Rembrandt House & Neighborhood Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Description
Retrace Rembrandt’s steps on this 2.5-hour semi-private (8 guest maximum) guided tour, as you explore the district where the artist once lived. Explore Amsterdam’s streets, visiting the sights and places that inspired some of Rembrandt’s iconic paintings, then finish the tour by visiting his house.
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After gathering at the meeting point, Cobra Café, we will head towards the Singelgracht canal, the waterway that borders the entire centre of Amsterdam. This canal formely formed the outer defences of the city. We will then go to the Spiegelgracht, another canal in the centre of Amsterdam, and which is part of the Canals of Amsterdam designated as a UNESCO world heritage site, where we will see lots of art galleries and antiques.
You will also see the Emperor’s Canal, the middle of the three main canals in Amsterdam. Names after the Emperor Maximillian of Austria it is the widest canal in the inner city.
Next you will be taken to the Museum Van Loon, a museum in a canalside house alongside the Keizersgracht. It is known to be the house of Ferdinad Bol, Rembrandt’s favorite pupil.
After this, we will then walk through the flower market where you will see the Munttoren (“Mind Tower”). The tower was originally part of one of the main gates in Amsterdam’s medieval city wall.
After this, we will then walk through the flower market where you will see the Munttoren (“Mind Tower”). The tower was originally part of one of the main gates in Amsterdam’s medieval city wall.
(Monument to Rembrandt and Night Watch made with bronze statues) Following, we will walk through one of the busiest squares in the city, Rembrandt Square. As you can tell by its name, Rembrandtplein is named after the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt. Here you will see a bronze-cast representation of his most famous painting, The Night Watch, which was displayed as part of the celebration of the artist’s 400th birthday in 2006.
(Monument to Rembrandt and Night Watch made with bronze statues) Following, we will walk through one of the busiest squares in the city, Rembrandt Square. As you can tell by its name, Rembrandtplein is named after the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt. Here you will see a bronze-cast representation of his most famous painting, The Night Watch, which was displayed as part of the celebration of the artist’s 400th birthday in 2006.
Next we will walk by the Amstel River where we will see two bridges, known as the Skinny Bridge and the Blue Bridge. While the Skinny Bridge is probably Amsterdam’s most famous bridge, spanning across the River Amstel from 1934, the Blue Bridge, which is not blue at all, is named after the wooden blue bridge that spun across the Amstel in the 17th century.
Following, we will go to what is known as the Stopera, a building complex housing both the city hall and the Dutch National Opera and Ballet. The construction of this building was at least 60 years in the making.
We will then walk towards the Former Jewish Neighborhood, or Jodenbuurt, an area which contains many historically important buildings that are currently preserved and managed by the Jewish Cultural Quarter.
Finally, we will start out tour of Rembrandt’s house, a historical building and art museum in which the Painter Rembrandt lived and worked between 1639 and 1656. The collection of the museum contains Rembrandt’s etchings and paintings of his contemporaries.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- A maximum of 8 people permitted per tour allowed
- Notes: Rembrandt's House may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
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Reviews(7)
Fleur did such a wonderful explanation of Van Gogh and his life, his brother, his fellow artist and how he painted and how his painting changed through his short life. This semi private tour is well worth the money. And fleur added to it in a very special way.
Recently refreshed in 2023, this exhibition in Rembrandt’s home in Amsterdam was so interesting. We had hesitated to visit – but can only say we really enjoyed our 90 minutes there and were so glad we had come! It cost 20 euros but provided free lockers for bags and coats and then with an excellent audio tour led you through a succession of rooms from bottom to top explaining how they were used. (No coffee shop but plenty nearby. The house is full of 17th century paintings by Rembrandt’s students – all well explained, and there are even bits of broken pottery and pipes thrown into the cesspit by Rembrandt’s servants! The commentary explains how Rembrandt became such a sort after artist for portraits, but also how he became mired in debt and eventually had to leave the house in order to settle his bills. You really feel that you got to know him more through the visit, seeing his cubicles for tutoring students, his impressive entrance hall, his kitchen and his small ‘cupboard bed’. Dutch people used to sleep sitting up – fearing that if they lay down they might die! One room depicts a fascinating timeline of his life – and another displays the inventory of the house when it was sold, enabling modern curators to provide new examples of what had originally been there.
Jo was a fabulous tour guide. She knew so much about the history of Amsterdam and the architecture as well as details about Rembrandt's life and the events that took place in each room of his house.
Jo, the guide, was amazing. I don’t know much about art but it was an incredible and interesting trip through Van Gogh’s life and art. I am really glad I got the guide - there’s a lot to take in and it’s way more relaxing having someone who can explain it. I had a great time.
Our tour guide, Jo, gave our small group her undivided attention. She is very personable as well as knowledgeable. 👍
Anna’s knowledge and insight into the paintings she showed us gave us such an appreciation of these works. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her.
We have been on vacation for 3 weeks and have had many tours and many tour guides. MAX WAS THE BEST of all of them. He made our final day memorable!
