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

Heraklion: Archaeological Museum & Knossos Ticket with Audio Tours-3
Heraklion: Archaeological Museum & Knossos Ticket with Audio Tours-3
Heraklion: Archaeological Museum & Knossos Ticket with Audio Tours-3
Heraklion: Archaeological Museum & Knossos Ticket with Audio Tours-3

Experience one of the oldest and most important museums in Greece – the Heraklion Archaeological Museum – and the ancient Knossos Palace at your own pace with this combo ticket, including audio tours and fast track access.

Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions

  • Adult time-slotted e-ticket for Knossos Palace

  • Adult time-slotted e-ticket for Heraklion Archaeological Museum

  • 2 Self-guided audio tours on your smartphone (Android and iOS)

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

Exclusions

  • Live Guide

  • Smartphone and headphones

  • Food and drinks

  • Hotel transfers and transportation

  • App is incompatible with Windows phones

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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  • United States
  • Italy
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Spain
  • Hungary
  • Ukraine
  • Belgium
  • Czech Republic
Guests from United States, Italy, United Kingdom and over 9 countries have loved this experience
Claudia apostolo

Claudia

3/5

Sep, 2024

The audio guide ok, well done and interesting. I bought the combo ticket on line: I am a journalist over 65 and theoretically I wouldn't have to pay! But there was no senior option and free admission could only be obtained on the spot. The worst thing, however, was the fact that having chosen the site visit at 10 a.m. we were scheduled to visit the museum at 5 p.m.! Since our hotel was over 2 hours away, we bought the tickets again.
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Maria-Grazia Alemanno

Maria-grazia

3/5

Sep, 2024

Comprehensive audio guide, good content, clear directions with useful photos. We were assigned a visiting time for the Heraklion museum (h.5-6 p.m.) that was incompatible with the need to leave for our location almost 3 hours away and too far from the time of our chosen Knossos excavations visit (h.10 a.m.): we had to buy back the museum ticket in order to get in at 3 p.m. Also, we could not benefit online from the over-65 discount.
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Nacera Sow

Nacera

3/5

Sep, 2024

Easy to book. But the service provider should have indicated the visiting times for the 2 sites to be visited. The one for the archaeological museum was missing and for good reason it was much later... we waited 1 hour on site.
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Katie Duncombe

Katie

4/5

Aug, 2024

Easy to book. Downloaded App and was able to to download tickets to it so easy to open when out without wifi. Bought combo ticket for Knossos and archeological museum. Chose 8am entry got Knossos but was automatically given a 1pm entry got museum - we arrived 10.30am do had to go away and come back 12pm as they wouldn't let us in more than 1hr before ticket time. Both palace & museum fab. X
Dolne Bryan

Dolne

5/5

Jun, 2024

+ Hôtel magnifique , très propre , nourriture variée et très bonne, personnel très aimable, plusieurs piscines et restaurants, - pas de lit King size, pas de sport football pour adultes, pas d'activité le dimanche et peu d'animation le soir pour les adultes, piscine froide pour l Aqua Park

Prepare to visit two of the top archaeological attractions of Crete – the Palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Enjoy a captivating self-guided audioguide tour at both locations.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

At the center of Minoan art and historic preservation, this museum experience is sure to enthrall you with one-of-a-kind exhibits, artifacts, frescoes, and more. Your audio guide not only has history and facts but also includes more than 80 stories about the Minoan era. Built between 1904 - 1907, the Museum houses the most valuable pieces of Cretan prehistory and history in the world, spanning 5,500 years old. Some of the figurines you’ll see include Seated Female Figurine, Snake Goddess figurines – a group of ancient sculptures excavated in 1903 in the Minoan palace at Knossos – The Poppy Goddess, and more.

Other significant artifacts you simply can’t miss are the Golden Bee Pendant, Phaistos Disc, Minos Ring, and Stone Bull’s Head Rhyton, etc. Priceless frescoes include the Bull-Leaping Fresco, Blue Bird Fresco, The Cup Bearer, Prince of the Lillies, and more.

Knossos Palace

Discover the ancient Minoan capital of Knossos through immersive storytelling and a wonderfully informative audio guide. The Knossos Palace is not only one of the most luxurious palaces in the world but also one of the oldest ones.

Start the tour by exploring the South Propylaeum which depicts the scenes of everyday life and activities in Minoan Crete. Follow the evolution of Minoan fashion as you learn about the hairstyles and beauty products that were used. Head onto the West Magazines where the storage facilities of the palace are located. Get to know about the well-organized bureaucracy and the trade networks of the Minoan economy which supported the palace organization.

At the South Entrance Corridor, gaze out at Mount Juktas and discover a copy of the Prince of the Lilies. Find out everything about the bath habits in the Minoan era as you visit the Queen’s Megaron which is beautifully decorated with blue dolphin frescoes.

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 fast access 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.

  • The specified time applies to your admission into the Palace of Knossos. You have the flexibility to access the Archaeological Site at any time during the chosen date.

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.

  • 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.

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