Tours and Tickets to Experience Van Gogh Museum
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What are people saying about Van Gogh Museum
Sara_D, Mar 2026
Nice day in Amsterdam!
The blue boat tour is not immediately near the Van Gogh museum, but it is a short tram ride away.
A lovely way to spend the afternoon.
Jason_B, Mar 2026
Really enjoyed this Van...
Really enjoyed this Van Gogh Museum tour. It made the visit so much more meaningful than just walking through on our own. The guide did an excellent job explaining the stories behind the paintings and gave a lot of insight into Van Gogh’s life and you could tell he was passionate about the art. Definitely worth doing if you like art.
Romie_M, Mar 2026
We loved the Van Gogh...
We loved the Van Gogh museum. I love art, but don't know a lot about what I'm looking at or why it might be significant. I have found that I enjoy museums much more if I book a tour instead of walking through on my own. Roser was a wonderful tour guide, friendly and knowledgeable, and she gave us a great overview of Van Gogh's life and work. The tour was interesting and enjoyable, and I would highly recommend!
Walter_L, Feb 2026
Exquisite
Pedro was a fantastic tour guide. His English was excellent. His personality was warm and welcoming and his knowledge was thorough. With the appropriate amount of commentary, the van Gogh museum came alive.
Elisa_M, Jan 2026
Great guide, but be careful about museum hours
Rob is an amazing tour guide. He is knowledgeable, patient and flexible. We had a great tour of the Van Gogh museum but were surprised to discover that the Rijksmuseum closes at 5, effectively cutting an hour from our allotted time. If it were not for that, I would have given this activity 5 stars.
John_H, Sep 2025
Exceptional Experience with Ewald
One of our priorities in coming to Amsterdam was to tour the Rijks and Van Gogh museums and knew we couldn’t do it without an expert guide. Ewald was exceptional. His knowledge of history and art is vast. He made sure to tailor the tour to what we wanted to see but we deferred to him and his expertise to lead the way. Such a phenomenal experience that anyone interested in art history should do. The best.
Gladina_S, Mar 2026
Amazing tour
I had a great experience with Cecile. She is very knowledgeable and I learned a lot about Van Gogh from her.
Highly recommended!
Dennis_M, Feb 2026
More than expected: very...
More than expected: very rich and interesting museum and very relaxing boat trip.
Check in was aways fast.
Ellen_C, Jan 2026
Excellent Van Gogh Experience
Cannot recommend this tour enough! Our guide was knowledgeable, prepared, and fun. We learned so much about Van Gogh as a person and artist, the times in which he lived, and his family. We appreciated her attention to us and felt the tour was worth the cost.
Marija_G, Feb 2026
Great experience!
Really enjoyed the evening cruise, beautiful canals, great captain keeps his guests entertained. Stall with refreshments and glintwine by the pier - so if desired can buy drinks and snacks to bring with you on board. Cruise lasts 75 min- plenty of time to adore the Amsterdam from the water.
Van Gogh museum next day- fantastic exposition, great experience. Would highly recommend!
Nas_R, Dec 2025
Wonderful tour
Highly recommend. Martina S was our guide. Lovely lady friendly informative so knowledgeable. Highly recommend this when viewing the museum. Its a must
Cyndi_S, Dec 2025
Amazing tour with Lucien!!!
We had an outstanding guided tour at the Van Gogh Museum. Our guide Lucien was incredibly knowledgeable and communicated the artist’s history, techniques, and emotional journey with clarity and enthusiasm. His ability to connect different periods of Van Gogh’s life to specific works made the visit meaningful and memorable. This tour greatly enhanced our understanding of the collection and Van Gogh himself. Excellent experience and a true highlight of our time in Amsterdam!!
Van Gogh Museum
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Van Gogh Museum tickets are available only online.
Only small backpacks are allowed in the luggage room.
Strollers are permitted in the museum, which is also wheelchair-accessible.
Photography of artworks in the museum galleries and exhibition spaces is not allowed.
Photography (without a flash or tripod) is permitted only in certain designated areas, such as in the entrance hall and areas called the “selfie walls."
The Amsterdam City Card doesn’t include admission to the museum.
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Do you need tickets for the Van Gogh Museum?
Yes, you need tickets for the Van Gogh Museum, but you can’t buy tickets at the museum on the day—you need to reserve your time slot entrance ticket online in advance, even if you have a Museumkaart or similar museum pass. Entrance to temporary exhibitions is included with your booked ticket.
How much time do you need at the Van Gogh Museum?
Plan to spend between 1.5–2.5 hours at the Van Gogh Museum. You can take in the permanent collection in just over an hour, but there are often temporary exhibitions to enjoy (which are included with your admission ticket), as well as a café, shop, and bookstore.
How long is the queue at the Van Gogh Museum?
Entry to the Van Gogh Museum is by timed admission ticket only (which you can only book online), but you might still have to queue. Expect wait times of about 15 minutes with prebooked tickets, though this can go up to 30 minutes at busy times such as summer weekends.
Is there a dress code for the Van Gogh Museum?
No, there’s no specific dress code for the Van Gogh Museum, and face masks are no longer compulsory. However, as with most public buildings throughout Amsterdam, you won’t be allowed to enter shirtless or without footwear. You also won’t be able to bring rucksacks and other luggage into the museum.
How long does it take to walk through the Van Gogh Museum?
On average, it takes 75 minutes to explore the permanent collection at the Van Gogh Museum, which is spread over two floors. You could easily take in the highlights in an hour, but it’s best to allow two hours to cover the temporary exhibitions, gift shop, and café.
What should you not miss at the Van Gogh Museum?
At the Van Gogh Museum, you shouldn’t miss iconic paintings such as Sunflowers, The Potato Eaters, Bedroom in Arles, Wheatfield with Crows, and The Yellow House. Alongside these highlights, don’t miss the collection of 35 Van Gogh self-portraits and the series of letters Van Gogh wrote to his brother and friends.
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