Discover the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh masterpieces. The exhibits are arranged chronologically so you can follow the artist’s biography and technical development.As well as early and lesser-known works, you’ll see some of his most famous paintings such as Vincent’s Bedroom in Arles, Gauguin’s Chair and a painting from the Sunflower series.The building itself is an impressive feat of architecture, as you’ll notice when you experience the spectacular glass entrance on Museumplein.Home to the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam transports visitors on a fascinating journey through the life of the artist and his contemporaries. The museum introduces the complete story: the artist, the context, Van Gogh’s personal ambitions, his emotions, the myths that surround him and his influence right up until this very day. The Van Gogh Museum’s collection includes world-famous paintings such as Sunflowers, Almond Blossom and The Potato Eaters. The museum also organizes three temporary exhibitions every year.The Van Gogh Museum is open 365 days a year. Tickets are available online only. Don’t miss out, book in advance. Visitors can discover more about Van Gogh and his contemporaries with the multimedia guide, available in 11 languages. For those not able to visit the museum, the Van Gogh Museum offers the collection and a virtual journey through Van Gogh’s life on its website, Facebook and Instagram.

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This 2.5 hour guided tours of the Van Gogh Museum will allow you to explore the painter’s life and works with one of our vibrant guides. Learn about Vincent Van Gogh in the largest museum dedicated entirely to this Dutch artist. The small-group tour ensures personal attention to each guest, with groups no larger than 8 people. Entrance is included, and your ticket will be valid for the whole day so you can explore on your own after the tour.You’ve heard about one of the world’s most famous painters, Vincent Van Gogh. But what do you really know about this Dutch artist? This tour will introduce you to the man behind the famous sunflowers and self-portraits that are featured in galleries around the world. See his work “The Potato Eaters” and “The Bedroom” as well as objects from his studio. Visit the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s works while learning about his troubled life from his days in Holland to his dramatic ending in France. And yes, we’ll discuss that whole ear incident. Depending on whether the artwork is on loan or being restored, the following pieces of art may include Van Gogh's large collection of self portraits, early and obscure works, objects from his studio, Sunflowers, Yellow House and Wheat Field with Crows.

Van Gogh Museum Semi-Private Guided Tour with Reserved Entry

Discover the world of Van Gogh, one of the most iconic artists, known for his very special sense of shape and color creating the mysterious universe. Learn how to understand his ideas, get back to his diaries, letters to his family and brother Theo and facts from his biography.Start from one of his first paintings, "The Potato Eaters", based on the Northern Renaissance traditions, and continue to go all the way to his last art piece called "Wheatfield with Crows". Explore how his technic, style, and, most importantly, personality had changed throughout his life.Find out how he influenced art in the 20th century and how he expressed his feelings on the canvas, whether it was love or hate. How can we see a real person behind the clichés?

The secret of the green sun Van Gogh Museum guided tour

Dive into the world of colors with this tour of the Van Gogh Museum! Home to the world’s most extensive collection of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, the museum in Amsterdam transports visitors on a fascinating journey through the artist's life. Learn the complete story of Vincent Van Gogh: the context of his paintings, his dreams and ambitions, his emotions, and the myths surrounding him. Listen to fascinating stories and discover the context behind world-famous masterpieces. Get up close with over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and more than 750 letters from Van Gogh. Access a wide range of permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Van Gogh Museum self-guided audio tour with ticket

Breeze past the lines at Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum and head straight inside to begin your exploration of the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh. As the world’s largest museum devoted to an individual artist—and one of the most popular attractions in Amsterdam—tickets to the Van Gogh Museum are some of the most in-demand in the world and sell out in advance. Luckily, you’ll have nothing to worry about on this tour. Your pre-reserved, guaranteed timed entry is already sorted, so all you have to do is relax and enjoy the art. Together with a small group of just 15 guests maximum and a knowledgeable art expert guide to lead the way, you'll appreciate iconic works like "Sunflowers" and "The Potato Eaters" with plenty of context and lesser-known stories. You'll also get to know the man himself as you follow his career from his early days as an aspiring artist to his untimely death. Get ready for an unrivaled peek inside one of the most enigmatic minds in art history.

The Complete Life of Van Gogh Small Group Museum Tour

Van Gogh Museum

The 17th century in the Netherlands is known for its significant economic and cultural changes. Suddenly, Dutch trade, military, science and art were among the most acclaimed in the world. Would you like to dive into the Golden Age and learn more about the art of that time?Rijksmuseum is famous for its vast collection of artworks, such as luxurious furniture, old ship models, and paintings by Rembrandt, Frans Hals and other well-known Old Masters.Discover the secrets of "Night Watch" by Rembrandt and "The Milkmaid" by Vermeer. Find out the hidden meanings of Dutch still lives and funny daily scenes depicted by Jan Stein and talk about different aspects of Dutch history, whether it is important national happenings or daily habits of that time.

Rijksmuseum guided tour: old masters and the Golden Age

Holland’s version of the Louvre is essential when visiting Amsterdam, and this privately guided tour of the Rijksmuseum will introduce visitors to the seemingly endless collection that curates Dutch history over the centuries. This 2 to 2.5 hour museum tour allows you to visit with a dashing young guide who will lead you through the museum. Your guide will provide tickets that are valid the whole day so that you can return at your leisure.For those who aren’t familiar with Dutch culture – and who is really? – you will explore its rich and vibrant past through a selection of works from among the 8000 objects on display. Discuss familiar names like Rembrandt as well as lesser known items like 17th century dollhouses. Understand the meaning behind Vermeer’s “The Milkmaid” and marvel at the expansive 19th century library. At the end of the tour, you’ll have a good overview of the museum’s collection and you may even know how to pronounce its name correctly.

Rijksmuseum private guided tour

Dedicated to Dutch art and history, this amazing museum tells the story of 800 years of art in a sequence of 80 galleries.See the work of Jan Steen, Frans Hals, Jacob van Ruisdael, Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt and Rembrandt's pupils. Rembrandt’s painting The Night Watch is considered so important that the building renovation of 2013 was designed around it.As well as paintings, you can enjoy a collection of Asian arts and special collections of miniature silverwork, musical instruments, patriotic relics, fashion, glass, porcelain, an impressive armory and a large number of ship models. Every half-year, the Rijksmuseum displays a new exhibit from its extensive costume collection.

Rijksmuseum entry ticket

Dedicated to Dutch art and history, this amazing museum tells the story of 800 years of art in a sequence of 80 galleries.See the work of Jan Steen, Frans Hals, Jacob van Ruisdael, Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt and Rembrandt's pupils. Rembrandt’s painting The Night Watch is considered so important that the building was designed around it in 1885.As well as paintings, you can enjoy a collection of Asian arts and special collections of miniature silverwork, musical instruments, patriotic relics, fashion, glass, porcelain, an impressive armory and a large number of ship models.

Rijksmuseum entrance ticket

This 2.5-hour semi-private guided museum tour of the Rijksmuseum will take you through a selection of its most important pieces, putting them into context for even the most amateur art lover. Instead of blindly walking through the halls of Holland’s largest museum, let our guide share the stories behind each must-see work of art and artifact. With a maximum of 8 people in each group, you'll enjoy a personal experience.Holland’s version of the Louvre is a must, and this tour will introduce first-time visitors to the impressive and expansive collection that curates Dutch history over the centuries. For those who aren’t familiar with Dutch culture, you'll explore its rich and vibrant past through a selection of paintings and artifacts from the 8000 objects on display. You’ll explore familiar names like Rembrandt while discussing lesser-known items like 17th-century dollhouses and Vermeer’s portrait of domesticity, “The Milkmaid.” There’s even a fascinating 19th century library containing more stories than any guide could ever tell. By the end, you’ll have a good overview of the museum’s collection and you may even know how to pronounce its name correctly. Included highlights: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc.) Rembrandt masterworks, The Night watch, The Jewish Bride, The Syndics of the Drapers' Guild, Vermeer's The Milkmaid, 19th century library, 17th century dollhouses, globes, ship replica, and Delft ceramics.

Rijksmuseum Semi-Private Guided Tour with Reserved Entry

Visit the Rijksmuseum on a small-group guided tour with skip-the-line tickets included! Experience some of the most famous and influential works of the 17th century up close and discover the stories and scandals behind the masterpieces. On this tour, you will discover how Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Frans Hals captured the incredible expansion of the Dutch Golden Age.Admire objects and paintings dating from this unprecedented era in Dutch history and explore how art reflects the changing values and beliefs of the republic. Be amazed by the illusionism of the still-life paintings and Vermeer's interiors, be inspired by the scale of Rembrandt's The Nightwatch, and see the dollhouse of every young child's dreams.Along the way, your professional guide will explain the social and historical context that gave rise to one of the biggest middle-class art markets the world has ever seen. After the tour, you are welcome to continue to explore the rest of some of the 8,000 works on display as your ticket is valid all day. Or maybe you want to relax in the cafe or the museum shop.

Rijksmuseum Small Group Tour in English

Rijksmuseum (Dutch National Museum)

Explore the beautiful canals of Amsterdam on a luxurious boat with a fully stocked bar.Step aboard and admire the stunning sights of Amsterdam as you cruise through the canals. To make this must-do experience complete, you can enjoy some fresh beers or sodas during the cruise! Spot the Amstel river and Skinny Bridge and other main sights of the city. A great way to see the stunning sights of Amsterdam from a different perspective.

Amsterdam Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

Red Light Quarter

Travel back to the dark days of World War II on a 2-hour walking tour of Amsterdam and learn what life was like following the occupation of the Netherlands by the Germans in 1940-1945 and how Anne Frank became an icon of the brutality of suppression. Hear the story about her diary and how it came to be published by her father Otto Frank.Stroll past monuments and buildings still marked by traces of war. Your guide will bring the history to life, giving you a sense of how the city’s citizens behaved during the occupation, and how they moved around in times of horror.Learn why the Dutch tried to co-exist with the occupying army and how the Dutch behaved towards the Jews of Amsterdam like Anne Frank. Hear about several important events, such as the February Strike and Winter of Hunger.Visit the Jewish neighborhood, with its Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish Museum, the Hollandsche schouwburg, and the head office of the Jewish council. Discover locations the Dutch resistance offered as secret hiding places to families like the Franks. The tour ends at Anne Frank's House, admission is not included.

Anne Frank walking tour

Join a legendary boat trip and get ready to sail along the Amsterdam canals on a unique open electric boat. Onboard an open boat you can enjoy the full experience with a perfect view of the most famous monuments and memorials of Amsterdam. This luxurious Amsterdam canal cruise is a great alternative to those old-school tourist canal boats that your grandmother probably recommended!Sail through the unique, Golden Age canals of Amsterdam on the UNESCO list. Then past Jordaan, a neighborhood known for its famous Prinsengracht towards the most romantic Skinny Bridge, the Amstel, the 7 bridges, the impressive Golden Bend and the 9 streets back to the Anne Frank house.During your cruise learn the great stories of old Dutch boats roaming the seas and the famous Dutch sea heroes and local residents such as Rembrandt van Rijn. And hear about conquered countries and how the Dutch ruled the seas in the 16th and 17th centuries (the Golden Age) but also the current tolerance of the Amsterdam people.Be sure to ask your guides for suggestions including their favorite bars, restaurants and other hidden gems of Amsterdam. The skippers and wonderful hostesses know everything about Amsterdam and no question will remain unanswered.

Luxury canal cruise from the Anne Frank House

Explore Amsterdam, its famous landmarks, culture, and rich trading history while relaxing on a covered boat. At night all the bridges light up in the city so it will feel like sailing through a fairytale. This luxury Amsterdam evening cruise is a great (and way more romantic) alternative to the packed tourist canal boats.Departing from the Anne Frank House, set off to the Amstel River, passing numerous monuments and highlights such as the Jordaan neighborhood, the famous Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) and the Golden bend, known for its impressive buildings. Your skippers are true locals and will tell you all about their beloved city’s rich history, giving you nice to know facts and letting you in on some of the hidden gems.

Amsterdam evening canal cruise from Anne Frank House

During this walking tour you’ll be taken back the places that were important to Anne Frank in her childhood. See where she went to school and the shop where she bought her famous diary. Explore the area where she played outside and discover the house where Miep Gies lived for many years.The story of Anne Frank is known around the world because of her diary describing the period that she, her family, and 4 others spent in a secret and hidden annex hiding from Amsterdam’s German occupiers. The part of her life in hiding is very well known, but her life as a young kid that moved from Germany to Amsterdam is less known. Her father feared Nazi Germany and took his family to Amsterdam, where he hoped they would be safe from Hitler. The family settled in a house on the square Merwedeplein where Anne Frank spent happy moments.The tour takes place in the south of Amsterdam, where you will have the opportunity to become acquainted with an area of the city that you would otherwise likely not see. This area was constructed in the 1920-1930 and was based on revolutionary ideas of city planning, architecture and social housing.

The Anne Frank story and neighborhood walking tour

Anne Frank Museum

If you would really like to get to know Amsterdam on a deeper level, this walking tour with a private guide for your group is ideal. You'll experience why Jordaan is the soul of Amsterdam with its history, traditions and sense of humor. Find all its treasures, that Amsterdammers carefully hide from the tourists, such as cozy yards, and pretty art galleries. See locals nicely sitting with their cup of coffee or a daily newspaper and enjoying the sunshine, plus its best Saturday market and lots of other secret sites.Discover the area's narrowest house, West India house, lots houseboats and the one and only floating shelter for cats. Find out more about Jordaan's historical past. For instance, its little historical monuments, sculptures, hidden church and green yard 'Hofje' that has a charity system.

Amsterdam Jordaan privately guided walking tour

Immerse yourself in the vibrant creativity of Jordaan, one of Amsterdam's most beloved neighborhoods, where locals infuse the area with their unique spirit.This historic district is home to charming, family-run shops and cafés that offer a glimpse into the authentic Amsterdam. Indulge in Dutch cuisine and hospitality on this tour that will take you to a variety of local eateries, where you'll savor a dozen delicious tastings.Discover Jordaan's hidden courtyards and cultural landmarks as you stroll through the neighborhood with a knowledgeable guide, and meet the talented artisans who create the amazing food that makes this area so special.

Food tour in Amsterdam's Jordaan District

Jordaan Quarter

Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. Experience the best of the city on this 75-minute canal cruise. Admire the views of the 17th-century buildings lining the city canals, and see the 21st-century city that Amsterdam has become. You’ll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change.Pick up your snack box at the ticket office before boarding, step on board one of the covered boats and let the fun begin. You will be sure to have a great time while listening to your personal audio system. Enjoy audio commentary in a choice of 21 languages (free earphones are supplied).Your visit to Heineken Experience: on a 1.5-hour self-guided tour you’ll learn about the company’s heritage, the beer brewing process, Heineken’s innovations, and what it takes to serve a world-famous beer. Find out the 4 natural ingredients that make this beer, and discover the brand’s sponsorship activities with some of the famous sports organizations. And sure enough, at the end of the tour, you can raise your glass with new friends.Please note that the Heineken Experience is only for guests 18 years and older.

Gray Line Canal Cruise with snackbox & Heineken Experience

Experience two of the best things to do in Amsterdam on a visit to the Heineken Experience and a fun boat trip through the famous canals are essential to the complete Amsterdam experience.Enjoy an interactive, self-guided tour of the original Heineken factory and learn how this world-famous beer used to be made. Afterward, discover the beautiful historic canal district and see some of the city’s most iconic landmarks.The Heineken impressive old factory, where all of the brand’s beer was made until 1988, now houses a state-of-the-art museum that offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the original facilities. You’ll see the gigantic copper tanks where the lager was brewed, enjoy a Heineken tasting session and even test your skills at drafting the perfect beer.Then relax on an Amsterdam canal cruise and discover the old city center, characterized by its picturesque canals and beautiful 17th-century architecture. Some of the highlights of the Amsterdam Canal Cruise include the Westerkerk church, the Magere Brug (‘Skinny Bridge’) on the Amstel river and the charming neighborhood of Negen Straatjes (‘Nine Streets’).

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