Your curated experience
Embark on an enriching journey through the renowned Rijksmuseum, immersing yourself in the captivating Dutch Golden Age masterpieces during a 2-hour small-group guided tour featuring skip-the-line privileges.
Commencing the adventure
Arrive 15 minutes early to meet your knowledgeable guide at the designated starting point indicated on your ticket. Your guide will be prepared with your tickets and will swiftly escort you to the museum's expedited entrance.
Anticipated highlights
Discover the Rijksmuseum
Step into the realm of the Rijksmuseum, housing a treasure trove of over 8,000 artworks, and delve into the narratives woven by luminaries such as Rembrandt and Frans Hals during the Dutch Golden Age. Your adept guide will illuminate the history behind the art pieces and the flourishing middle class of the Dutch Republic.
Guided exploration
Embark on a 2-hour small-group guided tour available in English, Italian, Dutch, German, French, or Spanish, tailored for those craving in-depth knowledge. Your expert guide will navigate you through the museum's corridors, offering profound insights into the art, artists, and societal influences that shaped the Dutch Republic.
Key features:
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Intimate small-group experience: Engage in a personalized encounter with a small group, fostering easy interaction and customized revelations.
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Skip-the-line advantage: Dodge the lengthy general admission lines and swiftly access the museum with priority entry, maximizing your exploration time.
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Treasures of the Dutch Golden Age: Witness the museum's iconic masterpieces, including Rembrandt's The Night Watch, Vermeer's The Milkmaid, vibrant works by Frans Hals, and genre paintings by Jan Steen portraying 17th-century Dutch society.
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Gallery of Distinction: Traverse the museum's central gallery adorned with masterpieces celebrating the essence, opulence, and innovation of the Dutch Republic.
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Dutch Republic lifestyle: Encounter intricately detailed dollhouses, symbolic still lifes, Delftware, furnishings, and maritime models unveiling the daily life, aesthetics, and naval prowess of the era.
Enhancements
- Exclusive Hidden Gems tour: Elevate your experience with a private 2.5-hour tour exclusively for your group of 12, uncovering masterpieces by female artists like Rachel Ruysch and Judith Leyster, as well as perspectives from LGBTQ+, Jewish, and BIPOC individuals rarely showcased on regular tours.
Post your guided exploration, seize the opportunity to leisurely explore the museum's galleries at your own pace for the remainder of the day.