The Palace of Knossos with Skip-the-Line Ticket
Overview
Skip the line and step into myth at Knossos Palace, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 90 minutes, your licensed guide will bring to life the legends of King Minos and the Minotaur as you explore the Throne Room, frescoes, and labyrinthine halls of Europe’s first advanced civilization.
Step into the heart of Minoan civilization with our small-group skip-the-line tour of the legendary Palace of Knossos—Crete’s most iconic archaeological treasure. In just 90 minutes, a licensed local guide will bring to life the myths, royal intrigue, and astonishing achievements of Europe’s first advanced civilization.
Avoid the queues and travel back 3,500 years as you explore the labyrinthine ruins of King Minos’ palace, birthplace of the Labyrinth and Minotaur legend. Admire the Throne Room, vivid frescoes, advanced drainage systems, and multi-level architecture that made Knossos a marvel of its time.
What's Included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Original reseller of service - Authorized travel agent.
- Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee ( 20 EUR ).
- 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.
- Headset to hear the guide better, if group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax).
- Pick-up and drop-off service
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Knossos 714 09
Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The Palace of Knossos
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
- Important Reminder – Tour Participation Guidelines. -Please note that the tour you have booked is a shared experience with other travelers. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you adhere to the scheduled starting time, as there is a strict no-exceptions policy for late arrivals. Check-in begins 20 minutes before the tour starts, at the main entrance of Knossos, directly in front of the ticket office. Here, you will meet your exclusive check-in operator and receive your entry tickets. Tickets are only valid for the selected time slot. Arriving outside this window may result in denied entry, and a new entry ticket (e.x. 20 EUR per Adult) would need to be purchased at your own expense.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Palace of Knossos with Skip-the-Line Ticket?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- This tour 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.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Original reseller of service - Authorized travel agent.
- Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee ( 20 EUR ).
- 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.
- Headset to hear the guide better, if group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax).
- Pick-up and drop-off service.
- Food and beverages.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Palace of Knossos with Skip-the-Line Ticket 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 The Palace of Knossos with Skip-the-Line Ticket 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
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Original reseller of service - Authorized travel agent.
- Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee ( 20 EUR ).
- 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.
- Headset to hear the guide better, if group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax).
- Pick-up and drop-off service
- Food and beverages
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
- Important Reminder – Tour Participation Guidelines. -Please note that the tour you have booked is a shared experience with other travelers. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you adhere to the scheduled starting time, as there is a strict no-exceptions policy for late arrivals. Check-in begins 20 minutes before the tour starts, at the main entrance of Knossos, directly in front of the ticket office. Here, you will meet your exclusive check-in operator and receive your entry tickets. Tickets are only valid for the selected time slot. Arriving outside this window may result in denied entry, and a new entry ticket (e.x. 20 EUR per Adult) would need to be purchased at your own expense.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
