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- Skip right to the front of the line with these entry tickets to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and indulge in a world of precious artifacts and important history of the Minoan civilization.
- Visit the period rooms that help you with a chronological representation of the ways of the civilization.
- Browse through a complete collection of artifacts that include priceless remains of Greek history and date back 5000 years.
- Visit exhibits such as the Phaistos Disk and the “Snake Goddess” for a deeper insight on your tour.
- Marvel at precious Minoan art and frescos that are centuries old.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide
- Experience the Heraklion Archaeological Museum – one of the most famous museums in Europe and home to the most priceless pieces of Minoan history and art.
- With skip-the-line access and an English or German audio guide to download onto your smartphone, explore this vast collection of antiquities at your own pace.
- Travel back in time as you study artifacts from Cretan prehistory and history, dated over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times.
- Some exhibits you surely shouldn’t miss are the Golden Bee Pendant, Phaistos Disc, Snake Goddess, Stone Bull's Head Rhyton, and King Mino’s Ring.
- Admire Minoan frescoes such as the Bull-Leaping Fresco, Prince of the Lilies, Ladies in Blue, and more.
- Your in-depth guide will share both historical information and 80+ lesser-known anecdotes from ancient times. Feel free to listen to this guide after your visit, too.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Heraklion: Archaeological Museum & Knossos Ticket with Audio Tours
- With this smart combo, experience two of the top archaeological attractions of Crete – the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the Knossos Palace.
- With skip-the-line access and an English or German audio guide to download onto your smartphone at both the Museum and Palace, explore the deep history and artifacts of these attractions at your own pace.
- The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the most famous museums in Europe, home to the most priceless pieces of Minoan history and art.
- Some exhibits you surely shouldn’t miss are the Golden Bee Pendant, Phaistos Disc, Snake Goddess, Stone Bull's Head Rhyton, and King Mino’s Ring.
- Admire Minoan frescoes such as the Bull-Leaping Fresco, Prince of the Lilies, Ladies in Blue, and more.
- The Knossos Palace is one of the oldest and most luxurious palaces in the world with impressive ruins and the brightly-colored frescoes.
- Explore the corridors of King Minos’ Palace and the South Propylaeum, depicting the activities of everyday life.
- Gaze out onto the imposing view of Mount Juktas from the South Entrance Corridor and learn about ritualism and pastoral life in Minoan Crete.
- Your in-depth audio guides will share more than 160 stories, anecdotes, and information that can be repeated even after your visit.
- Download your ticket(s) and audio tour while on WiFi prior to your visit. There's no WiFi/4G available on site.
- Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged and be sure to carry your headphones/earphones.
- Audio tour is available to download only on iOS and Android.
- Carry a photo ID such as a passport, government ID, or a driver’s license.
- Free/reduced admission tickets don’t have skip-the-line privileges and can only be acquired at the ticket booth on-site at both attractions.
- These are self-guided audio tours: there's no live guide or meeting point.
- Entry ticket for the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the Knossos Palace
- Self-guided English or German audio tours
- Offline content (text, audio narration, and maps)
- Valid for 3 days (only one visit per site is allowed in the 3-day period)
- Live Guide
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drinks
- Hotel transfers and transportation
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.