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Heraklion: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

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Activity provider:FONIADAKIS TRAVEL CENTER PC
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Heraklion: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

Activity provider:FONIADAKIS TRAVEL CENTER PC
4.8  / 5
941 reviews

From US$ 83.50 per person

Cruise past long lines to the Palace of Knossos and immerse in Greek history. Use the same ticket to enter the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion later.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Small group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Skip the ticket line to enter Knossos Palace and take a tour with a licensed guide
  • Explore the ancient palace, step into the royal residence and see the Minoan king's throne
  • Be amazed by the House of the Frescoes and its colorful wall paintings
  • Learn about the history of the Minoan Civilization, probably the oldest one on the European continent
  • Use the same ticket to enter the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion when you go to Heraklion city later
Full description

Join a guided tour of Knossos, a complex of more than 1500 interlocking rooms, once an astonishing palace built for a mighty king of the Bronze Age. Knossos is considered Europe’s oldest city.

As you wander through the labyrinthine ruins, get the chance to see the original throne of ‘’Minos”, the mystifying sanctuaries, the luxurious domestic quarters of the royal family, Crete’s treasures pantries, and the water-management systems.

The first palace of Knossos was erected soon after 2000 BC. In 1700 BC, a catastrophic earthquake destroyed the Palace. A new palace was built immediately, the most monumental of all, and for over 300 years it represented the pre-eminent center of power in Bronze Age Crete.

The new palace was an imposing complex with important architectural innovations, splendid frescoes adorning the walls, hundreds of rooms distributed in four storeys, impressive storage areas, specialized workshops, and spacious courts hosting ceremonies and feasts.

Learn how during the last decades of the 14th century BC, a series of earthquakes led to the final destruction of the palace. 

Includes
  • Skip-the-ticket-line service
  • Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace and for the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion City
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Headset to hear the guide better (if group size is over 5)
  • Hotel transfers
  • Meals and drinks
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Meet your guide next to the entrance of the archaeological site, by the ticket booth. Your guide will be holding a sign with the WeGuide logo.

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • Please bring your passport, if you qualify for a reduced price
  • During warm days, please wear walking shoes and bring sunscreen, a hat, and water
  • The voucher is not your entry ticket; you need to exchange it at the meeting point at Knossos Palace
  •  With the ticket you get, you can enter the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion City as well. If you wish to use the combined entry ticket before the tour at Knossos Palace, please contact the activity provider within 24 hours of the start of the tour

From US$ 83.50 per person

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The tour was fantastic and Akrivi was an amazing guide. She connected the myths to the true history of the island of Crete and the palace itself. She was so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and kept us involved in the tour. I highly suggest the tour and Akrivi as your guide! It was a wonderful experience.

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September 15, 2023

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Bethany – United StatesVerified booking

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Akrivi was absolutely incredible. She is so knowledgeable and so well spoken. She answered every question we had and explained what the true meaning behind the myths could have been. It was fascinating and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Especially with Akrivi.

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September 6, 2023

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You have to ask for Akrivi. She is a very knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate tour guide and knows the place and its history very well. She answered all our questions and also very poetically and eloquently related the mythological stories around the place to actual historic events. We were very satisfied with her and the tour in general.

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