Guided tour

A guided tour (Dutch spoken) gives you the privilege of getting an exclusive look into what happens behind the scenes in one of Europe’s most beautiful concert halls. An enthusiastic guide will tell you all about the history of the Muziekgebouw and its unique architecture.

The endless possibilities of the Grote Zaal and its magnificent acoustics will be thoroughly explored. You will get to see places that are normally closed to the public, such as the backstage area, the dressing rooms, the loading dock, and the artists’ green room. And don’t forget to enjoy the beautiful view over the IJ from the Foyerdecks.

The guided tour is in Dutch, starts in the Entrance Hall and lasts over an hour. Every tour is different, depending on what is going on in the building at that time. Please note that the tour involves a lot of walking. For those in wheelchairs, almost everything is accessible by lift.

Free lunchtime concert
Combine your guided tour with the lunchtime concert at 12:30 in the Grote Zaal! With the ticket for the guided tour, you get free admission to the concert (normally € 6).