Highlights of the Rijksmuseum

2-Hour Tour
Enjoy Insights into Rembrandt, Hals, Vermeer and Delft pottery from an Art Historian
Art of the Dutch Golden Age

Explore the gems of the Rijksmuseum’s astonishing collection and masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer that gild this famous assemblage of Dutch art and culture. Your art historian guide, specialized in Dutch art history, will help you uncover the secret symbolism of select paintings, and how composition and style was communicated through the form. You’ll also learn the distinct aesthetic movement initiated by the Dutch masters and what made the Netherlands a hotbed of artistic creativity in the 17th century.

Get a closer look at the interiors of the Rijksmuseum and the design elements that make the building a work of art in and of itself.
View several works by Dutch master Rembrandt, including Night Watch, the Standard Bearers, and Jewish Bride, observing the various styles and techniques he developed throughout his prolific career.
Discover the Dutch Golden Age of Art, viewing works by other Dutch masters such as Johannes Vermeer and Franz Hals, considering their influences and the unique socio-political context of 17th century Holland.
Explore the Delftware collection, a hall of stunning blue-and-white Dutch pottery that developed in the 17th and 18th centuries in response to competition from China.
Tour Details

Price

$340 USD


Departure time

Daily at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM


Meeting point

Cobra Cafe, Hobbemastraat 18, 1071 ZB Amsterdam, Netherlands


Availability

Year-round


Duration

2 hours


Group size

Private tours: 1-10 persons
Groups of over 10 should contact us at info@insightcities.com in order to get a special rate for their party.


Participation requirements

As this is a walking tour, please contact us if you have any mobility issues or concerns


Not included

Rijksmuseum entrance fee €25 (under 18 free)


What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Cash or credit card for the Museum entrance fee

About your guide

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Cancellation policy

For cancellations 48 hours prior to your scheduled tour, Insight Cities offers a full refund. We cannot refund cancellations within 48 hours of a scheduled tour as we need to pay our guide.

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