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Heraklion Archaeological Museum: Entry Ticket + Digital Hellenic Heritage Guide

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Best Times to VisitAfternoon

About

Take a cultural odyssey to the island of Crete, and discover the world’s most astounding collection of Minoan treasures at one of Europe’s most significant museums – the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

Inside, you’ll be met with majestic frescoes, meticulously recreated period rooms, beautiful sculptures, pottery, bronzework, and countless other authentic artifacts from the Minoan civilization of ancient Crete.

What's Included

  • Entrance to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum
  • Tiqets Digital Hellenic Heritage Guide (download it from the confirmation email)

Must Know

  • Entrance is permitted only at the selected time slot or 15 minutes before or after
  • Travel date and/or entry time slot cannot be amended for any reason
  • Free entry for all on the 1st Sunday, from Nov 1-Mar 31
  • Check Instructions before buying ticket

Good to Know

  • The use of cell phones is forbidden
  • Photos (without flash) allowed for private purposes unless stated otherwise
  • The prices of the entrance tickets to archaeological sites and museums determined by the Ministry of Culture are registered at http://hhticket.gr.

Instructions

1

Before you buy

  • This offer includes only the regular adult-price ticket and people of all ages can use it to enter, paying the full price
  • Free entry for all on the 1st Sunday, from Nov 1-Mar 31
2

On-site usage

  • Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance
  • Click on the URL below your smartphone voucher QR code to access the audioguide
  • Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
  • Backpacks and packages must be deposited in the cloakroom on the ground floor
  • Suitcases or trolleys are not allowed inside the museum
  • From April 1st, 2025, EU citizens under 25 years old & NON-EU citizens under 18 receive free admission upon providing their ID at the ticket booth. However, there is no guarantee that the ticket office will have free tickets available for your preferred time slot.
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After your visit

Please note that the validity mentioned on your ticket was extended until 31 October.

Meeting Point

Xanthoudidou 2, Heraklion

GPS:35.33879, 25.13702

Reschedule and cancellation policy

These tickets are non-refundable. Cancellation and rescheduling are not possible for this experience.

From
€27.00

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