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5.0
153 reviews

Explore the Van Gogh Museum with a Local Guide

Marten - Historian & Storyteller
Rolf - The Art Historian

Our locals for this tour

Marten, Rolf & 2 other locals

Unveil the mysteries of the Van Gogh Museum and get the most out of your visit on this enriching tour! Get to know everything about this magnificent attraction with the insights provided by a local expert.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Amsterdam

  • Category

    Skip the line tours

  • Duration

    2 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English • Deutsch • Nederlands

  • What's included

    Private Guide

Here’s an overview of your tour

If visiting the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is part of your travel bucket list, this tour is here to make your travel wishes come true. And not only to make it a reality but to make your experience as smooth and enriching as possible. So, are you ready to discover the ins and outs of Van Gogh Museum?

Follow your local host’s lead and embark on a journey full of unknown details, stories, and insights. Get ready to see the Van Gogh Museum from a different perspective, from the must-sees like van Gogh's selfportraits and van Gogh's Sunflowers to hidden gems. Forget about following a big group or audio guides; your local host will provide the right insights for a personal and unique experience inside this famous attraction. So, whether it’s your first time visiting the Van Gogh Museum or you’re an expert on the subject, after this tour, you’ll leave having learned something new!

Make your experience hassle-free, and let your local host take care of arranging the tickets. That way, you can save time and go straight ahead to see more of this fascinating attraction known worldwide because, believe us, there’s plenty to see and learn!

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each one with a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes.

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    in front of the silver cube next to the entrance of the Van Gogh Museum
  • Inside the Van Gogh Museum

    Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees like van Gogh's selfportraits and van Gogh's Sunflowers, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions!
  • Keep Exploring

    After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in Amsterdam
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?

Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

  • Marten - Historian & Storyteller

    Marten

    Historian & Storyteller

    Marten
    4.9
    337 reviews
    I speak
    English • Deutsch • Nederlands
  • Rolf - The Art Historian

    Rolf

    The Art Historian

    Rolf
    5.0
    231 reviews
    I speak
    English • Nederlands
  • Herman - The Attentive Artist and official National Guide

    Herman

    The Attentive Artist and official National Guide

    Herman
    4.8
    11 reviews
    I speak
    Deutsch • English • Nederlands
  • Kawika - The Witty Storyteller

    Kawika

    The Witty Storyteller

    Kawika
    5.0
    10 reviews
    I speak
    English

Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be aware of the cultural norms/expectations if entering religious buildings
  • Included

    • Private Guide
  • Not included

    • Entrance tickets are not included and need to be paid to the host in cash (€ 24 pp). From March 7th to June 9th
    • 2025
    • ticket prices will be €32.50 due to a special exhibition featuring Kiefer.
  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

5.0
153 reviews
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    About local Rolf
    5.0

    Immersive Visit to the Van Gogh Museum

    "Walking through the Van Gogh museum with Rolf as our guide was a fabulous afternoon immersed in all things Van Gogh. Rolf’s knowledge of Van Goghs life, the artist peers who influenced him and the va...

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    About local Rolf
    5.0

    Engaging and Interesting

    "Rolf was a very interesting and engaging guide who was eager to share his knowledge about the Van Gogh museum. The tour was more like a discussion with him about Van Gogh and his life as we walked ar...

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    Rolf picture
    About local Rolf
    5.0

    Amazing Rolf

    "Hands down the best Art museum tour I’ve ever had the pleasure of being a part of. I did a small private tour at the Van Gogh museum last year but the experience I had with Rolf was something else. ...

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Why should you book a Withlocals tour?

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    Let your local host tailor the tour completely to your wishes.

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    Private guided tours

    No strangers on your tour. It’s just you and your local host.

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    Our tours are designed with people, places & the planet in mind.

Questions?

We are here to help!

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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  • What payment methods are available?
    During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.
  • Can I pay in any currency?
    Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.
  • Is this tour always private?
    All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.

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your tour.

€50.73per person
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Kawika - The Witty Storyteller
Herman - The Attentive Artist and official National Guide
Rolf - The Art Historian

Our locals for this tour

Kawika, Herman & 2 other locals

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