Our guided tour of the Rijksmuseum with Ewald was exceptional! His ability to weave art history, local history, and a few fun facts made our first visit to this Amsterdam museum an immersive adventure. Ewald helped us explore several fine paintings -- drawing out not only the techniques used by the artist but also the emotions depicted in the scenes.
Top grades for irina on knowledge
Jo gave a well informed tour of the highlights of the Rijksmuseum, both the building itself as well as the spectacular pieces on display. This was our 2nd visit and she adapted her tour appropriately and covered more detail than we learned before! We always prefer a live experience over just a boxed audio so we can ask questions and engage in great conversations with great guides! Thanks Jo!
It was a bit crowded and getting a semi private tour was the way to go.. Easy entry.. super informative .. Josje was so knowledgeable and no lack of wittiness and humor… she definitely kept the tour lively and interesting. Thank you, Josje!!!
Cecilia is a great tour guide..... ..........and we only toured a fraction of the museum.. ..........
A great guide makes it a great experience. Josje is a great guide! She is knowledgeable about the art and we loved her personal interjections.
Very knowledgeable guide can answer almost anything about the museum and its works. Would recommend to anyone who wants a great time
A highlight tour is a perfect way to experience the museum. Anna was a great guide and provided insight and interesting stories.
She was so pleasant and incredibly knowledgeable! She really made sense of the history of art in such a large museum. We saw everything we came to see rembrandt of course. She was excellent!
Excellent guide and great experience
Paola our guide was engaging friendly and knowledgeable.
Fleur was an exceptional guide. We are two weeks into a European vacation and this is our fifth country and she has been the best guide so far. She reached out in advance so we knew exactly where to meet her. We started early with a small group so we got better viewing of the collection. Fleur’s knowledge and interest was evident as she shared history with our group who varied with understanding of Netherlands history or art. The museum itself was outstanding and our guide focused appropriately to use our time wisely but we got so much out of the experience because of Fleur.
We are now spoiled! Our tour guide Diana was knowledgeable and was able to lead us through the art history of Amsterdam. We may never do a museum tour on our own again.
An excellent tour and beautiful museum. Our guide Henk was very knowledgeable and a super nice guy. The museum is impressive and I’m glad we had Henk to walk us through the highlights. My only complaint is the cost, which seems quite high for a two hour tour.
Jo was our tour guide and she made the experience fun and interesting! She was kind, professional, had a great sense of humor, and very knowledgable about the artwork, which made learning about the different works of art a very enjoyable experience.
I am not an avid museum goer, but my experience with our guide Ewald B. was tremendous. It was very obvious how passionate he is about the artwork in the museum. He made the artwork come to life with his interpretations and history of the paintings. He made my experience truly enjoyable!
Our guide was knowledgeable of the building architecture itself along with the paintings and artists’ histories inside. We should have scheduled more time there.
Really great insights from our guide into the lives of the Dutch Masters. Ewald was very good at navigating through the crowds so we could get a good look at the art up close.
Frank D was a fantastic guide through the Rijksmuseum. He was so knowledgeable, made sure we saw the art we were interested in seeing and the works the museum is famous for, plus a bunch of gems we wouldn’t have otherwise found. He also shared the history of the building itself and the city. It was a wonderful way to see the museum.
Best way to spend two hours in a museum where you could spend ten days. The collection of 17th century artists is unmatched.
This is a great tour to learn about the most iconic pieces and artists of Dutch history. You will not only see the artwork but understand the nuances which make them masterpieces. Do keep in mind you will only have time to see one floor of the museum, the Golden Age of Dutch art. It is the most iconic and you are able to spend the rest of the day to see the remainder of the museum yourself.
Claire was a wonderful guide! Delightful context and storytelling!! It helped us appreciate Amsterdam in a whole new way.
Our guide was warm and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our tour immensely. The whispers were a big help in keeping the group participants engaged even with a very busy museum.
Paola was a wonderful guide, hitting the highlights and some hidden gems on a pretty busy day. She was deeply knowledgeable and her obvious love of art and history were apparent. She gets top marks though because my 85-year-old mother is hard of hearing and wears hearing devices that prevent her from using the headsets the rest of us used. Paola conscientiously kept her close and made extra effort to speak so she could hear. My mom often gets frustrated and gives up in crowded, noisy situations but she had a delightful time and was so happy thanks to Paola
Clare of Babylon has a fascinating grasp of the Rijksmuseum, the objects, the art, the history, the personalities: just everything. NOT BORING!
Great tour. Very busy, but Claire did a wonderful job of explaining the artwork, history, time period and nuances of the artist and styles of art.
Clare was wonderful & very knowledgeable! Thanks Clare
Clare was amazing and was very knowledgeable about various types and always of art
Excellent tour of the museum led by a very knowledgeable and personable guide. I highly recommend this for anyone visiting Amsterdam.
Fantastic tour with Paola! She’s engaging, knowledgeable, friendly and made the museum so much more meaningful. She discussed how Dutch art changed over the centuries and how artists adapted their styles, techniques, and influences. Her perspective added depth and made the whole experience unforgettable. One of the best experiences of our trip!
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