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Ancient artifacts displayed at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete.
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  • Explore the Heraklion Archaeological Museum on a self-guided journey, where you'll encounter some of the most historic Minoan artifacts from Greece and beyond.
  • Download an English audio guide onto your smartphone for a convenient and informative museum visit experience.
  • Discover over 5,500 years of Cretan art, prehistory, and history spanning from the Neolithic period to Roman times within this remarkable collection.
  • Witness significant exhibits like the Phaistos Disc, Snake Goddess, Stone Bull's Head Rhyton, along with ancient frescoes such as the Bull-Leaping Fresco and Prince of the Lilies among others.
  • Use your audio guide for a detailed history tour featuring over 80 fascinating stories that you can revisit even after leaving the Museum.

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Heraklion Archaeological Museum entrance with banners displaying ancient artifacts.
Ancient artifacts displayed at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete.
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Explore the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, a premier museum in Greece and Europe renowned for Minoan art and historic preservation. This experience captivates visitors with unique exhibits, artifacts, frescoes, and more. Download an English audio guide onto your smartphone to begin your self-guided tour smoothly; it offers historical insights and over 80 stories about the Minoan era.

Constructed between 1904 and 1907 on the ruins of St. Francis Monastery—destroyed in an earthquake in 1856—the museum showcases invaluable Cretan prehistory and history artifacts, spanning 5,500 years. Highlights include Seated Female Figurine, Snake Goddess figurines unearthed at Knossos Palace in 1903, The Poppy Goddess, among others.

Other significant pieces to see are the Golden Bee Pendant, Phaistos Disc, Minos Ring—believed to have belonged to King Minos—and Stone Bull’s Head Rhyton. Each artifact has its own unique story.

The museum's most notable frescoes include the restored Bull-Leaping Fresco, a subject of extensive study by archaeologists and anthropologists for centuries. Additional prized frescoes feature the Blue Bird Fresco, The Cup Bearer, Prince of the Lillies, among others.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Admission to every section within The Heraklion Archaeological Museum
  • Self-guided tour available in English or German via your smartphone's audio feature (compatible with Android & iOS devices)
  • Offline content including text, audio narration, and maps
  • Live tour guide
  • Smartphone with headphones for audio guidance
  • Transfers and personal transport arrangements

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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The ticket includes admission to all parts of the museum and a self-guided English or German audio tour for your smartphone, featuring offline content such as text, audio narration, and maps.

You need to download both your ticket and audio tour onto your smartphone while connected to Wi-Fi before visiting, as mobile signals may be unreliable on-site. Ensure you have enough storage space (100-150 MB) for the audio files.

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.

You will need your smartphone with headphones in order to listen to the self-guided English or German audio tour during your visit.

The museum is home to significant Minoan artifacts, including exquisite pieces from Cretan art and history that span over 5,500 years. Notable exhibits include the Phaistos Disc, Snake Goddess, Stone Bull's Head Rhyton, and ancient frescoes like the Bull-Leaping Fresco.

The English or German audio tour provides history insights along with over 80 interesting stories about the Minoan era, enhancing your museum visit experience.

The package does not include a live guide or transportation to and from the museum. You are also responsible for providing your own smartphone and headphones.

Audio guides are offered in both English and German, allowing visitors a choice based on their language preference.

Yes, you should download your ticket and audio tour onto your smartphone while connected to Wi-Fi as mobile signals at the site may be unreliable. Ensure there is sufficient storage space on your device.

Visitors can explore significant Minoan artifacts such as the Phaistos Disc, Snake Goddess figurines, and Stone Bull's Head Rhyton. The museum also features ancient frescoes like the Bull-Leaping Fresco.

Smartphone requirement: Bring an Android 9.0+ or iOS 17.0+ smartphone for the audio tour. Headphones: Bring your own headphones to enjoy the audio guide. Device charge: Ensure your smartphone is fully charged before your visit.

Wheelchair access: The museum is wheelchair accessible.

Live guidance: A live guide is not included in this experience. Devices not provided: Smartphones and headphones are not provided with your ticket. Pets and smoking: Pets and smoking are not allowed inside the museum.

Ticket type: This activity uses the regular adult entry ticket, which is valid for all ages. Device compatibility: The audio tour does not work on Windows Phones or older Apple devices listed in your voucher. Refund policy: This activity is non-refundable.

Non-EU citizens below 18 and EU Citizens below 25 have free entry. Free entry ticket collection process on site may take long due to queues. Senior citizens: Individuals over 65 years old from Greece or other EU member states are eligible for a reduced admission fee upon presenting a valid ID or passport. Persons with disabilities: Individuals with an 80% disability or more, regardless of nationality, and one escort (if applicable) can access free admission upon presenting a valid disability certificate along with their ID or passport. Greek citizens (special categories): Greek families with many children (with children up to 25 years old, or any age if they have disabilities) are eligible for free admission upon presenting a valid large family certificate and disability certificate (if applicable). Greek unemployed citizens can also receive free admission with a valid unemployment card and ID.

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