Knossos Palace Guided Tour Labyrinth Minotaur Minoans

Duration1h - 1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the legendary Palace of Knossos, home of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur, on a 90-minute guided walking tour with a licensed local guide.

Meet your guide at the courtyard in front of the main entrance and discover the highlights of Europe’s oldest palace civilization, including the West Court, Central Court, Throne Room, storage magazines, and the elegant Eastern Wing with royal quarters and advanced water systems.

Learn how archaeology inspired the myth of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur, explore Minoan civilization, palace life, bull symbolism, and the Mycenaean occupation, explained clearly and engagingly.

The tour ends at the Theatre Area, with an introduction to the Royal Road linking Knossos to elite buildings beyond the palace.
Although your guide, Nicholas, speaks several languages, this tour is offered only in English, German, and Swedish.

What's included

Entrance tickets to the Palace are included in the price
Guided tour by a professional tour guide

Private transportation

What to expect

The Palace of Knossos
Pass by

Palace of Knossos is the heart of the Minoan civilization and Europe’s oldest palace complex. This guided visit highlights the Central Court, the Throne Room, the King’s and Queen’s Apartments the frescoes , vast storage magazines, and advanced architectural features. The tour also brings to life the myths of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur, revealing the palace’s political, religious, and maritime importance.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting up in the Western Entrance of the Palace and ends at the same point. "Optional taxi transfer from the cruise port or a city hotel can be arranged upon request. Transfer cost is agreed in advance and paid directly by the guest, separate from the tour price.”

End point

Meeting up in the Western Entrance of the Palace and ends at the same point. "Optional taxi transfer from the cruise port or a city hotel can be arranged upon request. Transfer cost is agreed in advance and paid directly by the guest, separate from the tour price.”

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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