Step into Europe’s oldest city on a guided tour of Knossos Palace, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once the seat of a mighty Bronze Age king, Knossos was a vast complex of more than 1,500 interlocking rooms: from the throne of “Minos” and sacred sanctuaries to luxurious royal apartments, treasure-filled storerooms, and remarkably advanced water systems.

Discover how the first palace rose soon after 2000 BC, only to be destroyed by an earthquake around 1700 BC and rebuilt into an even more magnificent four-storey complex adorned with vibrant frescoes, monumental courts, elegant staircases, and specialized workshops. For more than three centuries, it stood as the political and ceremonial heart of Minoan Crete until a series of earthquakes in the 14th century BC led to its final decline.

With a licensed guide, the stones speak, myths come alive, and the grandeur of the Minoans unfolds before your eyes. This is more than a visit, it’s a journey through 4,000 years of history, architecture, and legend.

Explore Knossos Palace with priority entry and guided storytelling included. Upgrade your comfort with our optional round-trip pick-up from Heraklion city center, skip the parking, enjoy the journey.

For a complete cultural experience, enhance your day with our 1:30 PM Heraklion Archaeological Museum add-on tour.