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Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3
265 reviews
Activity provider:
Clio Muse Tours
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide
4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3
265 reviews
Likely to sell out

Gain hassle-free entry to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum with a pre-booked admission ticket. Step back in time with the included audio guide that is sent directly to your email.

About this ticket

Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Duration 1 - 4 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Audio guide included
English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
S
Sue – United Kingdom

The museum is fantastic. The audio guide added interesting information but was not totally necessary.

5
5 out of 5 stars
H
Hugh – United Kingdom

The museum is full of amazing treasures and artefacts. The audio guide helps to focus on some of the best.

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a hassle-free visit with a ticket for the Heraklion Archaeological Museum
  • Admire the exhibits housed in the Museum such as the Phaistos Disk
  • Marvel at the amazing Minoan frescoes such as the bull-leaping scene

Full description

Experience the Heraklion Archaeological Museum at your own pace with a pre-booked e-ticket and a fascinating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Receive your ticket by email, download the app, and the audio tour on your phone, prior to your visit, and travel back in time to experience the masterpieces of Minoan art.
Put on your headphones and explore representative artifacts from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times through the power of storytelling and learn historical information and uncommon stories and anecdotes from the ancient times.
Get an engaging and informative visit with in-depth research, squeezed into brief original stories. The audio tour can be used repeatedly and anytime, before or after your visit.
Gain valuable insights into one of the oldest and most important museums in Greece that is rightly considered as the Museum of Minoan Culture par excellence.

Includes

  • Regular entry ticket
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android and iOS)
  • Offline content (text, audio narration, and maps)
  • Free time to explore the museum
  • Live guide
  • Smartphone or headphones
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Headphones
  • Charged Smartphone

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • EU citizens aged 0-25 are entitled to free admission, however, they must wait in line to show an ID card or passport
  • From April 1 to October 31, non-EU citizens aged 6-25 are entitled to 50% reduced admission upon presentation of their passport
  • Children up to the age of 5 from non-EU countries are entitled to free admission upon presentation of their passport
  • From April 1 to October 31, senior citizens over 65 from Greece or other EU countries are entitled to 50% reduced admission
  • This activity includes the regular adult entry ticket which can be used by all ages
Likely to sell out

From $19 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5
4.3 out of 5 stars

based on 265 reviews

Review summary

  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Sue – United KingdomJuly 8, 2025 – Verified booking
The museum is fantastic. The audio guide added interesting information but was not totally necessary.
5
5 out of 5 stars
H
Hugh – United KingdomSeptember 10, 2024 – Verified booking
The museum is full of amazing treasures and artefacts. The audio guide helps to focus on some of the best.
5
5 out of 5 stars
L
Lynn – United StatesAugust 12, 2024 – Verified booking
Excellent exhibits. Make sure to leave at least 2 - 2 1/2 hours to cover the entire museum. Beware of tours that only allocate 1 1/2 hours.

Product ID: 403499

Activity provider:
Clio Muse Tours
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