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The 15 Best Museum Tours in Amsterdam

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The 15 best museum tours in Amsterdam you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket - The paintings you can expect to see
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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

1.Van Gogh Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52,054 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $32Our pick

Enter Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum at a time you choose and follow the artist’s life through more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 750 letters. You can explore independently or add an audio guide in 11 languages. Allow at least 1.5 hours, and book early for the best time slots.

“Absolutely loved it! I highly recommend getting the audio guide—it really enhances the experience. Our only slight issue was we booked the earliest available time slot left and still running out of time, so I’d suggest booking as early as possible to make the most of your visit.”

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Amsterdam: The Upside Down Museum Entrance Ticket - Starting with the upside-down rooms
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Amsterdam: The Upside Down Museum Entrance Ticket

2.The Upside Down Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9,506 reviews · from $24

At The Upside Down Amsterdam, you move through 25 playful rooms built for optical tricks and social media photos. Ride an upside-down metro, pose in a private jet, try the voice-activated LED ball pit, then relax with a freakshake at the café. Entry includes a welcome photo, lockers, and digital downloads.

“Can say one of the best experienced we ever had with kids. For the one who is interested in taking good photos and fun, it’s the right place”

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Amsterdam: Red Light Secrets Museum Entry Ticket - The audio tour follows Inga’s working life
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Amsterdam: Red Light Secrets Museum Entry Ticket

3.Red Light Secrets Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5,722 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Visit the Museum of Prostitution in a former Amsterdam brothel. A self-guided audio tour, voiced through Inga’s experiences, explains sex work, legalization, window work, and life behind the glass. Allow roughly 15 to 45 minutes, and note that entry is for ages 16 and over.

“Loved the audio tour from the perspective of a prostitute and hearing her experiences”

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Amsterdam's Weirdest Museum: Believe It or Not! - Entering at Dam 21
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Amsterdam’s Weirdest Museum: Believe It or Not!

4.Amsterdam’s Weirdest Museum: Believe It or Not!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,086 reviews · from $26

At Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam, you’ll see world records, unusual art, optical illusions, a Space Tunnel, a giant wooden clog, and a 7-meter robot made from car parts. Take your time through the interactive exhibits, then relax in the 500 m² lounge overlooking Dam Square.

“loved this experience.staff were very helpful and friendly . would defined recommend x”

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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise - Entering the Van Gogh Museum at Museumplein
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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise

5.Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,899 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Visit the Van Gogh Museum at your reserved entry time, then take a flexible city canal cruise from the Hard Rock Café or Heineken Experience docks. Expect a chronological look at Van Gogh’s life, 21-language cruise commentary, covered boats, and optional snack boxes.

“Try not to jump on a boat with too many kids. It was very informative, and a nice way to see the city”

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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise - Seeing Van Gogh beyond Sunflowers
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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

6.Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,304 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Visit Van Gogh’s major works with a timed museum ticket, then see Amsterdam from the water on a one-hour Lovers cruise. Choose from four departure points, reserve your cruise slot at a Tours & Tickets shop, and listen to commentary in 19 languages.

“Everything went smooth and easy with the get your ride ticket. Love the museum and the boat ride!”

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Amsterdam: NEMO Science Museum Ticket - Bridges, dams, illusions, and lightning
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Amsterdam: NEMO Science Museum Ticket

7.NEMO Science Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,979 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Use your mobile voucher for fast-track entry to NEMO Science Museum, a five-level, hands-on science center near Amsterdam Central Station. Test bridges, illusions, lightning, and lab experiments, then watch the spectacular Chain Reaction and enjoy harbour views from the rooftop restaurant.

“Very good lots to see and do was in here 3 hours and 30 mins 2 adults”

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Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Exclusive Tour w/ Reserved Entry - Why reserved entry matters here
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Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Exclusive Tour w/ Reserved Entry

8.Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Exclusive Tour w/ Reserved Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,760 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $173Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide near the Rijksmuseum, skip the main Van Gogh Museum queue, and spend 2.5 hours tracing Van Gogh’s Dutch and French periods. Guides such as Anna, Monique, Cecile, Pedro, and Carola are praised for lively stories and clear art explanations. Your ticket remains valid until closing.

“Romy was an outstanding tour guide! Also, it gets warm in the museum, no need for a coat. Did not try the cafe.”

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Moco Museum Amsterdam Admission Ticket with Banksy and more - The Banksy rooms are the main event
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Moco Museum Amsterdam Admission Ticket with Banksy and more

9.Moco Museum Amsterdam Admission Ticket with Banksy and more

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,745 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27

Visit Moco Museum in Amsterdam’s Museumplein, housed in Villa Alsberg. Your mobile ticket covers all exhibitions, including about 50 Banksy originals in Laugh Now, plus a free audio guide in six languages. Plan on about an hour, though you may stay longer.

“Decent price for all the works of art you get to see. We spent quite a bit of time here and there's a fun interactive section downstairs. You could pay on the door but we pre booked. Spread over multiple floors with a floor dedicated to Banksy pieces. A good one for the art lovers!”

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Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private - Starting at Cobra Café near Museumplein
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Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private

10.Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,437 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $173

Meet near Museumplein for a 2.5-hour Van Gogh Museum tour limited to eight people. Your guide follows Vincent’s life through works such as The Potato Eaters and The Bedroom, with reserved entry included. Private upgrades are available, but temporary exhibitions cost extra.

“Our guide Tea was amazing. She gave us interesting details and walked us through the life and progression of Van Gogh’s work. I absolutely loved how she also read us excerpts of the letters to his brother. I can not recommend enough!”

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Amsterdam: Cannabis Museum Entry Ticket - Starting with cannabis origins and early use
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Amsterdam: Cannabis Museum Entry Ticket

11.Cannabis Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,244 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Explore three floors of cannabis history, science, hemp products, and Amsterdam culture at your own pace. You’ll see live plants, a microscope, testing equipment, interactive displays, and an audio guide, then collect a goodie bag and 10% shop discount. Allow about 45 minutes.

“If you plan on going to Coffeeshops make sure to go to the cannabis museum first for helpful recommendations and advice from the staff. You can use their vaporizer in the nice lounge if you bring your own weed. I also was not expecting to have an audio tour, and it was really entertaining and educational. I recommend bringing headphones.”

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Amsterdam: The Kattenkabinet Cat Museum Entry Ticket - Rembrandt, Picasso, and the Wide Range of Cat Art
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Amsterdam: The Kattenkabinet Cat Museum Entry Ticket

12.The Kattenkabinet Cat Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,044 reviews · 1 day · from $15

Visit Amsterdam’s Kattenkabinet, a compact cat museum in a 17th-century Herengracht house. See paintings, posters, sculptures, photographs, lithographs, and work by Rembrandt, Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec, Corneille, and Jože Ciuha. Resident cats may wander through the rooms, and the garden and gift shop add extra time.

“Amazing museum with so many great pieces, I just found that it was quite short. There is a ‘shrine’ where you can leave photos of your own cats if you wanted to bring a photo of yours and leave it in the museum, a very sweet idea.”

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Amsterdam: Dutch WWII Resistance Museum Entry Ticket - Reading the walls of occupation
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Amsterdam: Dutch WWII Resistance Museum Entry Ticket

13.Dutch WWII Resistance Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 951 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Visit Amsterdam’s Dutch Resistance Museum for a self-guided look at life under Nazi occupation. Use the handheld audio guide in seven languages as you follow stories of forged papers, hiding places, strikes, espionage, armed resistance, collaboration, and the Dutch East Indies under Japanese rule.

“I learned so much at the museum! The thought floor plan was easy to walk through and the information shared was beautiful, sad and thought-provoking all at the same time. It was definitely worth the time we spent there.”

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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour - Why a tiny group changes the museum visit
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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

14.Van Gogh Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 681 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $175

Meet your English-speaking art historian at Paulus Potterstraat 7 for a 1.5-hour Van Gogh Museum tour. Expect a chronological look at Van Gogh’s life, changing style, mental health, and the real story behind his ear injury. Guides may include Lucy, Titia, Liz, Cécile, Stan, or Ank.

“Our tour was wonderful! Cécile was vibrant, engaged, and incredibly generous in sharing her deep knowledge of Van Gogh. She made him come alive in the context of the museum. She even took a few minutes to give history and description on another painting (not by Van Gogh!) that my daughter noticed and appreciated. Cécile was wonderful! We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone seeking a more personalized and in depth experience with Van Gogh at this wonderful museum.”

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Combo Ticket: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and 1-Hour Canal Cruise - Entering the Van Gogh Museum at Museumplein
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Combo Ticket: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and 1-Hour Canal Cruise

15.Combo Ticket: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and 1-Hour Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 676 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Visit the Van Gogh Museum at a reserved time, then take a one-hour canal cruise with GPS commentary in 19 languages. This self-guided combo suits first-time Amsterdam visitors, but the cruise must be arranged separately and may depart several kilometers from the museum.

“Amazing museum. Works by other artists who influenced VG annoying but VG works perfect. Staff friendly and building clean.”

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