Knossos Palace Tour with Transfer & Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Overview
Leave behind the stress of parking and step into a seamless experience at the legendary Palace of Knossos—the heart of Europe’s first advanced civilization.
Your journey begins in Heraklion, where you meet your host in front of the Capsis Astoria Heraklion at 10:00 AM, beside the Knossos bus stop. From here, enjoy a smooth and authentic transfer (~25 min.), offering a glimpse into everyday life in Crete.
At Knossos, your licensed guide brings the palace vividly to life. Explore the Throne Room, royal quarters, and the labyrinth-like architecture that inspired the legend of the Minotaur.
Designed as a small-group experience (max 15 people), this tour offers a relaxed pace and deeper insight.
Optional Add-On: Archaeological Museum (13:30) Complete your experience with a guided visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, where the original masterpieces of Minoan Crete bring the story to life. Licensed Guide, original frescoes, Phaistos Disc & royal artifacts, Small-group experience
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Knossos palace Entry ticket
- Meet our check-in operator in front of Capsis Astoria htl, next to the Bus stop for Knossos at 10am.
- Transportation to/from Knossos palace with the public bus.
- Licensed tour Guide (ENG)
- Optional Add-On Arch.Museum (13:30) Complete your experience with a guided visit to the Arch. Museum
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Plateia Eleftherias
Iraklio 712 02, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Palace of Knossos
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- We kindly remind you that the tour you booked is a shared one. It starts at the mentioned time and can not be delay for any reason. Our check in begins 10 minutes prior the starting time of the tour.
- IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
- Entrance exclusively at the time slot of your choice! We would like to inform you that from 01-April-2024, in all Archaeological sites and Museums where the e-ticket is applied, entrance is only possible during the time slot of your choice. Please make sure to be at the entrance 15 minutes before your chosen time slot !
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-127901P2
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