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Knossos Palace Guided Walking Tour

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1h 30m
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Knossos Palace Guided Walking Tour
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About This Tour

Step inside history with our 90-minute Guided Walking Tour of the Palace of Knossos, now a proud UNESCO World Heritage Site. Led by a professional, licensed guide, this immersive experience brings to life the myths of King Minos, the Labyrinth, and the Minotaur, while revealing the extraordinary achievements of Europe’s first civilization. Admire original Minoan frescoes, hear fascinating archaeological insights, and explore the palace where legend and history intertwine. We make it effortless with skip-the-line ticket assistance at check-in so you can spend more time discovering and less time waiting. In summer, choose our 5:00 PM tour for cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, the perfect way to experience Crete’s most celebrated ancient site at its best.

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Knossos palace tour

Knossos palace tour

Knossos Palace Guided Walking Tour
Knossos palace tour

Knossos palace tour

Knossos palace tour

Knossos palace tour

Knossos palace tour

Knossos palace tour

Knossos palace tour

Knossos palace tour

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What's Included

UNESCO-listed site for unmatched historical significance
Headset to hear the guide better, if the group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax)
Skip-the-line service lets you avoid ticket counter queues purchase by your check in operator
Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at the Knossos Palace
Original reseller of service - authorized travel agent

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee for Adults 18+
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet our check-in operator near the archaeological site's entrance, by the ticket booth. Your guide will hold a sign with the “Meeting Point - WeGuide.gr” logo
Arrival Time: Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled tour. Tours start promptly, with no exceptions for late arrivals.
Please check your location before booking! Knossos Palace is just 5 km (20 min) from Heraklion port/airport — very convenient. It’s not convenient from Chania (Souda port or CHQ airport) — it's 140 km away (2.5 hrs by car). We are based in Heraklion

Meeting Point

Upon arrival to the Palace of Knossos, skip the long line for the tickets and enter the Archeological Site of Knossos ! Just round the corner after the ticket booth of Knossos you will see the Coffee shop our staff will be holding a sign of "WeGuide.gr - Meeting Point" ( NOT at the Guides booth )

Special Instructions

Meet your guide next to the entrance of the archaeological site, by the ticket booth. Your guide will be holding a sign with the WeGuide logo.. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts. The price does NOT include the entrance tickets! We kindly remind you that the tour you booked is a shared one. It starts at the mentioned time and can not be delay for any reason. Our check in begins 15 minutes prior the starting time of the tour. IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy. Entrance exclusively at the time slot of your choice! We would like to inform you that from 01-April-2024, in all Archaeological sites and Museums where the e-ticket is applied, entrance is only possible during the time slot of your choice. Please make sure to be at the entrance 15 minutes before your chosen time slot ! Please bring your passport, if you qualify for a reduced price

Cancellation Policy

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

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

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