Knossos Palace Guided Walking Tour
Description
Step inside history with our 90-minute Guided Walking Tour of the Palace of Knossos, now a proud UNESCO World Heritage Site. Led by a professional, licensed guide, this immersive experience brings to life the myths of King Minos, the Labyrinth, and the Minotaur, while revealing the extraordinary achievements of Europe’s first civilization. Admire original Minoan frescoes, hear fascinating archaeological insights, and explore the palace where legend and history intertwine. We make it effortless with skip-the-line ticket assistance at check-in so you can spend more time discovering and less time waiting. In summer, choose our 5:00 PM tour for cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, the perfect way to experience Crete’s most celebrated ancient site at its best.
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Itinerary
Join a small group tour led by a licensed guide. Explore the ancient Palace of Knossos—walk through the royal residence and see the throne of the Minoan king. Admire the House of the Frescoes and its vibrant wall paintings. Discover the fascinating history of the Minoan Civilization, considered the oldest in Europe. Good to know: Free parking is available near the palace. Entrance ticket required: General admission is €20. We offer a Skip-the-Line service to avoid queuing at the ticket booth.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Meet our check-in operator near the archaeological site's entrance, by the ticket booth. Your guide will hold a sign with the “Meeting Point - WeGuide.gr” logo
- Arrival Time: Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled tour. Tours start promptly, with no exceptions for late arrivals.
- 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
Reviews(61)
A GREAT guide for a wonderful, knowledgeable tour. They even whisked us thru the ladies room line so we could be on time! Highly recommend. Small group and well done.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Knossos experience and appreciated the knowledge and care of your guide. Creating small-group experiences that are both smooth and meaningful is exactly what we strive for, so your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We’re especially happy that everything worked perfectly with the timing and organization during your visit to the palace. It was a pleasure having you with us in Crete, and we sincerely hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience in the future!
What a wonderful tour. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and provided the history in a way that was easy to understand. I loved hearing that Minos actually a female ruler!
Dear Sonia, Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience of our Knossos Palace tour. We are delighted that you enjoyed the way our guide presented the history and myths, making them both informative and easy to follow. The story of King Minos and the possibility of a female ruler is one of the many fascinating layers of interpretation at Knossos, and we’re thrilled that this perspective sparked your interest! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Crete for more discoveries.
Our guide, Akrivi, was excellent. She was knowledgeable and enthusiastic helping the 90-min tour fly by. The tour staff were friendly and helpful, meeting us at the gate and quickly helping us get prepared for our tour. The price was a little steep for my tastes but it was money well spent as it brought a deeper experience to the ancient site.
Dear Anastasia, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Akrivi – she is indeed a passionate storyteller and loves bringing the history of Knossos to life. It’s also great to know that our staff at the meeting point made everything smooth and easy for you. We understand your note regarding the price and truly appreciate your recognition that the experience added deeper value to your visit. Your comments motivate us to continue providing high-quality tours with licensed guides who make the ancient world meaningful and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back to Crete for more discoveries! Warm regards, WeGuide Team – Travel Crete
Great tour with excellent information! Our guide was very informative and did a great job education us!
Dear Heidi, Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour and found the information enriching. Our guides are passionate about sharing the fascinating history of Knossos, and it's wonderful to know their efforts made a positive impact on your experience. We hope to welcome you back to Crete for more cultural discoveries!
Our guide was wonderful!! So informative and the tour was great! It’s a beautiful site with so much history and because of our guide we were able to learn so much about the truth of the site while also appreciating the mythology
Dear Isabella_P, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your guided tour of Knossos Palace. It's such a special place, rich with both history and mythology, and we're glad our guide helped bring it all to life for you. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
Start to finish, we had an excellent experience with WeGuide. We were driven to the Knossos entrance where WeGuide staff led us from the car to our tour guide, Georges, who had our tickets. Once inside, Georges shared interesting information at each of the important stops throughout the palace. We learned so much about the history of the Minoans and how advanced their civilization was. He was able to answer any questions we had. As we exited the gate, we were met by WeGuide staff who led us back to our driver. The next part of the tour was a lovely surprise for us. We didn’t realize it was included as our travel service, KimKim, had us leaving the city before it ended. The time we did have with guide, Ary, was totally delightful! She was knowledgeable, friendly and very engaging as she shared history of the city and showed us local spots. We appreciated having the opportunity to talk with her about life in Greece and to learn how very much we have in common.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and glowing review! We’re delighted to hear that your experience with WeGuide was smooth, informative, and enjoyable from start to finish. Georges and Ary will be thrilled to know their knowledge and warmth made such a lasting impression. We’re especially happy that the surprise extension in Heraklion added something extra special to your day. It’s always our goal to create meaningful, seamless experiences, and it’s wonderful to hear we hit the mark. We hope to welcome you back to Crete again soon!
If we did not have our amazing tour guide we would have missed so much. The stories, mythology and information about the Minoan people made the visit so much richer.
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Great guide. Very informative and patient. Seemed to be familiar with the most recent research even.
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Our tour guide was great - very enthusiastic and interesting. The use of the headsets allowed us to listen and learn while looking around. The tour guide did a good job relating myths and Minoan life to modern times.
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We visited the Knossos Labyrinth accompanied by Mrs. Chatzigeorgiou as a Guide. It was a beautiful experience in which we learned many things not only about the site’s history, but also about Minoan culture. Thank you Akrivi!
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