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Overview
Discover the Palace of Knossos which is one of the most important Bronze Age archaeological sites in Europe. Explore what was once the political center of the mysterious Minoan civilization & culture.
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Knossos Site Ticket
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Knossos Ticket & audio guide
Audio tour of Knossos: Self guided audio tour of Knossos Archaeological site in ENG, FR, IT,SPA
What's included
Heraklion city self-guided audio tour (all options)
Knossos archaeological site self-guided audio tour (if option selected)
Regular entry ticket
Hotel pick up/drop off service
Personal expenses
What to expect
The Palace of Knossos
Admission ticket included
Experience Knossos Palace which is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and probably the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilization and culture. Knossos is the birthplace of Minoan civilization and the origin of the myth of labyrinth. It contains the largest of the Minoan palaces which dated back to 2000 B.C. that has been partially restored.
Excavated in the early 20th century by the great English archaeologist Arthur Evans. The ruins and rebuilt parts belong to the last and largest Minoan Palace, the labyrinth of Knossos. Built 3700 years ago, is over 1000 pieces. This palace was even a health system and was decorated with impressive murals. The throne of King Minos is still intact.
This ticket is for travelers over 25 years. The reduced-price tickets are not available online
Infants aged 0-5, and EU citizens under 25 receive free admission upon providing their ID at the ticket booth at the Acropolis site. Non-EU citizens under 25 receive a reduced-price entry (April-October) upon providing their ID at the ticket booth.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
