Amsterdam · RIJKSMUSEUM TICKETS
Eight hundred years of Dutch painting and one very famous militia company. The 15 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.”
Explore the Rijksmuseum for 2.5 hours with a professional guide and a small group. Expect Rembrandt, Vermeer, the Night Watch, dollhouses, Delft ceramics, and the old library. Guides such as Anna, Cecilia, Monique, and Janet are praised for lively storytelling and art-history insight.
“Our host Massima thorough, knowledgeable Our host also assisted us with solutions for another tour The tour began on time and our host provided am brief introduction to the tour”
Spend two hours with a private guide such as Rolf, Anna, or Marten, following the Rijksmuseum from medieval art to the Dutch Golden Age. Your guide arranges timed admission, explains major works, and adapts the visit to your interests. Bring 20 euros per person in cash for entry.
“Rolf and his amazing Art History background. I would recommend him to everyone. Daughter and I enjoyed every moment.”
You get timed entry to the Rijksmuseum and an open ticket for a Blue Boat canal cruise. Spend about 90 minutes with Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh, then see the Amstel, IJ, Skinny Bridge, Westerkerk, and Amsterdam Centraal from the water. The cruise includes audio in 20 languages.
“The woman running the concession booth was extremely helpful! She even gave us directions for where to get an item we forgot to pack. Very generous snack bag. Delightful boat ride. Luckily I read a review which told that the time was for the Rijks museum, not the boat ride.”
Visit the Rijksmuseum with a timed e-ticket, then take a one-hour Amsterdam canal cruise before or after your museum visit. The museum app supplies free multilingual commentary, while the cruise offers audio information about canal houses, houseboats, and city landmarks. Reserve the boat time early.
“Big showing of Dutch artist.Did not get to see the Vermeer exhibit,only got to see 1 piece of Van Gogh,that was a little disapointing.But the museum had a great display of other exhibits.”
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.”
Use a mobile Go City Pass for 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days and choose from 40+ Amsterdam activities. Highlights include the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Experience, canal cruises, A’DAM Lookout, Zaanse Schans, and seasonal Keukenhof. Some attractions require advance reservations through the app.
“Terrible experience do not get not worth the money too complicated lines everywhere keep having to call viator for help no compensation no supervisors to help we travel a lot And bc of troubles In Amsterdam I will not use viator again”
Enter the Rijksmuseum with a private English-speaking guide and focus on Dutch masterpieces, Rembrandt, museum architecture, and the Golden Age. Guides such as Max, Erin, Selma, and Daan adjust the visit to your interests, then leave you free to browse, shop, or visit the café.
“Awesome. Max was outstanding. He is aknowledgeable guide. He made the experience special because he truly cares about showing you the best the museum has to offer. He explained and pointed out many things that we would not have noticed. We can honestly say that Max made our tour of the Rijksmuseum much more special and informative than we would have experienced on our own.”
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