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Lovely tour
Really good experience. We enjoyed the intimate tour and came away with two items from the sale. Helped me out with a fifty year wedding anniversary gift for my lovely wife.
Amsterdam: Royal Experience at Oldest Diamond Factory
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $34 / person
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 91 reviews
- Languages
- AR, DE, ZH-TW, RU
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Royal Coster Diamonds
- Meeting point
- At the Museum Square, between the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum.
Description
Just around the corner from the Rijksmuseum, step inside the oldest still operating diamond polishing factory in the world and experience 185 years of craftsmanship at Royal Coster Diamonds. During this exclusive 60 minute private experience, you will enjoy a personal guided journey through the royal history, craftsmanship, and exceptional diamonds that have made Royal Coster Diamonds world famous. Learn about the 4 C's of diamond valuation Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat and how each factor determines a stone's quality and value. Along the way, you will uncover the stories behind some of the world’s most famous diamonds, admire the replica of the legendary Koh i Noor, the Cullinan replica the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found and discover the Royal 201, known as the most brilliant diamond in the world. Including personal attention and a special Royal Coster Diamonds gift. Visit one of the most unique experiences on Amsterdam’s Museumplein.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8 times a day, 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $34
- Youth (ages 13–17)
- Free
- Child (ages 6–12)
- Free
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Royal Coster Diamonds
During the tour, your personal guide explains everything you want to know about the mystical world of diamonds. He or she will tell you about the origins of the diamonds and the process a diamond goes through. This diamond process takes millions of years. Learn how to evaluate a diamond with the 4 C's (carat, cut, clarity, color) of diamond valuation. There is so much more to know and appreciate about a diamond than just the sparkle. You will be surprised. Besides seeing amazing diamond jewelry and Europe's largest collection of unset diamonds, you will also see the Royal 201 diamond. This is Royal Coster's own patented diamond cut and known to be the best diamond in the world. A regular brilliant has 57 facets, while this unique diamond cut has no less than 201 facets. These extra facets cause to make the light reflect even more within the diamond. This creates a sparkling effect that is no match for any other diamond shape in the world.
What's included
Included
Exclusive guided tour with personal attention
See the Royal 201 and iconic diamonds like the Koh‑i‑Noor & Cullinan
60‑minute private Royal Experience
Private diamond presentation including a complimentary gift
Learn the 4 C’s: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat
Not included
Transportation to/from attractions
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
91 reviews
How it compares in Amsterdam
- Starting price $34 is 52% below the typical $70 for tours of similar length in Amsterdam
Excurgo comparison of 2,107 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- While we try to give the tour in the language of your choice, we cannot guarantee it due to staff availability. We do always guarantee English guides.
- not accessible for people with walking difficulties
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Amsterdam: Royal Experience at Oldest Diamond Factory take?
Amsterdam: Royal Experience at Oldest Diamond Factory lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Amsterdam: Royal Experience at Oldest Diamond Factory cost?
Prices start at $34 per person for this Amsterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Amsterdam: Royal Experience at Oldest Diamond Factory run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
How much does Amsterdam: Royal Experience at Oldest Diamond Factory cost for children?
Children aged 6–12 pay nothing, adults from $34. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Amsterdam: Royal Experience at Oldest Diamond Factory for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is At the Museum Square, between the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Amsterdam: Royal Experience at Oldest Diamond Factory offered in?
The experience is available in AR, DE, ZH-TW, RU, PT, CMN, EN, IT, FR, TR, NL, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 5 travellers can book together.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
not accessible for people with walking difficulties
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Amsterdam: Royal Experience at Oldest Diamond Factory worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 91 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Royal Coster Diamonds.
Reviews(91)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Excellent experience!
Excellent experience, Angela was an incredibly knowledgable, patient, friendly & helpful guide. Definitely worth booking! The length of the visit extended beyond the allocated time, which was perfect for us as we wanted the full experience. Beautiful atmosphere and stunning buildings.
K
Great tour
Had a great tour, Sang was a fantastic guide. We learnt so much and had fun looking at the diamonds and jewellery. We did buy but there was no pressure to buy.
K
Sang is the Greatest!!
Sang was a great guide. So much information and beautiful diamonds.
G
Diamonds are forever!!
Sang was very good!! Great explanation of the differences in the diamonds and their grades
V
Beautiful.
My family and I spent 2 beautiful hours at this facility because we discovered a unique reality, that is, regarding the processing of diamonds, and above all we thank the employee Mr. Anas Salama for his professionalism, availability and illustration of the product.
K
If you want to see Diamonds - the Royal Diamond tour is the way to go!
The Royal Coster Diamond Experience was a wonderful and excellent experience that I and my sister would highly recommend. My sister wanted to do a diamond tour and I went back and forth as to where to do the tour and then what type of tour. We were actually able to do a tour with Royal Coster and another diamond center during our trip. If I had to choose one, I would recommend Royal Coster. Our guide, Hans, was very knowledgeable about diamonds and had an excellent personality for showing the factory and the diamonds. The tour is not a long tour but it is very interesting and truthfully we wanted to see the diamonds! With the Royal Coster Diamond Experience we were given an individual tour, and a gift bag. We then were able to see the diamonds - loose diamonds were brought out and shown to us. We were then able to shop in the store and try on jewelry. My sister ended up purchasing a ring and they bent over backwards to ensure that the ring was sized appropriately and that we had all of the necessary paperwork. It was one of the highlights of our trip.
G
Very interesting
Impressive and interesting tour with many detailed explanations about diamonds and the cutting of them.
B
A great learning experience.
This was a great experience to learn about diamonds , their natural creation, polishing and get a much better understanding of diamond quality , polishing and the charisma of these gem stones. Additionally you get to learn about the history and legacy of Royal Coster and an overview of the diamond industry. Our guide was excellent , knowledgeable , friendly and fun, easy to talk to and discuss every aspect of diamonds. Finally there is a small museum that you can view at you leisure.
O
Excellent visit
Excellent visit by Fabien, very informative and exciting. I recommend it :)
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