Knossos Palace and Arch. Museum of Heraklion Tour
Description
Step into the world of Europe’s first advanced civilization with a seamless, expertly guided experience across Crete’s two most iconic landmarks. Explore the legendary Palace of Knossos with a licensed guide who brings myths, kings, and rituals to life. Walk through the Throne Room, royal quarters, and ceremonial spaces while uncovering the story behind the Labyrinth and the Minotaur. Then continue to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, where the civilization is revealed in full, through original frescoes, artifacts, and masterpieces that once adorned the palace. This small-group experience is designed for travelers who want more than a visit: a complete understanding of Minoan Crete, without waiting in lines or navigating logistics.
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Tour start at 11am : Having the luxury of Knossos all to your self and enjoying a guided tour of this Magnificent Monument of Minoan civilization home to legends such as the Minotaur and Labyrinth. Join our small group (up to 12 pax) Walking tour at Knossos palace with a Licensed Tourist Guide. 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.
Tour start at 01:30pm (13:30 o'clock) The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece, and among the most important museums in Europe. It houses representative artefacts from all the periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times. The singularly important Minoan collection contains unique examples of Minoan art, many of them true masterpieces. The Heraklion Museum is rightly considered as the museum of Minoan culture par excellence worldwide.
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Important Information
- 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
- 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.
Reviews(36)
Very informative tour guide and tour, with care to adjust what to see when to avoid long waits, as well as a great museum tour
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed both the Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum tours with Akrivi. Her flexibility in adjusting the route to avoid long waits is part of creating a relaxed and rewarding experience. We hope to welcome you back to Crete!
Knossos is wonderful. It can be very hot. Heraklion museum. Is one of the best in the world. Transportation between Knossos and museum can be tricky. Our guide was a great help.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted that Akrivi helped make both your Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum tour smooth, informative, and enjoyable. Your kind words about the guiding and assistance between the two locations mean a great deal to us. We hope to welcome you back to Crete!
Our outdoor guide was incredible. It was a very hot day (June in a heat wave) and our guide took us through all the key spots and allowed us to take pictures before giving more detailed explanations in the shade. We had a small group, so it made navigating very easy. Our guide was very knowledgeable and tied in the mythology to actual events to piece everything together seamlessly. Very professional and experienced. We took the bus to the museum after, and due to heavy traffic, timing was tight. Our museum guide was quiet, but delightful and took us through the high points of Minoan society and artifacts.
Thank you, Patrick, for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that Akrivi made your Knossos Palace tour comfortable despite the heat, with shade, photo stops, and engaging Minoan mythology. It’s also lovely to hear that you enjoyed the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and its remarkable artifacts. We hope to welcome you back to Crete!
Educational, engaging mix of history and mythology. So glad we booked small group tour
Dear Vicki, thank you for your kind words and for choosing our Knossos & Heraklion Archaeological Museum experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the balance of history and mythology this connection is at the heart of what makes the Minoan world so fascinating. It’s also wonderful to know that the small group setting enhanced your experience, allowing for a more personal and engaging journey. We truly appreciate your trust and hope to welcome you back to Crete for another memorable experience.
The tour was interesting and well organized. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging. It was an easy checkin process. We enjoyed both tours immensely. She made history come to life and had a good sense of humor.
Dear Vicki, thank you for your beautiful words, it truly means a lot to us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed both experiences, and even more so that Akrivi made such a lasting impression. Her ability to blend knowledge, storytelling, and a touch of elegance is exactly what we aim to offer a journey where history feels alive, personal, and effortlessly engaging. Creating a seamless, refined experience from check-in to the final moment is at the heart of what we do, and your feedback confirms we’re on the right path. It would be our absolute pleasure to welcome you back to Crete for another curated experience.
The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and cognizant of other people around us. She had great stories to share. I was extremely lucky and was the only person on the tour at the museum. She gave me an in-depth tour and then I took more time to look around on my own. You need to arrange your own transportation from Knosos to the museum.
Dear Margaret, Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed both Knossos and the Archaeological Museum with one of our expert guides. It’s wonderful that you had the chance to experience such a personal, in-depth tour — the perfect way to explore Crete’s fascinating Minoan history. Thank you also for noting the transfer detail between Knossos and the museum — indeed, transportation is self-arranged, and we always appreciate helpful feedback like yours for future travelers. We hope to welcome you again to Crete for more discoveries! Warm regards, The Travel Crete – WeGuide Travelers Team
Very happy to have booked this tour! Our guide Akrivi was extremely knowledgeable of the site and provided a great deal of information on the site and the history of Knosos, a true step back in time. The visit to the archeological museum with our guide after the palace was a great way to see many original pieces found during the excavation and put this whole day together. Highly recommend!
Dear Peter, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed both Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum with Akrivi – she is indeed passionate about sharing the rich history of Minoan Crete. It’s always rewarding when our guests feel the full story come together, from exploring the ancient site to seeing the original artifacts in the museum. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more discoveries in Crete! Warm regards, Giannis WeGuide Team – Travel Crete
Eleni Vazakopoulou, from treasuresofcrete, was our guide. We were a family of 6, including two girls of 10 and 7, who are very interested in Greek Mythology. Eleni made the ruins of Knossos come alive for them as well as giving us all the historical information. The same was true of the museum. She also managed the day so we had a break for a meal and had activities for the girls. Even though it was a cold damp day it was fantastic and the highlight of our stay in Crete. I could not recommend Eleni more highly.
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There is an app with audio guide. I can recommend them. The tablets available at the entrance are unfortunately overpriced. ...or you can book a personal guide
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Good Day! We had the honor of listening & learning from Katarina!!! Her knowledge base is extraordinary! Her personality & how she engages us was exceptional! She was so funny & kept us entertained & interested the entire time! It was a lot of information! I want to learn & listen to Katarina again!!!! She made the trip to Knossos absolutely wonderful!!!!
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