Amsterdam · RIJKSMUSEUM TICKETS
Eight hundred years of Dutch painting and one very famous militia company. The 9 below compare straight entry, guided runs at the Night Watch and the combined tickets, with prices and the opening hour worth setting an alarm for.
Spend a full day exploring Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum at your own pace. Your timed ticket covers the permanent collection, cloakroom, and WiFi, but not a guide or multimedia tour. See The Night Watch, The Jewish Bride, Delftware, Asian art, clothing, and 800 years of Dutch history.
“So big. So overwhelming. 5 hours needed with kids up to 10 year olds. Lockers are there for free.”
See Amsterdam from its UNESCO-listed canals, then explore the Rijksmuseum’s 800 years of Dutch art, including Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, and Jan Steen. The museum entry has a fixed time slot, while the cruise is flexible between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
“We had a lot of fun on our canal cruise and the Rijksmuseum visit. The museum is large and has much to offer. The canal cruise tour guided us through Amsterdam's canals and the Amstel river. The tour guide was very informative and we enjoyed every bit of our trip!”
Meet at Cobra Café for a two-hour English guided tour of the Rijksmuseum’s permanent collection. Guides such as Clare, Martina, Daniel, and Wibe focus on major works, artist stories, and Dutch Golden Age art. Choose a small group of up to 15 or upgrade to a private tour.
“This tour was booked a day in advance, so we were pleased with the availability. The meeting point was easy to find and we were able to enter the museum with our guide very easily. Daniel was very engaging and friendly, and his passion and knowledge of the pieces we viewed was very apparent. He was able to answer all questions and really provided an enjoyable experience!”
See Amsterdam from two angles: cruise the Canal Belt for one hour with a GPS audio guide in 19 languages, then visit the Rijksmuseum on a timed ticket. Plan carefully: the museum and boat use separate locations, and you must reserve the cruise time in person.
“Great combo tour, value for money, two entirely different pleasures that make Amsterdam even more enjoyable.”
Meet your art historian guide at Cobra Café, then enter the Rijksmuseum for a focused 2.5-hour tour. Expect major works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh, plus dollhouses, artifacts, and the grand library. Choose private or semi-private touring.
“This tour was so incredible I could have stayed for 2 more hours. Paula was the absolute best. She is A treasure Trove of knowledge. She had answers and explanations for everything we asked her! She was so nice and gracious. The Rijks is incredible On its own but having Paula was worth it! She gives life to the pieces and the history. I would absolute book this tour again, and I actually might!”
Spend 5.5 hours exploring the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum with a guide and no more than seven other people. Expect reserved entry, Dutch masterpieces, Van Gogh’s life and art, a lunch break, and guides such as Diana, Anna, Cecile, and Paola.
“We loved both museums. Cecelia was an amazing guide who brought art and history to life. She was also very adept at securing us the best locations for viewing. I highly recommend this tour.”
Spend 5.5 hours with a private or semi-private guide at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. Expect Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, art-world stories, reserved admission, and a lunch break between museums. Guides such as Diana, Anna, Ewald, and Janet are praised for clear storytelling.
“Diana was the best tour guide! I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with her and learning about Dutch artists. Her warm personality and visual aids were plus to the presentation. The plan of going to two museums in a day was daunting but with her guidance we were able to see almost the entirety of both museums.”
Enter the Rijksmuseum with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than eight. Over 90 minutes, guides such as Max, Erin, Daan, and Sabrina explain major paintings, artists, the building, and Dutch art history. Your ticket remains valid for free time after the tour.
“Private experience on a very crowded day at the museum. Alex our guide was perfect. She took us to paintings that were excellent examples of the techniques the Dutch masters used. Well worth the fee.”
Use a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket to see Amsterdam’s canals, merchant houses, markets, and museum district, then enter the Rijksmuseum during your assigned two-hour window. Audio commentary comes in 18 languages, but bus stops and seasonal schedules require careful checking.
“Good value and museum is really worth it. Staff are excellent. What let's down the experience is the bus tour. The stops are not clearly marked, hard to find without tge map and the tour spends 1/4 of the time around the Centraal station where there is no much to see. Unfortunately the way Amsterdam roads are, the bus can't go at mall interesting places. Also tge audio tour is somewhat very limited.”
Pick a canal, a museum or a village.
