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Knossos palace & the Archaeological museum of Heraklion (with Transfer)
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Knosos
About
Indulge in an exclusive, small-group journey (up to 15 guests), thoughtfully curated for travelers who seek depth, comfort, and refined storytelling.
Led by a Licensed Expert Guide, you will explore the legendary Palace of Knossos, unveiling the world of King Minos, the Labyrinth, and Europe’s first great civilization, through a narrative that blends history with mythology in an elegant, immersive way.
Your experience continues at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, where a carefully curated selection of Minoan masterpieces, gold, frescoes, and rare artifacts, offers a deeper, more meaningful connection to Crete’s Bronze Age legacy.
With priority access at Knossos, your time is spent ...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
Tour with transfer from/to hotel of Heraklion city or Heraklion port.
Headset to hear the guide better, if the group size is over 6 participants (7-12 pax)
Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee (20 EUR)
Entry ticket for the Archaeological Museum, general admission fee (20 EUR)
Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group
Original reseller of service - authorized travel agent
All fees and taxes (VAT 24% etc.)
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Knossos Archaeological Site
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Knossos palace & the Archaeological museum of Heraklion (with Transfer)
(10) Reviews
Knosos
About
Indulge in an exclusive, small-group journey (up to 15 guests), thoughtfully curated for travelers who seek depth, comfort, and refined storytelling.
Led by a Licensed Expert Guide, you will explore the legendary Palace of Knossos, unveiling the world of King Minos, the Labyrinth, and Europe’s first great civilization, through a narrative that blends history with mythology in an elegant, immersive way.
Your experience continues at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, where a carefully curated selection of Minoan masterpieces, gold, frescoes, and rare artifacts, offers a deeper, more meaningful connection to Crete’s Bronze Age legacy.
With priority access at Knossos, your time is spent ...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
Tour with transfer from/to hotel of Heraklion city or Heraklion port.
Headset to hear the guide better, if the group size is over 6 participants (7-12 pax)
Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee (20 EUR)
Entry ticket for the Archaeological Museum, general admission fee (20 EUR)
Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group
Original reseller of service - authorized travel agent
All fees and taxes (VAT 24% etc.)
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Knossos Archaeological Site
Return
Itinerary
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Knossos Archaeological Site
Tour start 11:00am at the Knossos.
Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Knossos is considered Europe’s oldest city.
Knossos, a complex of more than 1500 interlocking rooms, was an astonishing palace, built for a mighty king of the Bronze Age. As you wander through the labyrinthine ruins, you will have the chance to see the original throne of "Minos", the mystifying sanctuaries, the luxurious domestic quarters of the royal family, the once upon a time bursting with Crete’s treasures pantries and the astonishing water-management systems!
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Tour start at 01:30pm (13:30 o'clock)
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece, and among the most important museums in Europe. It houses representative artefacts from all the periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times. The singularly important Minoan collection contains unique examples of Minoan art, many of them true masterpieces. The Heraklion Museum is rightly considered as the museum of Minoan culture par excellence worldwide. The museum, located in the town center, was built between 1937 and 1940 by architect Patroklos Karantinos on a site previously occupied by the Roman Catholic monastery of Saint-Francis which was destroyed by earthquake in 1856.