AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 best rijksmuseum tickets & tours in Amsterdam, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth planning an afternoon around, and what each ticket actually includes.
Skip the ticket line with a timed Rijksmuseum entry. See Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and 800 years of Dutch art and history for $31.
Most Popular“Beautiful museum. View masterpieces up close. Amazing!!!”
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise plus fixed-time Rijksmuseum entry, with 19-language audio and an optional snack box upgrade.
“We had a great day exploring the Rijksmuseum and cruising the canals! We had a little trouble hearing the guide due to the very loud conversation taking place behind us. We would definitely take advantage of this activity again if we found ourselves in Amsterdam!”
A 2-hour small-group guided Rijksmuseum tour from Museumplein, with tickets included and optional English private upgrade for a focused highlights route.
“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…”
Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum entry plus a 1-hour Amsterdam Canal Belt cruise with GPS audio in 19 languages for about $45.
“The canal cruise was fab and the captain was highly informative and very amusing. Well worth doing.”
Guided Rijksmuseum tour with reserved entry and an English-speaking art historian guide, connecting Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh in 2.5 hours.
“The guide was amazing and exhibited great knowledge of art. Took time to show us each art and good..”
Semi-private 8-person Amsterdam tour pairing Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum with reserved entry, pro guide storytelling, and timed pacing.
“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the art and history. One of the very best tour guides we experienced during our 3 weeks in Europe. She also gave us guidance back to our hotel after our phone battery died.”
Reserved-entry guided combo for Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum with admission included and a smart 5.5-hour plan.
“Thanks to our friendly and knowledgeable guide -- an expert in Dutch art and history -- for a comprehensive overview of the best of both museums!”
Rijksmuseum semi-private tour with skip-the-line entry, 90 minutes, small group, English guide, and ticket included.
“Max is very knowledgeable and passionate about art and the art history. My husband and I really enjoyed the whole tour. This tour is exceeded our expectation. I highly recommend this tour.”
Semi-private 2.5-hour Rijksmuseum tour in Amsterdam. Small groups, expert guide, top Rembrandt and Vermeer works, admission included.
“Our tour with Monique was great! Monique, is very passionate in sharing her knowledge and love for the artwork displayed in the museum. Her enthusiasm is infectious! You will leave with a greater appreciation and love of the beauty and history of artwork she shares with you!”
Private skip-the-line Rijksmuseum tour with a local guide. Dutch masters from medieval to Golden Age, plus Amsterdam recommendations.
“Marten was an amazing tour guide! Super knowledgeable! Loved hearing about the museum’s history. Highly recommend!”
Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum entry plus a 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise, with Snackbox options and multilingual audio. Great value.
“The museum was unreal and a must do. But this package? Nope. Just get tickets thru the museum site. I thought this would be a guided experience, but everything about it was confusing. I saw the boat and immediately wanted to skip. I ended up even skipping the canal tour and booked with another boat…”
Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum plus an easy 1-hour canal cruise with audio guide, flexible timing, and good value for Amsterdam highlights.
“Museum was great! But it was unclear that you had to make a separate reservation for boat ride and that the boat is a 30 min walk from the museum. We didn't even do the boat ride.”
Skip the Rijksmuseum line and pair it with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus day through canal-belt Amsterdam and Dutch Masters art at Museumplein.
Amsterdam Pass with Go City digital entry to 45+ attractions incl. Heineken Experience and Rijksmuseum, plus cruises, museums, and day trips.
“For a 24 ticket ..it has a good variety of options . It would be great if it had transport included ...”
Private Rijksmuseum highlights tour in Amsterdam with admission included, English guidance, and time to wander afterward. Small-party pace.
“Fabulous tour of the museum with Erin who gave us a knowledgeable and interesting tour of all the great artists and paintings. The 90 minutes seemed to fly by! She also included the history of the building itself which was interesting and gave us information about where else to look once the tour finished.”
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