Rijksmuseum Private Tour
See the highlights of the dutch masters - Rijksmuseum tickets included
Discover Dutch art and culture and see the best of the Dutch Masters
Immerse yourself in Dutch art and culture as you explore the Rijksmuseum building and the Gallery of Honour with your private guide. You will have the opportunity to marvel at the finest masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age. And your guide will share interesting insights and stories about the various works of art.
As the name suggests, the Gallery of Honour showcases the best of the best from the Rijksmuseum’s collection. You’ll see works by famous 17th-century painters such as Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Vermeer.
One of the highlights of the Rijksmuseum Private Tour is the iconic Night Watch, Rembrandt’s largest and most famous painting.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the remarkable collection of Dutch Golden Age masterpieces
- Admire and appreciate the iconic Rijksmuseum building
- See Rembrandt’s famous Night Watch up close
- Benefit from your private guide’s insight and expertise
- Rijksmuseum entrance tickets are included
Where does the tour start and end?
If not making use of our pick up and / or drop off services, please find the Google Maps link to the start and end point below or scroll down to see the map.
Are the museum tickets included?
Yes, entrance to the Rijksmuseum is included in the price, and tickets are also valid after the tour. Entrance for under 18s is free and will be deducted from your price when booking.
What will I see?
This tour covers the Gallery of Honour, where the finest works of Dutch Masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Frans Hals are showcased.
Can you show me around other parts of the Rijksmuseum collection?
Definitely. Just let us know when booking if you have something specific in mind or would like to have our advice on this, and we will arrange it for you. If we believe your guide will need more than two hours for this, we will discuss extending your visit with you. The additional fee is €95 per extra hour.
Can I extend this tour to longer than 2 hours?
Absolutely. Just let us know when booking how long you would like the tour to last. You can also discuss this with your guide during the tour itself, although they may not always be available to extend on the day. The extra charge is €95 per additional hour.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellation is free of charge and fully refundable if you cancel at least one week before the tour date. Rijksmuseum tickets that we have already purchased for you, however, are non-refundable.
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What an amazing tour. Our guide Jan was awesome! Very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Amsterdam. Our food stops were all different and represented the variety of foods that can be found in Amsterdam. All were very yummy!! I highly recommend this tour!!
I had the greatest time during my tour this past Sunday. Lots of good local food with a great guide. Each place has been picked carefully and represents different aspects of the city’s food universe, from the classic apple pie to Indonesian-inspired dish. Being in Amsterdam for a full week, I went back to many of the places. I recommend 100%!
We had such a wonderful time with Thijs on the Grand Dutch Food & History Tour! I expected good things, since Rick Steves gave Amsterdam Food Tours high marks in his Amsterdam travel book, but the tour exceeded expectations. It did not feel like a tour but having a lovely walk around the city with a friend, who knew all of the good spots to visit and enjoy fantastic food, beverages and experiences. As a bonus, we learned a great deal about the city and its history along the way. I would recommend the tour to everyone and when we visit Amsterdam again in the future, we will look to Amsterdam Food Tours to make the trip memorable.
We had an excellent Sunday tour with Thijs, and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting. We were only in the city for a couple days, so having this tour was the perfect combination of exploring a neighborhood, learning some history of the city, and trying lots of different types of foods (I will be thinking about the sandwich for a long time to come). Can’t think of a better introduction to Dutch cuisine, and only regret we aren’t here long enough to go back and try full meals at every place we stopped.
Enjoyable tour! So much valuable information shared with the group. All the food was delicious. Definitely recommend this food tour!
Just finished a tour with our excellent guide – David. He was informative and knowledgeable about the history as well as the food. His time management was good – we never felt rushed and yet we got to all the places. He was very comfortable to be with and answered all our questions. We got a true sense of the Dutch culture. And all the stops served up yummy food. We will not be needing to eat dinner tonight. Would absolutely recommend.
Jan did a great job providing a thorough and detailed history of Amsterdam as well as showcasing highlights of boutique dutch cheese, wine, and the delicious apple pie! I am thrilled with his genuine enthusiasm and would be glad to have Jan again as my tour guide, share a good meal and conversation. Highly recommended! (tour during mid August 2025)
Marc gave an amazing tour today, the excellent choice of stops gave a wonderful glimpse into Amsterdam life and history. From traditional apple cake, meats, cheeses, wines to Indonesian satay all wrapped in engaging stories and information about this beautiful city. Marc and the wonderful local businesses earned every one of the 5 stars!
David was great. His knowledge of the area was excellent and he had very interesting stories and historic facts to share. we discovered all sorts of interesting local food and learned that the Nederland has wineries. We got to taste an excellent white while sampling some local cheese.
I enjoyed a fantastic time on the Amsterdam East (Oost) Food Tour with guide Anna. Only three of us were on the tour, and as we walked from place to place Anna shared interesting info about the neighborhoods, streets, and restaurants, adding in relevant historical perspective and more. You’ll eat a lot on the tour, so do come hungry. I think even deep foodies will get a lot out of the tour, and you’ll enjoy food from Surinam, Indonesia, India, Turkey, and more. Oost is such a vibrant area (and blissfully away from the throngs in the canal area)—feels a bit like Jackson Heights in Queens, with so many food cultures represented. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re curious and open. The pistachio, hazelnut, and chocolate baklava I had at Divan Patisserie (shown) was outstanding, as was the rest of the food.
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