• 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 the summer months (June-July-August), Visit Knossos and avoid the crowds and the heat! Unravel the myth of the labyrinth and experience Knossos at its most serene, with the best time being at 17:00 (5:00 PM). Join us for a truly memorable experience!
• Please ensure you check your location before booking! Crete is made up of four prefectures: Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion, and Lasithi. This will help ensure you book the most convenient tour for your area!
• Knossos Palace Meeting info. 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 begins 20 minutes before the tour start time. Please note that this is a shared group tour, and to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly wish to inform you that entry tickets are reserved for specific time slots. If you arrive after your scheduled time, the tickets unfortunately expire. In that case, we will do our best to assist you with purchasing a new ticket, subject to availability. For those arriving by car: Please allow extra time to find parking. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the tour start time.

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