Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Private Guided Tour)
Overview
Explore the legendary Palace of Knossos — Europe’s oldest city and a masterpiece of Minoan civilization — on a private walking tour designed just for you. Enjoy skip-the-line entry, pre-booked and provided directly by your expert guide onsite.
What’s Included:
Private guided tour (your group only – no strangers)
Pre-booked skip-the-line ticket handed to you by the guide
Expert narration on the palace’s rich history and mythological past
Transportation:
Travel in air-conditioned vehicles with a professional driver
Guests are not permitted to drive the vehicle
Pickup available from:
Your hotel anywhere in Heraklion city Crete
Your cruise ship port of Heraklion
For Cruise Ship Passengers:
Please provide the following information at the time of booking (or upon request) to ensure a smooth pickup:
Ship name
Docking time
Disembarkation time
Re-boarding time
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Knossos palace entry tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Private Guide (ENG)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Please check your location before booking!Crete is divided in four regional units and is approximately 260 km (162 miles) long and 60 km (37 miles) wide. Crete’s four prefectures: from west to east, Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion, and Lasithi (Elounda, Agios Nikolaos).Knossos palace located at the center of the island (Heraklion). We (WeGuide.gr) are located at Heraklion city center.Distance to Knossos palace from:Heraklion center, port or airport (code HER) approx. is 5 km (3 miles or 20 min by car)Chania center, port (Suda port) or airport (code CHQ) approx. is 140 km (87 miles or 2,5 hours by car)Rethymnon center or port approx. is 85 km (53 miles or 1,5 hours by car)Lasithi (Elounda, Agios Nikolaos) center or port approx. is 75 km (47 miles or 1,5 hours by car)
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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Step into the myth and history of Europe’s oldest city on a private guided tour of Knossos — a vast and intricate palace complex featuring more than 1,500 interconnecting rooms. Once the royal seat of the legendary King Minos, Knossos is a marvel of Bronze Age architecture and innovation.
As you wander the labyrinthine ruins, discover:
The original throne of Minos
Mystifying sanctuaries and sacred spaces
The luxurious royal quarters
Vast storage rooms (or “pantries”) for Crete’s prized treasures
Ingenious water-management systems far ahead of their time
The first palace was built shortly after 2000 BC, but was destroyed by an earthquake around 1700 BC. It was quickly replaced with a grander, more sophisticated palace that became the preeminent center of Minoan power for over 300 years.
The second palace boasted:
Monumental architecture
Vivid frescoes
Hundreds of rooms spread across four stories
Specialized workshops
Large courtyards for festivals and ceremonies
In the late 14th century BC, a series of earthquakes led to the final destruction of the palace.
Important Travel Information – Please Check Your Location Before Booking
Knossos Palace is located in Heraklion, in the central region of Crete. Our tours begin in Heraklion city center, where WeGuide.gr is based.
Approximate distances to Knossos:
Heraklion (center, port, airport [HER]): 5 km / 3 miles (~20 minutes by car)
Chania (center, port [Souda], airport [CHQ]): 140 km / 87 miles (~2.5 hours by car)
Rethymnon (center or port): 85 km / 53 miles (~1.5 hours by car)
Lasithi (Elounda, Agios Nikolaos): 75 km / 47 miles (~1.5 hours by car)
Please ensure your location and travel time allow for a comfortable visit before making a booking.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Private Guided Tour)?
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- Bottled water.
- Knossos palace entry tickets.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Parking Fees.
- Private Guide (ENG).
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Private Guided Tour) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Private Guided Tour) will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Knossos palace entry tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Private Guide (ENG)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
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