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The Palace of Knossos with Skip-the-Line Ticket

By KnossosGuides
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,413 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Step beyond the crowds and into the myth at the legendary Palace of Knossos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the heart of Europe’s first advanced civilization. With a licensed expert guide, uncover the stories of King Minos and the Minotaur as you explore the Throne Room, royal apartments, and labyrinth, like corridors that inspired one of history’s greatest legends. Marvel at vivid frescoes, sophisticated drainage systems, and multi-level architecture centuries ahead of its time, revealing the brilliance of Minoan society.
To complete your experience, you may continue your journey at the nearby Heraklion Archaeological Museum, where the original artifacts and masterpieces reveal the full story of Minoan Crete.
Optional Add-On: Archaeological Museum (13:30 o'clock - Duration: ~1.5 hours). Continue with a guided visit to the museum and discover the authentic treasures of Knossos in a small-group setting.
Licensed expert guide. Original frescoes, Phaistos Disc & royal artifacts.

Activity location

  • The Palace of Knossos
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • WeGuide.gr - Meeting point for guided tours
    • 714 09, Knossos, Greece

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Group Private

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Exclusive Experience: Your private guide, your pace, your story. Enjoy the Palace of Knossos exactly as you wish, with complete flexibility.

Language options: English
Starting time: 16:30
Price details
P 19,814.38 x 1 AdultP 19,814.38
Total
Price is P 19,814.38

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Add-On: Archaeological Museum (13:30 o'clock)
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    Original reseller of service - Authorized travel agent.
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    Headset to hear the guide better, if group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee ( 20 EUR ).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at Knossos palace.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pick-up and drop-off service
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    Food and beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • 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.
  • Important Reminder – Tour Participation Guidelines. -Please note that the tour you have booked is a shared experience with other travelers. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you adhere to the scheduled starting time, as there is a strict no-exceptions policy for late arrivals. Check-in begins 20 minutes before the tour starts, at the main entrance of Knossos, directly in front of the ticket office. Here, you will meet your exclusive check-in operator and receive your entry tickets. Tickets are only valid for the selected time slot. Arriving outside this window may result in denied entry, and a new entry ticket (e.x. 20 EUR per Adult) would need to be purchased at your own expense.

Activity itinerary

The Palace of Knossos

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Step beyond the crowds and into the myth at the legendary Palace of Knossos—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the heart of Europe’s first advanced civilization. With a licensed expert guide, uncover the stories of King Minos and the Minotaur as you walk through the Throne Room, royal apartments, and the labyrinth-like corridors that inspired one of history’s greatest legends. Marvel at vivid frescoes, sophisticated drainage systems, and multi-level architecture that was centuries ahead of its time—revealing the brilliance of Minoan society. Designed as a small-group experience, this tour offers a deeper, more personal connection to the site, combining mythology, history, and storytelling in a way that brings Knossos vividly to life. Add-on: (tour option Knossos & Arch. Museum). For those who wish to go beyond the ruins, you can continue your journey at the nearby Heraklion Archaeological Museum, where the original artifacts and masterpieces complete the story of Minoan Crete.

Location

Activity location

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    The Palace of Knossos
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    WeGuide.gr - Meeting point for guided tours
    • 714 09, Knossos, Greece

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