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Full-day tour of Creteā€™s historic Knossos Palace and Heraklion

Full-day tour of Creteā€™s historic Knossos Palace and Heraklion

Duration: more than 8 hours Ā· Free cancellation Ā· Languages: en

4.3/5

(3604)

+200 Smiles
from: Ā£65
Heraklion and Knossos Palace Tour with free time in Rethymnon

Heraklion and Knossos Palace Tour with free time in Rethymnon

Duration: more than 8 hours Ā· Free cancellation Ā· Languages: en

4.3/5

(178)

+200 Smiles
from: Ā£71
Knossos Palace e-ticket with audio tour on your phone

Knossos Palace e-ticket with audio tour on your phone

Duration: Flexible Ā· Languages: en, it, fr +2

4.4/5

(12)

+100 Smiles
from: Ā£29
Knossos Palace and Heraklion foodie tour with transportation

Knossos Palace and Heraklion foodie tour with transportation

Duration: Flexible Ā· Free cancellation Ā· Languages: en
+100 Smiles
from: Ā£589
Private tour of Knossos Palace and Cretan villages from Chania

Private tour of Knossos Palace and Cretan villages from Chania

Duration: Flexible Ā· Free cancellation
+100 Smiles
from: Ā£760
Private tour of Knossos Palace and Cretan villages from Heraklion

Private tour of Knossos Palace and Cretan villages from Heraklion

Duration: Flexible Ā· Free cancellation
+100 Smiles
from: Ā£618
Tour of Knossos Palace and Heraklion museum from Chania

Tour of Knossos Palace and Heraklion museum from Chania

Duration: Flexible Ā· Free cancellation Ā· Languages: en, fr, de +2
+100 Smiles
from: Ā£760
Tour of Knossos Palace and Museum with wine routes tour of Heraklion

Tour of Knossos Palace and Museum with wine routes tour of Heraklion

Duration: 8 hours Ā· Free cancellation Ā· Languages: en, fr, de +2
+100 Smiles
from: Ā£618
E-tickets and audio tours for Minoan gems of Heraklion

E-tickets and audio tours for Minoan gems of Heraklion

Duration: Flexible Ā· Languages: en, it, fr +2

4.1/5

(2)

+100 Smiles
from: Ā£49
VIP Zeus Cave and Knossos Palace Private Tour from Heraklion and Elounda

VIP Zeus Cave and Knossos Palace Private Tour from Heraklion and Elounda

Duration: 8 hours Ā· Free cancellation Ā· Languages: en, fr, de +2

5/5

(1)

+100 Smiles
from: Ā£618
Private guided tour with Knossos Palace & Heraklion

Private guided tour with Knossos Palace & Heraklion

Duration: 2-4 hours Ā· Free cancellation Ā· Languages: de, en

4.8/5

(4)

+200 Smiles
from: Ā£104
Greece

Knossos Palace tickets & tours

Seeping in history, mystery, and with a strong connection to Greek mythology, the ancient Knossos Palace is an enigmatic archaeological site located about 20 minutes south of modern-day Heraklion on the Greek island of Crete. Knossos Palace dates back to 1900 BC and is believed to have been the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilization. Knossos is also considered by some to have been the first city in Europe.

Knossos Palace is heavily associated with the Greek myth of the Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull creature imprisoned in a labyrinth commissioned by King Minos and built by famed architect Daedalus. The palace is also connected to the story of Daedalus and Icarus.

Evidence suggests the area surrounding Knossos Palace was first settled by humans in the Neolithic period around 7000 BC. The palace itself was constructed in 1900 BC and mysteriously destroyed around 1380-1100 BC. The ruins were left abandoned until being discovered, excavated, and restored in the early 20th century by a team led by British archaeologist Arthur Evans.

See what travellers are saying: Knossos Palace

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Knossos Palace e-ticket with audio tour on your phone

Kai Klose

Solo traveller2 August 2026
5Germany

Es war wunderbar. Ich wurde sehr wissentlich und sicher durch die Antike SehenswĆ¼rdigkeit gefĆ¼hrt. Habe viele Dinge Ć¼ber die Geschichte gelernt und fĆ¼hlte mich rundum gut informiert. Die Wegbeschreibungen waren deutlich und leicht nachvollziehbar. Man konnte auch zurĆ¼ckspringen, wenn mal etwas unklar war.

Private guided tour with Knossos Palace & Heraklion

Hailz

Travelled as a couple23 June 2026
5United Kingdom

The excursion to Knossos was awesome in the literal sense of the word and was a must-see for me while in Crete. Our guide Eirini was incredibly knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions we had as we made our way round the site. After Knossos we made our way into Heraklion where we learned more about the history of the place and were given time to browse the markets and souvenir shops before heading back to the hotel. Highly recommended day for anyone interested in ancient history.

VIP Zeus Cave and Knossos Palace Private Tour from Heraklion and Elounda

Cat

Travelled as a couple6 July 2022
5United Kingdom

Snami Travel - Mythical Escape: Zeus Cave & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from Heraklion / 26th of June. Well what can I sayā€¦..Alexander our tour guide turned up and I just new this was going to be an excellent day. Good air-conditioned Mercedes car with plenty of water and beer. It included an all day tour and involves a bit of walking but donā€™t let this put you off, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and you can change to your individual needs. Amazing day, highly recommended.

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