Combo: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeological Museum Tickets with Audio Guide

• Discover the wonderous history of two of the top historical attractions in Crete – the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the Knossos Palace.

• With an in-depth English audio guides – downloadable onto your smartphone – this is definitely a hassle-free and informative way to visit two outstanding locations.

• At the Heraklion Archaeological 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, Stone Bull's Head Rhyton, and much more.

• Move through the corridors of the once-luxurious Knossos Palace, explore the South Propylaeum – showcasing everyday life in ancient times – and learn about the Minoan economy and trade networks at the West Magazines.

• Entry ticket for the Heraklion Archaeological Museum + self-guided English audio tour

• Entry ticket for Knossos Palace + self-guided English or German audio tour

• Offline content for both audio tours (text, audio narration, and maps)

• Valid for 3 days (only one visit per site is allowed in the 3-day period)

• Live Guide

• Smartphone and headphones

• Food and drinks

• Hotel transfers and transportation

• App is incompatible with Windows phones

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Covid-19 Safety Information

Heraklion Archaeological 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.

• 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 should be maintained at all times.

Knossos Palace

• It's mandatory to wear a mask.

• Access to certain areas is controlled by the security staff or certain areas might be closed.

Important Information

Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Knossos Palace

• This is a self-guided audio tour: there's no live guide or meeting point.

• Wear comfortable shoes to both attractions. Comfortable clothing, a hat, and sunscreen during the hot summer months would help during a visit to the Knossos Palace.

• The Knossos Palace and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum are two of the most visited sites in Crete. It's advised to start your visit early in the morning. Expect more crowds during the holidays and over the weekends.

• Free/reduced admission tickets don’t have skip-the-line privileges and can only be acquired at the ticket booth on-site.

• This Museum experience is suitable for wheelchair and pram/stroller users whilst the Knossos Palace is unsuitable for both these guests.

• Carry a photo ID such as a passport, government ID, or a driver’s license.

• Suitcases or trolleys are not allowed inside both the Museum and Palace.

Audio Guide Information

Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Knossos Palace

• Please bring your own charged smartphone and headphones.

• The audio guide is available in English and German.

• 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’ll need storage space on your phone to download the audio guide (350 MB).

• Download your ticket(s) & audio tour prior to your visit. There’s no wifi/4G onsite.

Operating Hours

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

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

Knossos Palace

1 Apr to 30 June

• Daily: 8am - 6pm

1 July to 31 Oct

• Daily: 8am - 6pm

1 Nov to 31 Mar

• Daily: 8am - 4pm

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

• Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

• Show your ticket at Palace of Knossos.

• Address: Xanthoudidou 2 Str.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

By Bus

• The closest bus stop is Knossos Bus Stop. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the attraction.

• Board bus 2 to get you there.