Guided Tours at the Rijksmuseum
From the free multimedia app to private expert-led tours — pick the format that fits your visit.
Buy TicketsA guided tour is the fastest way to understand what you are looking at in the Gallery of Honour. Plan it alongside our visitors guide and check the opening hours before booking.
Available Tickets
- Entrance ticket to the Rijksmuseum
- Access to all permanent collections and temporary exhibitions
Tour options
Four ways to see the museum with expert commentary
Free Multimedia Tour
The official Rijksmuseum app works on your own phone in 10+ languages. Download it before you arrive on the free WiFi.
Small-Group Highlights Tour
A 1.5-hour walk-through of the Gallery of Honour — The Night Watch, The Milkmaid, Hals, and more.
Private Expert-Led Tour
Two hours with an art historian, customised to your interests. Ideal for first-time visitors or focused study.
The Night Watch Focus
A 45-minute deep dive into Rembrandt's masterpiece, including the ongoing Operation Night Watch restoration project.
Which tour should you pick?
If this is your first visit and you have two hours, the small-group highlights tour is the best value — you see the famous works without missing context. If you already know Dutch Golden Age painting, a private tour lets you go deeper into specific artists or rooms. Short on time? The free multimedia app covers the must-sees in 60 minutes.
Guided Tours FAQ
Languages, durations, and what's included