Group programmes
60 min
Sounds of Crete
A tour led by a musician, with the instruments played live: lyra, laouto and the Minoan instruments (sistrum, lyre of Apollo, pandoura). Guests try out instruments and take their first steps in Cretan dance.
90–120 min
Sounds of Crete and instrument making
The tour, together with a visit to the museum’s instrument-making workshop. By arrangement.
60 min
Music hour for families
A programme tailored to families with children, based on our educational programmes: rhythm, play and instruments that children hold in their own hands.
30 min
Cruise and walking-tour stop
A short, live introduction to Cretan music, for cruise passengers and city walking tours. The port is about a 15–20 minute walk away.
Why it fits your itinerary
- In the centre of Heraklion, at Rigas Feraios Square 9, opposite Agios Minas. Easy to combine with the Archaeological Museum, the old town and the market.
- It ties in with Knossos: guests hear replicas of Minoan instruments played live.
- Live tour in Greek and English. Digital tour also in German, French and Italian.
- Up to 30 people per group. Larger groups are split into smaller ones.
- Indoors: a good choice on hot, windy or rainy days.
- Tour guides enter free on showing their ID.
Days and hours
Monday–Saturday. Winter (16 Sep–30 Apr): tours 11:30–15:30. Summer (1 May–15 Sep): 9:00–17:00. Sundays for events only.
Rates for agencies
We have special rates for groups of 10 or more and for partnerships with agencies, tour guides and cruise ships. Send us the form and we will reply with a quote.