5h30

Skip The Line

Private

With guide

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Rijksmuseum, Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam The Netherlands

Start your tour at the Rijksmuseum to see the work of some of Holland’s most famous artists, while learning about the country’s cultural history. Your guide will share stories about the museum’s best and quirkiest pieces as you explore a selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8,000 objects on display. Learn more about the work of Rembrandt, 17th-century Dutch dollhouses, and Vermeer’s portrait of domesticity, The Milkmaid. The museum is also home to a vast 19th-century library, the largest public art history research library in the Netherlands.

After a break, enter the Van Gogh Museum to learn more about the man behind the famous sunflowers and self-portraits that are featured in galleries around the world. See The Potato Eaters and The Bedroom as well as objects from his studio. Walk through the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s works while learning about his life, from his days in Holland to his dramatic ending in France. Your guide will discuss that whole ear incident, too.

Depending on whether the artwork is on loan or being restored, your tour may include Van Gogh's large collection of self portraits, early and obscure works, objects from his studio, Sunflowers, Yellow House, and Wheatfield with Crows.

After five hours, your tour will conclude at the Van Gogh Museum.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Van Gogh Museum, Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam The Netherlands

Start your tour at the Rijksmuseum to see the work of some of Holland’s most famous artists, while learning about the country’s cultural history. Your guide will share stories about the museum’s best and quirkiest pieces as you explore a selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8,000 objects on display. Learn more about the work of Rembrandt, 17th-century Dutch dollhouses, and Vermeer’s portrait of domesticity, The Milkmaid. The museum is also home to a vast 19th-century library, the largest public art history research library in the Netherlands.

After a break, enter the Van Gogh Museum to learn more about the man behind the famous sunflowers and self-portraits that are featured in galleries around the world. See The Potato Eaters and The Bedroom as well as objects from his studio. Walk through the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s works while learning about his life, from his days in Holland to his dramatic ending in France. Your guide will discuss that whole ear incident, too.

Depending on whether the artwork is on loan or being restored, your tour may include Van Gogh's large collection of self portraits, early and obscure works, objects from his studio, Sunflowers, Yellow House, and Wheatfield with Crows.

After five hours, your tour will conclude at the Van Gogh Museum.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Babylon Tours Amsterdam, Dam 1, 1012 JL Amsterdam The Netherlands

Amsterdam conjures up images of a less-than-puritan style of life, but we’re here to show you that this city offers way more than just the Red Light District – even though it’s a part of it! Our English speaking guides will help you cut the lines and explore the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, two of the city’s biggest attractions, on private or small group tours. With Babylon Tours, we’ll help you experience the historic side of Amsterdam, but we know how to let down our hair, too. Join us as well to explore the, let’s call them, alternative venues of the Red Light District with one of our energetic young guides.

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

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Included

Skip-The-Line Semi-Private Museum Tour
Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
Professional Tour Guide
Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)
All Entrance Fees
Entry/Admission - Rijksmuseum
Entry/Admission - Van Gogh Museum

Not included

Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Temporary exhibitions NOT included
This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Notes: Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Features

Cultural

90%

Tourism

85%

Reviews

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CHRISTINE W

5 | 2019-09-27

Two tours starting at 10 am with only a group of 8. Highlights and descriptions of works at the Rijkes and Van Gogh museums in Amsterdam. One hour lunch break. Henk was so pleasant and helpful and he shared so much information and welcomed lots of questions from our group. He made this a wonderful experience for all of us at both museums. Wear your comfortable walking shoes! Thanks Henk!

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Genevieve G

5 | 2019-08-15

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. She was able to answer all of our questions and made the tour easy, interesting, informative and humorous.

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Catherine R

5 | 2019-08-05

This tour was an excellent way to begin our tour of Amsterdam. I learned so much about the culture and history of the country. The tour guide was excellent and told many fascinating stories!!

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Cynthia B

5 | 2019-08-02

Henk, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and managed to maneuver our group around the crowds at the museums. His expertise and enthusiasm showed!

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Sidney J

5 | 2019-07-31

Our guide, Anita did an excellent job of explaining and entertaining our group of 3 couples. Her depth of knowledge of art history and her ability to describe the artists and their work in layman’s terms was fascinating. We loved both museums and would heartily recommend this tour.

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Robert L

5 | 2019-07-24

Audrey was a terrific guide thru both of the Museums -- incredibly knowledgeable and led us thru both museums which were very busy -- but with her guidance she made sense of it all and gave us an excellent tour -- both Nancy and I very impressed -- She is the best !!!

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Robert H

5 | 2018-12-19

The day spent with Giuseppina was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable and spoke from a passion for art. I feel so much smarter and her good humor and beautiful smile were say to like. I feel so fortunate to have booked this tour with her. Cannot imagine how any part of it could be improved.

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George M

5 | 2018-08-05

We met Angelo in front of the Rijksmuseum along with the six other guests for our tour. He was very knowledgeable about the paintings, painters and the related biographies and history. Angelo was very attentive to us and was able to answer all of our many questions. He maintained a high level of enthusiasm throughout the five hours we spent with him.

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dan85395

5 | 2017-11-25

Great tour.....was supposed to be 4 hours but we went 5.5. Loved Victoria, despite her having a bad cold.

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