Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

• Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum – home to the most historic Minoan artifacts in Greece and in the world.

• With an English audio guide – which you can download onto your smartphone – this is definitely a hassle-free and informative way to visit the Museum.

• You'll see exquisite pieces of Cretan art, prehistory, and history – over 5,500 years old from the Neolithic period to Roman times.

• Some significant exhibits include Phaistos Disc, Snake Goddess, and Stone Bull's Head Rhyton while the most ancient frescoes include the Bull-Leaping Fresco, Prince of the Lilies, and much more.

• Listen to your informative guide for both a history tour and 80+ interesting stories. You can even repeat this audio guide after your Museum visit.

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Covid-19 safety information

• Visitors must mandatorily adhere to the safety guidelines of the Museum.

• Inside the museum, facial masks are mandatory for all visitors.

• Non-medical protective face masks and frequent use of a hand sanitizer containing no less than 70% alcohol is strongly advised.

• The maximum number of visitors to the museum may be modified (at any time) and special restrictions may be imposed due to current circumstances at the time.

• Maintain a distance of at least 1.5 meters when in open spaces and 2 meters when in closed spaces. Especially in queues, a distance of 1.5 meters between visitors should be maintained at all times.

• Suitcases or trolleys are not allowed inside.

Audio guide information

• The audio guide is available in English and German.

• 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.

Important information

• This Museum experience is suitable for wheelchair users.

• The Museum is one of the most visited sites in Crete. The best time to visit is early in the morning or at the end of the day. It’s more crowded during the holidays and over weekends.

• Please wear comfortable shoes as there’s lots of walking involved.

• Photography (without flash and tripods) is allowed.

Operating Hours

1 Apr - 31 Oct

• Mon: 8am - 8pm

• Tue: 10am - 8pm

• Wed to Sun: 8am - 8pm

1 Nov - 30 Nov

• Mon: 8am - 6pm

• Tue: 10am - 6pm

• Wed to Fri: 8am - 6pm

1 Dec - 31 Mar

• Mon: 9am - 4pm

• Tue: 10am - 5pm

• Wed to Sun: 9am - 4pm

Recommended visiting hours: 10am – 12pm

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

Ticket Redemption Point

• Show your ticket at Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

• Address: Stefanou Xanthoudidou 1, Iraklio 712 02, Greece.

• Landmark: Aquila Atlantis Hotel.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

By Bus

• The closest bus stop is Heraklion. It's a quick 5-min walk to the attraction.

• The popular bus line is Heraklion-Rethymno.

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout.