Tours
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Personalize your experience.
Every object in our collection holds a story. On a guided tour, one of our knowledgeable team members brings those stories to life, drawing connections across centuries of thought, craft, and curiosity. Whether you come with burning questions or an open mind, your guide will tailor the experience to spark discovery on your terms.
Opening Times
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 18:00
Entrance Details
Every tour includes full-day museum admission. Reservations are required and must be made online in advance.
Museum admission is free with a Museumkaart, Stadspas, I Amsterdam City Card, or ICOM card. Tour fees range from €15 to €100 depending on the theme you choose.
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Tour Themes
Each tour opens a different door into our collection. Choose the path that calls to you.
Free Audio Tour
Prefer to explore at your own pace? Our free audio tour (available in Dutch and English) guides you through highlights of the ground floor exhibition.
Simply use your own mobile phone or tablet with headphones or earbuds. We don't sell earbuds on site, though you're welcome to listen through your device's speaker. One tip: make sure your device is fully charged before you arrive!
Exclusive Rare Book Tours
The Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica is one of the world's most significant private collections of esoteric texts. In these intimate tours, one of our researchers opens the rare book room and places you face-to-face with manuscripts and volumes that rarely leave the archive. Each tour follows a different tradition. Choose the thread that calls to you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Curious minds ask good questions. Find answers to the most frequently asked ones below.
How do I book a tour?
Click on the tour you like and buy a ticket online. Tours must be booked in advance.
Do I need a museum admission ticket as well as a tour ticket?
All tour prices include museum admission.
Can I cancel, reschedule, or get a refund on my tour ticket?
Ticket cancellations or refunds are not available, but you can reschedule your tour.
You can easily change the date of your ticket(s) yourself via the ticket support page up to 24 hours before your visit. You cannot reschedule by email or phone.
Can I arrange a custom, group or private tour?
Yes. Private tours are available for personal or corporate groups. To arrange a tour, please use our contact form.
Are there discounts for groups, students, or members?
Discounted museum entrance is available for students, youth, and Stadspas holders. Tour pricing is the same for all visitors– a discount may apply for groups on request.
For membership benefits, please visit the membership page.
What languages are tours available in?
Tours are conducted in English by default. If the guide and all participants speak Dutch, the tour may switch to Dutch.
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