Private tours

The Best of the Rijksmuseum

Crisscross the museum together with a tour guide in search of the best of the best, from the Night Watch and The Jewish Bride to Asian temple guards and Breitner. Discover the most talked about and, according to others, tasteful works of art... and add your own finale.

It's always about love

Love has always been an eternal source of inspiration. This tour takes you through love in all its beautiful and less elegant forms. Discover courtly and chaste love on wedding portraits, the seductive artistry of 18th-century Cupid, the symbolism of medieval love, and the ultimate love found in Rembrandt's Jewish Bride .

...but where were the women?

The Rijksmuseum's collection includes works by artists such as Judith Leyster, Rachel Ruysch, Thérèse Schwartze, Gesina ter Borch, and Catharina van Hemessen. Long overlooked, indeed, but their influence should not be underestimated. That's why this tour highlights their stories of creativity, ambition, and perseverance.

A Pink History

In this tour, we look at queer history through the art of the Rijksmuseum. From the Middle Ages, through the 18th and 19th centuries, to today, perspectives have continually shifted. Using the Rijksmuseum's collection, you'll experience how views on sexual diversity and identity in the Netherlands have changed through the centuries.

History of Amsterdam

On this tour, we take you on a journey through the history of Amsterdam. Our capital city was, and still is, always in motion. We dive into the fascinating history of the city through the Rijksmuseum's collection, looking at events and residents who left their mark.

Who was Rembrandt?

He is the undisputed star of 17th-century Dutch painting and one of the most famous artists of all time. But who was Rembrandt as a person, and what makes him so endlessly discussed? See not only his art, but get to know the turbulent life of Rembrandt van Rijn.

Good to know

• Tours are given in English, but can also be booked in Dutch

• Cancellation after payment is not possible

• Booking a tour alone does not include museum admission. You'll need entry tickets for that. First select entry tickets for the number of people joining the tour, then choose the date and time of the tour