AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
A short guide to the 15 best rijksmuseum tickets & tours in Amsterdam, with what each one costs, how long it takes and who to book it through.
Reserve-entry Rijksmuseum ticket in Amsterdam: Rembrandt and Van Gogh highlights, 800 years of Dutch art, cloakroom, and free Wi‑Fi.
Most Popular“There’s usually a line when it first opens so make sure to be there in good time for ticket start time. A massive museum with plenty to view and super easy to navigate, a beautiful collection”
Amsterdam canal cruise and Rijksmuseum ticket: 75 minutes on UNESCO canals, 19-language audio, optional snack box, timed entry to Dutch masters.
“Aaron was a really good guide, had a lot o knowledge about the history facts about the red light district. He was also funny and thoughtful.”
Small-group Rijksmuseum tour in Amsterdam with an English guide. Includes entry, highlights in 2 hours, plus a private upgrade option.
“Martina was incredible! She covered so much artwork in only 2 hours. The iPad she used provided excellent examples of the art we viewed. We nwver would have seen or understood so much if we went on our own. Bravo!”
Skip the line at the Rijksmuseum and cruise Amsterdam’s Canal Belt on a 1-hour boat ride with GPS audio in 19 languages.
“Wonderful museum, very helpful staff and great guides available (the App is particularly useful)”
A small-group, 2.5-hour Rijksmuseum guide with reserved entry, built for first-time visitors who want context fast and art you’ll remember.
“Cecilia was knowledgeable and entertaining; she walked us through history and fun facts. We greatly enjoyed our museum tour with her!”
Semi-private max-8 tour that pairs the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum with **reserved entry** and expert storytelling in English.
“Great tour with Maria! She was a wonderful guide- extremely knowledgeable and her enthusiasm added to the joy of the tour!”
Amsterdam combo tour with reserved entry to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum plus an English guide, for a 5.5-hour art day.
“Anna N was exceptional with stories and scandals which both added knowledge and awe to my tour! I did both Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh museum on the same day with a short lunch break in-between. Anna N was equally passionate at both museums.”
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam semi-private tour with skip-the-line tickets. 90 minutes of Dutch Masters, Rembrandt, and smart guide tips.
“Take a private tour with Max. One of the best experiences ever! We were so overwhelmed at the end of the tour we couldn’t talk. His knowledge and personal experience made every painting and room a treasure.”
Semi-private Rijksmuseum tour in Amsterdam with a guide, admission included, and Rembrandt and Vermeer highlights in 2.5 hours.
“Amazing tour , our guide Jo was great, very knowledgeable and patient .., we saw and learn so much … Highly recommend… BOOK THIS TOUR …”
Private skip-the-line Rijksmuseum tour through Dutch art centuries, led by a local guide, with Amsterdam tips afterward.
“We enjoyed learning the history about several paintings. Getting a in-depth explanation gave us a better understanding of the Dutch Masters.”
Timed Rijksmuseum entry plus a 75-minute canal cruise with Snackbox option. Great value for squeezing two Amsterdam icons into one trip.
“So much fun it’s nice to hear explanation of some of the places we are passing by What do it again and again?”
Skip-the-line Rijksmuseum ticket plus a 1-hour Lovers canal cruise with audio, all at a reasonable combo price and flexible timing.
“Museum great. Impossible to get info on canal cruise. We’re still here, but can’t even access prior information. Very disapointed!”
Skip the Rijksmuseum ticket line and tour Amsterdam on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus with GPS audio and canal views for one day.
“Good value and museum is really worth it. Staff are excellent. What let's down the experience is the bus tour. The stops are not clearly marked, hard to find without tge map and the tour spends 1/4 of the time around the Centraal station where there is no much to see. Unfortunately the way Amsterdam…”
Go City Amsterdam Pass with digital tickets: choose 45+ attractions including Heineken Experience and Rijksmuseum, often saving vs buying separate.
“For a 24 ticket ..it has a good variety of options . It would be great if it had transport included ...”
A private, English-guided Rijksmuseum highlights tour with admission included. Skip crowds, get smart context, then explore on your own.
“She explained small details about the pictures. Her love of art was great. Tour was wonderful. Helped us find dock for canal cruise. So glad o signed up for tour yesterday.”
From the canal ring to the far side of the IJ, and every way to see it.
