Rembrandt’s Life, Rijksmuseum & Rembrandthuis Private Tour

2 to 5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 5 more

Discover the legacy of Rembrandt in the Amsterdam Old Town. Hear the story of the most famous Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker and draftsman. Extended options: visit the Rijksmuseum and the Rembrandt House Museum and see 'The Night Watch'!

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program.

2-hour: Rembrandt Walking Tour
Join this tour to follow Rembrandt's trail in the Old Town. See the Rembrandthuis (outside), the Portugal Synagogue, the Rembrandt Monument and more.

4-hour: Rembrandt Walking Tour & Rijksmuseum
Join this tour to follow Rembrandt's trail in the Old Town and visit the Rijksmuseum. See the Rembrandthuis (outside), the Portugal Synagogue, the Rembrandt Monument and more.

5-hour: Rembrandt Tour, Rijksmuseum & Rembrandthuis
Join this tour to follow Rembrandt's trail in the Old Town and visit the Rijksmuseum and the Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House Museum).

What's Included

(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Interesting facts and anecdotes about Rembrandt’s life and work
Art History Expert-Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Skip-the-line tickets to Rembrandthuis house museum (5-hour option only)
Private Walking Tour about Rembrandt plus Rijksmuseum and Rembrandthuis
Skip-the-line tickets to Rijksmuseum (4 and 5-hour options only)
Skip-the-line tickets to Rijksmuseum (2-hour option)
Skip-the-line tickets to Rembrandthuis house museum (2 and 4-hour options)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Rokin 73

Meet your guide in front of the entrance of Hotel Rokin, Rokin 73, 1012 KL Amsterdam, Netherlands

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Rokin 73

    Meet your guide in front of the entrance of Hotel Rokin, Rokin 73, 1012 KL Amsterdam, Netherlands

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Oude Kerk

    Explore Rembrandt’s trail in the Amsterdam Old Town. Your journey back to the 17th century will begin outside the Oude Church. Rembrandt married Saskia and had most of his children baptized at this historic church.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    South Church

    You will learn more about the artist’s personal life as you walk towards the New Market Square. Your Private Guide will point your attention to the Zuiderkerk, a 17th century church that also played an important part in Rembrandt’s life.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Museum Het Rembrandthuis

    One of the main highlights of this tour will be a stop outside Rembrandthuis, the Rembrandt House Museum. As you admire the late-medieval facade of the house where the artist lived for 20 years, the guide will help you understand how modest Rembrandt’s life was at that time.

    40 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam

    You will also explore parts of the Jewish Quarter. Although Rembrandt was not Jewish, he became an important figure in the Jewish world, and his painting ‘The Jewish Bride’ was especially praised by Vincent van Gogh. You will pass by the Portugal Synagogue and head to the public square dedicated to Rembrandt to finally see the artist’s monument.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Rijksmuseum

    It is the most visited museum in Amsterdam but you will have skip-the-line tickets to avoid the queue. Enjoy live commentary as you explore the massive collection of Dutch, European and Asian art from the 12th to the 20th century. The museum displays Rembrandt’s most famous masterpiece, ‘The Night Watch,’ as well as the ‘Landscape with a Stone Bridge, and many of his self-portraits. See mater's original works!

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Museum Het Rembrandthuis

    The museum shows the artist’s living and working quarters, offering an insight into his daily life and studio practice. The collection includes Rembrandt’s personal items, etchings and 17th century art, and the temporary exhibitions host works of art by Rembrandt, his contemporaries and his (contemporary) followers. It’s the best place to learn more about this excellent artist!

    1 hour Admission ticket 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
Supplied by ROSOTRAVEL

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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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