Enjoy fast entry and a 1-hour guided tour inside the majestic Minoan Palace of Crete. Meet your licensed guide at your hotel, skip the ticket lines and wander into the remains of ancient Minoan civilization.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Starting times 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, Italian, Russian
Experience
Highlights
- Secure fast entry into the Knossos Palace with a pre-booked ticket
- Enjoy a 1-hour guided tour inside the Knossos Palace
- Learn about the ancient Minoan civilization from a licensed guide
- Have the option of private transfer from and to your hotel in Heraklion area
Full description
Settlements in Knossos date as far back as the Neolithic period. Neolithic remains from around 7000 BC are found throughout Crete. Explore the ruins of the ancient Minoan civilization and enjoy a 1-hour skip-the-line tour of the Knossos Palace.
The Knossos Palace was built from 1700 to 1400 BC. Advanced architectural techniques were used in its construction, and sections of the palace stood up to 5 stories high.
It featured 1,300 rooms connected by corridors, and a theater and extensive storerooms, which held large clay containers of oil, grains, dried fish, beans and olives – often with gold hidden beneath.
Includes
- Entry ticket to the Knossos Palace (skip the ticket line)
- Private guided tour by licensed archaeologist
- Roundtrip transfers from Heraklion area (if option selected)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Front entrance of the Knossos Palace
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Water
Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- If you book the option with transfer you will be notified by email about the tour and pickup details (check your spam folder)
- Bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat
