City Sightseeing Amsterdam bus + Van Gogh & Rembrandt
Location
Essentials
- Multiple bus stops around the city centre
- Step into an immersive 360° masterpiece
- See how Rembrandt inspired Van Gogh
- Free visit to Gassan Diamonds
Practical info
Children
Child ticket for 4-13 year olds
Free entry for 0-3 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Check-in
Check-in for Van Gogh & Rembrandt 10 minutes in advance, there are strict starting times
Operating hours City Sightseeing bus
Frequent departures between 10.00 - 17.00
Languages
The Van Gogh & Rembrandt in Amsterdam show is available in English and Dutch
The GPS audio guide on the bus is available in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Russian, Thai, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and Hebrew
Stops
Click here for the map or find the locations of the stops in the City Sightseeing Amsterdam app
Ticket information
Ticket directly available on smartphone
Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 24 hours in advance
More information
Images in the Van Gogh & Rembrandt experience can trigger photosensitive epilepsy
The bus is wheelchair accessible but wheelchair users must be able to enter and exit the bus independently due to safety reasons
No pets allowed, only service dogs
Large groups (10+ people) may not all be able to hop on the same bus at the same time due to the number of available seats
For questions about the product, please contact [email protected]
Accessibility
Getting there
Public Transport
The nearest stops to Van Gogh & Rembrandt are Nieuwzijds Kolk (tram 2, 12, 13 & 17) and Buiten Brouwersstraat (bus 18, 21 & 22).
About
Art and history come together in Amsterdam
Many of the Dutch masters spend time in Amsterdam, including Van Gogh and Rembrandt. They left their marks on the city, marks which you can discover with this combi ticket. The City Sightseeing bus will take you around the city centre of Amsterdam, while Van Gogh & Rembrandt shows you how one master inspired the other.
Experience Van Gogh & Rembrandt in Amsterdam
Van Gogh mentioned Rembrandt over 100 times in his letters to his brother Theo. He was inspired by Rembrandt’s works and his approach to creating them. Van Gogh & Rembrandt in Amsterdam portrays this inspiration in a unique way with an immersive son-et-lumière show, in a location both artists visited when they lived in the city.
The entire inside of the Noorderkerk in Amsterdam is turned into a 360° moving canvas, as the walls and the church rafters portray some of the artists’ most profound works. At the same time, Van Gogh’s own words can be heard throughout the church to tell you his story. This immersive experience is the first of its kind to be shown on such a scale inside a national monument.
See Amsterdam with the City Sightseeing bus
An easy way to get to the Noorderkerk is with the City Sightseeing bus, as there is a stop less than 10 minutes from the church. With multiple stops around the city centre, you can quickly and easily find your way in Amsterdam. There are attractions right by the stops and some further into the centre and further from the centre.
Along the way, you can listen to an audio guide in 18 different languages to learn more about the city and its sights. And don’t forget to hop-off at Gassan Diamonds for a free tour, see the diamond factory and learn all about diamonds and diamond cuts. The easiest way to find your way in the city is with the City Sightseeing Amsterdam app, which shows you exactly where the bus stops are and even has free walking tours.
Reviews
819 reviews
A projected show of the artists work inside a large church with music and a story. Was a nice relaxing event. Show up early for a spot to lay on the floor to look up in the middle.
This was a very unique experience and I’m happy we visited.
Didn't go there with any expectations, it was phenomenal, the animations didn't take away from the artist, the paintings used were some of my favorites.
Beautiful experience, interesting 40 minutes learning about Van Gogh’s and Rembrandt’s story, in the exact place where they met. The combination of visuals is really amazing. Also the staff, Stavros, Gustavo, and Wessel, were helpful and cheerful adding an extra point to my visit!
VanGogh/Rembrandt in Amsterdam
The venue, presentation, and the experience was great. We’ve been to several “immersive” classic artist events before but the setting in the church for this one made it the best we’ve experienced.
Lovely way to spend 40 minutes
I wasn't completely sure what to expect, but it was great! Not gimmicky at all - just really well done and very impressive. Music and narration not too loud either, which can be a problem with these things. Would recommend!
Amazing experience, worth ever penny
An amazing immersive experience in a landmark historical church. Not to be missed! You can lie on a beanbag or sit on a seat and experience an amazing light show of moving paintings by van Gogh and Rembrandt. The story telling was top notch and I learned interesting new aspects about both painters. Omlovrd it so much, I want to go again!
Emersive, interesting, fun
IT was great althoug the sound could be a bit more clear i loved it.
It was a beautiful immersion of paintings and light combine with information about the painters and their lives.
It was a very beautiful, informative, and interesting exhibition. Interesting facts were woven in with stories about the painters and their experiences.
Good Experience
It's a great way to say Van Gogh in a new light. Lovely venue. Some of the reviews here are bizarre, did people not read the title of what this experience is about? Far from a scam. Worthwhile.
An experience not to miss
This Van Gogh and Rembrandt light experience was held a beautiful 400 year old church in Amsterdam. It was a truly amazing and unique experience. The setting and music was beautiful, which really added to the whole experience. Those who produced the projections, music and narration are also artists. Loved it and would highly recommend to everyone who has the opportunity to attend. Thank you. Katherine and Philip (Ireland)
Lovely experience
Really enjoyed the fantastic visuals of both Van Gogh and Rembrandt. A great experience and introduction for young people and adults alike.
A journey into the artistic soul of two great artists
The setting is the church .. Why? It’s important and you have to find out. Van Gogh was influenced and affected and influenced by Rembrandt Two Dutch Magna artists in a period over 4 centuries The experience is delightful and its educational What inspired me was the documentary and some amazing biography of Van Gogh - personal details about his journey and artistic development of his paintings How he would choose to spend the last 10 days of his life - was a profound thought for me to reflect too! ‘Heaven and earth will pass away, but the Word remains’ - their legacy lives on… I enjoyed the setting and the story and left feeling enriched by what I learned It had soul in this illumination! Thank you Julie and Benjamin for this creative and educational experience
what to do in Amsterdam
this experience was beautiful!! we had a great time looking at the paintings that were projected and also listening to a touching story about van gogh and rembrandt. the staff was also very understanding about the schedule because we had tickets at 11 and they let us at 12 because we were late
Brothers in Light...
Rembrandt meets Vincent in a subtle and impressive way..Light, Colors and Imagination visualised in a special setting. A curch in the heart of Amsterdam..
A lovely reason to pause for 40 mins and soak up some Dutch culture
We spent 40 minutes lying on bean bags in a beautiful grand building watching a fantasic show of Rembrant and Van Goh’s Work with a lovely naration. It was such a relaxing experience and a pleasant break from walking around this stunning city.
Amazing experience
An absolutely amazing experience. We booked late (just turned up) and the experience was well worth it. We sat in seats, but there were bean bags to lie on as well. Totally immersive and captivating. Well worth the visit. Easy walking distance from the station and nice cafes nearby for a snack whilst waiting for our slot.
A must see experience
An amazing experience. It is in a beautiful massive church which is still used on Sundays for mass. The light display and auditory accompaniment of Van Goghs letters made it a wonderful show. You can sit on chairs or lie on bean bags put on the floor. Employees are friendly and it is well worth going to see. Thank you Van Gogh and Rembrandt
100% worth it
The show was amazing! Very nice portrayal of Van Gogh and Rembrandts art, totally worth it! The show was about 40 minutes long, perfect duration. Shout out to Gustavo, super nice guy!
Amazing experience!
It was a amazing experience! The church was very special with the projection of moving pitcures en sound. With the best host: Gustavo!
Absolutely Amazing Experience
Absolutely fabulouse experience highly recommend. We managed to get the floor beanbags so it was also relaxing ... The location of the old church also added to the experience.
Amazing lights and sound
Absolutely wonderful experience, was in awe of the lights and sounds. It taking place in the church too made it even more mesmerizing! 10/10 would recommend, and Bruno was a star!
Beautiful Experience at the Van Gogh and Rembrandt Museums in amsterdam ✨️
The show was absolutely beautiful and inspiring — a true celebration of art and history. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the visit. The overall atmosphere was calm and well-organized. One small suggestion: I would love to see more seating areas in the central spaces to relax and take in the art more comfortably. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Amsterdam — a must-see experience!
More restrictive than other immersive experiences, but if you are a Rembrandt or Van Gogh fan, still enjoyable!
We entered the darkened church sanctuary and had to find seats (choose from large cushions on the floor or church pews or chairs) not knowing what direction we would be looking. It was hard to hear the introduction since the speaker did not have a microphone. Once the program began, it seemed like images on one wall did not travel around 360 degrees. And depending on where you sit, you may have chandeliers and other infrastructure in your sightline. At times, it was a bit difficult to hear the words spoken during the program. Rembrandt was not as interesting or as colorful as Van Gogh (at least in his later years). I ended up just looking around and up to see what I could enjoy during the program. I did see a number of my favorite Van Gogh paintings, but have no idea how many different works were covered. The show lasted about 40 minutes. It was not as much fun as the other immersive experiences I've seen (where you can get up and move around), but it was still enjoyable!
Worth the visit if you have a ride!
Enjoyable! Set in an historic church both artists attended. Sound is a little garbled; visuals are like a panoramic slide show. Area is difficult to access via taxi.
Not when you are tired!
I was tired after long day of walking and there were mats on which I lay - this was a mistake. I initially started to dose. The imagery is cast on the ceiling and the walls. Lying on your back you have to crane your head around to see the walls as well. I wonder if it would have been better to have been seated? The sound, as I am a senior, was occasionally difficult to discern but overall mood was set and did impact the images. I am not certain that the value is there though at 17€ for 40min. On the other hand I do not regret spending time experiencing Van Gogh’s words while seeing his images.
Beautiful Experience
The atmosphere in this church was truly beautiful, and the production of the experience was top-notch. Our guide for the day, Gustavo, was fantastic. It's quite something to realise you're in the same church where both Rembrandt and Van Gogh once were (and that it's still an active church)! The unique touch of laying on bean bags in the church's center made it even more memorable. We found the experience to be very informative and thoroughly impressive. Definitely recommend a visit! Just be sure to wrap up warm, as it can be a little cold inside, which is understandable for such a large church
Colorfull Story
Lovely show, A wonderfull moment to simply enjoy a story and beautiful art. The colors and the sound bring you into the story.
Incredible
The story was incredible. How the pictures were displayed felt like Van Gogh was there through his artwork. This is our last day in Amsterdam and it really made our final day feel special. Thank you to all the people who made the amazing display.
Amazing presentation
If you love Goya's art and want to experience it through the voices and photos it is an amazing experience to see it all come alive. I recommend it highly
Lovely experience
Very friendly staff it was enjoyable and a different way of looking at art. Really enjoyed the experience with a great summary of how Van Gough was inspired by Rembrandt.
Unlike anything I have done before!
This experience was incredible and nothing like I have ever experienced before! You are so immersed that you genuinely lose track of time. Would highly recommend.
booked by mistake, but loved the experience 😍 …
A Mesmerizing Journey Through Art at the Noorderkerk The Van Gogh and Rembrandt light performance at the Noorderkerk is a breathtaking tribute to two of the Netherlands' greatest artists. Located in the heart of the Jordaan, the historic church becomes a living canvas as stunning projections of Van Gogh’s vivid landscapes and Rembrandt’s evocative portraits illuminate its walls. Guided by the voice of a skilled narrator, the audience is taken on an intimate journey through the lives and works of these masters. The narration adds depth and context, weaving the stories behind the art into the immersive visual experience. The interplay of light, color, and storytelling creates a unique atmosphere, blending history and innovation within the awe-inspiring architecture of Noorderkerk. This performance is an unforgettable homage to Dutch artistic heritage, offering a fresh and engaging way to connect with the timeless genius of Van Gogh and Rembrandt. I loved it. A must-see for art lovers and anyone seeking a unique cultural experience in Amsterdam.
Amazing immersive experience and not to be missed!
Beautiful immersive way to enjoy learning about Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Gorgeous setting and wonderful video/music projected onto the church. I feel sad by the amount of negative reviews because the purchasers didn’t know what they were buying - this is no reflection on the experience and is user error. The website clearly states multiple times ‘we are not the Van Gogh museum’ so I don’t think they can do any more to avoid this happening. I would definitely recommend - I loved lying on the bean bags to watch the church transform in front of my eyes!
Wonderful experience
The show was amazing and breathtaking !! The images and the sound worked so well together. We enjoyed the whole show and the time flew away. The church as a place for this show was just the perfect spot. For us it was the perfect final of a great day in Amsterdam. It’s a beautiful way to come a little closer to the two artist Van Gogh and Rembrandt, even if you don’t enjoy standing in a museum and watching art the whole day.
Incredible virtual experience
The virtual art experience of Van Gogh and Rembrandt was absolutely stunning. The setting was both lovely and meaningful, creating a perfect backdrop for the works of these two iconic artists. The atmosphere was immersive, and the visuals were simply breathtaking, bringing their masterpieces to life in ways that felt both intimate and grand. What made this experience truly memorable was how well it conveyed the stories and legacies of these two famous local artists. Each piece seemed to speak not only of their genius but of the rich cultural heritage they left behind. The combination of stunning visuals, captivating storytelling, and an incredible atmosphere made this experience a beautiful tribute to Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Highly recommended for any art lover!
Amazing immersive art experience!
The MOST amazing experience! Absolute highlight of our trip to Amsterdam. Grab a bean bag on the floor, recline, and look up as the art and story are projected on the ceiling and walls. Staff did a great job. Go!
Art in immersive storytelling!
This is a must see experience. Cozy, immersive and a unique lens to art. It helps you get a peek into Van Gogh's mind and why Rembrandt inspired him as much as he did.
Informative and enjoyable visit to see this light display
Really enjoyed this light display. The setting was perfect to learn about these fabulous artists. It was held in a church and you had the choice to lie on the floor on beanbags or chairs. Very informative
Great experience!
Great experience, different and beautiful. It would be better if there were different languages, and the sound is a bit low so it was difficult to understand.
Visual Excitement!
The visuals were great, it felt so surreal. The staff were super patient (I was 5 minutes late 🤭🤭) Definitely recommend!!
Immersive experience
A very cool experience linking the two great artists in a church we you are surrounded but their artwork screened onto the walls and ceiling. Music was emotive and the art stunning. Only downside is the audio which can be difficult to hear.
Impressive visuals
Such an incredible show! The visuals were so impressive and very friendly staff! I liked how you could take photos of the show as well.
Came here with my partner without pre-planning our visit and found that to be no problem. Upon queueing up we found out that there was an English show in an hour and a half and that we could come back for that show. When we got back, we bought the tickets without any issues, made our way inside the church and found a beanbag to lay down on. The whole experience took about 45min and was absolutely beautiful to watch. They tell you the (a small part of) life story of Van Gogh and how that intertwined with Rembrandt, how the paintings got to be as we know them today and the visuals really captivate the words that are spoken. The visuals in general are absolutely captivating and very peaceful. For some the show was so peaceful they even snoozed off. Which was quite hilarious to see. I do have to say that the seating availability isn't the greatest for the angle you need to be tilting your head to watch the show for a long time. If you have a beanbag you are definitely a lucky person, since many complained about their neck afterwards. Overall a good experience, would recommend this for the arts enthusiasts out there.
It was really lovely, different than other emerssive experiences I've had
Amazing!!! So worth it and so inspiring
An unique experience. A must when in Amsterdam.
It was a great experience. You can go even if your English is bad.
By mistake me, my wife and my baby girl have visited the Van Gogh x Rembrandt but honestly what an experience to have in Amsterdam. Bruno was super cool and has shared so much after the presentation too. Definitely if you are in Amsterdam you should pay them a visit!
Absolutely wonderful
It's ok
We had a really nice Turkish Guide from Istanbul at the Citysightseeing Amsterdam who helped us through our Trip. Thank you
Amsterdam is a beautiful city , and the women there are drop dead gorgeous. I'll be back.
Beautiful palace with self-guided audio tour.
Amsterdam is must visit place and it should be in our to do list
Very good staff and nice experience
Just a cute view
Beautiful city.
Only had water cruise with dinner.
Very interesting city.diferent from everything i had seen before
Fantastic tour, wonderful guide! Such a beautiful city!
the ticket staff were very helpful and informative. The onboard staff were polite and direct and took the boat around with care. if the tour is full it gets a little crowded around the tables. the tour was very good and the choice of languages was excellent. the information was accurate and occasionally told in an amusing way. For yhe price and time. excellent choice for touring the city
luuc and jasmine was amazing hardly recomended
Very helpful and clear info provided
What an amazing city, will definitely be back
We enjoyed this tour very much! The staff were fun and knowledgeable. The tour was given in a few languages, but we were lucky to be on the bus that was English. We rode the bus once round to see everything, then decided which stops we would be getting off and on at. The one stop with the diamonds is the best stop to change over to the boat or bus depending how you started. (We accidentally got on the wrong boat when we changed over - but they didn't care). The diamond house stop is also a great place to use the washroom as it is free, and also there is free hot beverage by machine. It is not the cleanest - likely because it is free, and there is not staff in attendance inside that building, however if people clean up after themselves then it would be better.
The bus and boat combo is the best as you see the city from both perspectives. Conveniently Gets you to the key parts of the city.
Best Tour Service, highly recommended.
Good way to see the city and visit attractions. Bus stops relatively easy to find and free entry to Gassan Diamonds an added bonus.
Brilliant tour, informative and interesting. Warm bus which was so welcome as it was icy cold outside. Simple way to see the city and all the highlights right there. Recommend as it really is an no brainer to do so much in a short space of time
Forget the bus! €27.50 for an hour’s bus trip around the perimeter of the town without live commentary is a bit of a ripoff. It stops for 10 minutes at Gassan Diamonds. After being on the company’s buses in Scotland, this paled in comparison. The cruise, by comparison, is great. Relaxing (so long as there aren’t many people on it). It relies on the same taped commentary but on the canals you get a much better view of Amsterdam from the water. 2 hours long.
Паром
Lady is first booth was so unhelpful. Told me she didn’t know what time the bus came, to look on the app. Lucky a couple waiting for the bus said it was due in 10 mins. Lady in second booth was amazing, got off bus and was unsure where to get the boat, she drew me a map of where to go, told me they were every half an hour and told me the best places to get off the boat to see attractions
Perfect destination 😀
Excellent Tour & Sightseeing Experience! A great option for sightseeing in Amsterdam! You can purchase tickets at their office inside central station with available options, or directly at their office in city about 250 mt away from station.The buses depart from Position B near the station. The buses are comfortable, and the guides are friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even better. Different tour packages are available on a daily basis, so you can choose what fits your schedule best. Highly recommended!
Tolle Stadt
We did both Hop on Hop Off and Canal Cruise! Both worth while. See the sites you want to go back to.
Very busy this time of your but wonderful day. We liked the river taxi most
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Very nice place to be with family
Amsterdam hop on hop off river cruise is highly recommended taking tough on and off off the main central parts of Amsterdam but the hop on hop off bus was very disappointing with just a periphery circuit of the outer city apart from an unnecessary course change to/from a diamond outlet with a wasted 10 minute stop.
Excellent experience! Staff was super professional and helpful, definitely recommend! A special thank you to Suka, for his kindness and sympathy, he made us feel welcome and cared for. Such a lovely person!
We had a really nice time on the hop on hop off bus and we also went on the cruise as well. Two different perspectives. Took us a bit to find where the bus was.
Great weather in March. Lovely people and delicious food. Our trip was amazing. Visited Gouda and Utrecht for a couple of days. Wind mills, cheese markets, chocolate stores , historical towns and buildings. Enjoyed everything. Such a great country and history to visit and know more.
Tudo maravilhoso 😍
Paula very helpful and helped us secure the tickets 🎟 🙌
Kaptan superdi
Agustín
The busses and boats made it easy to get around the city to all the main attractions and sightseeing. And it was nice the staff taking the bus passengers to the tour of Gassan diamonds.
We had an amazing time touring Amsterdam city - the canal city tour was very informative and interesting.
Not as good as in other cities but still worth it. We did the bus/boat combo and the boat was best. The signage particularly for the boat stops was terrible, and stop 2 is not being used. There is a lot of hanging out at stops.
I took the Bus and Boat combo tickets. The Canal trip is the one which is a better choice after all Amsterdam is a city of beautiful canals it is one of the main attractions. Bus routes were okay. The canal trip was a two hour ride and it’s relaxing.
Enjoyed our short break in Amsterdam. Especially the fish restaurant centrally located was great and the boat trips are amazing. The city is nice and clean with plenty of food options and cafe’s. I felt very safe during the day & night.
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Great 👍
Great quick overview of the city
We use these bus services in many cities we travel as a great way to get an overview of a city if it's your first time. This was well organized and easy to get a ticket and find stops. Would recommend to first time visitors.
We had so much fun walking around the city. Checking out the canals the cheese was great, and so were the windmills.
We took a fat tire e-bike tour with CitySightSeeing Amsterdam. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with on the tour. The guide was great, he was very friendly and knowledgeable. We felt very comfortable on the bikes, which were very well maintained and easy to handle. The only thing we would have liked was a bit more time to stop and admire a few more of the views. But we certainly realize that it wasn’t quite that type of tour. We really liked getting a great overview of the city while zipping around on bikes!
Hop on and hop off activity 🤩 The best activity in amestrrdam Covered the city in one day
Having doubts? You can cancel or reschedule this booking up to 24 hours in advance for free.