Knossos Palace and Arch. Museum of Heraklion Tour: Skip-the-Line Walking Tour with Licensed Guide

Experience the wonders of Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion on a skip-the-line walking tour. Join a small group and explore these historic sites with a licensed guide.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Palace of Knossos - Tour begins at 11 am: Experience the grandeur of Knossos with a guided tour of this magnificent monument of Minoan civilization, home to legendary tales such as the Minotaur and the Labyrinth. Join our intimate group (up to 12 people) for a walking tour at Knossos Palace with a licensed tourist guide. Meet your guide near…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Ticket delivery at Knossos palace by check-in operator
  • Knossos palace Skip-The-Line Entry
  • Archaeological Museum Entry
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey into the heart of Europe’s earliest advanced civilization with a smooth, expertly guided tour of Crete’s two most renowned landmarks.
Discover the legendary Palace of Knossos with a licensed guide who vividly brings to life the myths, kings, and rituals of the past. Stroll through the Throne Room, royal quarters, and ceremonial areas…

Location
The Palace of Knossos
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Margaret_s
Oct 24, 2025
Excellent Tour Guide - The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and cognizant of other people around us. She had great stories to share. I was extremely lucky and was the only person on the tour at the museum. She gave me an in-depth tour and then I took more time to look around on my own. You need to arrange your own transportation from Knosos to the museum.
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Peter_h
Sep 25, 2025
Great tour! - Very happy to have booked this tour! Our guide Akrivi was extremely knowledgeable of the site and provided a great deal of information on the site and the history of Knosos, a true step back in time. The visit to the archeological museum with our guide after the palace was a great way to see many original pieces found during the excavation and put this whole day together. Highly recommend!
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Daydream20609610718
Apr 10, 2025
Day in Knossos with a guide - Eleni Vazakopoulou, from treasuresofcrete, was our guide. We were a family of 6, including two girls of 10 and 7, who are very interested in Greek Mythology. Eleni made the ruins of Knossos come alive for them as well as giving us all the historical information. The same was true of the museum. She also managed the day so we had a break for a meal and had activities for the girls. Even though it was a cold damp day it was fantastic and the highlight of our stay in Crete. I could not recommend Eleni more highly.
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Atlantic08
Oct 23, 2024
Knossos - There is an app with audio guide. I can recommend them. The tablets available at the entrance are unfortunately overpriced. ...or you can book a personal guide
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Y6865zdelisabeths
Jun 6, 2024
Katarina is Exceptional!!!! - Good Day! We had the honor of listening & learning from Katarina!!! Her knowledge base is extraordinary! Her personality & how she engages us was exceptional! She was so funny & kept us entertained & interested the entire time! It was a lot of information! I want to learn & listen to Katarina again!!!! She made the trip to Knossos absolutely wonderful!!!!
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Toregil_a
Dec 23, 2023
Great tour and guides - Very good tour and guides at Knossos and the museum. There are guides available for hire at the entrance to Knossos as well. The museum is definitely worth it for those interested in history. You should be aware that all the tall structures, pillars and frescos at Knossos are reconstructions.
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Debbie_p
Sep 2, 2023
A Must Do in Crete! - Great tour and Katerina was a wonderful guide! She was knowledgeable and managed our time extremely well.
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Evan_t
Aug 6, 2023
Katarina was a fantastic... - Katarina was a fantastic tour guide that provided very good insight into the site and was extremely helpful in assisting getting to the museum back in town along with providing a very detailed and interesting tour
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Janetll6761ye
Jul 7, 2023
Wonderful visit to Knossos - Our guide George was fantastic! He took us to both the palace as well as the museum. He was well prepare in all aspects, including how to avoid too much sun at the palace. I highly recommend this tour. I would’ve missed a lot trying to go without a guide.
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Andypandanashville
Jun 19, 2023
Great Tour - We took a Half day Tour in Crete Greece, and had a Wonderful Time, I did have so.e limitations related Mobility issues and get around via Electric Wheelchair. We went to the Knossos Palace a d Sights around Town and were able to do some Shopping. We Enjoyed the Tour
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From $230
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).