About This Tour
Step into history on a guided walking tour of the legendary Palace of Knossos, led by a Licensed Tourist Guide. With our small group setting, you’ll enjoy a more personal and enriching experience. Pre-purchase your entrance ticket online to skip the long ticket lines. Upon arrival, meet your exclusive guide at the main entrance, where you’ll receive your tickets and begin your journey through one of Europe’s most iconic archaeological sites. Discover the Labyrinth and Palace of Knossos, home of the mythical Minotaur and the oldest throne in Europe. Be captivated by the sophisticated architecture, advanced drainage systems, massive clay pithoi (storage jars), and elegant frescoes that inspired the Art Nouveau movement centuries later. Explore sunken chambers and grand courtyards as your expert guide brings to life the myths, legends, and remarkable achievements of Europe’s oldest civilization. Experience the Palace of Knossos like never before.
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Labyrinth of Knossos (Shared Tour with Entry Tickets)
Labyrinth of Knossos (Shared Tour with Entry Tickets)
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Meeting Point
Next to the entrance of the archaeological site - by the ticket booth, right next to the "Little Garden" restaurant.
Special Instructions
Special instructions Your Upcoming Knossos Tour – Important Details We’re excited to welcome you soon! Please take a moment to review the important meeting information below. Meeting Point: Our check-in operator will be waiting for you by the ticket booth at Knossos, holding a sign with our “Meeting Point” logo. Check-In & Timing: Check-in opens 20 minutes before the scheduled tour start time. This is a shared group tour with strict entry slots. Late arrivals cannot be admitted. If you arrive after your scheduled time, your reserved entry tickets will expire, and the tour will be considered a no-show. Important Notice: Subject to availability, we will do our best to assist you in purchasing new entry tickets (€20 per adult). However, once the guided tour has started, it may not be possible to join. Arriving by Car? Please allow extra time for parking. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the tour, especially for the 10:00–11:00 AM slots, when parking and entry are busiest. A free parking area is available just before the Knossos Palace entrance. Summer Tip (June–August): For a cooler and more serene experience, the 17:00 (5:00 PM) tour slot is ideal. This is when crowds and heat are at their lowest, offering the most comfortable way to explore Knossos and enjoy the myths of the Labyrinth. Ticket Redemption: Your licensed guide will redeem this voucher and provide your official entry ticket upon check-in. Location Reminder: Crete has four prefectures: Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion, and Lasithi. Please ensure you’ve booked the tour closest to your area. We look forward to guiding you through the fascinating world of the Minoans at Knossos!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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