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

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Duration2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

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

Options

Knossos & Museum

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

Knossos Tour

What's included

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

What to expect

  1. 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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet our check-in operator in front of Capsis Astoria hotel, right next to Bus stop for Knossos at 10:00am. We will be holding a sign with the WeGuide logo.

End point

Meet our check-in operator in front of Capsis Astoria hotel, right next to Bus stop for Knossos at 10:00am. We will be holding a sign with the WeGuide logo.

Additional information

  • 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 !

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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