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Knossos Palace Guided Tour: Journey Through Minoan Civilization & Heraklion Town Center
4.2
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Knosos
Join a guided exploration of the Palace of Knossos, the focal point of political and ceremonial life in Minoan civilization. The journey proceeds to the heart of Heraklion town, tracing back an historical route of 4000 years in a single day.
Join a guided exploration of the Palace of Knossos, the focal point of political and ceremonial life in Minoan civilization. The journey proceeds to the heart of Heraklion town, tracing back an historical route of 4000 years in a single day.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Knossos Archaeological Site - Knossos Palace is the capital of Minoan civilization, just 5km away on the south of Heraklion town. It is the largest of the preserved Minoan palatial centers on the island. Walk through it with your guide and find out how people lived 4.000 years ago, people that are believed to be the first Europeans, lived as an…
- Knossos Archaeological Site - Knossos Palace is the capital of Minoan civilization, just 5km away on the south of Heraklion town. It is the largest of the preserved Minoan palatial centers on the island. Walk through it with your guide and find out how people lived 4.000 years ago, people that are believed to be the first Europeans, lived as an organized community in Crete and the center of their civilization the Palace itself. The Throne Room, the frescoes, the Minoan Columns, the water management will stimulate your imagination on how the community of the Minoans was living on the island back then.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
- Professional guide
- Guided tour in German & English on Thursday
- Whispers offered during the guided tour in Knossos Palace
- Guided tour in French & English on Tuesday & Saturday
- Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points
- Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
- Professional guide
- Guided tour in German & English on Thursday
- Whispers offered during the guided tour in Knossos Palace
- Guided tour in French & English on Tuesday & Saturday
- Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points
What's Not Included
- Food & Drinks
- Knossos Palace entry fee (€20). People under the age of 25 from EU member states enter for free
- Admission fees
- Food & Drinks
- Knossos Palace entry fee (€20). People under the age of 25 from EU member states enter for free
- Admission fees
Location
Knossos Archaeological Site
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(81 Ratings)
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Steven_k
Oct 7, 2025
Heraclion day trip - Comprehensive trip to Knossos Palace including tour and tour of Old Town. We saw nearby Archeologic Museum on our own. Tour guide was knowledgeable and thorough.
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Grn58
Sep 28, 2025
Great experience - Great value for money, helped by the fact entry to Knossos and the archaeological museum in Herakleion was free. Guide was great and the coach really comfortable
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Julie_h
Sep 18, 2025
Interesting and free time... - Interesting and free time in Heraklion. Guide very knowledgeable, pickup on time, slight delay on departure as some guests failed to show, driver waited 15 minutes for them.
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Valery
Aug 31, 2025
Guided tour in English and French - Nice visit to the palace of Knossos accompanied by our guide, very friendly and attentive. We recommend it without hesitation!
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James_h
Aug 21, 2025
Great trip to Knossos and Heraklion city centre - Very good trip, picked up from hotel and taken to Knossos. Ear pieces worked well and we got lots of really interesting information whilst being guided round the site.
The second part was the same bus to Heraklion city centre where the guide gave us some quick tips and showed us around which took about 10 minutes and then we were left to explore ourselves.
Very good value for money and would recommend this trip to friends and family.
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Paulnf8480yp
Aug 8, 2025
Still pulling the crowds after 6 centuries… - It pays to book a knowledgeable guide and start your tour early because this place pulls in crowds willing to sacrifice valuable beach/pool time to the Minotaur. Our tour day was still a test of endurance due to the sultry weather and full sun, but very enjoyable. This should be combined with a visit to archaeological museum, I feel, because many of the authenticity artefacts are actually stored there, leaving you to only view replicas in situ. Don’t dare forget your sunscreen, hat, sun hat and curiosity.
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Grandtour34169893136
Oct 1, 2025
Nice tour of the ruins and short tour of the town - Tour was done in two languages. Tours should be single language only. Tour guide handled both languages well but it took away from the tour. Tour started early in the morning so crowds weren’t bad. The tour used “whispers” so it made it easier to here the guide
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339cliffordb
Sep 30, 2025
Interesting but frustrating tour. - We purchased the admission with the self guided tour. The site is a very interesting site but the self guided tour was not current. The directions on the self guided tour were out of date. The information in the guide was very helpful, but when the directions get you mixed up and spend time looking for the next stop was frustrating. A map would help..
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Nichola_c
Sep 23, 2025
Good for the price - At the Palace it can get very busy,so be prepared to do a lot of standing around.
There are shaded areas if you get to hot.
Go to the toilet before you start as the queue is very long when you finish.
You have plenty of time in the city to have lunch and have a wonder round, there is plenty of restaurants,cafes
Ice cream shops. Little ticket shops and you can go to the marina.
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Red_v
Aug 26, 2025
Can improve - The Palace of Knossos is an impressive historical site full of history. The place itself is fascinating, with its ruins and mythological Mood that transports to another time. It is a must for anyone interested in Minoan civilization.
However, we were a little disappointed by the guided tour. It was advertised as mixed English/French but in reality, the majority of explanations were given in English, with a very succinct and sometimes awkward or even incorrect translation into French. This has hindered overall comprehension and immersion, especially for those who are not proficient in English.
Such a rich place deserves a guided tour of equal quality in all the languages on offer. I hope that efforts will be made in the future to improve translation and provide a more inclusive experience for all visitors.
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