Eyes on... Amsterdam Museums exhibition: 'Manahahtáanung or New Amsterdam? The Indigenous Story Behind New York'. Did you know that 400 years ago the Dutch West India company founded the settlement New Amsterdam on the southern tip of current day Manhattan? The Native American tribe Lenape suffered... 
Eyes on...Amsterdams new skyline! Back in the days, Amsterdam Noord was not really considered part of the city by many, due to the water of the IJ separating it from the historic town. The southern tip was long used as a gallow field and an industrial area. From the late 20th century, serious... 
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Eyes on... Fabrique des Lumières in the Westergasfabriek, a former coal-fired factory built to produce manufactured gas to light the streets of Amsterdam. Don't miss the spectaculair immersive exhibitions 'Dali: The Endless Enigma' and 'Gaudi: Architect of the Imaginary', on show until February... 
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Eyes on…the magnificent exhibition 'Van Gogh In Auvers' in the Van Gogh Museum, in collaboration with the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. Van Gogh spent the last months of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise, where he was incredibly productive, producing often more than one painting per day. He experimented with... 
Eyes on…Museum het Schip, icon of the Amsterdam School architecture style. Did you know that after the economic boom following the Industrial Revolution and the opening of the North Sea canal in 1876, living conditions in many Amsterdam neighbourhoods were extremely dire? By implementing the... 
Eyes on... one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, Amsterdams Hortus Botanicus from 1638. It was founded by the city council as a medicinal herb garden for doctors and apothecaries. During the 17th Century, when many exotic plants and flowers were introduced to Amsterdam soil by the ships... 
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Eyes on... one of the most romantic restaurants in Amsterdam, the Belhamel, located at a gorgeous and quiet intersection of the Brouwersgracht and Herengracht. Here you can enjoy the view of the canals outside as well as the unique interior in art nouveau style, with many authentic details. The... 
From the beautiful Eastern Harbour District we are wishing you all a joyful Christmas and an exciting 2023 full of travels to Amsterdam!
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Eyes on...the recently openend 'Golden Boy Gustav Klimt' exhibition in the Van Gogh Museum, on display until the 8th of January 2023. Klimt was an unconventional Austrian artist who developed a unique style. His dreamy works, mostly captivating female figures and refined landscapes, are influenced... 
Eyes on the 'Rockstar' of the Museumplein; the Moco Museum in the historic 19th-century villa Alsberg. This museum annex gallery focuses on modern, contemporary art and streetart. It features NFT's and work from the streetartist Bansky, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Yayoi Kusama and many others. In the... 
Eyes on one of the many gorgeous secluded courtyards in Amsterdam; the Hofje van Brienen at the Prinsengracht 89-133. Since the middle ages, many small courtyards with houses for the elderly and the poor were built. First by the Catholic Church, and later by wealthy merchants. The 18th century hemp... 
Eyes on...the extravagant Parrot Tulip, that blooms in late spring (May and June). This dramatic, bi-colored flower is a real eye-catcher, and became one of the most populair tulips in the Dutch Golden Age. They have been depicted on countless paintings, and were extremely precious. The ruffled and... 
Spring is in the air! Eyes on...one of Van Goghs most beloved paintings: Almond blossom, on display in the Van Gogh museum. Did you know he painted it in 1890 as a gift to celebrate the birth of his nephew Vincent, the son of his brother Theo and his wife Jo? Blossom symbolizes the start of spring... 
Eyes on...one of Amsterdams most influential buildings of the 20th century: the Beurs van Berlage. Architect H.P. Berlage is touted as the father of Modern Architecture in the Netherlands; he introduced a more rational style instead of the overly decorative historicist style that was populair in... 
Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas from Amsterdam (Central Station)! We hope to welcome you in 2022 in our gorgeous city. When you wish to enjoy Amsterdam and surroundings to the fullest on a private walking, bike or museum tour with your family, friends or colleagues, please visit www.eyesonamsterdam.com... 
Eyes on...a double rainbow over the IJ bay! 😍
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Eyes on...the Amstelkade in the south of Amsterdam. Along this beautiful waterway, you can find many interesting housing blocks in the expressive architecture of the Amsterdam School style. Architecture lovers from all over the world travel to this area to enjoy the unique results of the... 
Eyes on...characteristic Dutch skies on paintings from the Golden Age. This dramatic piece (De molen bij Wijk bij Duurstede) by Jacob van Ruisdael is on display in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It is one of the highlights of 17th century landscape painting, and it shows typical Dutch elements like... 
Eyes on...the picturesque Zaan region, just north of Amsterdam. In the 18th century, this was one of the largest industrial areas in the world, with up to 600 functioning windmills cutting wood, pressing oils and grinding spices. Even the Russian Tsar Peter the Great visited the region to study the... 
Eyes on...possibly the best terrace in town: the Ysbreeker! The name of this iconic Grand Cafe along the Amstel river means: icebreaker, and refers to an icebreaker ship that was docked here during the 18th and 19th century. The ship was used for keeping the Amstel and Vecht river navigable, and... 
Eyes on...the Merwede square, the Amsterdam area in which Anne Frank lived before she went into hiding. In 1933, after Hitler became Reichskansler, the German family Frank moved from Frankfurt to Amsterdam. Until the occupation of the Netherlands by Nazi Germany in May 1940, Anne and her sister... 
Eyes on...the greenest neighbourhood in town! Summer in Amsterdam is very beautiful with lush vegetation abound, but the leafiest area in the historic centre is the eastern Plantage district. During the urban expansion project that started in the 1660's, the economy went down severely after... 
NEW! AMSTERDAM FAMILY TOUR!
We are delighted to inform you that Amsterdam is opening up, and that we have developed a special family tour!
This child-friendly, 3hr walking tour is very suitable for families with children. Join us on an exciting adventure, passing the historic harbour, crossing...
Eyes on...the tulip, Amsterdam's iconic flower that blooms in April and May! Even though the city is famous for her tulips and the notorious Tulip Fever of the 17th Century, the flowers are not native. They originate from Central-Asia and the Western Himalayas and were cultivated in Persia from the... 
Eyes on...the 'Amsterdam'. This impressive replica of an 18th century Dutch East Indiaman ship sailed back in town today after an extensive 7-month restauration. The original ship stranded in 1749 on a beach near Hastings during a heavy storm. It was on its first voyage to Batavia, present day... 
Eyes on...the most dazzling passageway of Amsterdam, the Beurspassage! From the 15th century onwards, there has been an alley called the Baafjessteeg between the Damrak and the Nieuwendijk. After a recent renovation it has become an artwork in 2016 named the 'Amsterdam Oersoep', the 'Primordial... 
Eyes on...Amsterdam in wintertime! Last week we had a lot of snow and below freezing temperatures. This weekend, many canals were frozen once the city council closed the locks. The ice wasn't very strong so only a few daredevils went ice skating on the canals until some of them crashed through the... 
Eyes on...one of the most picturesque neighbourhoods of Amsterdam: the Western Islands that include Bickerseiland, Prinseneiland and Realeneiland. This quiet and charming historic district almost feels like a village in the city. In the 17th Century, the port of Amsterdam was expanded westwards,... 
Happy New Year from Amsterdam! We hope to meet you in 2021 for a private walking or bike tour with your family, friends or colleagues. Please visit www.eyesonamsterdam.com for some travel inspiration.
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Eyes on...the traditional Christmas tree on Dam square. Every year, a large tree from the German Ardennes Forest is brought to the heart of the city; Dam square. The 22 m high Nordmann that lights up the square and the Royal Palace this year, is decorated with more than 40.000 LED lights! On... 
Eyes on...the Feast of Saint Nicholas by Jan Steen. This week, usually on December 5th, many Dutch families celebrate the birthday of this saint with presents for well-behaved children. The painting depicts a wealthy, 17th century family in their home. The little girl in the beautiful yellow dress... 
Eyes on...Amsterdams' ongoing love affair with flowers, that dates back to the Golden Age when the city became obsessed with the exotic tulip. The fanatic speculation trade in tulip bulbs - the so called Tulip Fever - mounted in an enourmous crash in 1637 that brought many Amsterdammers to their... 
Eyes on...the vibrant Tropenmuseum (tropical museum) in the eastern part of Amsterdam. Here, you can travel the world and discover the unique cultural heritage of countries in Asia, Africa and South America. With indigenous music, unique objects and fascinating storytelling, universal themes as... 
Eyes on...The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer, one of the most beloved paintings in the Rijksmuseum. What is most striking in this intimate genre painting is the depiction of light, that falls from the left window onto the forearm, chest and forehead of the maid. The picture oozes a certain stillness,... 
Eyes on...the extravagant Tuschinski theater from 1921, the most beautiful movie theater in The Netherlands. The Jewish entrepreneur Abraham Icek Tuschinski wanted to build a theater 'grand as a temple, and beautiful as a palace' for the - in his eyes - spoiled Amsterdammers. The exterior resembles... 
Eyes on...the delightful medieval Muiderslot, also referred to as 'The Amsterdam Castle', only 15 km southeast of Amsterdam. The location of one of the oldest and best preserved castles in The Netherlands is superb: on the banks of the IJmeer and the river Vecht, surrounded by greenery. Around... 
Eyes on...Amsterdam by night. Few sights are more attractive than an Amsterdam canal in the evening. Did you know that in medieval Amsterdam, people were obliged to carry a lantern in the streets at night? Wealthy people often had a special servant that carried the lantern for them. The first fixed... 
Eyes on...architecture of the Amsterdam School style from the era between 1910-1930. All over the city you can find buildings, bridges and sculptures in this expressionist architecture style that is characterized by brick constructions with decorative masonry, glass art and organic shapes. The... 
Eyes on...rural Amsterdam-Noord. Do you want to escape the crowds? Join us on a relaxing bike tour through picturesque dike-villages with wooden houses and the bucolic Dutch countryside above the IJ river. Due to the soft peat soil, wood was the perfect building material for houses in and around... 
Eyes on...the Nieuwmarkt, one of the most charming squares in Amsterdam. The historic Waag (weighing house) on the square used to be a medieval citygate. Did you know this 15th century edifice is the oldest non-religious building in town? When the city expanded from the 17th century onwards, part... 
Eyes on...Dutch winter landscapes from the Golden Age to cool off a little during the current heatwave in the city. This lively work is made by the Amsterdam painter Hendrick Avercamp, you can find it in the Rijksmuseum. Did you know we had a Little Ice Age in the 17th Century? This was reflected... 
Eyes on...one of the most charming and green districts of Amsterdam, the Plantage neighbourhood in the eastern part of the center. This quiet area was once filled with orchards and pleasure gardens and turned into an entertainment district with theatres, from the late 19th century. Until the Second... 
Eyes on...modern architecture in the Eastern Harbour District of Amsterdam. From a vibrant harbour in the early 1900's, it turned into a desolate industrial area with the rise of airtraffic. From the late 20th century, this district transformed into a cool, inspiring and savvy neighbourhood where... 
Eyes on...FOAM photography museum and the current exhibition on Vivian Maier - Works in Color on show untill September 13, 2020. Did you see it already? This talented street photographer became famous only in 2010, after her enormous photo archive was auctioned before she died in poverty in 2009.... 
Eyes on...the Still Life with a Gilt Cup by Willem Claesz. Heda in the Rijksmuseum. This type of hyper-realistic painting became an expression of craftmanship, wealth and good taste in the 17th century, and decorated many opulent canal houses. Artists, who now had to produce for the free market,... 
Eyes on...the Amsterdam canal houses at night. Many visitors are surprised to find most locals do not close the curtains in the evening. Walk along the canals at night to enjoy a voyeuristic experience. This peculiar cultural practice could go back to the days many husbands were seafaring; it could... 
Eyes on...the medieval village of Ransdorp, in the beautiful Waterland countryside, 7 km northeast of Amsterdam. It is hard to imagine that this charming and sleepy town was a vibrant trading place during the Golden Age. Even Rembrandt visited the picturesque village many times: the local peasant... 
Eyes on...the IJ river, that separates the center from the Amsterdam-Noord borough. Amsterdam was founded on the spot where the Amstel river flowed in to the IJ river. For centuries, the locals have enjoyed open water views over the IJ, until the Central Station was built in 1889 on three... 
Eyes on...Delft Blue pottery and tiles, that decorated many Amsterdam houses from the 17th century. These products became very populair after the export of Chinese porcelain to Europe was halted due to internal wars. Since the secret formula for porcelain wasn't discovered until 1709, the so called... 
Eyes on...the Amstelveld, a charming and green, often overlooked square between the Prinsengracht and the Keizersgracht. The best place to relax with a drink is the terrace of cafe Nel, perched against the white Amstel church. This wooden church from the 17th century is located, surprisingly, in... 
Eyes on...the Still Life with Flowers in a Glass Vase by Jan Davidsz. De Heem in the Rijksmuseum. He was one of the most important and influential painters of flowers of the Dutch Golden Age. In the 17th century, wealthy Protestant merchants loved to decorate their mansions with secular, abundant... 
Eyes on...the oldest brick building in town; the medieval Old Church in the heart of the Red Light District. It was built in 1306 as a Catholic chapel dedicated to Saint Nicholas, patron saint of sailors and the city of Amsterdam. Over the next centuries it was extended and even ransacked during... 
Eyes on...the 17th century canal ring, that is featured on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 2010. The first canals that were dug in medieval Amsterdam, had the purpose of draining the wet land. The purpose of the 17th century canal ring however, was that of transporting the goods from the tall... 
Eyes on...Amsterdam's tilted brick houses. Did you notice many houses feature a hoisting beam at the top, and that they are tilted forwards? This was built intentionally: to make the houses seem larger from below, and to avoid goods that were hoisted up, smacking into the facade.
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Eyes on...Van Gogh's selfportraits in the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. 39 of these selfportraits are left in the world. Did you know he painted so many, not because he was obsessed with himself but to experiment with different painting techniques, and to save money by using a mirror and not... 
Eyes on...the Vondelpark, Amsterdams' Central Park that was named after a famous Dutch poet from the Golden Age, Joost van den Vondel. In the middle of the park, nestled between the trees, stands a circular-shaped, modernist pavillion from the 1930's. This white-blue national monument of steel,... 
Eyes on...The Jewish Bride painting in the Rijksmuseum. When Vincent Van Gogh visited the newly opened Rijksmuseum in 1885, he was mesmerized by this intimate, late work of Rembrandt, which is characterized by coarse brushstrokes and thick layers of paint. Van Gogh stated he would give 10 years of... 
Eyes on...Nieuwendam, a former dyke village, now part of the Amsterdam- Noord borough. It is located on the other side of the river IJ, which you can easily cross by ferry. This charming rural area is characterized by picturesque, traditional wooden houses. The Amsterdam locals love to ride their... 
Eyes on...the iconic Lloyd Hotel in the eastern harbour district of Amsterdam! Did you know this eclectic building in the Amsterdamse School style was opened in 1921 to house up to 900 emigrants (mostly Eastern Europeans) in dormitories? They were on their way to a new life, often in South America.... 
See Amsterdam through other eyes. For example, via the eyes of Vincent van Gogh, who strolled through 19th century Amsterdam and visited the Rijksmuseum for inspiration. Or look through the eyes of the renowned 17th century artist Rembrandt, or those of Maria Trip, a lady who's portrait he painted....