Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Small Group Guided Tour

The paintings move through his life, not hung by theme or period.

A two-hour guided tour of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam with a live guide in English and whisper system, moving through the permanent collection from his early self-portraits through the works of Arles and Saint-Rémy. Groups stay under 14 people, or choose the semi-private option for five or fewer. Special exhibitions are available to explore on your own after the tour ends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided tour of Van Gogh Museum

• View Van Gogh self portraits
• Explore First Floor Foyer paintings
• See Paris period artworks
• Discover Arles and South France art
• Visit Saint-Rémy-de-Provence paintings
• Explore The Auvers Room artworks

The experience

The tour starts inside the Van Gogh Museum and follows the permanent collection floor by floor, beginning with his self-portraits and early work, including "The Potato Eaters" and paintings after Millet. Your guide walks you through the Paris years next, where Van Gogh moved in 1886 and painted "Self Portrait with Felt Hat" and still lifes with absinthe. The route then moves to Arles and the South of France, the period most people come for: "Sunflowers," "Almond Blossoms," "The Bedroom," and "The Yellow House" all sit here, along with his copies of Japanese prints. The final rooms cover Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Auvers, where he painted "Wheatfield with Crows" and "Tree Roots" near the end of his life.

A live guide in your chosen language walks the group through each section, explaining Van Gogh's life, his struggles, and how his style changed as he moved between cities. You get a whisper system (a small receiver so you hear the guide clearly without anyone raising their voice), which matters in a museum where dozens of other tours are happening at once. Groups max out at 14 people on the standard option, or you can book the semi-private version for five or fewer if you want more room to stand and ask questions.

The tour runs two hours and covers the permanent collection only. After it ends, you can stay and visit any special exhibitions the museum is running at that moment, at your own pace and without a guide. Public transit stops are nearby if you need to get there or leave afterward.

What’s included

• Live guide in English.
• two-hour walk through the permanent collection.
• whisper system so you hear the guide clearly.
• access to the museum's galleries from his self-portraits through the Auvers period.

Options for this experience

2 options

Small group (14 people maximum)Guide in English · 10:30, 10:45 and 12:15Lasts 2 hours. Small group tour: Join this small group tour, limited to a maximum of 14 guests, for a 2-hour walk through the museum with an expert English-speaking guide.

Semi-private (5 people maximum)Guide in English · Available from 28 DecLasts 2 hours. Semi-private tour: Join this semi-private tour, limited to a maximum of 5 guests, for a 2-hour walk through the museum with an expert English-speaking guide.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30, 10:45 and 12:15Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14 · max 5 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by 360 Amsterdam Tours

Is this one for you?Pick the small group tour if you want to move through galleries at a conversational pace, or semi-private if you prefer just a handful of people so the guide can answer your questions without repeating for larger groups.

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Top questions

What paintings does the Van Gogh Museum tour actually stop at?

The tour moves through the permanent collection in chronological order, starting with self-portraits and "The Potato Eaters," then covering his Paris period with "Self Portrait with Felt Hat" and still lifes, then Arles with "Sunflowers," "Almond Blossoms," "The Bedroom," and "The Yellow House," and ending with Saint-Rémy and Auvers works including "Wheatfield with Crows."

How many people are in a small group on this tour?

The standard small group option holds a maximum of 14 people. If you want fewer people around you, the semi-private option limits the group to five or fewer.

Do I need to speak English to take this tour?

The tour guide speaks English and uses a whisper system so you hear clearly. The operator lists English as the available language for this tour.

Can I see special exhibitions at the Van Gogh Museum on this tour?

The two-hour guided tour covers the permanent collection only. After the tour ends, you're welcome to explore any special exhibitions the museum is running at that moment on your own, without a guide.

Is there an age requirement for the Van Gogh Museum tour?

Yes, this tour is for adults 18 years and older only.

How long does the tour take?

The guided tour lasts two hours and covers the permanent collection from his early work through his final paintings.