What makes it 84% Solo-Friendly: The quiet, well-signed exhibits, audio guide and benches let a solo visitor linger or move fast as they wish, with no special facilities needed, making the museum a strong cultural stop.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Allows time for the permanent exhibition, AV presentation, audio guide and village stroll without rushing.
Permanent Exhibition:
Browse five themed rooms of letters, diaries, photos and first-edition books.
Tip: Start at the early-life room and pause on benches to reflect on exhibits.
Audio-visual Presentation:
Watch a 20-minute film tracing Kazantzakis’s life and ideas.
Tip: Arrive 5 minutes early to grab a seat in the small theatre.
Audio Guide:
Use a three-language headset to deepen your understanding of each exhibit.
Tip: Pick up the audio guide at the desk to avoid queuing later.
AR Museum App:
Unlock augmented-reality content on your smartphone with the free app.
Tip: Download “Kazantzakis Museum AR” before arrival to save time.

Jeeashelle Visits
If you’re remotely interested in Kazantzakis, or even if you’ve never heard of him, you will be delighted to visit here and surprised at how well the museum is organized. There is so much to see and learn in this relative small museum! And the souvenir store is adorable as well.
Vaughn Trench
Fascinating history of a great Greek author and philosopher, well laid out and very informative
George “NeverLucky” Goud
An excellent museum dedicated to the life and work of the great Nikos Kazantzakis. With a deep insight to his plethora of books and an excellent documentary about his life and his work. It's a beautiful place that you need to visit if you are interested in Greek literature and one of its biggest contributors.
Simon Mack
Immerse yourself in the wonderful history and writings of Nikos Kazantzakis. You'll see the actual handwritten manuscripts along with possessions of the great man whilst learning of the history of his life and the political and religious impact his writing generated. Interactive exhibits along with audio guides help make this an interesting experience even for kids. A fascinating couple hours in t...
Martien Janssen
This museum gives deep insights in the life of Nikos Kazantzakis. Nikos Kazantzakis (Greek: Νίκος Καζαντζάκης [ˈnikos kazanˈd͡zacis]; 2 March (OS 18 February) 1883[2] – 26 October 1957) was a Greek writer. Widely considered a giant of modern Greek literature, he was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in nine different years.[3] Kazantzakis's novels included Zorba the Greek (published in ...
Opening hours may change in winter; email info@kazantzaki.gr or call +30 2810741689 to confirm. In summer, visit early to enjoy cooler galleries before Myrtia heats up.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Permanent exhibition ticket | EUR 6 |
| Audio guide | EUR 2 |
| Coffee at café | EUR 4 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 12 |
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Address: Myrtia 701 00, Greece
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