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Knossos Palace ruins with red columns on Crete, Greece, visitor exploring site.

Knossos Palace

Discover Ancient Greek civilization and its architecture starting at Knossos Palace, vital during Classical and Roman eras. Built 3700 years ago, it remains significant today. Explore the Throne of King Minos, Minoan Civilization murals, and more in this historic site.
from € 27

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Tourist viewing ancient statue at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete, Greece.

Heraklion Archeological Museum

Explore Minoan frescoes at Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Learn about Crete's prehistory, sculpture, bronze, pottery, and 5000-year-old artifacts. Discover exhibits like "Snake Goddess" and "Phaistos Disk."
from € 27

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Eyal K

Israel
Couple
Last week

+1 more

Using the audio guide app at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum was a fantastic experience that really enhanced our visit. The commentary was delightfully concise and focused perfectly on the museum’s main highlights. It kept us engaged without feeling overwhelmed by too much information. Our only minor challenge was occasionally struggling to locate the exact artifacts mentioned in the audio. Clearer visual cues or display numbers in the app would make this otherwise excellent tool absolute perfection.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum Admission Tickets with Multilingual Audio Guide

Maria C

Italy
Couple
Jun 2026

+7 more

I didn't use HeadOut because I paid too much for the tickets. A six-euro commission per ticket is way too much! On top of that, I didn't get to use the audio guide. I gave stars for the archaeological site, which I found interesting.

Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Tickets with Audio Guide

Denise P

Brazil
Couple
May 2026

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Everything worked perfectly. Buying tickets in advance with Headout saved us a lot of time waiting in line. The tickets arrived on time and the audio guide was very helpful for a complete visit (because without the audio guide it's difficult to find your way around). The after-sales service is also very good because, when I needed to contact them to resolve a question, they promptly responded and solved my problem. And the Palace of Knossos is a must-see; a thrilling dive into history.

Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Tickets with Audio Guide

Roseann S

United States
Group
6 days ago
The directions on the app Key Tours were terrible, we spent half the time trying to figure out where to go. It would be helpful if they had employees who can direct you to the next exhibit as it was very confusing.

Knossos Palace Archaeological Site E-Ticket with Audio Tour

Brian L

United States
Solo
2 weeks ago
The history is what made this visit so great! Walking through the ancient site and learning about the Minoan civilization really brought the experience to life. I highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance, especially if you’re visiting while cruise ships are in port. We were able to skip the long ticket lines and get ahead of the crowds. The lines were VERY long once the cruise-ship passengers arrived. The audio guide was also a great addition—it gave much more context to what we were seeing and made the visit even more interesting. Tip: Buy your tickets ahead of time and beat the cruise-ship crowds!

Knossos Palace Archaeological Site E-Ticket with Audio Tour

David B

United States
Couple
Last week
It was ueful to have pre-booked tickets to avoind the long lines as well as the audio tour. I would recommend this to anyone who want a hassled free experience.

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

Orlane C

France
Couple
Aug 2026
It was easy to get the tickets, even though the websites were convinced that combo tickets didn't exist! Very convenient

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

Jan V

Australia
Couple
Jun 2026
A very interesting museum due to the age of the display - amazing to think items went back to 6000BC! Beautifully displayed .

Heraklion Archaeological Museum Admission Tickets

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