Book Heraklion Archaeological Museum Tickets & Tours

• Head 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.

Inclusions

• Entry tickets to to Heraklion Archaeological Museum

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• 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 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.

Inclusions

• Admission to all parts of the Museum
• Self-guided English or German audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS only)
• Offline content (text, audio narration, and maps)

Exclusions

• Live Guide
• Smartphone and headphones
• Transfers and transportation

• This Museum experience is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Photography (without flash and tripods) is allowed.
• Be sure to download your ticket and audio tour in advance while connected to Wi-Fi, as mobile signals at the site may be unreliable.
• You’ll need storage space on your phone to download the audio guide (100-150 MB).
• The audio tour is incompatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, and iPad Mini 1st generation.
• After booking, you’ll receive an email with detailed instructions for accessing and downloading your audio tour. Don’t forget to check your spam or junk folder in case it lands there.
• Make sure your smartphone is fully charged and bring your headphones to enjoy the audio tour without interruptions.
• Keep in mind that entrance queues can be long, so you may need to wait before entering.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• With this smart combo, experience two of the top archaeological attractions of Crete – the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the Knossos Palace.
• With 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.

Inclusions

• Adult time-slotted e-ticket for Knossos Palace
• Adult time-slotted e-ticket for Heraklion Archaeological Museum
• 2 Self-guided audio tours on your smartphone (Android and iOS)
• Offline content for both audio tours (text, audio narration, and maps)

Exclusions

• Live Guide
• Smartphone and headphones
• Food and drinks
• Hotel transfers and transportation
• App is incompatible with Windows phones

• Follow the itinerary below based on your selected time slot:
• Thursday - Tuesday: 8am Knossos and 1pm Heraklion Archaeological Museum
• Wednesdays: 8am Knossos and 1pm Heraklion Archaeological Museum
• The audio tour is available to download only on iOS and Android.
• Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged, and be sure to carry your headphones/earphones.
• Be sure to download your ticket and audio guide in advance while connected to Wi-Fi, as mobile signal strength at the site may be unreliable.
• Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive an email with detailed instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Don’t forget to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox.
• Carry a photo ID such as a passport, government ID, or driver’s license.
• Free/reduced admission tickets don’t have fast access 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.
• The specified time applies to your admission into the Palace of Knossos. You have the flexibility to access and explore the Archaeological Site at your own pace after visiting the palace.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.