Amsterdam Rijksmuseum and Art History Tour
The Golden Age Art Tour in Amsterdam including the Rijksmuseum, a sightseeing boat tour, and a painting workshop
- WITH
- Rolf | about the guide
Discover the real essence of Amsterdam, an incredible open-minded city in which ancient traditions harmoniously blend with present aspirations. You will start with a boat cruise, giving you an overview of its highlights including the Unesco World Heritage-listed canals, the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), the beautiful 17th-century townhouses around the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Canal, the EYE Filmmuseum and many others. On board, you will enjoy some drinks and snacks. Afterwards, you will relax with a drink at the famous De Waag a former fortification and oldest edifice in Amsterdam dating back to 1488. Then, you will stroll around the oldest part of the town and discover hidden churches, Begijnhof (one of oldest inner courts in Amsterdam), and the Dam Square with its Royal Palace and National Monument. You will also visit the Red Light District where you will learn about the rules and regulations of legal prostitution. As you pass through the narrowest alleys and some of the 400 windows of barely dressed ladies. You will continue in the Rijksmuseum, main art museum of the Netherlands with its impressive collection of 8000 paintings. Your professional guide will bring the history alive and point out many easy to miss details. The museum tour will focus on 17th century Dutch painting, the Gallery of Honor showcasing Vermeer, Frans Hals and of course the famous Nightwatch by Rembrandt van Rijn, giving you a complete overview of the Dutch painters' success during their Golden Century. Your tour will end with a 2-hours painting class in a private artist studio with an artist and art historian teacher. You will learn how to start a painting and master the fine painting technique used by the Golden Age dutch painters using the effective tricks and tools of the 17th century masters. You will be able to keep your artwork as a souvenir.
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Amsterdam & The Hague
Netherlands -
8 hrs
DURATION -
10
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- transport :
- By boat, by feet or by public transport
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Light
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- no
- Kid friendly :
- There will be special questions for the kids to keep them interested
- LANGUAGES:
- Anglais/English (Bilingual), Néerlandais/Dutch (native), Allemand/German (fluent)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 10
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Rental of a beautiful and private salon boat for 1.5 hour - 2-hour painting course in a private art studio - Entrance skip-the-line tickets to the Rijksmuseum
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks, snacks, lunch - Taxi or public transport (if you are tired, or too wet to continue walking...) - Hotel pickup and drop-off
ITINERARY
The beautiful city of Amsterdam has a lot to offer. For a perfect introduction, follow your guide in a historical and artistic journey, starting with a sightseeing boat tour in the Unesco World Heritage-listed canals. As you cruise, see some of the city's top highlights such as the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), the beautiful 17th-century townhouses and the EYE Filmmuseum. Then, enjoy a drink in the restaurant and former castle De Waag located in the heart of Amsterdam. From there, take a stroll around the oldest parts of the city, passing by the Dam Square, the Begijnhof inner court and the Red Light District. Afterwards, you will head to the Rijksmuseum for a complete tour of the 17th century Dutch painting. Your tour will end in an artist studio (secret location) where you will experience the art of fine painting technique under the supervision of a professional teacher.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- At your convenience
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- At your convenience
about
your guide
Rolf
Amsterdam
- languages :
- Anglais/English, Néerlandais/Dutch, Allemand/German
Born and raised in Amsterdam, I also lived two years in London, four years in New York City and travelled a lot in Germany. I used to be a professional backgammon and poker player before coming back to my roots and starting my own guiding company, offering tours in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Russian. As a professional guide and authentic Amsterdamer, I know my city perfectly and I like to show its hidden gems to visitors. Passionate about architecture and history, I love to organize personalized visits in the Rijksmuseum, bringing to life stories of the past and pointing out the secret details. During my tours, I always try to show the most of Amsterdam's rich art history, which continues to be of great importance to understand the past, and to us, an important theme to study to be inspired for the future. I have a real appetite for knowledge, a strong sense of patriotism and a warm personality to help visitors integrate Amsterdam's authentic atmosphere and culture and enjoy a memorable experience.
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- France - 29.03.2016
“Excellent Overview of Amsterdam” Rolf is an amazing tour guide. He led me, my husband and 4 children on an educational and thoughtful tour of Amsterdam. He was great with the kids and very good at keeping them entertained and interested. I would not hesitate to recommend him. Written before the UTF site launch
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