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

• 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

• Please note that your entry to Knossos Palace will either be at 8am, followed by entry to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum at 1pm or entry to Knossos Palace at 10am followed by entry to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum at 5pm.
• 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 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 the Archaeological Site at any time during the chosen date.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.