Explore the Heraklion Archaeological Museum at your own pace with a pre-booked e-ticket and a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Download the app and audio tour, and you're ready to start your visit as soon as you arrive.
As you move through the galleries, your audio guide will introduce a selection of artefacts spanning more than 5,500 years of Cretan prehistory and history, from the Neolithic period to Roman times.
You'll see important exhibits such as the Phaistos Disc, the Snake Goddess, the stone bull's-head rhyton and Minos' ring. You'll also observe well-known Minoan frescoes, including the bull-leaping scene, the Prince of the Lilies and the Ladies in Blue.
Through informative audio commentary, you'll hear historical facts alongside lesser-known stories and anecdotes from ancient times. The content is based on detailed research and is designed to keep your visit both engaging and easy to follow.
By the end of your visit, you'll have gained valuable insights into one of the oldest and most important museums in Greece dedicated to Minoan culture.
