Literary, Art & Music Tours in Netherlands

Get a fascinating introduction to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam on this 2 to 2.5-hour small-group tour, with skip-the-line access. Avoid the main lines with your professional guide, and discover the major works and interesting lesser-known pieces of this troubled, 19th-century Dutch artist. Gaze at the legendary "˜Sunflowers,' see his last work completed before his death, and admire other masterpieces as your guide sheds light on the different periods of his work and the landscapes, locations and people that inspired him. An ideal first-time insight into the museum and van Gogh.

In March 2017, two stolen Van Gogh paintings were returned to their rightful place in the Van Gogh Museum. To celebrate the reinstatement of "˜View of the Sea at Scheveningen and "˜Congregation Leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen', embark on a 9-hour Van Gogh walking tour including skip-the-line entry to the eponymous museum. Follow in the footsteps of the legendary artist as you explore Nuenen, home to the Vincentre Museum, and cruise along Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed Canal Ring. Small-group tour limited to eight art lovers.

Get a true insider's look at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, one of the greatest art collections on the planet. Let your guide give you an orientation recently renovated museum and then learn about some of the masterpieces in the collection. See and discuss works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Vermeer, among many others. Get skip-the-line access while your small group tour ensures plenty of personalized attention from the guide.