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Knossos Palace Tour with Transfer & Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

By Experience Travel Crete Tours and Activities
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥22,189 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Leave behind the stress of parking and step into a seamless experience at the legendary Palace of Knossos—the heart of Europe’s first advanced civilization.

Your journey begins in Heraklion, where you meet your host in front of the Capsis Astoria Heraklion at 10:00 AM, beside the Knossos bus stop. From here, enjoy a smooth and authentic transfer (~25 min.), offering a glimpse into everyday life in Crete.

At Knossos, your licensed guide brings the palace vividly to life. Explore the Throne Room, royal quarters, and the labyrinth-like architecture that inspired the legend of the Minotaur.

Designed as a small-group experience (max 15 people), this tour offers a relaxed pace and deeper insight.

Optional Add-On: Archaeological Museum (13:30) Complete your experience with a guided visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, where the original masterpieces of Minoan Crete bring the story to life. Licensed Guide, original frescoes, Phaistos Disc & royal artifacts, Small-group experience

Activity location

  • The Palace of Knossos
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Capsis Astoria Heraklion
    • Plateia Eleftherias
    • 712 02, Iraklio, Greece

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Knossos Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
￥22,189 x 1 Adult￥22,189
Total
Price is ￥22,189
Until Thu, Apr 9
Knossos & Museum
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Knossos & Museum add-on: Complete your experience with a guided visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00AM
Price details
￥36,982 x 1 Adult￥36,982
Total
Price is ￥36,982
Until Thu, Apr 9
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Add-On Arch.Museum (13:30) Complete your experience with a guided visit to the Arch. Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed tour Guide (ENG)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Knossos palace Entry ticket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Meet our check-in operator in front of Capsis Astoria htl, next to the Bus stop for Knossos at 10am.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transportation to/from Knossos palace with the public bus.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We kindly remind you that the tour you booked is a shared one. It starts at the mentioned time and can not be delay for any reason. Our check in begins 10 minutes prior the starting time of the tour.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
  • Entrance exclusively at the time slot of your choice! We would like to inform you that from 01-April-2024, in all Archaeological sites and Museums where the e-ticket is applied, entrance is only possible during the time slot of your choice. Please make sure to be at the entrance 15 minutes before your chosen time slot !

Activity itinerary

The Palace of Knossos

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos – Home of King Minos and the Labyrinth of the Minotaur Step into the legendary Labyrinth and Palace of Knossos, where myths come to life! Upon arrival, you’ll meet your exclusive guide and receive your tickets. Our expert KnossosGuides will lead you through this ancient site, unraveling the myths and legends surrounding it. Tour Details: Licensed English-speaking guide for a 90-minute guided tour in a small group (up to 16 participants) Explore the oldest throne in Europe, marveling at the incredible achievements of the Minoan civilization Meeting Point: Please meet in front of the Capsis Astoria Hotel, right next to the bus stop for Knossos, at 10:00 AM. Look for a sign with the WeGuide logo. Your guide will be your personal Ariadne, guiding you through this mythical site with expertise and passion.

Location

Activity location

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    The Palace of Knossos
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Capsis Astoria Heraklion
    • Plateia Eleftherias
    • 712 02, Iraklio, Greece

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