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Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion

50 Reviews 4.38 out of 5 stars Based on 50 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 90% of reviewers | Heraklion, Greece

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8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Participate in a guided tour to the Palace of Knossos, the political and ceremonial center of Minoan civilization. The tour continues to the town center of Heraklion, completing in a day the historical path of 4000 years.

What's Included

  • Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
  • Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points
  • Guided tour in French & English on Tuesday & Saturday
  • Food & Drinks
  • Knossos Palace entry fee (€20). People under the age of 25 from EU member states enter for free
  • Knossos Palace entry fee (€20). People under the age of 25 from EU member states enter for free
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We pick up customers from meeting points and hotels from the areas of Heraklion Karteros Kokkini Hani Gouves Analipsi Anisaras Hersonisos Stalida Malia Sissi. Pickup time depends on the location of the accommodation hotel. The exact pickup time and location will be sent via email.

What To Expect

Knossos Archaeological Site

Knossos Palace is the capital of Minoan civilization, just 5km away on the south of Heraklion town. It is the largest of the preserved Minoan palatial centers on the island. Walk through it with your guide and find out how people lived 4.000 years ago, people that are believed to be the first Europeans, lived as an organized community in Crete and the center of their civilization the Palace itself. The Throne Room, the frescoes, the Minoan Columns, the water management will stimulate your imagination on how the community of the Minoans was living on the island back then.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain)

Heraklion is the capital of Crete as well as the largest city on the island. It is a town living between modern life and a deep link with its past. The town is fortified by the old Venetian walls. From the town's center, a walk through Daidalou street will bring you to Lion Square and the famous Morosini Fountain remain of the Venetian era. The way to the left will take you to the permanent outdoor market of the town and finally to the Valide Mosque, a remain of the turkish occupancy. The way to the right will bring you to the Venetian Loggia and finally to the sea and the Koules Fortres
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Optional you may visit the Archaeological Museum in the center of Heraklion city. It brings together, findings from all over Crete, covering over 5500 years of the island's history. It is one of the most remarkable museums in Greece containing the most notable and complete collection of artifacts and initials of the Minoan civilization around the world.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
  • Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points
  • Guided tour in French & English on Tuesday & Saturday
  • Whispers offered during the guided tour in Knossos Palace
  • Guided tour in German & English on Thursday
  • Professional guide
  • Food & Drinks
  • Knossos Palace entry fee (€20). People under the age of 25 from EU member states enter for free
  • Knossos Palace entry fee (€20). People under the age of 25 from EU member states enter for free

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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.

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