This morning, guests will discover the priceless 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 provides insights into some of the greatest works of Dutch art and its history. Guests will make their way to the Cobra Cafe at Museumplein to meet their tour guide and start the tour in the morning. This is their chance to admire the museum's architecture, while their guide walks them through displays of various Dutch masterpieces. They will discover Titans like Rembrandt, Jan Steen, and Vermeer, celebrated for his intimate household scenes of 17th century middle class life. They will also view Rembrandt’s portraits, including his masterpiece, ‘The Night Watch’, and Vermeer’s ‘The Milkmaid’. They will then explore medieval Delftware, Cuypers Library, and the beloved 17th century dolls’ houses. At the end of the guided tour, guests have the choice to continue touring the Rijksmuseum on their own, or sit back at the café.

Duration:
Approximately 2 hours

Start Time:
09:30AM

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.