| Offer | Duration | Price "from" (Oct 2026) | Included | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Gogh + Rijksmuseum guided tour | about 5 to 5.5 h | about $274 to $290 per person (varies by listing) | entry to both museums, guide, small group; lunch not included | art lovers, first visit | See |
| Van Gogh Museum entry + guided tour | 1 to 1.5 h | about $135 to $185 per person (varies by listing) | ticket, guide, maximum 8 people | those who want to understand the paintings | See |
| Van Gogh ticket + canal cruise | museum at your pace + 75-min cruise | about $37 to $50 (varies by listing) | timed ticket, cruise with audio guide | families, short stays | See |
| Van Gogh Museum ticket | 2 to 3 h on site | €26 (4.7 from 57,912 reviews) | entry at a fixed time | most visitors | See |
Van Gogh + Rijksmuseum: the half-day guided tour
The guided Van Gogh + Rijksmuseum tour links both museums with an English-speaking guide, timed entries included. A lunch break (at your own cost) separates the two visits. The group is advertised as 8 people, but one page mentions up to 12: check before booking. It is by far the most expensive offer, but it replaces two tickets and two audio guides. To decide whether both museums deserve a day, read Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum.
Entry + guided tour of the Van Gogh Museum only
The guided tour with entry is limited to 8 people according to its title. The guide takes you through the key stages (from The Potato Eaters to the Sunflowers, see the museum page) and explains the painter's life. Guided-tour listings show different durations (1 to 1.5 h) and prices: check your date. Some listings offer a private option.
Van Gogh ticket + canal cruise
The ticket + 75-minute cruise combo costs much less than the guided tours. The museum is at a fixed time; the cruise is an open ticket (you board the next boat). The listings of this kind that we saw were non-refundable: only buy once your dates are certain. To choose the boat, see which canal cruise.
Plain timed ticket
The Van Gogh Museum ticket is the best seller of this topic: 4.7 out of 5 from over 57,000 reviews. It gives access to the permanent collection and current exhibitions at your chosen time. Cards (Museumkaart, etc.) do not exempt you from booking a slot, as explained on our page booking tickets in Amsterdam and in the museum pass comparison.
What is not included / the pitfalls
- Official ticket: the museum also sells its own tickets (€25 for adults); GetYourGuide is an official reseller, not the only source. Beware of fake tickets sold elsewhere.
- Free entry: under-18s and Museumkaart holders enter free but must book a slot.
- Punctuality: you cannot enter before your time, but you have half an hour afterwards.
- Audio guide: it is booked with the ticket and is not always included.
- Cancellation: some listings are non-refundable.
- Dollar prices: the guided offers appear in dollars in our notes; the euro amount may differ.
Which offer should you choose?
- First visit, short on time: the plain ticket, 9am slot or Friday evening.
- You want to understand the work: the small-group guided tour.
- Two museums, one day: the guided Van Gogh + Rijksmuseum tour.
- Family or short stay: the cruise combo.
- Museumkaart holder: book only the free slot.
Booking at the best time
Book several days ahead for weekends and school holidays. The 9am first slot and Friday evening (open until 9pm) are the quietest. For the rest of your stay, see the best museums in Amsterdam.
