Rijksmuseum Guided Tour with a private local Dutch guide
Description
On this 2-hour private tour, a local Dutch art and history expert will guide you through the Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands, home to priceless national treasures deeply valued by the Dutch. With her expertise, you'll explore the museum's highlights and gain a deeper understanding of both Dutch art and history. The tour focuses on the Dutch Masters of the Golden Age, including Rembrandt and Vermeer, while also delving into the artists who preceded them and the historical events that set the stage for their groundbreaking works. What makes this tour unique? You’ll be guided by the very same expert featured in the reviews, ensuring a consistent, authentic, and insightful experience. Gain a deeper understanding of how and why the masterpieces were made, what they truly mean to the Dutch people and how they impacted the evolution of European art. The experience is customizable—feel free to make special requests or ask to focus on specific works of art during your tour!
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Itinerary
1. Discussion of the Rijksmuseum building from the outside. Learn about the iconic building that houses the collection, the historical context in which it was built, and the vision of it's architect, Pierre Cuypers. 2. Museum entrance and cloakroom. 3. Introduction about the Rijksmuseum collection and itinerary of the tour. 4. Highlights of Dutch Renaissance painting and sculpture. 5. Historical artifacts relating to the the Protestant Reformation and Eighty Years War. 6. Historical artifacts relating to the most famous painting in the collection; Rembrandt's The Night Watch. 7. The Great Hall of the Rijksmuseum. Learn about the architect's vision and marvel at the craftsmanship of his team of artisans. 8. Rembrandt's paintings The Night Watch, The Standard Bearer, Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul, Syndics of the Draper's Guild, The Jewish Bride. 9. Vermeer's paintings The Milkmaid, The Love Letter, Woman Reading a Letter, The Little Street. 10. End tour.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchairs are available on location but need to be reserved ahead of time
- Portable stools are available
- Young children must be seated in a stroller
- Anyone can participate
Reviews(40)
Anna is a funny, brilliant storyteller who helped place the art in history and give us the culture notes we were missing to be able to truly understand and deeply enjoy these masterpieces. I highly recommend her.
I have been fortunate to have used travel guides in more 10 cities throughout Europe. Most have been very good. Timm was exceptional; Her knowledge of history, of the artist,of the art was exceptional - and she was able to convey her enthusiasm. She was patient too, to answer the many questions. I would highly recommend her.
Anna was excellent! She was so knowledgeable, kind, and witty, and made my time at the Rijksmuseum an absolute pleasure. She planned the itinerary perfectly, and really designed the tour around what I asked to see. Her stories were wonderful. I learned so much! Her tour has been the highlight of my time in Amsterdam so far. I highly recommend any tour with Anna. You won’t regret it.
Anna was brilliant. Easy to understand, profoundly knowledgeable and very happy to explain further when queried. She has a sense of fun about her subjects. The 2 hour tour was spot on and at our request focused mostly on Rembrandt
We started with a discussion of the museum’s architecture and how it honors the history of Amsterdam while gradually preparing the visitor to fully appreciate the art inside. Anna delved into the significance of the Nightwatch painting as a point of local and national pride. We went through several others, with Anna explaining Rembrandt’s significance in future impressionist work. She also encouraged imagining in detail what the characters in the painting might be doing and feeling the emotions the painters were trying to convey. A guide like Anna adds so much depth to an art museum experience. Highly recommend her!
The museum is huge and can be overwhelming…our guide Anna , approached our experience with confidence , organization. , sensitivity to our needs and interests and made the entire 2 hours extremely enjoyable. Anna has a friendly conversational style, open to all sorts of questions and deep knowledge of the subject. I highly recommend Anna as a tour guide !
Hi Anna, Thank you so much for the tour today. You are so knowledgeable about the history and paintings, very much appreciated. My friends thought is was one of the best part of the "site seeing" in Amsterdam. Definitely opened their eyes to art and history. x
Anna was professional, knowledgeable, and kind. She was a wonderful guide, and all in our group learned a great deal! Highly recommend her! Michael, USA
Anna was amazing! Her knowledge, passion and sense of humour made this a very enjoyable tour!! I highly recommend u enjoy her morning tour if the Ryks museum, then join her for an afternoon walking tour exploring the streets that Rembrant walked! She is 5 out of 5!!
What great afternoon at the Rijkes museum being ‘artfully’ guided by Anna. Her extensive knowledge was impressive as was her ability to share key highlights of the paintings we saw. The paintings she chose to highlight were exactly what we were hoping to see. It was a wonderfully rewarding afternoon. Thank you, Anna.
