Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket, Audio Guide & City Tour

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1 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Experience the minoan treasures of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum at your own pace with a pre-booked e-ticket and audio tour as well as a self-guided tour of the majestic city of Heraklion on your smartphone. Receive your ticket by email, download the app and the audio tours on your phone, prior to your visit, and travel back in time to experience the glory of one of the most visited attractions of Crete, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the historic city of Heraklion.
Put on your headphones and explore the Phaistos Disc, Koules and the Morosini Fountain through the power of storytelling and learn historical information and uncommon stories and anecdotes from the ancient times till the fascinating present of the city of Heraklion and its amazing museum. Tours’ content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief original stories that will make your visit both engaging and informative. The audio tours can be used repeatedly and anytime, before or after your visit.

What's Included

An activation link to access your audio tour
Adult entry ticket to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Offline content (text, audio narration and maps) to avoid roaming charges
Self-guided audio tour in multiple languages on your smartphone (Android & iOS)
Live Guide
Smartphone or headphones
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The self-guided audio tour for the Heraklion Archaeological Museum is designed to start at the entrance of the Museum. The self-guided audio tour for the city of Heraklion is designed to start at the entrance of Koules which is located at the old harbor of the city.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • Castello del Molo (Koules) (Pass by)

    The impressive fortress stands at the entrance of the old harbour of the city. The Castello a Mare,built by the Venetians in the 16th century, was the protector of Heraklion and a true architectural wonder of its time. Learn its history and how a fault became the perfect excuse for the Ottomans to conquer Heraklion!

    Admission ticket free
  • Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain) (Pass by)

    Heraklion had a number of fountains, but the most famous and impressive was the Morosini Fountain or the Lions as the locals call it. The fountain was inaugurated in 1628 and it was a feast for the eyes! The stories will take you back to that period and will reveal to you the magnificent decoration and the fate of the fountain after the ottoman conquest.

    Admission ticket free
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    Heraklion Archaeological Museum

    Enjoy a hassle-free visit to one of the top attractions of Crete, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum with an entry e-ticket and audio tour as well as a self-guided tour of the majestic city of Heraklion and discover their riveting stories with 2 audio tours, downloadable on your phone.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Clio Muse Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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