ART MUSEUMS · AMSTERDAM
Van Gogh and the Rijksmuseum sit ten minutes apart on the same square, and both sell out. These 15 cover entry, guided visits and the canal-cruise combinations, with prices and booking windows.
Enter Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum for a full day of Dutch art and history. Follow the Gallery of Honour to Rembrandt’s *Night Watch*, see *The Jewish Bride*, and explore Delftware, Asian art, ship models, clothing, and modern design. Entry includes the permanent collection, cloakroom, WiFi, and booking fee.
“It was a bit expensive but seeing the Rembrandt’s was worth it.”
Visit the Van Gogh Museum at your reserved entry time, then take a 75-minute Blue Boat canal cruise from the Hard Rock Café or Heineken Experience docks. The museum audio guide costs extra, while the cruise supplies commentary in 21 languages and earphones.
“It was an amazing experience we even got free entry to the museum next door😻🙌 Loved the canal cruise what a beautiful way to look at the city🫶”
Visit the Van Gogh Museum at your chosen entry time, then cruise Amsterdam’s historic canals for one hour with multilingual audio commentary. See Sunflowers, Almond Blossoms, Westerkerk, the Nine Streets, Magere Brug, and waterside architecture. Reserve your cruise slot in advance for the smoothest day.
“Loved the van gogh museum and really enjoyed the canal ride - the captain was really friendly and pointed out all the best bits - definitely recomend!”
See Amsterdam from its UNESCO-listed canals on a 75-minute cruise with multilingual audio, then explore Rijksmuseum’s 800 years of art, including Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, and Jan Steen. Your museum entry has a fixed time, while the cruise ticket is open for departures from two central docks.
“I was too tired from traveling to really enjoy the museum but was glad to see the Van gogh’s and Rembrandts. The canal ride was just what this tired traveler needed to end the day!”
Meet your English-speaking guide near the Rijksmuseum, skip the main entrance queue, and spend 2.5 hours tracing Van Gogh’s move from dark Dutch paintings to bright French works. Guides such as Anna and Monique bring useful art and personal context to Sunflowers and lesser-known drawings. Your ticket remains valid all day.
“Very nice and educational. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and relatable. Learned a lot and would recommend highly”
Meet at Cobra Café on Museumplein, then follow an English-speaking guide through the Rijksmuseum’s permanent collection. In two hours, you may see Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, and Dutch Golden Age works, with a small group of up to 15 or a private upgrade.
“Daniel was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I appreciated that he arrived early to reserve lockers, get the tickets and provided us with headphones to hear him speak.”
Spend about 2.5 hours at Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum with a guide and no more than seven other people. Explore The Potato Eaters, The Bedroom, Sunflowers, self-portraits, and Van Gogh’s letters, with guides such as Victoria, Anna, Clare, and Jacopo bringing his life and changing style into focus.
“Victoria was an excellent tour guide! Her in-depth knowledge of Van Gogh the person, as well as the artist, really enhanced the tour and appreciation of his artwork. He stories were captivating and kept our attention, but not overwhelming. I would definitely tour with her again.”
You get timed entry to the Rijksmuseum plus a one-hour Lovers canal cruise. See Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, Vermeer’s The Milkmaid, Amsterdam’s Canal Belt, the Skinny Bridge, Westerkerk, and more. Reserve your boat time early at a Tours & Tickets shop.
“Excellent very informative just don’t book it the same day you arrive a bit too much great tour though 👏👏”
Use one digital pass for 40-plus Amsterdam attractions, including the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Experience, canal cruises, A'DAM LOOKOUT, Moco Museum, and seasonal Keukenhof. Pick a 1 to 5-day option, reserve busy time slots in advance, and group nearby sights to make the pass pay off.
“A great bargain if you use it well. Did many of the activities and it was well worth it.”
Meet your English-speaking art historian at Paulus Potterstraat 7 for a 1.5-hour Van Gogh Museum tour. With no more than six people, you can ask questions and study key works closely. Guides including Liz, Titia, Cécile, Ank, and Aucke connect Van Gogh’s paintings to his life, changing style, and struggles.
“Our tour guide Stan did an incredible job. We learned so much about Van Gogh’s paintings and life. Stan knew his history and was very knowledgeable when any questions were asked. Don’t hesitate to book this tour!”
Visit the Van Gogh Museum at a reserved entry time, then take a one-hour Lovers Canal Cruise past the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, and Magere Brug. This self-guided combo suits first-time visitors, but you must arrange the cruise time separately at a Tours & Tickets location.
“Van Gogh museum was fantastic and the Viator ticket allowed us to book it affordably. Boat trip was terrible. Not enough seats, bad audio guide with adverts. It's a money making machine where people are funnelled through Don't appreciate having to download an app to access my tickets. Don't bother.”
Enter Amsterdam’s Noorderkerk for a 45-minute sound and light presentation about Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Art moves across the church walls and ceiling while Van Gogh’s letters explain his admiration for Rembrandt. Choose an English or Dutch presentation, and arrive early for a bean bag seat.
“Amazing, really enjoyed the vibe, lying on a beanbag on the floor of a church made it very memorable. Beautiful visuals and story.”
Meet your green-clad guide at Paulus Potterstraat 7 for a two-hour visit to the Van Gogh Museum. You’ll follow Van Gogh’s artistic path, study his technique and influences, and see works by Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, Monet, Manet, Seurat, and Pissarro. Tours run in Spanish or English.
“Wish the souvenir shop closed later. I wanted to buy souvenirs but the tour ended at 5:30pm and the shops close at 5pm”
Join a Dutch art historian and up to five other people at Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum. In 90 minutes, connect paintings such as The Potato Eaters, Sunflowers, and Almond Blossom to Vincent’s family, mental health, and changing artistic periods. You may stay inside after the tour.
“Toured the Van Gogh with Liz. She is an excellent guide with fantastic art and history knowledge. She will also whisk you around a very crowded museum to all of the important paintings. Highly recommend!”
Meet your English-speaking guide opposite the Rijksmuseum, then spend about 2.5 hours with Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, dollhouses, and Dutch history. Choose a private guide or lower-cost semi-private group, with guides such as Anna, Cecilia, Paola, and Ewald known for lively storytelling.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She took a little extra time at the end of the tour to help us find a restaurant for lunch”
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