• The Palace of Knossos - Knossos! What an enchanting place! This is simply a must visit site in Crete if history, culture, and myth are of any interest to you at all. Hire a guide to help bring the place to life. It is harder to get a true sense of the place without the guidance and knowledge of experienced guides.
  There is signage but it is simplistic and limited only sharing a fraction of what you’re actually seeing and why.

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!

Skip-the-ticket-line service !
Licensed tour guide for a 90-minutes guided tour in a small group.

• Guided Tour
• Knossos Palace skip-the-line entry ticket
• 90-minute tour with an English-speaking licensed guide
• Small group for a more personalized experience

• Gratuities

Join our intimate group. Knossos is a place where history and myth beautifully converge. The palace’s intricate design makes it easy to understand how the legend of the Minotaur originated. The restored frescoes, such as the Prince of the Lilies and the bull-leaping scenes, bring the site to life, offering a glimpse into moments captured in time.

A Tour Guide truly enhances the experience. Without one, it might just seem like a maze of stones, but with someone to explain the symbolism, layout, and daily life of its inhabitants, you find yourself walking the same paths as Minoan royalty.

You can upgrade your ticket to include the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion walking tour even at the last minute—simply ask the person checking you in at Knossos. It’s an excellent combination if you want the complete story: Knossos provides the ancient ruins, while the museum animates the Minoan world with artifacts and frescoes discovered on-site. It’s definitely worth it if you have the time!

• During summer periode (June-July-August) visit Knossos, escaping the crowds and not when it’s so hot! Unravel the myth of the labyrinth enjoy Knossos at its best time 17:00 o’clock (5:00pm) with us!
• IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
• We kindly remind you that the tour you have booked is a shared experience with other travelers. The starting times for all tours are strictly adhered to, and there is a no-exceptions policy. Please ensure timely arrival to avoid any disruptions to your tour. Check-in start at the main entrance of Knossos (20 min before tour starting time), in front of the ticket office, where guests can meet their exclusive guide and receive their tickets. Tickets are valid for the selected time slot. Arriving outside this window result in denied entry, necessitating the purchase of a new entry ticket.

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