Diamond Museum Private Guided Tour

Step inside Amsterdam’s oldest diamond polishing factory and Europe’s only diamond museum for a private 45-min tour, guided in your preferred language.

Getting started

Begin your experience at the main entrance of the Diamond Museum, located at Paulus Potterstraat 6 in the Museum Square. After meeting your guide and validating your ticket, you’ll start your exclusive journey through centuries of diamond craftsmanship and history.

What to expect

Diamond Museum Amsterdam

Founded in 1840, Royal Coster Diamonds is the world’s oldest continuously operating diamond polishing factory and home to the only diamond museum in Europe. On this personalised private tour, explore the legacy, artistry, and influence of Dutch diamond polishing, and uncover how Amsterdam became the renowned ‘City of Diamonds.’

Features:

• Private guided tour: Enjoy dedicated attention from your expert guide, who will tailor the experience to your interests and native language (subject to availability).

• Live diamond craftsmanship: Witness master polishers and goldsmiths at work up close, showcasing the precise techniques that transform raw stones into sparkling masterpieces.

• Learn about diamonds: Discover what makes a diamond truly valuable by learning the 4 C’s (cut, colour, clarity, and carat) and become a diamond expert by the end of your visit.

• Royal 201 diamond cut: See the dazzling Royal 201, Royal Coster’s signature round cut with exceptional brilliance and a distinctive design.

• Koh-i-Noor replica: Admire the replica of the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond, repolished by Royal Coster for Queen Victoria, and hear the royal tales behind it.

• International crown collection: Marvel at the permanent exhibition of replica royal crowns from around the world, reflecting centuries of regal tradition and design.

• Famous diamonds: Explore the captivating stories and dazzling replicas of iconic diamonds once owned by royalty and celebrities.

• Diamonds in jewellery: Gain insight into how diamonds have shaped global jewellery trends, with styles influenced by changing fashions and cultural tastes throughout history.

• Special diamond objects: Admire a fascinating array of diamond-encrusted artefacts, including a diamond tennis racket, a katana, and a diamond gorilla skull set with over 17,000 stones.

• Tax-free shopping: Enhance your visit with tax-free shopping opportunities, guided by experts who can assist in finding your ideal diamond piece.