Rijksmuseum Hidden Gems Private Guided Tour in English

Unlock the stories behind one of the world’s most celebrated art collections on this private 2–2.5-hour guided tour of the Rijksmuseum. With exclusive, skip-the-line entry and a locally-based expert guide, you’ll explore iconic Dutch masterpieces and lesser-known works in a personalized experience.

Getting started

Your tour begins near the Cobra Café on Museumplein, just a short walk from the museum's main entrance. After a brief introduction, your guide will assist with ticket validation and lead you through the priority entrance, including coat check, so you can bypass busy crowds and dive straight into the artistic treasures awaiting inside.

What to expect

Rijksmuseum

Step into the heart of the Rijksmuseum and explore 800 years of Dutch history through painting, sculpture, ceramics, and more.

Exploring with a guide

With a private guide by your side, your visit becomes more than just a walk through the galleries. They will highlight key masterpieces, decode artistic techniques, and bring context to hidden details you might otherwise overlook. Because the tour is private, you’ll have the freedom to ask questions, linger at favorite pieces, and explore the themes that resonate most with you.

Features:

• Private group experience: This is a fully private tour, reserved exclusively for you and your group—perfect for families, friends, or personalized exploration.

• Skip-the-line access: Enter the museum directly with your guide, bypassing the long queues for a seamless start to your visit.

• Inclusive narratives: Gain a fuller perspective of Dutch history through stories of underrepresented figures, including women artists like Rachel Ruysch and Judith Leyster, and the Jewish, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ communities featured throughout the collection.

• Dutch Golden Age painting: Admire world-famous works such as Vermeer’s The Milkmaid, Hals’ lively portraits, and genre scenes by Jan Steen, each brought to life with the insight of an art historian.

• Stay as long as you like: After the tour, feel free to spend more time in the museum on your own, revisiting favorite artworks or discovering new ones at your own pace.

This private experience offers deep insight, thoughtful storytelling, and priority access—perfect for art lovers, curious travelers, and anyone looking to truly connect with Dutch cultural heritage.