This afternoon, guests will discover the paintings of the Dutch Golden Age at Amsterdam’s famous Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands. Accompanied by a local guide, this shared tour will provide guests with insights into some of the greatest works of Dutch art and its history. In the afternoon, guests will make their way to the Cobra Cafe at Museumplein to meet their tour guide. As their guide walks them through displays of various Dutch masterpieces, guests have the chance to admire the museum's architecture. They will discover Titans like Rembrandt, Jan Steen, and Vermeer, celebrated for his intimate household scenes of 17th century middle class life. Guests will view Rembrandt’s portraits, including his masterpiece, ‘The Night Watch’, and Vermeer’s ‘The Milkmaid’. They will also explore medieval Delftware, Cuypers Library, and the beloved 17th century dolls’ houses. After the guided tour, guests can continue to explore the Rijksmuseum on their own, or enjoy downtime at the café.

Duration:
Approximately 2 hours

Start Time:
1.00pm

Inclusions:
Entrance tickets to the Rijksmuseum, English-speaking, knowledgeable local guide, all sites and displays listed in the description. This is subject to change depending on the day of tour.

Exclusions:
Food and beverages, transportation, gratuities

Meeting point:
Outside the Cobra Cafe at Museumplein, Hobbemastraat 18, next to the parking/toilet entrance of the café.

Ending point:
Rijksmuseum

Important Information:
Barring handbags or small backpacks, no large bags or umbrellas are allowed inside the museum.

For the enjoyment of all visitors, specific rooms are quiet or silent zones.

Artworks may not be on display if they are on loan, or under conservation.

Guests are advised to reach the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins.

This tour is operated daily, all year round.