Netherlands · MUSEUM TOURS IN AMSTERDAM
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 museum tours in Amsterdam worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, timed entry ticket with mobile voucher and optional 11-language audio guide. See paintings, drawings, letters.
“It was an wonderful experience, staff were patient and helped me with some questions regarding were the experience started. It was all overall well organised and the Van Gogh shop afterwards was amazing!”
Moco Museum Amsterdam brings Banksy, Warhol, Basquiat and digital rooms to Museumplein, with an about 1-hour visit and free audio guide.
“Great. I liked Banksy and the subfloor the best. If anything can be improved it is to make the subfloor bigger or other rooms upstairs more similar.”
Step into Amsterdam’s Red Light District history at the Red Light Secrets Museum, with an audio guide, former brothel rooms, and window seating.
“Really enjoyed this excursion and it was great value for money”
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam turns weird facts into hands-on fun, with a Space Tunnel, a 7-meter robot, and Dam Square views.
“Very good takes about 1 and a half hours, loads of interesting things”
Van Gogh Museum skip-the-line plus a 75-minute UNESCO canal cruise with audio and earphones, timed entry included for about $47.
“The environment and art in the Van Gogh Museum were incredible. I found the story of his life and struggles very moving, and the art he created in spite of his struggles is incredible. The canal cruise was relaxing and so informative, would highly recommend doing this if it’s a first trip to Amsterdam and you want to learn a bit about the city and its history.”
See Rembrandt's Amsterdam home with an included multimedia audio guide and demos. Ticket is $23 per person.
“highly recommend! the audio tour is excellent and very informative. only downside is I think the museum should not allow tour guides in as there was a large group with a guide who was extremely loud and disturbed others who were visiting on their own. we then had to avoid them and not enter a room when they were in because they were so loud!”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 1-hour canal cruise with audio in 19 languages, ideal for a one-day Amsterdam hit.
“We enjoyed are activities and found them easy to book and pay for .really worth booking in advance as places get very busy and it makes it hassle free when u get there”
Fast-track admission to NEMO Amsterdam with hands-on science, the chain reaction demo, and rooftop views for all ages.
“The museum is great. It is a little bit crowded tho”
Ticket to STRAAT, Amsterdam’s massive street art museum with 180+ works, in-situ installations, deck views, and a warm café break.
“The Straat Museum was outstanding. The exhibition showcased some of the best street art I’ve ever seen. The scale, detail, and creativity across the collection made the whole experience unforgettable. I loved every part of it and will definitely visit again next year.”
Skip Van Gogh Museum lines in Amsterdam with reserved entry, a private guide, and a focused 2.5-hour story from Dutch darkness to French color.
“Anna is a very passionate & knowledgable guide! I've studied Vincent's life a bit but now understand recent revelations about his career/life. Anna brings these to life”
Skip the line at Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum for modern and contemporary art, including audio guide, lockers, and temporary exhibits.
“It was a really good experience! There were different univers and a good vibe in every room.”
Pre-book MOCO Museum tickets in Amsterdam to see Banksy works plus contemporary art, with a free audio guide and flexible time inside.
“Such a unique and immersive experience. We had a great time learning about modern artists and seeing interesting takes from artists all over the world.”
A small-group Van Gogh Museum tour with reserved entry, a guided story of Vincent’s life, and an admission ticket valid all day.
“Frank was an amazing guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable and moved through the museum at a good pace. We didn’t feel rushed. Really enjoyed this tour!”
Get an Amsterdam Cannabis Museum ticket and tour three floors of hemp science, history, and myths, with live plants, machines, and a goodie bag.
“Great fun if you’ve got an hour to kill. We actually learned some great facts, and got to try weed tea at the end.”
Visit Amsterdam’s Kattenkabinet on the Herengracht canal, a cat-only art museum with resident cats, centuries of artwork, and quirky souvenirs.
“So cute and there was some resident cats that came out and you could pat them!”
Every kind of Dutch day out, and the best of each.
