Knossos Palace Exclusive Tour: Small Group Exploration of Minoan Civilization
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Knossos
Experience the exclusive Knossos Palace tour, exploring the fascinating Minoan civilization. Skip the ticket line, join a small group, and unravel the myth of the labyrinth. Visit during the cooler hours and combine it with a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Palace of Knossos - Explore the legendary Palace of Knossos, the domain of King Minos and the legendary Labyrinth that housed the Minotaur.

Knossos, a sprawling complex with over 1500 interconnected rooms, stands as a testament to the grandeur of a Bronze Age sovereign. As you meander through the maze-like remnants, you’ll encounter the ancient throne of “Minos”, enigmatic holy sites, the opulent living spaces of the royal household, the storerooms that were once brimming with the wealth of Crete, and the impressive systems for managing water!

Knossos is heralded as the most ancient city in Europe.

What's Included
  • Combined ticket for archaeological site entry and Heraklion Museum self-tour
  • Inclusive of all fees and taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Transportation
Additional Information

Experience the grandeur of Knossos in solitude and embark on a guided expedition of this magnificent symbol of Minoan history, home to fabled tales of the Minotaur and Labyrinth. Participate in our intimate group (up to 10 people) tour of the Knossos palace with a certified Tour Guide. Bypass the queue to gain access to Knossos Palace. Utilize the combined pass (offering great value) to also gain entrance to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion (self-tour only) when you visit Heraklion city post the tour of the Knossos palace (Tickets available only at Knossos palace). Visit Knossos during the summer time, avoiding the horde of tourists and the intense heat! Appreciate your expedition of Knossos comfortably, steer clear of the scorching sun! Dive into the legend of the labyrinth and experience Knossos during its prime time at 17:00 (5:00pm) with us!

  • 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 !
Location
WeGuide.gr - Meeting point for guided tours
Upon arrival to the Palace of Knossos, skip the long line for the tickets and enter the Site of Knossos ! Just round the corner after the ticket booth of Knossos you will see the Coffee shop our staff will be holding a sign of "WeGuide.gr - Meeting Point"
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Murphdean
Apr 21, 2024
Dream come true - I had dreamed of coming here for many years, and I can still hardly believe my luck. Our tour group was small and our guide, Akrivi, was excellent. So much to talk about -- ancient civilizations, myth, history, archaeology, art, architecture. She gave us detailed explanations, and in the end put it all together in a way that linked the myth to the reality. Nice job, Akrivi! It was hot and sunny, but worth every minute.
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Kerry_c
Sep 15, 2023
Memorable - Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the visit fun and interesting. Would highly recommend.
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Marisa_w
Aug 26, 2023
Perfect Knossos Tour - Eleni was a fabulous guide for Knossos - great storyteller and she kept us in the shade and out of long lines. Really appreciated her explanation of the economy and her recommendation of a beach club to visit after the tour.
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Julia_r
Aug 18, 2023
Must do experience! - We loved not having to wait in line for tickets since our guide had them for us already. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we got a lot more out of the experience having the importance of the site explained to us.
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Maureen_w
Aug 2, 2023
Palace - Our guide Katerina was excellent very informative with a sense of humour too. She also had lots of pics of the palace to help in explanations of the palace as it once was.
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Magdalena_c
Jul 20, 2023
Our guide was excellent:... - Our guide was excellent: very knowledgeable and informative. But she didn’t simply list facts: she helped us understand the issues archaeologists grapple with, and she presented those issues as ongoing questions that are still relevant to us today. She also managed the group very well, keeping us together, staking out shady spots with great views, and navigating the crowds. Our best visit to an archaeological site!
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Michael_s
Jul 16, 2023
Outstanding Guide - Outstanding guide. Gave new insights into Knossos and the mind of ancient peoples. A delight. Just the right level of detail. Thoughtful responses to questions.
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Robert_t
Jun 26, 2023
Great free oarking very... - Great free oarking very near to the easy to find meeting point. Welcome by we guide staff was very efficient. Friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining guide. An all round good experience.
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Paul_h
Jun 4, 2023
Awesome experience! - Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience extremely educational. We highly recommend it!
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Elizabeth_m
Apr 20, 2023
Top notch Knossos tour, excellent tour guide - This tour was extremely well done. Our guide spoke excellent English & was easy to understand. She presented lots of interesting & valuable information about conflicting views of what Knossos really used for that now has us doing our own research. I took more than 100 pictures & had no problems navigating the landscape as she talked, which really made this a fantastic part of the trip. Knossos is a truly astonishing place but it was made much richer by our guide. We gave her a tip but noticed others didn’t. Please, please remember you benefit from such experiences. Please tip your tour guide.
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