Private Guided Tour of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
The Rijksmuseum spans an impressive 80 rooms and showcases 800 years of art, featuring over 8,000 objects. In total, the museum covers 30,000 m², with 12,000 m² dedicated to exhibitions. For those needing a break, the museum offers two dining options: a casual cafe in the atrium and the upscale Rijksrestaurant. For coffee lovers, several high-quality (though not inexpensive) coffee corners can be found near the main stairwell and in the Philips Wing.
The museum also houses a world-renowned research library with over 5.4 km (3.35 miles) of books, accessible to the public during opening hours (with a speaking ban for quiet study).
With so much to explore, the Rijksmuseum can be overwhelming—that’s why a private guide is invaluable to help you navigate and make the most of your visit!
Private Highlights Tour Rijksmuseum
Examples of Highlights You’ll See on the Tour:
Private Highlights Tour of the Rijksmuseum
The Private Highlights Tour of the Rijksmuseum takes you on a journey through art and history across multiple departments of the museum. This tour covers masterpieces from the Middle Ages through the Golden Age—including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer—and extends to modern times, even featuring an authentic World War I aircraft.
The Private Highlights Tour is available as a 2-hour in-person experience, or you can opt for a 90-minute Virtual Online Highlights Tour from the comfort of your home.
Private The Golden Age Tour Rijksmuseum
Highlights of the Golden Age Tour:
Private Golden Age Tour of the Rijksmuseum
The Private Golden Age Tour at the Rijksmuseum is designed for those with a passion for Dutch art and artifacts from the 17th century—an era known as the Golden Age, when the Netherlands thrived in economy, technology, and the arts. This period also saw the birth of cities like New Amsterdam (now New York).
On this tour, you’ll encounter both renowned and lesser-known masters, with works spanning a variety of genres: exquisite flower still lifes, breakfast scenes, kitchen pieces, serene landscapes, seascapes, intimate interior scenes, individual and family portraits, group portraits, and lively depictions of everyday life. Artists featured include the iconic Rembrandt van Rijn, Frans Hals, Johannes Vermeer, Jan Steen, Jacob van Ruisdael, Pieter de Hooch, and Willem Claesz Heda, among others.
The Rijksmuseum boasts an unparalleled collection of Golden Age masterpieces, making this tour an extraordinary experience for art enthusiasts.
The Private Golden Age Tour is available as a 1.5 or 2-hour in-person tour, and it can also be booked as a 90-minute Virtual Online Golden Age Tour for those who wish to explore from home.
Attribution photo Rijkmuseum on top of this page:
Marie Thérèse Hébert & Jean Robert Thibault, Pays-Bas, Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum, un édifice présentant une combinaison d’éléments gothiques et de style Renaissance, bâti en 1885 selon les plans de l’architecte Pieter Cuypers (26385542816), CC BY-SA 2.0