Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum (Private Tour & Priority Access)
Description
Amor Artium, is a small Amsterdam company by two young art historians. We're on a mission to provide the most memorable and exceptional art tours possible! 100% satisfaction guarantee. Enjoy a private tour of the Rijksmuseum with an art historian as your guide. Dive deep into the works of the Dutch 17th-century masters. Discover Rembrandt's phenomenal brushstrokes, step into Vermeer's intimate scenes, and learn why there was not a lot of smiling on pictures. Gain a solid understanding of why Dutch art was flourishing in the 17th century and how Amsterdam became such a liberal city. But, it's not only the 17th century that you will discover! Van Gogh went to the opening of the Rijksmuseum in 1885. He was waiting for his friend, in the meantime he made a sketch of Amsterdam in oil paint. That day he went to the Rijksmuseum, left his bag with the painting in the wardrobe. Now 150 years later, the painting is back and on view!
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Enjoy a private tour of the Rijksmuseum with an art historian as your guide. Skip the line and dive deep into the works of the Dutch 17th-century masters. Discover Rembrandt's phenomenal brushstrokes, step into Vermeer's intimate scenes, and say hi to Frans Hals' smiling figures. Gain a solid understanding of why Dutch art was flourishing in the 17th century and how Amsterdam became such a liberal city. But, it's not only the 17th century that you will discover. Van Gogh went to the opening of the Rijksmuseum in 1885. He was waiting for his friend, in the meantime he made a sketch of Amsterdam in oil paint. That day he went to the Rijksmuseum, left his bag with the painting in the wardrobe. Now 150 years later, the painting is back and on view!
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(37)
Fannie was a great guide. Very knowledgeable, personable and very enthusiastic. She is clearly passionate about art and art history.
I learned so much from our Amor Artium Guide. I learned about Amsterdam through the paintings of Rembrandt and the other Dutch Masters. The Guide was an art historian and her passion for each painting and the stories behind each painter and painting brought everything alive. I am so glad we went with Amor Artium. It was an unforgettable experience at the Rijksmuseum.
Ank provided us with an amazing tour of the Dutch masters in the Rijksmuseum! Her deep knowledge of Rembrandt and other masters paired with her knowledge of Amsterdam and Holland history gave us such an informative and memorable experience. I highly recommend Amor Artium and specifically Ank for this museum if you can get her!
Lisa gave a wonderful tour! Very exciting and informational. Would highly recommend her visiting the museum with her!
Hi Sarah! Thank you so much for your great feedback. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed your Rijksmuseum tour with Lisa and found it both exciting and informative. Hope to welcome you again!
Amor was friendly and knowledgeable. Great guide.
Hi Diane! Thank you so much for your kind feedback.
Titia is a wonderful guide. So very knowledgeable about Rembrandt and all the Dutch artists. Very easy going, happy, thorough and just a fun person. Highly recommend!
Hi! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed your Rijksmuseum tour with Titia. Hope to welcome you again!
What a great experience! Titia was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour so special. I don't think I will ever tour another museum without a private guide.
The Rijksmuseum deserved a 5 star rating for experience, and I recommend if you have a fair appreciation for Dutch art, then allow multiple hours for this experience. The reason for the 1 star rating is related to my booking experience. I purchased a private tour of the Rijksmuseum for my cousin and I related to time constraints. Under the impression the tour guide would provide optimal routes to navigate the museum and provide critical information. This was simply not the case. My cousin and I arrived 10 minutes early to the meeting point only to find no tour guide found. I called the tour guides number multiple times with only going to voice mail. I then proceeded to call Viator directly and they too were unable to contact the tour guide. I ultimately would not book a private tour experience through this specific outlet on viator due to the unreliableness.
Dear kendal, We are so sorry this happened, we have never received your booking due to an technical error on Viators side, we never received this booking in our calendar due to failed API connection. We are a very small company run by art historians, we never had this problem before and therefore we really regret what happened, but unfortunately we could not do anything about it, since we never received your booking. Immediately you've received a full refund and we hope we can guide you in the future. Kind regards, Florentine
The Amor Artium art tour at the Rijksmuseum is a fun and well-structured tour that approaches art in an accessible but not simplified way. The guide knows how to tell the historical context and personal stories convincingly, making the works really live. In tour a clear storyline was visible and coherence is created between different artworks and periods. The pace is pleasant and does not force, leaving plenty of time to look and reflect. The tour also offers new perspectives for people who are already familiar with the Rijksmuseum or art history. a high-quality art tour for those who not only want to see, but also want to understand the Rijksmuseum. Good for both interested beginners and experienced museum visitors.
My two-hour tour with Ank passed in a blink of the eye. We hit it off immediately as we both realized our shared passion for art history. She is a knowledgeable art historian and researcher who seamlessly wove together architecture of the museum, the Dutch masters, the history of The Netherlands, with the stories of the Dutch people. When Ank saw a piece that had recently been returned to the exhibition hall, she was obviously pleased and couldn't hide her enthusiasm. When I saw an old favorite painting she respected my reactions to the work. She intuitively understood what I needed when I needed it. Ank is an excellent tour guide and this company proved itself above and beyond my expectations. I will not hesitate to book another tour with Amor Artium because the Love of the Arts is clear to all who tour with them.
