Heraklion Historical Museum and City Audio Tour

one hour Free cancellation

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About this activity

Visit the Historical Museum of Crete and discover the island's fascinating cultural heritage through remarkable exhibits and artifacts.

Enjoy a self-guided audio walking tour of Heraklion directly on your smartphone.

Marvel at Koules Fortress, the Venetian Loggia, Morosini Fountain, and the Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis.

Learn about the Venetian and Ottoman periods that shaped the city's identity.

Explore at your own pace with offline maps, audio narration, and expert storytelling.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 9 people
People per booking: 1–9
Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Clio Muse Tours

Ages: Adults (18–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to the audio tour
Included: Offline content (audio narration, text and maps)
Included: Self-guided audio tour of Heraklion on your smartphone (Android & iOS)
Included: Activation link for the audio tour
Included: Voucher for admission to the Historical Museum of Crete (exchange at the museum required)

Not included

Not included: Live guide
Not included: Smartphone or headphones
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Historical Museum of Crete

Admission included

Visit the Historical Museum of Crete with a voucher that you will exchange for your admission ticket at the museum, then explore Heraklion at your own pace with an immersive self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Admire remarkable exhibits spanning centuries of Cretan history and uncover the city's fascinating landmarks through immersive storytelling.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

There is no meeting point. The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of Koules Fortress, located in the old harbour of Heraklion. The easiest way to get there is on foot.

Museum address:

Historical Museum of Crete

27 Sofokli Venizelou Avenue, Heraklion 712 02, Greece.

End point

The audio tour ends at Jesus Gate, located on Evans Street, not far from the Kazantzakis Tomb.

Using your ticket

Viator's voucher is not your entry ticket. Your booking includes admission to the Historical Museum of Crete and a self-guided audio tour of Heraklion. Please follow the instructions provided after booking to access your ticket and audio tour.

Internet access might be unavailable in certain areas of the city, so prior to your visit and while you have wifi access, download your e-ticket, app, and audio tour for offline use.

Ensure your smartphone is fully charged & bring your headphones.

The audio tour begins at the entrance of Koules, located at the old harbour of the city, that can be easily accessed on foot. The tour ends at Jesus Gate, not far from Kazantzakis' tomb.

No live guide will escort you, and no extra equipment (smartphone, headphones, etc.) will be provided.

In case you need any assistance, contact us at [email protected]

Enjoy!