Museums in Crete: 4 Worth Your Time

1.Knossos Palace and Museum E-Tickets with Audio Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 828 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $69Our pick

Explore Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum with timed entry and optional audio guides, at your own pace.

“Knossoss site & Archeological museum is a must, and is a full day if you want to take it all in. The audio guide was a fail, the information was great included with good directions, but the suggested route was out of date and many of the walkways in Knossos were closed making the guide difficult to follow”

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2.Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 396 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $33

Review of Heraklion Archaeological Museum ticket with Clio Muse audio guide, Minoan treasures, practical tips, timing, value, and access details.

“A breathtaking collection of Minoan art and artefacts, thoughtfully curated. The audio guide presents suggested highlights, but there's plenty more to see in every room. Informative signage is provided in English and Greek. If you have to choose between visiting the Knossos archaeological site and the museum, I recommend the museum - it provides a more comprehensive insight into Minoan material and spiritual culture.”

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3.Minoans World 3D Museum & 9D Cinema

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 315 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

See Minoan culture in 3D, then ride through Crete in a 9D cinema in Chania. A short, family-friendly indoor stop with mixed reviews.

“DO NOT GO! SAVE TIME AND MONEY!!! We have expected so much more from a museum of the Minoan World. The whole experience was 30 minutes and not 45 as presented in the presentation on the website when I have booked the tickets. There were 4 movies: one with pictures from Crete, one with a person (probably the founder of the museum) giving a brief presentation, one about the genesis of the Minoan culture and a last with a canion ride in a roller coaster. The historic background was weak while the last movie with the canion (probably 10 minutes long) had nothing to do with the theme of the…”

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4.Knossos Palace and Museum E-Tickets with Audio Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 126 reviews · 1 day · from $69

Visit Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum with timed entry and offline audio tours on your phone.

“Il est difficile de s'orienter correctement, et dès qu'on utilise son téléphone pour prendre une photo, faut relancer complètement l'appli sinon il n'y a plus de son. Mais sinon super intéressant !”

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