Heraklion Archaeological Museum
One of Europe’s great museums, home to the world’s finest collection of Minoan art.
Museums · Heraklion





Embark your special vehicle and start your tour. During this tour you will be taken back 4,000 years to the time of the oldest civilization in Europe. The Minoan Palace of Knossos, centre of the Minoan Civilization, will leave you breathless as you wonder over the technology and facilities of that period.
After this fascinating tour, you will board your special vehicle onto Heraklion, the capital town and business centre of Crete which is a colorful and lively place. Sightseeing tour along Heraklion’s city walls, the Venetian harbour, the Byzantine Saint Titus church and the Lions Square with the former Morosini fountain. In Heraklion you have the choice to either enjoy a guided tour through the extraordinary Archaeological Museum, viewing the unique items from the Minoan culture or spend free time in town to browse at the shops in the centre.
One of Europe’s great museums, home to the world’s finest collection of Minoan art.
Museums · Heraklion
Heraklion's church of the island's patron saint.
Churches & monasteries · Heraklion
Ancient Greek inventions you can see working.
Museums · Heraklion
An elegant Venetian building, now the town hall.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
Heraklion's Venetian basilica.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
Cretan art inside a 13th century basilica.
Museums · Heraklion
Four stone lions in the heart of Heraklion.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
A Venetian gate on Eleftherias Square.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
Icons and church treasures in a Venetian basilica.
Museums · Heraklion
Church where El Greco may have studied.
Churches & monasteries · Heraklion
The Venetian sea fortress guarding Heraklion harbour.
Forts & castles · Heraklion
Heraklion's huge cathedral.
Churches & monasteries · Heraklion
Crete's story from Byzantine times to today.
Museums · Heraklion
Crete's busy capital, with museums and Venetian walls.
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Traditional instruments and live lessons.
Museums · Heraklion
Visit the Minoan palace of Knossos which was the centre of the Minoan civilization. It will leave you breathless as you wonder over the technology and the facilities of that period.
2 hours · Admission not includedEnjoy a guided tour in the archaeological museum of Heraklion, viewing the unique items from the Minoan culture.
1 hour 30 minutes · Admission not includedAfter this fascinating tour, you will board your special vehicle onto Heraklion, the capital town and business centre of Crete which is a colorful and lively place. Sightseeing tour along Heraklion’s city walls, the Venetian harbour, the Byzantine Saint Titus church and the Lions Square with the former Morosini fountain.
30 minutesYou must contact the local service provider at least 48hrs before tour to be informed on the exact pickup time (meeting point will be provided on your confirmation voucher)
Pick up available from all major hotels in Heraklion centre. Pick up from remote hotels only on request.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.