Tour Details
Duration
2.5 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
- Rijksmuseum
- Rembrandt's The Nightwatch
Photos & Highlights
- Explore Golden Age paintings in the company of an art historian or expert
- Includes pre-purchased tickets to the Rijksmuseum
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Tour Description
On this 2.5-hour Rijksmuseum private tour, you’ll explore the treasures in one of the world’s greatest museums accompanied by an expert in art history. You'll stop to view many of the famous Old Masters, including Rembrandt and Vermeer, as well as lesser-known artists. Along the way, you’ll form a view of Dutch life through the lens of its great artistic figures, making this a perfect tour for both fine arts connoisseurs and those interested in a holistic view of Amsterdam's cultural and artistic development.
Experts
- Rijksmuseum (interior and exterior)
- Pre-purchased tickets to the Rijksmuseum
- Viewing of Rembrandt's The Night Watch
- 2.5 hours with an art historian
You'll begin your tour discussing how art became a prominent part of the Netherlands’ culture as trade and exploration bloomed and the nation became a world power. In the bustling central room of the redesigned Rijksmuseum, you will have the opportunity to gaze upon Rembrandt’s masterwork: The Night Watch. The space is dedicated to this famous painting, which is crucial to any discussion of Amsterdam in the 17th century.
Depending on your guide and interests, you may choose to explore in any number of directions. You will view and discuss more works by Rembrandt, as well as other Dutch masters of the 17th century, such as Vermeer, Steen, and Ruisdael. But, you'll also take time to step away from the crowds in these popular galleries to look at the works of more obscure artists. These less-trafficked rooms are carefully curated to show off the scope of Dutch art over past centuries, illuminating how artworks were collected and valued, and how everyday life was portrayed in painting. The Rijksmuseum also boasts a fantastic collection of furniture and other objects that provide many clues to Dutch traditions and European society of the time. Regardless of your route, you’ll emerge from your time with a deeper understanding and appreciation of Dutch history and art.
Families traveling to Amsterdam may want to consider our Rijksmuseum Tour for Kids. For a more off-the-beaten-path experience, we recommend our Rembrandt in Amsterdam Tour and our Dutch Golden Age Tour.
Depending on your guide and interests, you may choose to explore in any number of directions. You will view and discuss more works by Rembrandt, as well as other Dutch masters of the 17th century, such as Vermeer, Steen, and Ruisdael. But, you'll also take time to step away from the crowds in these popular galleries to look at the works of more obscure artists. These less-trafficked rooms are carefully curated to show off the scope of Dutch art over past centuries, illuminating how artworks were collected and valued, and how everyday life was portrayed in painting. The Rijksmuseum also boasts a fantastic collection of furniture and other objects that provide many clues to Dutch traditions and European society of the time. Regardless of your route, you’ll emerge from your time with a deeper understanding and appreciation of Dutch history and art.
Families traveling to Amsterdam may want to consider our Rijksmuseum Tour for Kids. For a more off-the-beaten-path experience, we recommend our Rembrandt in Amsterdam Tour and our Dutch Golden Age Tour.
Does this tour include any current temporary exhibitions?
The tour visits the Rijksmuseum's permanent collection. We do not currently offer the option to visit temporary exhibitions with our expert.
The tour visits the Rijksmuseum's permanent collection. We do not currently offer the option to visit temporary exhibitions with our expert.
Is this suitable for travelers with mobility challenges?
We cover quite a bit of ground on this tour, although in some cases we may be able to adjust the itinerary based on the needs of your party. Please get in touch with us so we can advise if this itinerary will be appropriate for you or propose modifications where necessary.
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590 Reviews
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I cannot give a guide a more enthusiastic review than I would give to Sabry. He was fascinating to listen to as he pointed out details in the various works of art and placed them in the context of their time. Like many world-class museums, the Rijksmuseum is overwhelmingly large and comprehensive, but within that milieu, the works that Sabry selectively chose to highlight were thoughtfully selected and told a smaller story in a very intelligent, engaging and comprehensive way.
I have used Context many times and the guides have always been very knowledgable and interesting and the tours have always been "a cut above." But within that high level of quality, our tour with Sabry ranks at the top, along with perhaps 1 other.
Courtney
Reviewed on:
Oct 8, 2021
Sabry was pleasant, knowledgeable, professional. He added insight and subject breadth and depth. A very enjoyable tour. Thank you
Robert
Reviewed on:
Mar 9, 2020
This tour did exactly what I wanted it to do, which was provide me with a good overview of the museum. I realized how good a job Josje did when I went back to take another look at the museum by myself, and understood exactly how Josje had structured the tour.
She had a strong point of view, which I appreciated, and set the work in --no pun intended--a valid context. I enjoyed myself very much. My only additional thought might be that the tour could stand to be longer. It's a big museum! There also weren't a lot of options available for tours when I was traveling. It feels like the push is toward private tours, which I get, but don't give up on the group tours!
Lisa
Reviewed on:
Jan 26, 2020
