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“It worked fine. Just presented the in the museum entrance and entered. Everything good.”
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise plus fixed-time Rijksmuseum entry, with 19-language audio and an optional snack box upgrade.
“Great museum! Good boat ride! Easy way to see these two things.”
A 2-hour small-group guided Rijksmuseum tour from Museumplein, with tickets included and optional English private upgrade for a focused highlights route.
“Carol was extremely well-informed and was an excellent guide. I would have loved to have spent an entire day with her exploring the museum.”
Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum entry plus a 1-hour Amsterdam Canal Belt cruise with GPS audio in 19 languages for about $45.
“Great combo tour, value for money, two entirely different pleasures that make Amsterdam even more enjoyable.”
Guided Rijksmuseum tour with reserved entry and an English-speaking art historian guide, connecting Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh in 2.5 hours.
“Amazing. Our guide was so informed and articulate. Could not have been more impressed with her and her explanation of the works of art and how they tied into the economic, political and cultural aspects of Dutch history”
Semi-private 8-person Amsterdam tour pairing Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum with reserved entry, pro guide storytelling, and timed pacing.
“We were so fortunate to have our amazing tour guide Jacopo. His zeal for art, knowledge of history, and skills as a raconteur had us laughing, pondering, and deeply appreciating the treasures of the Dutch Masters and the oeuvre of Vincent Van Gogh. Recommend eating at Rijksmuseum as the food and ambiance was excellent.”
Reserved-entry guided combo for Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum with admission included and a smart 5.5-hour plan.
“Diana, our guide was excellent! Clearly has studied these artists in depth and is able to communicate what she has learned to tourists who, like me, likely know little coming into to the tour. If you are doing the combo all in one, just know it is a lot of walking with about an hour…”
Rijksmuseum semi-private tour with skip-the-line entry, 90 minutes, small group, English guide, and ticket included.
“Wonderful museum but would be very overwhelming without someone guiding you through.Max did a great job and was very patient with our quirky ideas.”
Semi-private 2.5-hour Rijksmuseum tour in Amsterdam. Small groups, expert guide, top Rembrandt and Vermeer works, admission included.
“Wonderful tour with Cecilia. She kept the semi private tour group engaged and shared great insights. Would definitely recommend this tour, especially Cecilia, to anyone visiting Amsterdam!”
Private skip-the-line Rijksmuseum tour with a local guide. Dutch masters from medieval to Golden Age, plus Amsterdam recommendations.
“The exceptional tour we took genuinely enhanced our family's visit to the Rijksmuseum. Our guide, Anna, masterfully wove historical context and artistic insight into her presentation, bringing each piece to life in a way we hadn't anticipated. Read more”
Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum entry plus a 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise, with Snackbox options and multilingual audio. Great value.
“We were unable to locate the tour guide at the Rijksmuseum, so we had a mini-tour ourselves. We had no idea when or where to go to take the canal tour. We called the company and found tours leave frequently. So we took one. The tour worked out fine. The snack lunch was junky. Overall,…”
Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum plus an easy 1-hour canal cruise with audio guide, flexible timing, and good value for Amsterdam highlights.
“The magnificent art at the Rijksmuseum was the highlight of my trip. So many beautiful art to view. It took my breath away. I did not use the cruise part as it had to be booked at a certain place. It was too far away from the hotel in which I stayed. I absolutely loved…”
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.
“There are so many great options to choose from and the pass is very easy to use. It was even better than expected! Wish we had another day!”
Private Rijksmuseum highlights tour in Amsterdam with admission included, English guidance, and time to wander afterward. Small-party pace.
“Insightful tour covering the Golden Dutch period in 90minutes. We learned a lot from Max, he shared a lovely tour focussing on the right level of detail on the highlights. We really recommend to other travellers to book tours with art experts, its a great way to learn more about the art, the artists, the…”
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