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Unveil the mysteries of the Rijksmuseum and get the most out of your visit on this enriching tour! Get to know everything about this magnificent attraction with the insights provided by a local expert.

Destination

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Category

Art Culture Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Русский, Hindi

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets are not included and need to be paid to host in cash

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 9 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of the Cobra café - Amsterdam to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Inside the The Rijksmuseum

   Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees like painting Battle at Waterloo and Rembrandt's Nightwatch, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions!

4. Keep Exploring

   After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in Amsterdam

5. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Sjoerd🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Rolf)

20 February 2025

Rolf is an enthousiastic and very knowledgable guide who could easily keep everyone’s attention. We enjoy the tour very much. Enjoyed the tour!

engsbh

(About local Anna)

10 February 2025

Anna brings the art, architecture and history of Amsterdam to life through her in-depth knowledge and engaging personality. The tours I took were remarkable for their depth and fun. She is the perfect guide for anyone interested in the culture and history oh this amazing city. Amazing Tour of an Amazing City

Deborah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

26 January 2025

We had the pleasure of experiencing the Rijksmuseum with Marten as our guide. Marten shared not only the wonderful art with us he gave us the history of the art styles and how they evolved through time. It was information that we would not have thought about if we were on our own at the museum. I recommend having Marten as your guide if you are interested not only in the art but also in history. I’m so happy that we chose Marten to be our guide.Rijksmuseum With Marten

Darren

(About local Rolf)

14 January 2025

Rolf was accessible and responsive leading up to the tour and assisted us in both obtaining the museum admissions we needed and arranging a mutually convenient time and place to meet. He was knowledgeable, entertaining and friendly. He brought with him his wide breadth of knowledge and in addition has a collection of materials on his tablet which provided even more depth and information as we toured the museum. I would recommend him highly!Rolf was Amazing!

Louis

(About local Rolf)

28 December 2024

Very friendly. Very informative. Very knowledgeable.Rolf was great

Victor🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolf)

18 December 2024

Rolf was extremely knowledgeable and engaging in our Rijksmuseum tour. He kept us fascinated. Very pleasant and warm personal manners. Art tour with Rolf was amazing!

Anouk

(About local Marten)

13 December 2024

Our colleagues were absolutely fond of Marten. Marten knows a lot about everything in and around the Rijksmuseum but next to that has a lot of general knowledge and finds a good way of combining all this into a really interesting story. Thank you so much Marten, you are highly recommended by us!The best guide!

Payton🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolf)

9 December 2024

Rolf was a wonderful guide and we would happily use him again. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating!Great Guide, Great Tour

Jeh🇺🇸 United States

(About local Merel)

22 November 2024

A couple of weeks ago we took a combined Rijksmuseum / Van Gogh Museums private tour with art historian Merel - she was fabulous! She took us on a masterpiece tour of both the museums, which are situated within walking distance to one another, and gave us subtle insights on the artwork as well as the trials and travails of the artist, such that one could only hope glean from a passionate art historian. We found her extremely knowledgeable, good natured and most importantly, she always had a smile on her face. Merel is the sort of guide you can't forget and one that you always compare your other similar experiences with! Art Historian Merel Rocks!

Cecilia🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Anna)

18 November 2024

A very good experience visiting the Rijksmuseum Museum with Anna. She was very knowledgeable in the arts and many told stories explaining each painting. We get to see all the highlights of the museum. Very recommended. Getting to know Rijksmuseum highlights

Lee

(About local Merel)

12 November 2024

Wonderful 2 hour tour with Merel. She helped us make the very most of our time and we enjoyed her company. Rijksmuseum

Justine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Merel)

11 November 2024

Merel was brilliant. Really great tour combining art and history, she was informative, entertaining and very accommodating. It was a pleasure to meet her. Excellent Rijksmuseum tour with Merel

Jim

(About local Merel)

10 November 2024

I really enjoyed my time with Merle at the Rijksmuseum. Her knowledge and passion for the works in the museum were apparent. She clearly wove history and context into her tour. I couldn’t imagine a better tour. Thank you, Merel. The Kandinsky exhibit you recommended was mind blowing as was the restaurant. Blessings. So knowledgeable

Rosemary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

1 November 2024

Anna was an outstanding guide for the two museums. She was very knowledgeable and informative with many details. The extra pictures on her IPad were an excellent resource to show comparative analysis of different aspects. Her in-depth perspective allowed for us to ask questions and form our own opinions.Rembrandt

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolf)

1 November 2024

We engaged Rolf for a guided tour of Rijksmuseum on October 23rd. It was an excellent decision. All went as arranged- we met on time and he was very accommodating of my wife, who needed to use a wheelchair for the tour. He is extremely knowledgable and personable. It was time and money well-spent. We learned a lot, and had very pleasant time with Rolf. Highly recommended.Recommended guide

Holly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

24 October 2024

We had an amazing few hours touring the Rijksmuseum with Marten. He was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and a lot of fun. Wish we had another day in Amsterdam to tour with Marten. Look forward to meeting up again when we come back.Private tour at Rijksmuseum

Simone

(About local Rolf)

19 October 2024

My husband and I wanted a private tour of the Rijksmuseum while in Amsterdam. The number of tour guide choices were many but we definitely chose the best with Rolf. Rolf is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the art but more than that you could feel his joy in sharing this knowledge with us. He was able to point out minute but important details in the work or in the artist's mind that we would never have known otherwise. In addition Rolf made us feel very comfortable and welcome -- he was truly interested in us and our experience. We would recommend Rolf for anyone visiting the great museums of Amsterdam. Wonderful Experience at the Rijksmuseum

Markus🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Rolf)

17 October 2024

Rolf has an immense knowledge about the arts. We enjoyed a wonderful 2 hour tour through the Rijksmuseum, learning a lot about the old masters. Highly recommended.For art lovers

Zachary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolf)

17 October 2024

Two hours wasn’t enough time! Rolf was as personable as he was knowledgeable. The tour went quickly but was jam packed with so much pertinent information you wouldn’t know unless you were with someone who really knew their stuff. From history to painting technique, Rolf could answer whatever I throw his way. I did a tour at the Rijks, but through the connections he was drawing between Rembrandt and Vermeer to Van Gogh, I want to come back and do the Van Gogh museum with him. Highly recommend!Excellent guide!

Donna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

16 October 2024

Marten was an outstanding guide who very skillfully explained the history of the political and economic landscape at the time of the creation of the artwork from the Middle Ages to the Golden Age of the Netherlands. His tour was very helpful to me in realizing just how much of the Dutch culture has been integrated into the US culture. Thank you, Marten. Rijksmuseum Tour

Sam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tommi)

16 October 2024

Tommi really was so amazing and I really enjoyed my tour with him. I didn’t know I needed to buy my ticket but he took charge and made sure I was able to get one last minute. It was also very how much he enjoyed the history and it made listening to him more engaging. Passionate about the History

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

11 October 2024

Marten made our trip to the Rijksmuseum excellent. He was exactly on time and very knowledgeable about the museum and the artworks. He is very well spoken, obviously knows his material well, and has a passion for the art and history of the Netherlands. The tour was a narrative one, illustrating the rise of the Netherlands and how the artwork represented the changes from its founding in the Middle Ages through the Golden Age, to now. The context Marten provided about the political, religious and economic forces that were happening when paintings and sculptures were made changed the way my wife and I experienced the museum. We always look for private tours when we have a large museum, and Marten was excellent!Fun, smart and energetic!

Jana Ms🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Rolf)

8 October 2024

I have been to the Rijs museum several times. But when Rolf was our guide [2nd time now] you learn so much and understand the artist and what is actually in the paintings. This time, my friends were the type to take 100's of pictures...... Rolf was so patient. Rolf is so extrememly knowledgable about the artist and artifacts of the museum. He has a sense of humor and a way of story telling that is very relaxing. The 2 hours flew by. I highly recommend him and the next batch of friends that come to visit I will definately be booking him. What a wonderful person he is.Rijks tour with Rolf

Christopher🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolf)

6 October 2024

We booked two tours with Rolf, one for Van Gogh and one for the Rijksmuseum. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and fun to be with. Loved every minute with him. Fantastic time with Rolf

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolf)

2 October 2024

We had the pleasure of spending two hours touring the Rijks Museum with Rolf - and highly recommend him as a guide. The museum is huge, and we spent extra time there afterwards, but Rolf really did give us a wonderfully thorough sense of history, art, and art history taking us through periods of time and culture - bringing to life the paintings and objects in the museum collection. Rolf also tailored his explanations to our interests and needs. He has studied a great deal - and also brings an i-pad with certain details of images to enhance the tour. Thank you Rolf! Outstanding Tour of Rijks Museum with Rolf

Sabrina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Merel)

28 September 2024

My family and I had an amazing and informative experience at the museum with Merel. She is extremely informed and is very friendly and warm, making you feel comfortable as you walk through the massive museum. We all learned so much and saw some of the best art in the world! 10/10!Definitely book with Merel!

Gary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolf)

27 September 2024

Rolf tailors the tour to your interests and questions. He tells you not only how and when the artworks were created, but also why. He was also caring and patient with my wife, who is presently experiencing back pain and find some of the walking and standing painful. Rolf's the best.Engaging, knowledgeable, caring.

Cathy🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Marten)

12 September 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Marten. He gave us a curated history of Dutch history and power through the art in the museum. Marten was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. He spoke to the art and social history of the times. We highly recommend booking with Marten. Engaging and so interesting

Tom🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

8 September 2024

Marten was the perfect private tour guide for our group of 4 adults. He is native to the Netherlands and speaks fluent English. Marten connected very well with our group, was thoughtful and has very deep historical and cultural knowledge. We weee spellbound for 3 hours!Marten is a must if visitinf Amsterdam.

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

3 September 2024

A wonderful tour of the Riks! Anna’s knowledge made the artwork stand out and come to life. We learned a great deal and developed a much deeper appreciation for the history of the Riks and its art.

Donna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

12 August 2024

Had an amazing thine with our group of 4 with Marten! We learned so much about Amsterdam the history and people. Marten is incredibly knowledgeable and very personable. You will not regret a tour with him. Only regrets are not booking with him if you don’t! Mahalo Marten! Amazing Tour!

Lisa

(About local Marten)

3 August 2024

Marten took us on an amazing tour of the Rijksmuseum! He is incredibly knowledgable and fun, and is a great storyteller. The experience was a highlight of our vacation. He helped focus our visit to this massive museum, and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a in depth, unique tour of this world class museum.Great tour guide! Amazing experience!

Allan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

22 July 2024

He is a fascinating historian and as much as any tour group could ask for to visit this museum. Your lucky if you can get a tour with him!

Eleanor🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

16 July 2024

We had a private tour of the Rijksmuseum with Martin and it was wonderful! He walked us through the history of the art and showed us some of the key pieces in the museum. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommended!Great tour with Martin!

Stephanie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anna)

13 July 2024

We had a wonderful museum tour with Anna. She was engaging and enjoyable to talk with from the first minute. Her knowledge of the interplay between art, culture, religion and history really enriched our visit. Anna was very accommodating to my elderly parents, and we all learned so much from her. I highly recommend Anna! Do not hesitate to book a tour with her! Wonderful Tour!!

Terry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

12 July 2024

We are very grateful for Marten’s flexibility! We enjoyed a great conversation with him outside the Rijksmuseum. Because of my wife’s recent mobility limitations, we were unable to take a walking tour, but Marten was exceptionally willing to spend the time in a café, talking about the museum, Amsterdam, and dozens of other topics. He was very knowledgeable and easy to converse with. It was a great experience!Great experience with Marten!

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Merel)

8 July 2024

Merel was excellent. Very informative and a pleasure to be with! Very professional and really made the whole tour come to life Thank you!An excellent tour

Katy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolf)

30 June 2024

My friend and I had the opportunity to tour the Rijksmuseum with Rolf, and it was truly the highlight of our trip. We were able to see, learn about, and digest more in a few short hours with his guidance than we would have been able to do in days on our own. He also helped us secure entrance to the special Frans Hals exhibition. He was an incredible guide, and I'm so glad we got to meet him!The highlight of our Amsterdam trip!

Julie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Merel)

10 June 2024

Merel provided an awesome experience visiting the Rijksmuseum followed by the Van Gough museum. She was very professional, knowledgeable and provided details that enhanced our visit. This was an experience we won’t forget!!! Thank you, Merel!Dutch Masters and Van Gough by Merel

Max🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marten)

2 June 2024

Awesome story telling and very interesting style of educating us! Even my 18 yr old sister enjoyed it and still talks about it!Great experience with a fabrastic local

Greg🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Marten)

31 May 2024

Marten was a great guide and we really enjoyed this tour. We learned about the art, the history of Amsterdam and Dutch culture. He is an excellent storyteller and this was a very good way to see the RijksmuseumExcellent tour and guide

Mary🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Anna)

20 May 2024

Anna was a charming, interesting and knowledgeable guide. She gave us unusual insights into the works in the museum and left us wanting to explore more. She pitched her tour perfectly, with humour and unusual content. Can't recommend her more highly. Charming Guide

Arwa🇰🇼 Kuwait

(About local Marten)

13 May 2024

Marten was a great guide and really made us enthralled with the story and history behind each art piece and the artists themselves. Very interesting and enjoyable

Rohan🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Rolf)

26 April 2024

This tour was amazing. Rolf was very knowledgeable and took my suggestions of my wants to tailor the tour. Hugely informative and exactly why I booked a guide. Rolf was up to the task and we had such an enjoyable time. For me who has very little knowledge of art history, Rolf made the tour a 10 out 10Private Rijksmuseum tour

Kelli🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Rolf)

23 April 2024

Although I have been to the Rijksmuseum many times - including with other private guides - Rolf provided the best experience by far. He is highly knowledgeable and constructed to the tour such that it felt like a cohesive whole since he talked not only about individual pieces but also how they related to others. We learned so much. More importantly, one member of our group is wheelchair bound with an advanced stage neurological disease, and Rolf did a great job of making that seem normal and inclusive. Highly recommended.Top notch guide

Joyce 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Marten)

22 April 2024

Our Rijksmuseum tour with Marten was awesome! We were a group of 4 adults and 2 children ages 9 and 11. Marten did an excellent job of introducing the museum, its history and its reflection of the progression of Dutch culture. The children had never before been to a museum where art is the mainstay and Marten did a great job of keeping their attention. We all went away with new ideas and perspectives to give thought too. We would highly recommend Marten for this tour! Rijksmuseum tour

Judith🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

21 April 2024

There were 3 of us going to the Rijksmuseum, and we met Marten at the museum to guide us through this huge place. He was a wonderful guide! We did not have a lot of time, and Marten took us through the highlights and explained the history of what we were looking at as well as interesting bits of interesting information about what we were seeing that we would not have known without him. He was knowledgeable , informative , and had a nice sense of humor. A wonderful experience

lamb3553🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marten)

21 April 2024

Marten was an exceptional guide. His familiarity with the Rijksmuseum allows him to take you directly to significant and important artworks among the vast collection, which would have been overwhelming on our own. He has an incredible knowledge of Dutch and world history. We thoroughly enjoyed his enlightened insights and explanation of the evolution of Dutch society, culture, economics, religion and government, and how that is reflected in the art of the various time periods. I highly recommend booking a Rijksmuseum tour with Marten!Enlightening insights!

Albertine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolf)

20 April 2024

Rolf was a very good tour guide. Friendly, engaging, and enthusiastic He was very knowledgeable about the Dutch art history. Would recommend. Very Good Tour

Katia🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Anna)

16 April 2024

Thank you, Anna! we learned a lot and had a great time walking the museum! I am sure we ll be back:) Thank you!