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15 Best Knossos Palace Tickets & Tours

This list compares the Knossos tickets and tours I’d actually book, from plain skip-the-line entry to walks led by licensed guides. The palace was the centre of Minoan Crete some 4,000 years ago. Book a morning slot in summer; the ticket queue can eat an hour and there is little shade inside.

3.Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

Discover the ancient wonders of Knossos with this guided skip-the-line tour in Crete. Enjoy expert insights, fewer crowds, and a captivating history lesson.

★ 4.8

“Catherine was a great guide, creating a great impression of the Minoan culture. She was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her subject matter. She managed the group really well, made sure we were in shade when she wanted to explain something at length, and checked…”

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4.Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour

Wander through the ancient ruins of Knossos Palace and Heraklion on a guided tour, where history and fantasy merge in a captivating journey.

★ 4.4

“the trip to knossos was amazing, de palace is a Nice place te walk and look around, the free time in Heraklion center is a bit to short when you want to go to the archeological museum, and going to the open air market, and…”

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5.Crete: Knossos & Museum E-Tickets With Optional Audio Tours

Curious about the mysteries surrounding Knossos? Unlock the secrets of Minoan civilization with e-tickets and delve into an ancient world waiting to be discovered.

★ 4.0

“It was the first time for me using the downloaded audio guide and it was great experience. This particular audio guide was really made like someone in person has been walking you through the attractions. Very easy to follow, interesting stories, you can stop and/or…”

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7.Crete: Knossos, Lasithi, Lasinthos and Olive Farm Combo Tour

Discover Crete’s highlights with this full-day combo tour covering Knossos, Lasithi Plateau, Vidiani Monastery, and an olive farm—perfect for culture and nature lovers.

★ 4.5

“Zula (not sure of spelling) who was our guide was brilliant. She was eccentric, engaging and super friendly. The trip was great as they sent a car to pick us up from our hotel which is in the mountains, to take us to the coach.…”

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8.From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace

Lose yourself in the enchanting blend of ancient history and modern charm on this captivating tour of Heraklion and Knossos Palace.

★ 4.4

“Bus: aircon cool, Guide: friendly & informative, really improved seeing Knossos Palace by having a guide, the group was a good size, Heraklion city was a quick tour, plenty time given to explore before return. I explored city and left the museum to explore the…”

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9.Full Day Trip to Knossos Cave of Zeus and Olive Oil Factory

Embark on a full day trip to explore the Knossos Cave of Zeus and Olive Oil Factory. Immerse yourself in ancient history and experience the production of traditional olive oil.

★ 5.0

“Nico was our driver/guide. If you are taking this tour I would suggest that you ask for him by name. You will not regret it. We took seven guided tours while we were in Greece. Nico was by far the best guide we had. He…”

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10.Knossos Palace Skip-The-Line Ticket (Shared Tour – Small Group)

Don't waste your precious time in lines! Experience Knossos Palace like a VIP with our small group skip-the-line tour. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

★ 5.0

“Fantastic tour! Lots of mythology and history. Our guide also gave us context for everything in the archaeological museum so we went there after. A mix of informative and fun!”

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11.From Rethymno: Knossos Palace and Heraklion City Day Trip

Yearning to explore the ancient marvels of Knossos Palace and the vibrant streets of Heraklion?

★ 4.7

“Worderful day trip for history lovers and everybody interested in Minoan culture eith plenty of time to explore Knossos palace and enjoy the capital of Heraklion. Our tour guide Anastasia was just wonderful -- she entertained us with beautiful stories about Crete on the bus,…”

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12.Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour From Chania Area

Uncover the hidden treasures of the ancient Minoan civilization with the Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from the Chania area, where secrets and wonders await.

★ 4.3

“Everything was on time and we were very well informed on the schedule, what to see, what are the options on free time and where to meet after. The driver was excellent and there was a nicely working air conditioning on the bus, so when…”

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13.Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet

Journey through time with the innovative Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet in Heraklion, and uncover a new perspective on ancient history.

★ 4.0

“I really enjoyed hearing the explanations and looking how the palace was back in the day! We decided to take the tablet since a guided tour was waaaay moreee expensive, I overheard some groups with guides and they were saying more less what the tablet…”

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14.Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Rethymno Areas

Discover the highlights of Crete with this full-day tour from Rethymno, visiting Knossos Palace, Heraklion Museum, and exploring Crete's vibrant capital.

★ 4.5

“I felt the trip to Heraklion was a little long being 4 hours, could have done with that one being maybe 3 hours. Overall though I loved the experience and was thrilled with the trip.”

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15.Knossos Palace Guided Tour – Heraklion City Tour Market

Step into the ancient world with a guided tour of Knossos Palace in Heraklion, where secrets of the past await to be unveiled...

★ 4.2

“The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and a lovely lady, the palace was very good at a good price. Transport was on time. The tour of Heraklion would have been better if we were just left to go shopping alone for longer as there isnt…”

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4.1From Chania: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Full-Day Tour12 hours$56 4.3Chania/Rethymno: Knossos & Heraklion Archaeological Museum8 hours$29 5.0Skip the Line – Private Tour to Knossos Palace and Zeus Cave7 to 8 hours (approx.)$151.17 4.0Heraklion: Archaeological Museum & Knossos Ticket With Audio1 day$69 5.0Heraklion: Knossos, Zeus, Villages & Olive Oil Factory Tour7.5 - 8 hours$135 5.0Full-Day Private Adventure: Knossos, Zeus Cave & Lassithi Plateau$464.43 5.0Full Day Tour in Knossos Palace,Lassithi Plateau and Zeus Cave7 to 8 hours (approx.)$109.42 4.9Heraklion: Knossos Lasithi, Villages, ând Olive Oil Tour1 day$129 4.0Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion8 hours (approx.)$39.83 4.6Crete: Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace Day Trip$50.82 4.9Knossos Lasithi, Villages, Land Of Zeus ând Olive Oil Tour$119 4.5Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-The-Line Ticket With Tour Guide1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$107.40 3.9Crete: Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau Day Tour12 hours$56 5.0Knossos-Arch.Museum-Heraklion City – Full Day Private Tour From Chania10 hours (approx.)$651.67 5.0Private Full-Day Adventure: Knossos, Museum & Melidoni Cave8 to 9 hours (approx.)$337.91 4.2Knossos & Heraklion Archaeological Museum: From Chania1 day$58 5.0Knossos Palace Guided Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$72.41 5.0Knossos Palace: Private Guided Tour With Skip-The-Line Entry1.5 hours$206 3.0E-Ticket & Audio Tour for Knossos Palace: Unlock Minoan Majesty2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$42.06 5.0Guided Tour in Knossos Palace$58.98 5.0Mythical Escape: Zeus Cave & Knossos Palace With Lassithi Plateau From Heraklion8 hours (approx.)$889.08 4.5Historical Heraklion City Tour With Knossos Palace & Old Market6 to 7 hours (approx.)$48.06 4.9Crete: Knossos Palace, Winery & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch6 hours$123 3.8Crete: Knossos E-Ticket with Audio Guide & Optional Museum1 day$34