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Historical Museum of Crete ticket & Heraklion City Tour
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Features
- Free cancellation available
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Enjoy a self-guided audio walking tour of Heraklion directly on your smartphone
- Marvel at Koules Fortress, Venetian Loggia and the Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis
- Learn about the Venetian and Ottoman periods that shaped the city's identity
- Explore at your pace with offline maps, audio narration & expert storytelling
- Discover Crete's cultural heritage through remarkable exhibits and artifacts
Activity location
- Heraklion
- Heraklion, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Leof. Sofokli Venizelou 27, Iraklio 712 02, Greece | There is no meeting point. The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of Koules, which is located in the old harbour of the city. The easiest way to get there is on foot. The tour ends at Jesus Gates, located in Evans Street, not far from the Kazantzakis tomb.
- Iraklio, Greece
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Historical Museum of Crete ticket & Heraklion City Tour in English
- Opening hours: Mon 9:00-17:00
- English
What's included, what's not
Inclusions Voucher to be exchanged at the Historical Museum of CreteInclusions Self-guided audio tour of Heraklion on your smartphone (Android & iOS)Inclusions Activation link for the audio tourInclusions Offline content (audio narration, text and maps)Inclusions Lifetime access to the audio tourExclusions Live guideExclusions Smartphone or headphonesExclusions Food and drinksExclusions Hotel pick-up and drop-offExclusions TransportationExclusions Entrance fees to any additional museums, archaeological sites, or attractions not specifically mentioned
What you can expect
Experience the cultural heritage of Crete with a combined visit to the Historical Museum of Crete and a self-guided walking tour of Heraklion. Begin your journey inside one of the island's most important museums, home to exceptional collections covering the Byzantine, Venetian, Ottoman, and modern periods of Cretan history. Explore unique artifacts, religious icons, paintings, and works by renowned Cretan artists, gaining a deeper understanding of the island's rich past.
Continue your discovery of Crete's capital with a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone, designed by accredited experts. Listen to fascinating stories based on an award-winning storytelling concept and uncover the city's most iconic landmarks, including Koules Fortress, Morosini Fountain, the Venetian Loggia, and the Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis. Explore at your own pace, enjoy offline content, and experience Heraklion like a local through engaging narration and carefully curated routes.
Location
Activity location
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- Heraklion, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Leof. Sofokli Venizelou 27, Iraklio 712 02, Greece | There is no meeting point. The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of Koules, which is located in the old harbour of the city. The easiest way to get there is on foot. The tour ends at Jesus Gates, located in Evans Street, not far from the Kazantzakis tomb.
- Iraklio, Greece