Knossos Palace and Arch. Museum of Heraklion Tour

4.7 (36 reviews) Heraklion, Greece
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Duration5h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Step into the world of Europe’s first advanced civilization with a seamless, expertly guided experience across Crete’s two most iconic landmarks.

Explore the legendary Palace of Knossos with a licensed guide who brings myths, kings, and rituals to life. Walk through the Throne Room, royal quarters, and ceremonial spaces while uncovering the story behind the Labyrinth and the Minotaur.

Then continue to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, where the civilization is revealed in full, through original frescoes, artifacts, and masterpieces that once adorned the palace.

This small-group experience is designed for travelers who want more than a visit: a complete understanding of Minoan Crete, without waiting in lines or navigating logistics.

What's included

  • Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
  • Headset to hear the guide better, if the group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax)
  • Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group.
  • Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee (20 EUR)
  • Entry ticket for the Archaeological Museum, general admission fee (20 EUR)
  • Original reseller of service - authorized travel agent
  • All fees and taxes (VAT 24% etc.)
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. The Palace of Knossos
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Tour start at 11am : Having the luxury of Knossos all to your self and enjoying a guided tour of this Magnificent Monument of Minoan civilization home to legends such as the Minotaur and Labyrinth.
    Join our small group (up to 12 pax) Walking tour at Knossos palace with a Licensed Tourist Guide.
    Meet your guide next to the entrance of the archaeological site, right next to the Little Garden restaurant by the ticket booth. Your guide will be holding a sign with the WeGuide logo.
  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.

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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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
  • Our check-in operator will be waiting for you by the ticket booth at Knossos, holding a sign with our "Meeting Point" logo. Check-in begins 20 minutes before the tour start time. Please note that this is a shared group tour, and to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly wish to inform you that entry tickets are reserved for specific time slots. If you arrive after your scheduled time, the tickets unfortunately expire. In that case, we will do our best to assist you with purchasing a new ticket, subject to availability. For those arriving by car: Please allow extra time to find parking. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the tour start time.

Cancellation policy

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

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