Rijksmuseum tour
These personal, private tours start at €180 for up to 4 people for a 2‑hour experience.
Bringing Rembrandt's Colors to Life
The Rijksmuseum is a national treasure — a vast temple of Dutch art and history. But with so many masterpieces under one roof, it can be hard to know where to begin. My tour gives you a clear, engaging path through the museum, helping you understand not only what you’re looking at, but how to look.
On the Rijksmuseum Highlight Tour, you’ll discover some of the most famous and influential works of art in Dutch history. As an official Guest Tour Guide, I’ll show you how the great masters used oil paint to create remarkably lifelike portraits, landscapes, and scenes from everyday life.
You’ll also learn about the historical and cultural world behind these paintings — how they reflect the values, ambitions, and daily realities of the Dutch Golden Age. Understanding this context brings the artwork to life in a completely new way.
Let’s begin our journey through the museum and enjoy the beauty, skill, and diversity of Dutch art together.
These personal, private tours start at €180 for up to 4 people for a 2‑hour experience.
Testimonials
Eric was great; clearly very knowledgeable but yet welcoming and approachable. His insights made our time in the museum much more enjoyable and worthwhile.
Kirsten, Todd & Henry – New York, New York
I particularly appreciated his tour, which blended history with important features of the art we viewed and fascinating explanations of technique.
Anne – Washington D.C.
Eric was a terrific guide. He was animated and knowledgeable about history – of the building, the artists, time-periods related to the art pieces as well as about the techniques and paints of the artists. Fascinating tour.
Lexie & Brad – Seattle, WA. USA
Eric was a great tour guide! He went the extra mile to find things in the museum of special interest to me, which made my visit really special. And he was just REALLY interesting and knowledgeable!
Marianne Engle – Westerville, OH. USA