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See Amsterdam through the eyes of Vincent van Gogh, with highlights such as the Oude Church and Rijksmuseum. Hear the tragic story of Vincent's life, including his successful career as an artist, failed love life, depression and suicide.
Highlights
- Follow the trail of Vincent van Gogh in Amsterdam with a 5-Star Art History Guide
- Immerse yourself in Vincent’s life, work and legacy
- Learn about the artist’s religious beliefs, love life, mental illness, suicide, and more
- See the places where Van Gogh viewed art
- Explore the highlights of Amsterdam's Old Town
Join this original art tour to discover the legacy of Vincent Van Gogh in Amsterdam, a city where he spent many years living and working as a struggling artist. Hear the true story of one of the greatest modern artists from a 5-Star Art Guide. Immerse yourself in the tragic mystery of Van Gogh’s genius and madness.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to the Café the Schreier Tower, Prins Hendrikkade 94-95, 1012 AE Amsterdam, Netherland. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
The tour will end in front of the 19th-century Rijksmuseum, an art museum where Van Gogh spent hours studying the Dutch Golden Age and European art.
Itinerary
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1Cafe the Minds
Meet your guidein front of the entrance to Barbizon Palace - Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade 59-72, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Centraal Station
Tour tailored to your needs and interests. You will meet your Private Guide near Central Station, in the heart of Amsterdam’s Old Town, where young Vincent often hanged out. The commentary will introduce you to interesting stories and anecdotes from van Gogh’s personal life and work, exploring the most important events in the artist’s childhood and adulthood.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Oude Kerk
As you pass near the Oude Church, you will learn about Vincent’s commitment to religion and why he didn't fulfill his plan to study theology at the University of Amsterdam. You will also find out who, what and why inspired Van Gogh to start painting. The guide will help you reimagine Amsterdam through the eyes of a depressed, struggling artist.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Rijksmuseum
The tour will end in front of the 19th-century Rijksmuseum, an art museum where Van Gogh spent hours studying the Dutch Golden Age and European art.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- In Amsterdam, the rule is that a licensed guide can show a group of 1-15 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide. For 16-30 people we will provide service of 2 licensed guides. For 31-45 people we will provide service of 3 licensed guides.
- Due to city regulations, guided tours are not allowed to pass through the Red Light District, so you will see the Oude Kerk from a nearby street.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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