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Rijksmuseum and Rembrandt’s home semi-private combo tour
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Highlights

  • Explore over 8000 objects, including paintings and artefacts, with artists like Rembrandt and Vermeer on display at the Rijksmuseum.
  • Join a semi-private tour with up to 8 guests, featuring entrance tickets to both the Rijksmuseum and Rembrandt’s home museum.
  • Discover centuries of Dutch history and art starting at Holland’s answer to the Louvre, the Rijksmuseum.
  • Learn about Rembrandt’s life and works in his former residence, now a museum near the Amstel River.
  • Wander through Spiegelquarter, known for its antiques and artistic goods, enhancing your cultural experience.
  • Discuss Rembrandt’s most successful apprentices while strolling along Keizersgracht, or Emperor’s canal.

Your Experience

This semi-private combo tour offers a comprehensive experience with visits to the Rijksmuseum and Rembrandt’s home. No trip to Amsterdam is complete without exploring its artistic institutions, and this tour ensures you do just that.

Rijksmuseum Experience

Your journey begins at Holland's answer to the Louvre, the Rijksmuseum, which houses centuries of Dutch history and art. Explore over 8000 objects, including paintings and artefacts from artists like Rembrandt and Vermeer. The museum showcases a diverse collection ranging from dollhouses to a captured British warship.

Rembrandt’s Life Tour

After lunch, delve into the life of the iconic Dutch artist, Rembrandt. Walk through Spiegelquarter, known for its antiques and artistic goods. Continue your journey along Keizersgracht, discussing one of Rembrandt's most successful apprentices.

Rembrandt Square

In Rembrandt Square, discover the Night Watch Guards from one of his popular works, recreated in bronze sculpture. Learn about the local Drapers Guild in Staalstraat, represented by Rembrandt himself.

Waterloo Square and Rembrandt’s Home

Finally, visit Waterloo Square to explore the former Jewish Quarter, where Rembrandt and his wife lived for many years. Their house now serves as a museum dedicated to his life, featuring etchings and works by Rembrandt himself. The furnishings are authentic to the 1600s, reconstructed from auction archives of that period.

Wander through Rembrandt’s office to gain insight into how he produced his work, offering a glimpse into the artist's intimate side. The tour lasts 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Inclusions

  • entrance tickets to both museums
  • visit to the Rijksmuseum
  • tour focusing on Rembrandt’s life

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
  • Meeting point description: Meet your guide outside the Cobra Cafe by the Toilet/Parking entrance on the north side of the building facing the Rijksmuseum. (between the bicycle lane and the Cobra Cafe). Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the tours start time.(Cobra Café, Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB Amsterdam, Netherlands)
  • Minimum of two people required during booking
  • Maximum of 8 guests per tour group
  • This is a tour of the permanent collection only
  • Due to heightened safety procedures due to COVID-19. Timed entry may likely require varied levels of waiting before entering certain venues
  • Each guest will be provided with a 2-way communication headset to interact with their guide during the tour
  • Guests are requested to bring their identification (with age indicated)
  • Do not bring any oversized bags, or personal items larger than a small backpack
  • Note tour will operate in all weather conditions, rain or shine, please dress accordingly
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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