Historical Museum of Crete
Crete's story from Byzantine times to today.
Museums · Heraklion




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.
Crete's story from Byzantine times to today.
Museums · Heraklion
An elegant Venetian building, now the town hall.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
Four stone lions in the heart of Heraklion.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
Cretan nature and an earthquake simulator.
Museums · Heraklion
Heraklion's church of the island's patron saint.
Churches & monasteries · Heraklion
Cretan art inside a 13th century basilica.
Museums · Heraklion
Heraklion's Venetian basilica.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
Ancient Greek inventions you can see working.
Museums · Heraklion
Icons and church treasures in a Venetian basilica.
Museums · Heraklion
Church where El Greco may have studied.
Churches & monasteries · Heraklion
Heraklion's huge cathedral.
Churches & monasteries · Heraklion
Traditional instruments and live lessons.
Museums · Heraklion
The Venetian sea fortress guarding Heraklion harbour.
Forts & castles · Heraklion
Crete's busy capital, with museums and Venetian walls.
All villages & towns · Heraklion
One of Europe’s great museums, home to the world’s finest collection of Minoan art.
Museums · Heraklion
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.
· Admission includedThere 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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