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Ancient ruins with stone structures and steps. 2
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By Travel Crete - WeGuide travelers
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Price is P 22,255 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
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Overview

    • Visit Knossos, the palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur's labyrinth
    • Explore the historical city center of Heraklion and marvel at the findings of the first civilization in Europe
    • Join a small-group guided tour of all highlights of Heraklion with a licensed guide

Activity location

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Κνωσός 714 09, Ελλάδα | Meet at the main entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the ticket office. Meet the local check-in operator with the “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo. You must take care of your transport between tour stops. Make sure that you will be on time at each stop of the tour. The Knossos Tour starts at 9:00 AM at the Knossos Palace entrance. The Heraklion city tour starts at 12:30 PM from Liberty Square (Platia Eleftheria). The Heraklion Archaeological Museum tour starts at 2:00 PM at the Archaeological Museum entrance.
    • Knossos, Greece

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Tour Starting from Knossos Palace

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Join the guided tour from the entrance of the Knossos Palace. The tour ends at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. If you park your car at Knossos, you can easily return from the city by local bus or taxi (15 minutes).

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 22,254.64 x 1 AdultP 22,254.64
Total
Price is P 22,254.64

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Skip-the-line ticket for Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour by a licensed guide in Knossos, the Museum and in the city
  • Inclusions
    Option for transfer from hotels located in the city center of Heraklion
  • Exclusions
    Hotel transfer for locations outside of the city center
  • Exclusions
    Local bus ticket (€2, if needed)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities (optional)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Smoking

What you can expect

  • See the very best of Heraklion in just half a day on this small group tour with an expert guide. The tour begins with a visit to the mysterious Knossos Palace, where you can enjoy skip-the-line entry meaning more time to explore. Learn about the history of King Minos who lived at the palace, and the legend of the Minotaur that lived in the palace’s labyrinth.

    Next, take a stroll in the city center of Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Wander through the city’s ancient streets and marvel at the picturesque architecture from the Venetia, Byzantine and Ottoman eras. Learn about the city’s history and how it was the birthplace of El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis. Walk along the busy streets and marvel at the local’s going about their daily life.

    Finally, visit Heraklion’s Archaeological Museum, one of the most popular Bronze Age museums in Europe. Enjoy an hour and a half guided tour of the museum and admire its vast collection of fine art and jewelry. At the end of the tour, you can continue exploring the museum and the city at your own leisure.

Location

Activity location

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Κνωσός 714 09, Ελλάδα | Meet at the main entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the ticket office. Meet the local check-in operator with the “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo. You must take care of your transport between tour stops. Make sure that you will be on time at each stop of the tour. The Knossos Tour starts at 9:00 AM at the Knossos Palace entrance. The Heraklion city tour starts at 12:30 PM from Liberty Square (Platia Eleftheria). The Heraklion Archaeological Museum tour starts at 2:00 PM at the Archaeological Museum entrance.
    • Knossos, Greece