Complete Van Gogh Museum Tour with Reserved Entry in Small Group

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Full description Step into the world of Vincent van Gogh on this in-depth Van Gogh Museum tour, featuring guaranteed timed-entry tickets to skip the lines and settle in without the crowds. Accompanied by an art expert, you’ll journey through the museum’s top galleries at a relaxed pace, gaining insider knowledge that brings each canvas to life.

Begin your experience in the 19th-century masterpieces wing, where you’ll stand before spectacular works like Sunflowers, Almond Blossoms, and The Bedroom. Your guide will reveal the hidden symbolism and brushstroke techniques that make these paintings some of the most visually striking artworks of their era. Learn how van Gogh’s evolving style—from bold impasto to vivid color contrasts—reflected his emotional journey and artistic ambitions.

As you move through the galleries, discover lesser-known treasures: early self-portraits that capture the young artist’s introspection, rural landscapes painted during his time in Nuenen, and poignant letters that influenced his palette and composition choices. Through engaging anecdotes and close-up observations, you’ll peek into van Gogh’s creative process and the challenges he faced.

This small-group tour ensures personalized attention—perfect for art lovers seeking a deeper exploration of van Gogh’s legacy. With no more than 12 participants, you’ll have ample opportunity to ask questions, discuss your favorite pieces, and soak in the museum’s intimate atmosphere.

Conclude your visit with recommendations for further exploration: pause at the museum café overlooking the canal, browse the on-site bookstore for rare prints, or wander next door to the Rijksmuseum. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned art enthusiast, this expert-led Van Gogh Museum tour delivers a memorable, enriching experience that illuminates the genius behind some of the 19th century’s most important cultural treasures.

Additional information Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time of the tourThe tour is in EnglishThis is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficultyGalleries and artwork visited during this tour are subject to closure and absences without prior notice. Your guide may need to modify to account for these events on the day of the tourPlease note that the group entrance ticket for the Van Gogh Museum dictates that the group must all leave the museum together, therefore it is not possible to remain in the museum on your own after the tour has endedThis tour is wheelchair accessible. The museum permits wheelchairs, wheeled walkers and mobility scooters weighing up to 500kg. Please advise us if you will be joining in a wheelchair so we can make any necessary arrangementsFrom March 7 - June 9, 2025, this tour also includes access to the temporary exhibit by famed German artist Anselm Kiefer at the Van Gogh Museum, as well as the permanent and temporary exhibits at the Stedelijk Museum (Museum of Contemporary Art). You will be able to access both the temporary exhibit and Stedelijk Museum at the end of your tourThe museum does not permit the photography of artworks in the museum galleries and exhibition spacesMobile tickets will be accepted Inclusions Timed entry ticket for the Van Gogh MuseumEntry ticket for the Stedelijk Museum (March 7–June 9, 2025) Small group of 15 guests maximumLocal English-speaking guide Exclusions Hotel pick up / drop offTickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther unspecified service Cancellation Policy Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service.
Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided. Meeting point Start Location: 2 Willem Sandbergplein, Willem Sandbergplein 2, Amsterdam, NL

Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets next to the souvenir shop on Willem Sandbergplein 2, Amsterdam, on the side towards Museumplein.