Greece · KNOSSOS PALACE TOURS
9 tours
Knossos is largely a reconstruction, and without someone to explain what Evans rebuilt and why, it is a lot of red columns. These are the best Knossos tours from Heraklion: which include the skip-the-line ticket, which add the archaeological museum where the real frescoes hang, and which are audio-guided rather than led. Prices and durations on every one.
Timed Knossos Palace e-ticket to skip lines, self-paced Minoan ruins, optional audio guide with Heraklion city tour. Bring headphones.
“better with the audio guide otherwise you would probably just zoom through and not understand much. Although the audio guide had no speed option so it was slower than preferred”
Prebook Knossos with an e-ticket and phone audio guide, plus optional Heraklion City and Phaistos add-ons for flexible sightseeing.
“The remains of the palace are lovely and very interesting. You can really get a feel of what life was like for ancient Greeks B.C. A must see landmark when visiting Crete”
Skip the line at Knossos with a licensed English guide, small-group walk, and priority entry. Learn Minoan history in 1.5 hours.
“Very kind, funny, and knowledgeable tour guide. Tour was great and had plenty of shady spots to hear about the history”
Bus day trip in Crete to guided Knossos Palace, then Heraklion Museum and city sights, with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport.
“This was our second trip with Alitina and it was excellent. The guide, Vangelis was clear, very well informed and brought to life the history of Knossos palace. we really enjoyed the grandeur and surroundings of the palace and the fascinating Greek mythology. we also enjoyed the tour of Heralkion city, it's market and shops. would thoroughly recommend this trip, everything run to time with sufficient time to enjoy the sites.”
Self-guided e-tickets with audio for Knossos Palace and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, timed entry, and flexible pacing.
“The audio was a bit confusing. Right from the beginning it was not clear what was being described; turn left, right etc. Still great to have visited the site.”
A full-day Crete circuit from Heraklion to olive presses, mountain villages, Lasithi windmills, and optional Zeus cave and Knossos.
“Had an amazing experience and tour with Ed today. His communication was awesome before the trip and during it. So friendly and really made us feel like friends. Showed us what Crete is all about and even went out of his way to bring us back to our car. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone! A+++++++”
Skip the line at Knossos and enjoy a private 1.5-hour guided walk with a licensed archaeologist for up to 2 people.
“We really enjoyed learning about the Minoan civilization and the Knossos palace. Great tour!”
A long Crete day from Heraklion to Knossos, Lasithi Plateau sights, Vidiani monastery, and a guided olive farm with lunch options.
“The guide was knowledgeable and kind. She was a pleasure she s She was a pleasure to have host our tour. I was not thrilled with our pick up location.”
A full day from Heraklion with a guided Knossos Palace visit, a walking tour in the old town, and time to explore the market area.
“Was a nice and well balanced trip with proper transportation, detailed guide and visit to the Knosos and Heraclion. As we where booking it very last minute it wasn't clear what time they would pick us up from the hotel but luckily that was resolved quite quickly by giving a call the the number provided in the email. Recommended (also for kids of 7 years old).”
