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Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour - Small group)

Location Crete, Greece, Europe
$104.84
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Join our small group. Knossos is where history and myth intertwine in the most vivid way. The labyrinthine design of the palace alone makes it easy to see how the legend of the Minotaur took root. And those reconstructed frescoes—like the Prince of the Lilies or the bull-leaping scenes—give such a pulse to the place, like you’re glimpsing moments frozen in time.
A Tour Guide really does unlock the magic. Otherwise, it’s just a maze of stones, but with someone who can explain the symbolism, the layout, and how people lived there… suddenly you’re 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—just ask the person checking you in at Knossos. It’s a great combo if you want the full story: Knossos gives you the ancient ruins, and the museum brings the Minoan world to life with artifacts and frescos found on-site. Totally worth it if you have the time!

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

i. Small Group up to 16 pax
(up to 16 pax): Explore the palace without the rush and bustle of the larger sightseeing tours.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter.
  • Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at Knossos palace.
  • Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee ( 20 EUR ).
  • Headset to hear the guide better, if group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax).
  • Original reseller of service - Authorized travel agent.
  • Other
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Meet your guide next to the entrance of the archaeological site, right next to the Little Garden restaurant by the ticket booth. Your guide will be holding a sign with the WeGuide logo.
Return details
Meet your guide next to the entrance of the archaeological site, right next to the Little Garden restaurant by the ticket booth. Your guide will be holding a sign with the WeGuide logo.

  • 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.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour - Small group)

    Location Crete, Greece, Europe
    $104.84
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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