Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, English, French
Whispers offered during the guided tour in Knossos Palace
Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
Guided tour in German & English on Wednesday & Saturday.
Professional guide
Guided tour in French & English on Tuesday & Friday
Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points

Food & Drinks
Admission fee to Knossos 15 EUR per adult - People up to the age of 25, from EU member states free

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.

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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. ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

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.

2 hours
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

2 hours
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.

1 hour

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 28100% refund

April 29No refund

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Value for money

Published on Oct, 2024

Took a bus tour with Altino travel to the Knossos palace and Heraklion, with the guide. Very happy with the experience, value for money. The guide is knowledgeable. No delays or other issues during the trip.

Unforgettable experience

Published on Aug, 2024

This is an absolute do not miss experience! Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and the total cost was much less than a taxi would have been for just two people! We didn’t have time for the museum, but the palace was amazing and we had a great time in the city getting food we didn’t have access to in the village where we were staying. There isn’t much shade at the palace, so remember suncream and a sunhat as we did see a young woman faint from the heat! You are given little radios which are connected to a mic on the tour guide, so you can always hear your guide. The different languages are also on different channels- so you don’t have to listen to the other language if you don’t want to!

Knossos

Published on Jul, 2024

Great day out, thoroughly enjoyed! The only criticism was the two and a half hour bus journey picking people up but I guess that was necessary. Guide was excellent and great place to experience!

Knossos Palace

Published on May, 2024

Very informative! Its great to go with a guided tour as they offer bits of info that you otherwise wouldn't get. Also enables you to skip the lines and organizes your trek.

Good value trip

I recommend this trip, it's a cost effective way to get to Knossos and Heraklion. The guide Eleni was good at explaining everything and telling the story of the Minoan history. There were about 50 people on the modern coach and we were picked up and dropped off from our resort. Things ran to time pretty much with about 1.5 hours at Knossos and then 2.5 hours in Heraklion, other time was travelling between destinations. We found this ample to see the archaeological museum in Heraklion as well as lunch in a cafe and a wander round the old city of Heraklion. My teenagers enjoyed the trip too!

Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion | 8 hours

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Overview

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Itinerary

Knossos Archaeological Site

Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain)

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

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Free Cancellation

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