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Knossos Palace ( Private tour Skip-The-Line )

By Travel Crete - WeGuide travelers
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Features
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Overview
  • Skip the ticket line to enter Knossos and take a tour with a licensed guide
  • Explore the ancient palace, step into the royal residence, and see the throne
  • Knossos, considered to be Europe's oldest city.
  • Need ID or passport for free or reduced fare categories of tickets.
Activity location
    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Knossos 714 09, Greece | Our check-in operator will be waiting for you by the ticket booth at Knossos, holding a sign with our "Meeting Point" logo. Check-in begins 20 minutes before the tour start time. Please note that this is a shared group tour, and to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly wish to inform you that entry tickets are reserved for specific time slots. If you arrive after your scheduled time, the tickets unfortunately expire. In that case, we will do our best to assist you with purchasing a new ticket, subject to availability. For those arriving by car: Please allow extra time to find parking. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the tour start time.
    • Iraklio, Greece

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Tue, 30 Dec
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What's included, what's not

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    Skip-the-ticket-line
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    Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace
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    Licensed English-speaking tour guide
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    Guided walking tour in private
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    Drinks ( Water, Tea or Coffee, Juice )
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    Hotel Transfer
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    Meals
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    Service charge (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Step back over 3,500 years with a private, skip-the-line tour of the legendary Palace of Knossos—Europe’s oldest known city and the centre of Minoan civilisation. With a licensed guide, explore the grand chambers, colourful frescoes, and labyrinthine corridors while hearing captivating stories of King Minos, the Minotaur, and ancient Greek mythology. Discover the palace’s advanced architecture, including early plumbing systems and multistorey buildings. This personalised experience ensures you get the most from your visit, with plenty of time for questions, photos, and insight tailored to your interests.

Location

Activity location
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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Knossos 714 09, Greece | Our check-in operator will be waiting for you by the ticket booth at Knossos, holding a sign with our "Meeting Point" logo. Check-in begins 20 minutes before the tour start time. Please note that this is a shared group tour, and to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly wish to inform you that entry tickets are reserved for specific time slots. If you arrive after your scheduled time, the tickets unfortunately expire. In that case, we will do our best to assist you with purchasing a new ticket, subject to availability. For those arriving by car: Please allow extra time to find parking. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the tour start time.
    • Iraklio, Greece