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Rijksmuseum Tour

Quick Details

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Max. people: 4
  • Tour Type: Museum Tour

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Private Tour

Explore the Dutch Golden Age: Rijksmuseum Tour

The Rijksmuseum can feel overwhelming—it’s vast, rich in detail, and surprisingly tricky to navigate. That’s where we come in. Our guided walk focuses on the Dutch Golden Age, a period defined by the 1600s when wealth flowed into the Dutch Republic, and the wealthy left their mark on art, culture, and society.

  • The Rise of the Dutch Republic: Discover the incredible story of the Netherlands’ ascent to power, using allegorical paintings to illustrate key historical moments and dive deeply into the huge paintings intended to morally instruct the leaders and citizenry of the emerging Dutch Republic.
  • A Treasure Trove of Dutch Golden Age Splendor: You’ll see stunning examples of grand art, lavish furniture, tapestries, intricate Delftware, dolls’ houses, and even drinking games, all of which capture the spirit of the era.
  • All Periods of Rembrandt’s Carreer: From his early Biblical paintings of his Leiden period to his hyper-realistic portraits in his early Amsterdam days to his late works heavy with emotion.
  • Four of Vermeer’s Gems: Discuss Vermeer’s peaceful and introspective paintings and the symbolism he uses.
  • Gallery of Honour: We’ll guide you through the entrance hall, which highlights the responsibilities of 17th-century citizens and introduces you to the cultural achievements of the time in both the arts and sciences.
  • Rembrandt’s Night Watch: Take in of the world’s most famous paintings, which is currently undergoing a public restoration in the Gallery of Honour.

This tour brings to life the opulence, creativity, and power of the Dutch Golden Age, offering you an unforgettable museum experience.

 

PRICES & SUMMARY

A few reviews:

Outstanding Tour Guide. Highlight of our trip to Amsterdam (from Tripadvisor – March 2024 by Cathy W)

Mark was an amazing tour guide. He is so passionate about art. Having him guide us through the museums gave us a different experience than had we gone on our own. He was so knowledgeable not only about the art but the history of Amsterdam. He also gave us great recommendations for restaurants and other things to do during our visit. We can’t wait to go back and do the tulip tour!!

Great Tour (from Tripadvisor – August 2022 by Graham L )

As a repeat customer, I can confirm that Mark is great. He gives you a mix of history of the city, local unknown spots, and current events and culture. He keeps it entertaining but informative. He also gave us a ton of great recommendations for restaurants and spots to visit. My girlfriend and I (both age 26) appreciated his great camera skills and knowledge of good photo spots. We did both the city walking tour and the Rijksmuseum tour.