Het Grachtenhuis (The Canal House) covers 400 years of the cities canal history in 40 minutes. A fascinating and fun multi-media experience all housed in a beautiful 17th century canal house (of course).

The perfect introduction to the fascinating cityscape of the Netherlands capital city and perfect to whet your appetite before you embark on a trip along one of its many many canals. The scaled model of the city comes alive via digitally enhanced projections and is soundtracked through your own personal headset.

One of the cities newest attractions where history and new technology collide to make for a quick but informative history lesson. Space is compact so it’s advised to buy your ticket in advance.

Stichting Het Grachtenhuis, Herengracht 386, 1016 CJ Amsterdam