Knossos palace & the Archaeological museum of Heraklion (with Transfer)

4.9 (10 reviews) Heraklion, Greece
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Duration5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Indulge in an exclusive, small-group journey (up to 15 guests), thoughtfully curated for travelers who seek depth, comfort, and refined storytelling.

Led by a Licensed Expert Guide, you will explore the legendary Palace of Knossos, unveiling the world of King Minos, the Labyrinth, and Europe’s first great civilization, through a narrative that blends history with mythology in an elegant, immersive way.

Your experience continues at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, where a carefully curated selection of Minoan masterpieces, gold, frescoes, and rare artifacts, offers a deeper, more meaningful connection to Crete’s Bronze Age legacy.

With priority access at Knossos, your time is spent where it matters most: within the site, not waiting in line.

A seamless, culturally rich experience designed for discerning travelers.

What's included

  • Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
  • Tour with transfer from/to hotel of Heraklion city or Heraklion port.
  • Headset to hear the guide better, if the group size is over 6 participants (7-12 pax)
  • Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee (20 EUR)
  • Entry ticket for the Archaeological Museum, general admission fee (20 EUR)
  • Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group
  • Original reseller of service - authorized travel agent
  • All fees and taxes (VAT 24% etc.)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. The Palace of Knossos
    1h 30m
    Tour start 11:00am at the Knossos.
    Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Knossos is considered Europe’s oldest city.
    Knossos, a complex of more than 1500 interlocking rooms, was an astonishing palace, built for a mighty king of the Bronze Age. As you wander through the labyrinthine ruins, you will have the chance to see the original throne of "Minos", the mystifying sanctuaries, the luxurious domestic quarters of the royal family, the once upon a time bursting with Crete’s treasures pantries and the astonishing water-management systems!
  2. Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    1h 30m
    Tour start at 01:30pm (13:30 o'clock)
    The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece, and among the most important museums in Europe. It houses representative artefacts from all the periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times. The singularly important Minoan collection contains unique examples of Minoan art, many of them true masterpieces. The Heraklion Museum is rightly considered as the museum of Minoan culture par excellence worldwide. The museum, located in the town center, was built between 1937 and 1940 by architect Patroklos Karantinos on a site previously occupied by the Roman Catholic monastery of Saint-Francis which was destroyed by earthquake in 1856.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
The Palace of Knossos
Knosos, 714 09, Greece
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End point
The Palace of Knossos
Knosos, 714 09, Greece
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Pickup details

Tour with transfer from/to hotel of Heraklion city or Heraklion port (Hotel/Port --> Knossos --> Museum --> Hotel/Port) -Pickup time is 10 minutes before tour starting time. We transfer you during the tour. We transfer you during the tour, among sites/hotel/port.

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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
  • Enjoy a hassle-free experience with our tour, including round-trip transfers from your hotel in Heraklion city or the Heraklion port. We’ll take care of all transportation—Hotel/Port → Knossos Palace → Archaeological Museum → Hotel/Port—so you can relax and fully enjoy the journey through history.

Cancellation policy

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

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