Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum Combo Tour 2026
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About Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum Combo Tour
With the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum Combo Tour, you have a chance to visit two of the most important museums in Amsterdam. Discover the art history of the Netherlands. See the vast collection of artworks by old Dutch masters such as Vermeer, Rembrandt, or Avercamp. Later, explore the vibrant paintings of Vincent van Gogh in a museum built in his honor.
As you observe his celebrated artworks, you will learn about the style and technique of Vincent van Gogh. The artist led a difficult life and a short career as a painter. Read what troubled him and what was on his mind through the preserved letters he wrote to his brother Theo. You will also see many of his personal items, such as pipes, clothes, hats, and photographs.
Some of the most prominent paintings in art history that are on display in the main hall include "The Night Watch", "Milkmaid", and "The Merry Drinker." Your guide will tell you intriguing details about each one! Meet the 17th-century Dutch masters: Rembrandt, Jan Steen, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer, to name a few.
Choose between a private or a small group tour experience, with a maximum of 8 participants allowed. You will hear your guide loud and clear and be able to ask questions freely.
If you change your mind and cancel the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum Combo Tour, you will get a full refund! In return, we ask that you notify us at least 24 hours in advance. We offer flexible booking options if you're unsure about your travel plans. It allows you to book this museum tour now but pay at a later date.
EXPERIENCE MORE & PAY LESS WITH THIS COMBO DEAL!
Visit all the Rijksmuseum & Van Gogh Museum highlights with a single ticket!
The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum combo tour was at the top of our Amsterdam list. Our guide, Anna, was well-versed in art history and shared so many details about each masterpiece. We would surely have missed all of that if we had gone alone. We especially enjoyed hearing the stories of the people portrayed in the "Night Watch." Anna also explained the techniques Rembrandt used to make it so vivid. We loved the Van Gogh Museum! His life is so deep and extraordinary, and his pieces... oh, beautiful! This museum tour was a fabulous experience, and we recommend it highly!
I've been on many guided museum tours around Europe, but always in larger groups. This was my first small group—just six of us. All our questions were answered, with so many insights and information, filled with precious knowledge about art history. I really liked it a lot! I can't decide which I liked more: the priceless artworks by Dutch masters in the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh masterpieces and his troubled life. Standing in front of the "Sunflowers", "Potato Eaters", and other famous Van Gogh paintings, I felt so humble! From now on, I will always choose small group tours—it's the only proper way to truly appreciate artworks.
DESCRIPTION
Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum Combo Tour
- Van Gogh Museum ticket
- Rijksmuseum ticket
- An expert, top rated tour guide
- Spanish, Italian, French, English, Dutch, Portuguese
TOUR OF THE RIJKSMUSEUM
Join your tour guide in an exploration of the Rijksmuseum. Artworks displayed here span the entire history of the Netherlands, from early medieval times to the 20th century. Although it hosts thousands of art pieces, the museum's primary focus is paintings of old Dutch masters. They mostly lived and worked during the 17th century, when the Netherlands was the commercial and artistic center of the world. But the Rijksmuseum is more than just paintings; other fascinating collections await you. Follow your guide and see a wonderful Delft blue porcelain collection, unbelievably detailed dollhouses, 400-year-old ship models, replicas of real sailing ships, and much more!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RIJKSMUSEUM
During the guided tour of the Rijksmuseum, you will learn about the masterpieces on display in the main hall. These include the most famous paintings of the collection, such as Rembrandt's "The Night Watch," Johannes Vermeer's "The Milkmaid," Jan Steen's "The Merry Family," and Hendrick Avercamp's "Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters." While regular visitors glance and walk from one masterpiece to another, you will gain a deeper insight.
LEGACY OF VINCENT VAN GOGH
Continue your guided tour through the Van Gogh Museum, where you can see iconic paintings and peek inside his mind and soul. Although he struggled with mental health throughout his life, Vincent van Gogh tried to heal himself through art and painting. He produced over 2000 works of art during his short career, many of which are kept here in the Van Gogh Museum. Did you know that this museum holds Vincent van Gogh's biggest collection of artworks? There are over 200 oil paintings, 460 drawings, and hundreds of sketches!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE VAN GOGH MUSEUM
Standing in front of the masterpieces, you will hear intriguing details about each one. For example, the celebrated "Almond Blossom" was a gift to his newly born nephew, Vincent Willem van Gogh. The painter chose the blossoming of almonds, which happens in early spring, as a symbol of hope and new beginnings. Meanwhile, "The Potato Eaters", which Van Gogh initially considered his greatest work, was later eclipsed in his own mind by "Bedroom in Arles". What changed his perspective? Your knowledgeable guide will tell you all about such topics and much more!
Vincent Van Gogh's paintings at the Rijksmuseum
Paintings by Vincent van Gogh are not only on display at the Van Gogh Museum. You will also find some of them in the Rijksmuseum: "Riverbank with Trees", "Wheat Field", and his famous "Self-portrait" from 1887.
By booking the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum Combo Tour, you can see more than 200 paintings by Vincent van Gogh!
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Please bring some identification documents on the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum Combo Tour. You may bring an ID card, a passport, or a driver's license.
- As this museum tour does include a moderate amount of walking, we suggest you wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
- The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum Combo Tour includes a "reserve now and pay" later option and a free cancellation policy!
- The Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum are adapted for wheelchair access.
Meeting Point
Meet your guide outside the Cobra Cafe, near the door on the north side facing the Rijksmuseum, just a 2-minute walk from the museum entrance.
FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24H IN ADVANCE!
Receive a complete refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the selected date!
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