Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum (Private Tour with Art Historian)
Overview
This exclusive 2-hour private tour is designed for true Van Gogh aficionados, offering an in-depth journey through the world’s most extensive collection of the artist’s paintings and drawings.
Led by an expert art historian, this tour delves deep into the life, artistry, and inspirations of Vincent van Gogh. You'll explore why Van Gogh took up painting at 27, the profound influence of his beloved brother Theo, and the complex relationships that shaped his life.
Gain a deep understanding of Van Gogh’s different artistic periods, from the somber tones of his “dark period” in Brabant to the vibrant experiments during his Paris years, and the tumultuous time in the Yellow House with Gauguin in Arles.
The tour also explores the poignant end of his life—Vincent’s tragic death at 37, followed by his brother Theo’s passing just months later—and the remarkable woman who played a crucial role in cementing Van Gogh’s legacy.
What's Included
- Skip-The-Line Access
- Ticket entrance van Gogh Museum
- Free Lockers Available
- Expert Art Historian Guide
Meeting Location
Hobbemastraat 18
1071 ZB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Museumplein 6
1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
After the tour you can stay in the museum.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If you book 3 months in advance, the chosen timeslot is your preference and we'll try and accommodate it, but cannot guarantee as timeslots by the museum are only released 3 months in advance'
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Skip-The-Line Access.
- Ticket entrance van Gogh Museum.
- Free Lockers Available.
- Expert Art Historian Guide.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum (Private Tour with Art Historian) is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum (Private Tour with Art Historian) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip-The-Line Access
- Ticket entrance van Gogh Museum
- Free Lockers Available
- Expert Art Historian Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- if you book 3 months in advance, the chosen timeslot is your preference and we'll try and accommodate it, but cannot guarantee as timeslots by the museum are only released 3 months in advance'
