Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket, Audio Guide & City Tour

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.

1. 1

   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!

2. 2

   Morosini 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.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   1 hour

   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.

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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