Rijksmuseum + Rembrandt House Skip-the-Line Tour

Complete your trip with an introduction to the city's artistic institutions. This combo tour ticks all the boxes with a visit to the Rijksmuseum, followed by a tour focusing on the life of world-famous artist Rembrandt.

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Highlights

Enjoy a guided highlights tour with a personal touch
Skip the line to enter Rijksmuseum and Rembrandt's house
Get a full tour dedicated to one of the most famous Dutch artists
Walk through Spiegelquarter, Rembrandt Square, Jewish Quarter and more
Visit the famous Rijksmuseum and learn about Dutch history and art

Description

Start your tour at Holland’s answer to the Louvre, the Rijksmuseum, housing centuries of Dutch history and art. Explore over 8000 objects, including paintings and artifacts, with artists from the Dutch Golden Age like Rembrandt and Vermeer on display. From dollhouses to a captured British warship, the museum boasts a wide range of historical items. As the largest museum in Amsterdam, a visit is an absolute must. After lunch, dig deeper into Rembrandt’s life to learn all about this iconic Dutch artist. Walk through Spiegelquarter, a district known for a wide array of antiques and artistic goods. Afterwards, wander the Keizersgracht, or Emperor’s canal, to discuss one of Rembrandt’s most successful apprentices. In Rembrandt Square, hear about the Night Watch Guards, who were characters in one of the artist’s most popular works. His painting is recreated here in bronze sculpture. In Staalstraat, learn about the local Drapers Guild, represented by Rembrandt. Finally, in Waterloo Square, discover the former Jewish Quarter, home to a variety of immigrants including Rembrandt and his wife. The couple spent many years living here, near the Amstel River, where their house still stands as a museum dedicated to the artist’s life. It includes etchings and other works done by Rembrandt himself. The furnishings are authentic to the 1600s, reconstituted thanks to auction archives from the period. Wander Rembrandt’s office and see how he produced his work, peeking at the more intimate side of the artist’s life.

Includes

Skip-the-line access
Entrance fee
Professional local tour guide
Hotel pick-up or drop off
Gratuities (optional)
Luggage or coat storage
Food and beverages

Important Information

No bags or suitcases are allowed on the tour, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed
A moderate amount of walking is involved, and the tour is unfortunately not available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Occasional closures without previous warning from the monument’s management occur, in which case you will be provided with an appropriate alternative route
Some specific monuments are subject to rules requiring quiet or restricted speaking, or do not allow skip-the-line entry; in these cases your guide will provide the information about the monument from outside
Please provide a phone number and email you can be reached at during your trip during booking
All travelers need a valid ID on the day of the trip